Happy Sunday! I’m back today with “Sundays in Bed With….” a meme that dares to ask what book has been in your bed this morning. Come share what book you’ve spent time curled up reading in bed, or which book you wish you had time to read today! This meme was originally hosted by Midnight Book Girl.
My oldest had his high school graduation yesterday, so I didn’t get to read too much. It was a wonderful day watching him cross the stage and then celebrating with family and friends. But today, I’m ready to relax with a good book. And I’m reading The Jasad Heir with Leslie from Books Are the New Black. It’s an Egyptian-inspired debut fantasy, and I’m really enjoying it event though I’m not too far in yet.
About the Book:
Title: The Jasad Heir
Author: Sara Hashem
Series: The Scorched Throne #1
Page Length: 529
Publication Date: July 18, 2023
Publisher: Orbit
Synopsis: In this Egyptian-inspired debut fantasy, a fugitive queen strikes a deadly bargain with her greatest enemy and finds herself embroiled in a complex game that could resurrect her scorched kingdom or leave it in ashes forever.
Ten years ago, the kingdom of Jasad burned. Its magic outlawed; its royal family murdered down to the last child. At least, that’s what Sylvia wants people to believe.
The lost Heir of Jasad, Sylvia never wants to be found. She can’t think about how Nizahl’s armies laid waste to her kingdom and continue to hunt its people—not if she wants to stay alive. But when Arin, the Nizahl Heir, tracks a group of Jasadi rebels to her village, staying one step ahead of death gets trickier.
In a moment of anger Sylvia’s magic is exposed, capturing Arin’s attention. Now, to save her life, Sylvia will have to make a deal with her greatest enemy. If she helps him lure the rebels, she’ll escape persecution.
A deadly game begins. Sylvia can’t let Arin discover her identity even as hatred shifts into something more. Soon, Sylvia will have to choose between the life she wants and the one she left behind. The scorched kingdom is rising, and it needs a queen.
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What are you reading today? Comment below!
If I wasn’t getting this in one of my subs I definitely would’ve picked it up from Orbit’s ARCs. It looks so interesting. Enjoy!
Thanks, Celeste. I’m really enjoying it!!
This one sounds brilliant and J love the cover
It’s so good!! I’m about halfway through and can’t put it down.
This one is sooo good!! LOL. It’s been hard to put down but I’m so glad we are buddy-reading it because our last buddy-read (ALC) was not the best read.
Me too! I got to page 261, and I have thoughts!!! lol