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I am a huge fan of Tasha Suri's books so The Jasmine Throne was, of course, one of my most anticipated books of the year. Unsurprisingly, I absolutely loved it!

When I think of Suri's books, there are a few things that leap to mind:

- Gorgeous worldbuilding
- Beautiful and unique magic systems
- Amazing female characters
- Fantastic, slow burn romances

All of these things are featured in The Jasmine Throne, and I couldn't be more in love with this book.

Suri builds a beautiful, yet tumultuous world with conflicts across politics, religion, social class, and the colonial government. This world is so lush that it comes to life on the page -- this is one of those rare fantasy books where, despite the magic, it genuinely feels like a real place. The magic infused in this world is haunting and gorgeous -- I love nature horror and this book surprisingly scratched that itch. Between the rot and the deathless waters, Suri has once again proved she's one of the best worldbuilders in the business.

The Jasmine Throne showcases strong female characters, but each woman is so individual and different. They are complicated, morally grey, and fantastic women that are willing to fight for what they believe is right. Suri showcases different kinds of strength through her characters: they are physically strong (Priya), have the emotional fortitude to prop up empires (Malani), and willing to do whatever it takes to save the people they love, no matter the personal cost (Bhumika). The relationships, both romantic and familial, are so incredibly intricate and Suri weaves incredibly connections between her characters.

I could go on and on (and on) about how much I loved this book. If you're a fan of Tasha Suri's previous books, you'll love this ambitious and bold fantasy book. I could not recommend it more highly!