The Jasmine Throne has been hailed as a series opener that will "undoubtedly reshape the landscape of epic fantasy for years to come" (Booklist, starred). Now, award-winning author Tasha Suri's provocative and powerful Burning Kingdoms trilogy continues with The Oleander Sword.

The prophecy of the nameless god—the words that declared Malini the rightful empress of Parijatdvipa—has proven a blessing and curse. She is determined to claim the throne that fate offered her. But even with the strength of the rage in her heart and the army of loyal men by her side, deposing her brother is going to be a brutal and bloody fight.

The power of the deathless waters flows through Priya’s blood. Thrice born priestess, Elder of Ahiranya, Priya’s dream is to see her country rid of the rot that plagues it: both Parijatdvipa's poisonous rule, and the blooming sickness that is slowly spreading through all living things. But she doesn’t yet understand the truth of the magic she carries.

Their chosen paths once pulled them apart. But Malini and Priya's souls remain as entwined as their destinies. And they soon realize that coming together is the only way to save their kingdom from those who would rather see it burn—even if it will cost them.

Praise for the Burning Kingdoms trilogy:

"Lush and stunning...this sapphic fantasy will rip your heart out." —BuzzFeed News

"A fierce, heart-wrenching exploration of the value and danger of love." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Raises the bar for what epic fantasy should be.” —Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights

"This cutthroat and sapphic novel will grip you until the very end." —Vulture (Best of the Year)

"It left me breathless." —Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

"I loved it.” —Alix E. Harrow, Hugo award-winning author of The Once and Future Witches

"Suri's incandescent feminist masterpiece hits like a steel fist inside a velvet glove." —Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun

For more from Tasha Suri, check out:

The Burning Kingdoms
The Jasmine Throne
The Oleander Sword

The Books of Ambha
Empire of Sand
Realm of Ash

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Listening Length	19 hours and 8 minutes
Author	Tasha Suri
Narrator	Shiromi Arserio
Audible.ca Release Date	August 16 2022
Publisher	Orbit
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B09SBS5M69
Best Sellers Rank	#22,389 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #41 in LGBTQ2S+ Science Fiction & Fantasy #219 in Historical Fantasy (Audible Books & Originals) #570 in Lesbian Fiction

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Elegant and Bittersweet

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on September 3, 2022

The sequel to THE JASMINE THRONE has more of everything: romance, drama, action, and stakes. It is another beautifully written story about love and sacrifice, and will leave a bittersweet taste in the mouths of readers.

All of the characters are pushed to their breaking points. No one leaves the story unscathed, and the finale is sure to leave readers shocked and thrilled.

Malini continued to grow in her power, becoming a fearsome empress by the end. Priya also pushed herself to the limits and paid a dear price for what and who she loved. Bhumika is still one of my favourites and her story broke my heart so many times. I adore Rao and his loyalty, and can’t wait to see where his journey goes next.

The plot balances various relationships and political plots. As with the previous book, it’s a slow but ultimately rewarding burn. The romance and friendships hit on a deeply emotional level, which makes the end of each arc all the more devastating.

The lore is expanded and adds to this breathtaking world. Tasha Suri writes with a beautiful style that almost makes this read like an ancient myth. This is a very unique and vividly imagined series. I can’t wait to see how it ends!

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Reviewed in France 🇫🇷 on February 2, 2023

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Great fantasy…I really enjoyed the world and characters. It’s fairly easy to read and follows the usual codes of ya fantasy, so it’s like a warm confortable blanket when you need it.

Jo H

Excellent follow-up to The Jasmine Throne

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 24, 2022

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SAPPHIC BOOK BINGO: not a romance, out of your comfort zone, POC author/character, bet or dare, established couple; UNICORN: 400+ pages, more than 2 POVs, faith (possibly other categories)

This is not a standalone story. It wasn't that long ago that I'd read the first book, and I still had to refer to the cast of characters reference every once in a while. Priya and Milina went their separate ways at the end of The Jasmine Throne, and this novel started off with both of them going forward with their plans for the future of their own regions. Priya and Bhumika used their thrice-born powers to try to keep and prevent the rot from spreading to more people and crops. Milina sought support for a war against her corrupt brother, Chandra. Chandra's fake Mother's fire was a challenge for Milina and her army, so she wrote to Priya, and she came out to help. The true source of the rot started to stalk Bhumika and Priya, becoming dangerous to their region, and the yaksa, the manifested rot spirits, began revealing their true intentions. The setup for book three is already making me excited for Suri's next book. So far, it's a fantastic series that many readers will love.

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It's a wonderful and thrilling fantasy

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 18, 2023

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I wanted to read this about halfway through the first book, and I was not disappointed in the least. Feminist fantasy with an array of exceptionally well written and nuanced characters, in a well fleshed out world where the stakes keep getting higher, and by the end of this book, it went code red in a way I never expected it and I couldn't be more pleased. I hope the next book comes out soon!

Anemone

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 21, 2022

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Just as amazing as the first. The lush world that draws you in and makes you live in it while you read. The compelling and tragic characters. There's nothing about these books I don't love. Except Chandra. I even loved the heart wrenching conclusion. I cannot wait for the third installment.

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Loved!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 26, 2022

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I don’t think I’ve loved a fantasy series (or really any book) as much as The Jasmine Throne and the Oleander Sword. I will be waiting (very impatiently, I might add) for the next book! So good!

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