The Oleander Sword: The Burning Kingdoms (Book 2)

Description

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.

About the Author

Tasha Suri is an award-winning author, a writing tutor, an occasional librarian and a cat owner. She has won the Best Newcomer (Sydney J. Bounds) Award from the British Fantasy Society, the Starburst Brave New Words Award, and has been nominated for the Astounding Award and Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel. Her debut novel Empire of Sand was named one of the 100 best fantasy books of all time by TIME magazine. When she isn t writing, Tasha likes to cry over TV shows, buy too many notebooks, and indulge her geeky passion for reading about South Asian history. She lives with her family in a mildly haunted house in London.