The Burning Kingdoms - 2: The Oleander Sword

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"Alluring, action-packed, and gut-wrenching," (Publishers Weekly, starred review), the sequel in the Burning Kingdoms trilogy follows a powerful priestess and a vengeful princess as they seek to alter the fate of an empire. The prophecy of the nameless god has made Malini the rightful empress of Parijatdvipa, but claiming her throne will require a brutal fight against her brother. With her heart fueled by rage and an army of loyal men, she is determined to succeed. Meanwhile, Priya, a thrice-born priestess and Elder of Ahiranya, carries the power of the deathless waters within her. Her dream is to cleanse her country of the decay caused by Parijatdvipa's toxic rule and the spreading sickness affecting all living things. However, she is still unaware of the true nature of her magic. Though their paths once separated them, Malini and Priya's destinies are intertwined, and they soon realize that uniting is their only hope to save their kingdom from destruction, even at great personal cost. Praise for the series highlights its impact on epic fantasy, with descriptions of its lush storytelling, emotional depth, and gripping narrative that leaves readers breathless.