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A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
5.0
4.5/5 stars
“I’m monstrous because I have desires. Desires that I have known all my life that I should not. I’ve always wanted things that would place me in danger.”
The Jasmine Throne is a beautifully written desi fantasy about two girls fighting for power. The author’s writing is so lush and descriptive that you can easily see yourself wandering in the Hirana or the woods of Ahiranya. Every single detail adds to a breathtaking picture that keeps you glued to the pages.
Fair warning, this is quite a slow-paced book but that doesn’t mean it lacks action in any way. The slow burn is very real though and half of the time I was just screaming at Priya and Malini to kiss. Suri takes her time building the world and its politics as well as introducing the reader to a range of characters. Speaking of characters, I really need to commend the excellent usage of multiple points of view.
Priya and Malini are both very complex characters you can’t help but be curious about. And together these two made such a dynamic duo! It was quite a while before they actually met and started working together but even up till the end you would never know whether they wanted to kill each other or make out.
There are so many wonderful themes that this book brings up but I can't possibly cover it here so do read my full review of this masterpiece on my blog!
“I’m monstrous because I have desires. Desires that I have known all my life that I should not. I’ve always wanted things that would place me in danger.”
The Jasmine Throne is a beautifully written desi fantasy about two girls fighting for power. The author’s writing is so lush and descriptive that you can easily see yourself wandering in the Hirana or the woods of Ahiranya. Every single detail adds to a breathtaking picture that keeps you glued to the pages.
Fair warning, this is quite a slow-paced book but that doesn’t mean it lacks action in any way. The slow burn is very real though and half of the time I was just screaming at Priya and Malini to kiss. Suri takes her time building the world and its politics as well as introducing the reader to a range of characters. Speaking of characters, I really need to commend the excellent usage of multiple points of view.
Priya and Malini are both very complex characters you can’t help but be curious about. And together these two made such a dynamic duo! It was quite a while before they actually met and started working together but even up till the end you would never know whether they wanted to kill each other or make out.
There are so many wonderful themes that this book brings up but I can't possibly cover it here so do read my full review of this masterpiece on my blog!