The Jasmine Throne

I thoroughly enjoyed Tasha Suri's writing. It was fast paced enough that I felt enwrapped in what was going to happen next but was peppered enough with slower scenes that made you have a breather. The world building was intriguing and Suri's description of the nature of Ahiranya's magic was delicious. Few authors I've read have been able to capture the feeling of the magic of their worlds. When characters talked about how they could feel the land and the power from the earth, I could feel the land and the power from the earth.
The complex character relationships was also wonderfully well done. I always get frustrated with dialogue in books where they seem unrealistic or certain dialogue is/isn't said purely for plot (such as miscommunication tropes) but Suri always made the characters say exactly what should have been said and it was so satisfying. That may not make sense but once you read the book you'll understand. There are some truly satisfying scenes that make you go “Yes! Finally! Somebody said it!”
The fact that the main characters were realistically complex and flawed made them even more likable. Even when characters made decisions I didn't want them to make, I was eating it up.
As someone who's read a lot of fantasy, it was refreshing to read a story set in a rich world that isn't set in a European Centric environment. I learnt a lot about ancient Indian culture for which I am truly grateful for. A fantastic read and one I will be recommending to everyone I talk to.