In this Egyptian-inspired debut fantasy, a fugitive queen strikes a deadly bargain with her greatest enemy and finds herself embroiled in a complex game that could resurrect her scorched kingdom or leave it in ashes forever.
Ten years ago, the kingdom of Jasad burned. Its magic outlawed; its royal family murdered down to the last child. At least, that’s what Sylvia wants people to believe.
The lost Heir of Jasad, Sylvia never wants to be found. She can’t think about how Nizahl’s armies laid waste to her kingdom and continue to hunt its people—not if she wants to stay alive. But when Arin, the Nizahl Heir, tracks a group of Jasadi rebels to her village, staying one step ahead of death gets trickier.
In a moment of anger Sylvia’s magic is exposed, capturing Arin’s attention. Now, to save her life, Sylvia will have to make a deal with her greatest enemy. If she helps him lure the rebels, she’ll escape persecution.
A deadly game begins. Sylvia can’t let Arin discover her identity even as hatred shifts into something more. Soon, Sylvia will have to choose between the life she wants and the one she left behind. The scorched kingdom is rising, and it needs a queen.
The series
In a world where power is forged in fire, The Scorched Throne emerges as a thrilling blend of magic, politics, and peril. At the heart of this gripping series lies a kingdom on the brink of destruction, where ancient secrets, fierce rivalries, and forbidden magic threaten everything.
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The tale begins in a land where the throne, a symbol of ultimate power, has been scorched by the ambitions of those who sought to control it. With every step, the characters confront not just the external forces of war and betrayal, but the internal struggles that define their identities and destinies. The stakes are high, and the boundaries between friend and foe are often blurred in this intricate world.
Sara Hashem’s storytelling captivates with lush world-building that feels as real as it is fantastical. The series delves deep into character arcs, with protagonists who face heart-wrenching decisions, moral dilemmas, and a constant battle to stay true to their core beliefs amid the chaos. Whether it’s the powerful magic that courses through the land or the fierce warriors who fight for survival, The Scorched Throne invites readers to immerse themselves in a universe that is as dangerous as it is mesmerizing.
Drawing on rich themes of power, loyalty, and sacrifice, this series isn’t just a battle for a throne—it’s a fight for everything that can be lost or gained when the world is set aflame. Each book in the series pulls readers deeper into the fire, ensuring they’re hooked until the very last page. The Scorched Throne isn’t just a story of kings and queens; it’s a raw, unflinching exploration of what it means to rule, to fight, and to survive in a world that is slowly being consumed by its own ambition.
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