A review by greymalkin
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What a fascinating world and magic system!  Metaphysic was a little too unclear/handwavy in places, and some character arc beats felt a little awkward, but overall, a very good read.  I look forward to reading the next one.   

I appreciated that many characters had shades of grey or at least were treated in ways that showed they were more complicated than just pure malicious evil (the exception being Malini's brother).  The reveal of the tragedy of the temple children and betrayal by the Elders is heartbreaking and infuriating, but believable.
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