The Jasad Heir

The Egyptian-inspired enemies-to-lovers fantasy and Sunday Times bestseller

Sara Hashem author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group

Published:18th Jul '24

Should be back in stock very soon

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In The Jasad Heir, a fugitive queen must navigate dangerous political games and forbidden magic to reclaim her kingdom while facing her greatest enemy.

In a world of scorched kingdoms, forbidden magic, and cunning royals, The Jasad Heir follows the journey of a fugitive queen who makes a perilous deal with her fallen kingdom's greatest enemy. As she becomes entangled in a high-stakes political game, Sylvia must navigate the complexities of revenge and redemption. Her actions could either resurrect her devastated kingdom or leave it in ruins forever, creating a tension that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

At just ten years old, Sylvia, the Heir of Jasad, narrowly escapes a massacre that claims her entire family. By the age of fifteen, she has already buried her first body, a testament to the harsh realities of her world. Now, at twenty, she faces a ticking clock as Nizahl's armies threaten her homeland. With magic outlawed across the remaining kingdoms, Sylvia's own abilities remain hidden, allowing her to craft a semblance of a quiet life until it all unravels.

When the Nizahl Heir, Arin, tracks down a group of Jasadis to Sylvia's village, she is thrust back into the chaos of her past. Arin, with his tactical genius and deep-seated hatred for magic, offers Sylvia a dangerous proposition: compete as Nizahl's Champion in the Alcalah tournament and gain immunity from persecution. As Sylvia grapples with her identity and the potential destruction of her kingdom, she must decide what sacrifices she is willing to make in the name of freedom and loyalty in The Jasad Heir.

A remarkable, razor-sharp debut that cuts straight to the heart. Steeped in intrigue, tension, and dangerous magic, The Jasad Heir is a thrilling read that held me captive past its heart-pounding ending -- Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief
The Jasad Heir takes familiar fantasy plot elements-a destroyed kingdom; a hidden heir to the lost throne-and gives them a thrilling extra layer of political complexity. The slow burn between protagonist and antagonist will have you turning pages in a frenzy. Sara Hashem is a talent to watch! -- Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun
A stunning fantasy debut that deftly examines the burdens of political responsibility. With a morally complex heroine and an incomparable enemies-to-lovers arc, The Jasad Heir is a compelling tale of self-discovery, found family, and the meaning of justice -- Hadeer Elsbai, author of The Daughters of Izdihar

ISBN: 9780356520407

Dimensions: 198mm x 126mm x 36mm

Weight: 360g

528 pages