Reviews

The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

booksavant's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was beautiful particularly the writing. The author describes things in a way that is strange and exacting the type of description you wouldn't readily think of but it makes so much sense. The use of shifting povs really suited the story even though I often prayed it would go back to Priya or Malini quickly. The sapphic subplot was handled amazingly there's something about the way Priya see's Malini in a way I doubt think any ever has before. Easily a 10/10.

saraza3's review against another edition

3.0

Good quality writing, but the story just didn't grip me. 

tatertottori's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

instalovewithbooks's review

I really, really tried. I just *do not care*. Was hopeful for this book because it's for book club but I can't wait to yeet it through a window. 

cchapple's review against another edition

5.0

Wow. I'm blown away. This one is a slow build and it is oh so satisfying. The interrogation of power, what it means to be strong, and distance between feeling and trust. Lay the magic and world on top of that--it is so magnificent. Favorite line for now "the apology dropped like a stone between them"

bells__reads's review against another edition

adventurous reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

eleanormaddy's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Multiple perspective worked well, despite slightly strange structure 
think it could’ve worked in the first person too.
Characters were loveable and enjoyed the narrative of three powerful women. Bhumika was my favourite - want to hear more about her in the next ones. 
Romance/relationships done well, seeded in and throughout, kept on toes and then brought together at end but doesn’t take away from plot. 
Plot was very enjoyable, battle scenes very cool. Imagery was perfect throughout. 
Cliffhanger could’ve been a bit more enticing. Not desperate to know what happens next but will definitely read the sequel. 
Would like to know more about the history of the different regions and their religions/customs etc.
Favourite quote - “The world only has meaning when we give it meaning”
In comparison to POOT, slightly less well structured and a bit more basic in its writing but not to say I didn’t really enjoy this, I did! Imagery was better than in POOT, world built better despite being 300 pages shorter.

badbrhireads's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

theresahasread's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

dumbarton's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0