Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Jasmine Throne | 2021 | Tasha Suri | Buy |
| 2 | The Oleander Sword | 2022 | Tasha Suri | Buy |
| 3 | The Lotus Empire | 2024 | Tasha Suri | Buy |
The Burning Kingdoms is Tasha Suri’s second major fantasy series, a trilogy comprising The Jasmine Throne (2021), The Oleander Sword (2022), and The Lotus Empire (2024). The series is set in an empire where rival factions, ancient magic, and political revolution collide, drawing on South Asian history and mythology for its worldbuilding.
The story follows two women whose alliance reshapes the balance of power in their world. Malini is a princess imprisoned by her brother, and Priya is a servant hiding supernatural abilities tied to the land’s forgotten gods. The trilogy builds from a confined, character-driven opening into a wide-scale conflict that spans the entire empire. The Burning Kingdoms earned Suri significant critical attention and multiple award nominations.