“fiercely and unapologetically feminist tale of endurance and revolution set against a gorgeous, unique magical world”

— S. A. Chakraborty, author of the The City of Brass

“Suri’s writing always brings me to another world; one full of wonders and terrors, where every detail feels intricately and carefully imagined.”

— R. F. Kuang, author of Babel

“Raises the bar for what epic fantasy should be.”

— Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights

“An intimate, complex, magical study of empire and the people caught in its bloody teeth. I loved it.”

— Alix E. Harrow, author of The Once and Future Witches

“Suri’s incandescent feminist masterpiece hits like a steel fist inside a velvet glove. Simply magnificent.”

— Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun

“A fierce, heart-wrenching exploration of the value and danger of love in a world of politics and power.”

— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Lush and stunning....Inspired by Indian epics, this sapphic fantasy will rip your heart out.”

— BuzzFeed News