Tasha Suri Books in Order — Complete Series Guide
British author of two complete fantasy series rooted in South Asian history — the Mughal-inspired Books of Ambha duology and the sapphic The Jasmine Throne trilogy.
About Tasha Suri
Tasha Suri is a British fantasy author known for her richly layered worlds rooted in Mughal Indian history and mythology. Her writing blends political intrigue, slow-burn romance, and deeply felt emotional stakes. Both of her series — the Books of Ambha and Burning Kingdoms — are complete, making her an ideal binge read.
Where to Start
New readers can start with either series. Empire of Sand is the quieter, more intimate entry point. The Jasmine Throne opens with higher stakes and a broader cast — choose based on your mood.
Tasha Suri Books in Order
Books of Ambha
A complete duology set in a Mughal-inspired world — quieter and more intimate than Burning Kingdoms.
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Empire of Sand
Books of Ambha, Book 1
Mehr, daughter of a desert governor and an Amrithi woman, is forced into a binding marriage and discovers the full weight of her forbidden heritage. A slow-burn debut rooted in Mughal Indian mythology.
Note: Start here for the Books of Ambha duology.
- 2
Realm of Ash
Books of Ambha, Book 2
Arwa, a widow with Amrithi heritage, joins forces with an imperial prince searching the dreamlike realm of the dead for a way to save a collapsing empire. Darker and richer than the first book.
Burning Kingdoms
A complete trilogy — sapphic romance, political intrigue, and one of the best slow-burn pairings in recent fantasy.
- 1
The Jasmine Throne
Burning Kingdoms, Book 1
Priya, a servant with forbidden magic, and Malini, an imprisoned princess, form an unlikely alliance that will upend an empire. The strongest entry point in Suri's catalogue.
Note: Start here for the Burning Kingdoms trilogy.
- 2
The Oleander Sword
Burning Kingdoms, Book 2
The rebellion grows as Priya and Malini navigate war, divided loyalties, and the deepening cost of the power they wield together. The stakes and the romance both escalate considerably.
- 3
The Lotus Empire
Burning Kingdoms, Book 3
The trilogy reaches its conclusion as Priya and Malini face the final reckoning with the empire — and with each other. A deeply felt close to one of fantasy's best sapphic series.