The Daughters of Izdihar

In the book "The Daughters of Izdihar", Nehal is trapped in an arranged marriage with a man she does not love. She dreams of attending the Weaving Academy to take control of her powers and pursue a glorious future on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Giorgina is an earthweaver with dangerously uncontrollable powers. They are drawn into a web of politics, violence, and threats of war as they fight to earn and keep a lasting freedom. The book is a powerful feminist fantasy set in an Egyptian-inspired world with breathtaking elemental magic and sapphic romance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 12 January 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A captivating feminist fantasy novel that delves into the realms of magic, politics, hunger, and fire, The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri is an absolute must-read. Set in an Egyptian-inspired world, the story follows Nehal, a young woman trapped in an arranged marriage to a man she does not love. Dreaming of attending the Weaving Academy, where she can harness her powers and pursue a glorious future on the battlefield alongside the first all-female military regiment, Nehal must navigate the complexities of her relationship with her indifferent and secretive husband, who is in love with another woman, Giorgina.

Giorgina, in turn, has her own secret. She is an earthweaver with dangerously uncontrollable powers, and her only solace comes from meetings with the Daughters of Izdihar, a women's rights group fighting for freedom. Led by the enigmatic Malak Mamdouh, the two women are drawn into a web of politics, violence, and threats of war as they fight to earn and keep a lasting freedom.

The Daughters of Izdihar is a powerful feminist fantasy set in an Egyptian-inspired world, with breathtaking elemental magic and sapphic romance. It is perfect for fans of The Jasmine Throne and The Once and Future Witches. Hadeer Elsbai has written a powerful story of sisterhood, love, and struggle within a rich, vibrant world with complicated characters that leap from the page to smash the patriarchy. P. Djèlí Clark praises the novel for highlighting the true struggle to revolutionize a society, while Shannon Chakraborty describes it as a compelling and action-packed debut that is not to be missed.

In conclusion, The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri is a must-read for fans of feminist fantasy and anyone who appreciates a rich and immersive world. With its captivating characters, powerful themes, and breathtaking magic, this novel offers a unique and compelling perspective on the struggle for freedom and the power of sisterhood.

Weight: 274g
Dimension: 127 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356520476