If you're about to start the Burning Kingdoms series, you're in for 3 books of political, dark fantasy by Tasha Suri. Average spice: 2/5. Total investment: 1,504 pages. Here's the exact reading order.
Publication order — the way Tasha Suri intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
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.
Full guide →The Burning Kingdoms saga escalates — Priya and Malini's alliance strains as war and revolution reshape their world. 496 pages.
Full guide →A epic, political Adult fantasy built around war, revolution, resolution. 544 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
The Jasmine Throne is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the political energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for The Jasmine Throne →Read the Burning Kingdoms series in publication order: 1. The Jasmine Throne, 2. The Oleander Sword, 3. The Burning Crown. This is the intended reading order by Tasha Suri.
The Burning Kingdoms series has 3 books totaling 1,504 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Burning Kingdoms series has moderate heat, averaging 2/5 spice. Some books are spicier than others — the range is 2/5 to 2/5.
The Burning Kingdoms series is a fantasy series by Tasha Suri with political, dark, atmospheric vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with The Jasmine Throne — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for The Jasmine Throne breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.