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The Jasmine Throne

by Tasha Suri · Burning Kingdoms #1 · 464 pages · Published June 2021
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3.95 / 5 across 35K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A captive princess and a temple maidservant forge an alliance that could topple an empire. 464 pages of lush Indian-inspired fantasy with sapphic romance.

Best for readers who want…

Dark. Political. Atmospheric.

Dark Political Atmospheric

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Dark Political Atmospheric
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Content notes

Violence Colonialism Death Drug Use
Forbidden Love
Political Intrigue
Slow Burn
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

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Mood profile
Romance
30%
Fantasy
85%
Pacing
2/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
2/5
Core elements
Genre
Fantasy
LGBTQ+
Epic Fantasy
Moods
Dark
Political
Atmospheric
Key Tropes
Forbidden Love
Political Intrigue
Slow Burn
Ending
Resolved with sequel hook
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How spicy is The Jasmine Throne?

Low heat (2/5) — sapphic romance develops slowly with restraint.

Who would enjoy The Jasmine Throne?

Readers who love political fantasy with LGBTQ+ romance and South Asian-inspired settings. Fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree.

What kind of read is The Jasmine Throne?

A political fantasy set in an Indian-inspired empire where a captive princess and a maidservant could change everything. 464 pages.

Is this part of a series?

Yes — book 1 of the Burning Kingdoms trilogy.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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