by Tasha Suri
First published 2024
Princess Malini is a pawn in her father's ambitions. But when a usurper seizes the throne, she flees the palace and uncovers a damning secret that could bring down the entire dynasty. With a mystic's aid, Malini must now choose: embrace her newfound power, or surrender to the gilded cage of her past.
Genres: fantasy, epic-fantasy, political-thriller, historical-fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, power-struggle
Setting: The Burning Kingdoms
Period: The Lotus Empire
528 pages · Paperback · Orbit