by Tasha Suri
First published 2018
Mehr, the illegitimate daughter of an exiled Amrithi mother, has inherited her family's mystical powers - a perilous gift that draws the attention of the Emperor's terrifying mystics. As Mehr navigates the treacherous politics of the imperial court, she must use every ounce of her cunning and magic to resist their cruel agenda. Failure means not just her own destruction, but the wrath of the long-slumbering desert gods. In this lush, Mughal-inspired fantasy, Mehr must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice to forge her own path.
Genres: historical-fiction, fantasy, magic, historical-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
496 pages · Paperback · Orbit
Content warnings: violence