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The Oleander Sword

The Oleander Sword

Dark FantasyEpic Fantasy
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

This fantasy novel explores a world of magic and imaginary places, focusing on themes of inheritance and succession. An empress navigates the complexities of power and destiny in a richly imagined setting. The story promises an adventure filled with political machinations and mystical elements.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTenseAdventurousEmotional
Court IntrigueMultiple POVsChosen OneRevenge

Genres

Dark Fantasy Epic Fantasy Fantasy High Fantasy Romantasy

About the author

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Tasha Suri

Tasha Suri is a British fantasy writer, born in London to Punjabi parents. She studied English and creative writing at the University of Warwick and worked as an academic librarian before writing full time; her fiction draws on South Asian history, mythology and Bollywood. She is the author of the Books of Ambha duology (Empire of Sand, 2018; Realm of Ash, 2019) and the Burning Kingdoms trilogy (The Jasmine Throne, 2021; The Oleander Sword, 2022; The Lotus Empire, 2024), as well as the Wuthering...

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the first book in The Burning Kingdoms series before this one?

    This novel is the second installment in a trilogy and directly continues the narrative established in The Jasmine Throne, making it necessary to read the first book to understand the complex political alliances and character histories.

  • How does the scope of this book compare to the first in the series?

    The narrative expands significantly in this volume, moving beyond the initial setting to explore deeper layers of the world's mythology and the terrifying nature of its ancient gods.

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