The Jasad Heir
The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem is a debut epic fantasy published by Orbit in 2023. This 528-page novel unfolds in a world where the kingdom of Jasad has been devastated, its magic outlawed and royal family murdered. The story follows Sylvia, the last heir of Jasad, who has been living in hiding for a decade. When her magic is inadvertently revealed to Arin, the heir of her greatest enemy, she is forced into a precarious alliance that could either save her kingdom or lead to its complete destruction.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of betrayal, identity, and the complexities of power dynamics. As Sylvia navigates her dangerous new reality, she must conceal her true identity while grappling with her growing feelings for Arin. The book explores elements of romance and action against a backdrop inspired by Middle Eastern culture, particularly Egypt and North Africa. The Jasad Heir presents a slow-burn tale of resilience and choice, inviting readers into a world where the stakes are high and the path to reclaiming a kingdom is fraught with peril.
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“A remarkable, razor-sharp debut that cuts straight to the heart.”―Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief
A fugitive queen strikes a bargain with her greatest enemy that could resurrect her scorched kingdom or leave it in ashes forever in this unmissable, slow-burn, Egyptian-inspired epic fantasy debut.
Ten years ago, the kingdom of Jasad burned. Its magic was outlawed. Its royal family murdered. At least, that’s what Sylvia wants people to believe. The Heir of Jasad escaped the massacre, and she intends to stay hidden, especially from the armies of Nizahl that continue to hunt her people.
But a moment of anger changes everything. When Arin, the Nizahl Heir, tracks a group of Jasadi rebels to her village, Sylvia accidentally reveals her magic–and captures his attention. Now Sylvia’s forced to make a deal with her greatest enemy: Help him hunt the rebels in exchange for her life.
A deadly game begins. Sylvia can’t let Arin discover her identity, even as hatred shifts into something more between the Heirs. And as the tides change around her, Sylvia will have to choose between the life she wants and the one she abandoned.
The scorched kingdom is rising, and it needs a queen.
Praise for The Jasad Heir:
“Will have you turning pages in a frenzy.” ―Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun
“The type of mythological and romantic tale you would bargain your last breath for… A book that coils you into its serpentine grasp.” ―Observer
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