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Sara Hashem
Sara Hashem is an American-Egyptian author who writes fantasy novels inspired by her heritage. She is the author of The Jasad Heir, a political fantasy about a fugitive queen in a kingdom where magic
The Jasad Heir
Synopsis
Ten years after her kingdom was destroyed and her family murdered, Sylvia lives in hiding, suppressing her magic to survive. But when the heir of the kingdom that conquered hers, Arin, discovers her village, her carefully constructed life shatters. A dangerous bargain is struck: Sylvia will help Arin hunt rebels in exchange for her freedom. As their game intensifies, Sylvia must conceal her true identity while navigating a growing attraction to her enemy, forcing her to choose between the life she's built and the destiny she abandoned.
Genres
Characters
Sylvia (The Jasad Heir)Protagonist
The hidden Heir of Jasad, living undercover in an Omalian village a decade after her kingdom was destroyed, who is forced into a dangerous bargain with the Nizahl Heir hunting her people.
Arin (The Jasad Heir)Antagonist
Heir to the throne of Nizahl and commander of the armies that destroyed Jasad; tasked with hunting Jasadi rebels, his growing attraction to Sylvia complicates his hatred of magic.
Rory (The Jasad Heir)Supporting
The village chemist who takes Sylvia on as his apprentice, unaware of her true identity.
Raya (The Jasad Heir)Supporting
A woman who takes in orphans and gives Sylvia a fragile sense of shelter and security in her village life.
CALIBA Golden Poppy Award (2023)Goodreads Choice Award (2023)
Frequently asked questions
Is The Jasad Heir part of a series?
Yes. The Jasad Heir is the first book in Sara Hashem's Egyptian-inspired fantasy duology The Scorched Throne, concluded by The Jasad Crown (2025).
What is the sequel to The Jasad Heir called?
The Jasad Crown, released July 15, 2025, is the second and final book of The Scorched Throne duology.