The story is a mix of fantasy and politics with a maidservant attempting to reclaim her magical powers who stumbles across a princess imprisoned by her own brother. With some strong female leads plus a lesbian romance this reminds me of The Priory of the Orange Tree. It's hard to put my finger on why but I didn't quite enjoy it as much as that one - it might be that I found it a bit harder to follow along with at the beginning? - hence the 4 stars.
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri · Book review
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