The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem

The Jasad Heir

The Scorched Throne #1

Sara Hashem

485 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous emotional fast-paced

Description

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. At ten years old, the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 917 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
tense 54%
emotional 53%
dark 49%
mysterious 44%
challenging 30%
funny 20%
sad 14%
reflective 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 5%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 70% | Character: 16% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.07

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