The immersion of fantasy and warring people truly come together in The Jasmine Throne.  Tasha Suri, the author of the book, creates an extremely in depth mythology of the world that the story is in.  A world steeped in different cultures and beliefs, truly creates the intricacy of The Jasmine Throne.

I do have to warn anyone who reads this book; it…is…fantastic.  Dealing with many hard topics of marriage without love, destruction of personal beliefs, the burning of children and people, the possible overthrowing of a corrupt emperor, and attempted murder.  This is one of the most intricate books I have ever read; Suri really creates the world that these characters live in and helps bring you into that world.  The mythology of the book is closely related to many indigenous cultures, and how those who do not understand those beliefs act against it.  The Jasmine Throne is extremely emotional as you feel the characters go through betrayal and heartbreak and the corruption of power.

If you are someone who wants an empowering, emotional story of feminist lesbians plotting to take over the world, then this book is for you.  But be warned, this book does deal with some heavy topics, and is based on the tight-rope-walking love of a maidservant and the banished princess.

-Luka