I loved this book and I'm so excited to read The Oleander Sword! I knew right from the beginning that this would be a new favorite--Tasha Suri crafts an incredible world with rich magic and such a powerful sense of depth, not to mention well-handled political turmoil. Her characters are written equally thoughtfully--even side characters come off as real, rounded people with inner lives and issues.  I found in particular even the antagonists, or even just foolish and unlikeable characters, were written so believably, which is no easy feat. I always appreciate when fantasy which incorporates and emphasizes the role maids and servants play and the ways they use the invisibility that their status grants them. I was definitely leaning forward in my seat or gasping at parts throughout. And the romance!!!! So well-crafted and tense.

Overall, i absolutely adored The Jasmine Throne, it really delivered on everything I want from an epic fantasy like this with unique worldbuilding and really strong characters.