So excited to be back in this universe!!!! This is the sequel to Jasad Heir, a duology based on Egyptian mythology. This second installment is jam packed with political intrigue, action, and soul scorching love. I laughed, I cried, I panted like a dog in heat. Sylvia and Arin are back with more tension, more heartbreak, and of course more sweat inducing banter. This book was everything I was hoping for and more. By the time i made it to the epilogue, I was a mess of a person. This book has changed me in ways I don't know how to explain properly. This poetic enemies to lovers' story were such a pleasure to bear witness to.

“I wish more than anything my first thought when I emerged from the water was not of you, that I hadn’t been prepared to tear through every grain of sand and burn every tree in this damned place until I found you.”

I have been desperately waiting for the past two years for The Jasad Crown…I actually delayed rereading The Jasad Heir (no matter how much I wanted to reread it) until the ARC for this one went up so that I could fully relive the joy (and heartbreak) of this series. I’m so glad I did too because it made the character build-up so much better.

This review contains spoilers for book one, The Jasad Heir.

The Jasad Crown picks up where we left off from the first book: Sylvia has been captured by the Urabi, who believe that she can help raise the Jasadi fortress (even at the cost of her life). Sefa and Marek wake up to find themselves in unexpected places after Sylvia’s magic whisked them away, and they both have to navigate dangerous environments. Meanwhile Arin is staving off war and rebellion within the nations while also preparing for the possibility of both. With Jasad rising, war is coming anyways; it’s a matter of what everyone can accept to be true for a new world.

Sylvia’s character arc has always been so intriguing to me. After years of torment and living in secret, she doesn’t want to be the Malika. Her main goal in life for so long has been just to survive. Even with seeing how much the Urabi believe in her, she can’t truly accept the weight of the crown. Sylvia also knows that their plan to have her raise the fortress will either have her killed or give into the pressing magic madness. Over time though, she comes to terms with what is asked of her as she wants to strive for a better world, even if it’ll be her sacrifice that brings it. I loved following her as she takes ahold of her own life and her own agency and desires.

Arin is the other side of Sylvia’s coin. He’s always accepted the weight of his duties and responsibilities as heir, at the cost of his own desires. Over the course of this book, he slowly opens his heart up to his desires (in his own way).

That brings me to the most compelling part of this series: Sylvia and Arin, Arin and Sylvia. Romances between foils always make me scream and this was no exception. When Sylvia revealed herself as the Jasad Heir, she officially put the two of them on opposite sides. Even still, neither of them can stop thinking about the other, with the other person’s voice in their heads. It’s a cat and mouse game, as their agendas bring them closer and closer to each other. The way they’re supposed to hate each other and yet they understand each other so intrinsically…I ate it up.

Sylvia and Arin bring out the best and the worst in each other. As much as Arin should be plotting against Sylvia, he can’t help but want to support her. Every single one of their scenes together (and separate sometimes) were just so delectable! Their love is so encompassing and heart-wrenching…loving each other to ruination…head in hands right now just remembering the emotional consequences of it all.

Anyways, I can’t get too much into the plot, so all I can say is that this book is packed with action and there are always so many pieces in play. I never knew what was going to happen next, and I simply could not put this book down. This series is definitely a new fave, one that I can’t wait to revisit already!

Ah, what a great book and conclusion to this duology. Though I have to say, that ending could have given us just a little bit more. Just a little bit?

I was just so invested in this whole story, unsure of what to expect. Hashem has written a story that is so incredible, with so much detail, world building, action, love, found family, unique creatures and magic system….need I go on? I could gush about this book and the first book forever. This is definitely an amazing fantasy series. You not only get the fantasy you crave, if you’re a fantasy lover, but so much more with the romance between the two main characters….so good.

Definitely a book you want to read if you’re a fantasy lover, or romantasy fan.

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for the advanced copy of this book.

4.5 ⭐️

I have no words. This book destroyed me. I was torn between reading this book and not wanting to finish it. That epilogue ended me. I cannot form coherent sentences to describe this book other than that this was an epic conclusion to The Scorched Throne duology and everyone should read this if they love true enemies to lovers and a well written fantasy series.

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc!

Is this book thick? Yes. Is it also the perfect finale to this duology? A million times yes.

This amazing world Sara Hashem created will stick with me forever. Arin, Sylvia, Sefa and Marek made up such a loving and complicated found family, one that I adored with all of my heart.

Arin & Sylvia's love story sparked fire in my soul. The yearning & the way they could break down each other's defenses was so beautiful & devastating.

This duology will stay as one of my all time favorites! A perfect mix of fantasy, romance & friendship.

“The Jarad Crown” is the stunning conclusion to the Scorched Throne duology. Having escaped the palace, Sylvia aligns with a rebel Jasadi faction to try and win back her throne. Arin is tasked with finding her, and also tries to hold his own country together as his father becomes increasingly unhinged and violent.
This was an excellent sequel that ties up the entire story nicely. I did feel that the physical distance between Sylvia and Arin was not quite overcome by the plot machinations Hashem used to keep them connected, and that the romantic tension was a lot stronger in the first book. The writing was excellent and the pace, plot, and action were all top notch. I definitely recommend reading this duology!

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for a copy of this incredible story.

After reading The Jasad Heir, I went into The Jasad Crown with very high expectations. And let me say, Sara Hashem certainly did not disappoint. If anything, she exceeded my expectations and left me in awe. Hashem did an amazing job of wrapping up this beautiful and engaging duology, I was left overwhelmed, so pleased and somewhat emotionally drained…in the best way possible.

The story picks up in a way that makes you feel as though you never left that world for even a moment. The transition between the two books is seamless and immediately draws you in, unable to turn the pages fast enough from the first chapter. The details of the world that Hashem created carry over perfectly and leave no reason to have that “catch back up” feeling. I love that she incorporates all of the locations from the first novel in a way that makes them vibrant and completely familiar.

The relationship between Sylvia and Arin is so well written. I love that Hashem made the story about love and yearning and left out the graphic details that could easily have made the feelings between them seem somehow trivial.

The characters are perfectly written and I became so invested in all of them. From the “main” characters to all of those that support them along the way. They truly create a family where everyone has a role to fill and does it with care and dedication.

Hashem created a story of courage, suspense, longing and most importanlty, love in all its varied forms. I wish that there was more, but at the same time, the ending was done so well that I know I’m just being selfish! Hashem is an author that I will continue to always look for and look forward to in the future. She is a true talent.

I finished this a couple of days ago and I still haven’t recovered. The way it ruined and made me sob left me feeling wrung out for days. the hope that lingers and sweetens that ache after an intense lead up balances this book perfectly. I beg the brilliant author to write more stories of anything.

An Egyptian inspired fantasy, The Jasad Crown by Sara Hashem is the perfect conclusion to the Jasad Heir duology.

We’ve got world building, found family, magic and yearning! Arin and Essiya have my heart 💜 The side characters?? Sefa, Marek, Jeru!

“All of me is written in your name.”
“Anywhere you are is my favorite place.”


That epilogue?? I needed more!! What happens next?!


Thanks to NetGalley for the arc. This is a series I’ll be recommending to everyone I know!

I think the idea of this book was really good, but it just wasn’t for me. I felt like I couldn’t get engaged at all throughout the story, the characters seemed still superficial to me and not a ton of development from the prior novel.

I appreciate NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 2⭐️/5

The first book of this series is still stuck with me and was a favorite read of that year. I initially struggled to get engaged in this book, but about 20% and I was back in the world. The author did a fantastic job wrapping up this duo. Definitely recommend, but you must read Jasad Heir first.

Wow. What a ride! This is a fantastic duology. I was so pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this series. The FMC is strong and independent and the MMC is a character I absolutely loved. It was also nice that some of the side characters from the first book really become integral parts in this book and have their own POVs. Although it took me a little bit to re-integrate myself into the world-building, I loved this book. It was the perfect amount of fantasy with romance.

For the audiobook, it is amazing! There are multiple character POVs each with their own narrator and the narrators did such an amazing job at keeping me entertained and realizing immediately what POV I was in because their voices and expressions are so unique (even though it is stated at the beginning of each chapter). I highly recommend this audiobook.

I know I give out 5 star ratings to a lot of books, but I usually am just going off vibes. There have only been a few books this year that were truly amazing in every way, and The Jasad Crown was one of them. I ended up rereading book one in preparation, and I’m so glad I did. I enjoyed it even more the second time around, and it brought me back into the world of Essiya and Arin.

If you’re like me, and prefer yearning over insta love, then you will adore this book and the relationship between Essiya and Arin. In book one, we see them go from enemies to on the cusp of lovers to enemies again. It’s such a good cycle. To add on to all of that backstory, we now have the added barrier of Essiya’s magic LITERALLY preventing them from being together without risking death. It’s forbidden love taken a step further to be impossible love. And yeah, I was eating it up. Arin adored Essiya but he wasn’t a total simp for her. He continuously sacrificed for her and advocated for her, but she didn’t draw her power from him. The dialogue between the two had me inwardly weeping and I made more highlights in this book than I have in a long time.

While the romance was my favorite part about this book, the plot and worldbuilding did not suffer for it. I was so impressed by the explanations of magic, the various side quests of the characters, and the build up to the final battle. Characters briefly introduced in book one were fleshed out more and I even enjoyed seeing Essiya’s enemy be developed more as a character. The ending caught me by surprise and it was honestly kind of devastating but still good. I’m only slightly unwell from it.

Overall, this book was so good I purposefully read it slowly to make it last longer. It’s one of the best books I’ve read this year so far!

Thank you NetGalley for this arc. This book was stunning and what an amazing conclusion to this duology. There is nothing more refreshing than an inclusive and new take on magic systems, cultural worlds, and love in all its forms. There was so much world building in this book that I think could have been spread out more between book one as well so that it wasn’t quite so heavy to read all at once. But overall I loved it and Arin pining so much was really beautifully done. I do like the multiple POVs even though such a gap between the books did make me have to go back and re read some parts of book one to get all the characters straight.

DNF at less than 10%. I requested this one before fully completing The Jasad Heir. I ended up not being a fan of the 1st book. Tried to start the The Jasad Crown, forced myself really, but absolutely could not get into the story. The first book didn't make me connect to or care much about the characters. Going into the 2nd book, I cared even less. I might try to read them both again in the future. I am a mood reader and this might have played a part in my lack of connection to the characters. 3 stars since it is probably my own moody issues. *shrugs*

"Jasad Crown" is a gripping and immersive fantasy that draws readers into a richly crafted world filled with intrigue, magic, and complex characters. The story moves at a steady pace, balancing intense action with thoughtful character development. Fans of dark fantasy and epic quests will find plenty to love here. A strong, promising addition to the genre!

i don't think this particular book duo was for me. i found both books to be glacially slow pacewise. i was always waiting for something to happen. i had hoped book 2 would be a bit more exciting but i honestly just didn't feel invested or interested in the characters or storyline.

THE JASAD CROWN by Sara Hashem was phenomenal, it honestly exceeded my expectations especially after finishing the first book THE JASAD HEIR.

Sara’s writing is absolutely incredible and captivating; so lyrical and beautiful. She left me in complete awe with each scene and moment she wrote with this duology. I’m sad to say goodbye to these characters.

There is so much depth and detail to the world she created. And her characters are perfection. There is so many layers to her character that you can’t help but fall for them or root for them as their journeys unfold.

I am obsessed with the magic system and political aspect intertwined in story.

The dynamic between Sylvia and Arin is one of my favorite enemies to lovers story. Their interactions together is addictive with the cat and mouse game that they play. You cannot deny the connection and chemistry they have developed. And to see their relationship progress in this book was absolutely beautiful, I loved every moment of it. They are truly made for each other. The obsession Aaron has for Sylvia is intriguing and captivating. I loved how he would never let her go and put her first in many situations.

I loved how Sara divided deeper into Sylvia and Arin individual development. They both carry so much pain, vulnerability and need. They both grown so much in this series

Since the first book Arin has always left me speechless. He had one of the best lines.

I was stressed from start to finished. The twist and turns, the unexpected revelations, the pain, and the suffering was all with it in the end.

This is hands down one of my favourite duologies I’ve read.

I’m excited to see what Sara has in store next

Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for this copy, loved every moment of this book and series.

Thank you very much to Orbit and NetGalley-- it is very well-written and I truly hoped I'd like it,

I loved Sylvia in the last book. I wasn't a fan of Arin or their dynamic, but Sylvia more than made up for it to me. In this book, that is not the case, and I ended up DNF'ing.
Anyway, Sylvia is incredible and can do no wrong. I love her.

“Do not let the future reach you here. Do not let it torture you before its time.”

I have a new favorite duology and I cannot be chill about it! I read The Jasad Heir two months ago and loved it, but The Jasad Crown? Just take my heart out and stomp on it why don’t you 😭 Perfection!

Book one gave us rival kingdoms, friendships I would go to battle for, a badass and funny FMC who I adore—we support women’s right, but more importantly we support women’s wrongs 🙂‍↕️—and the most intoxicating romantic tension that I’ve read in a while. True enemies to loves that are constantly at each other’s throats 🗡️😏

The Jasad Crown was so compelling it left me reeling 🤯…and sobbing from the journey and wave of emotions. I’m not ready to let this world go. When book two is just as good, if not BETTER!!! I applaud Hashem for being a genius; the way all the puzzle pieces fell together and the details connecting back to the first book! Everything was so well fleshed out. This story was beautifully crafted. I am in AWE 🥹

The way this also explored growth, self acceptance, grief, and love…it felt so raw and human. I definitely needed a hug after finishing this 😭 I don’t think I will ever get over these characters. They’ve become my family.

And even though it’s a subplot, when I say I want romance, THIS is what I want! Tension that makes me need a glass of water 🤭 Yearning that makes my heart ache. It’s painful, but also sooo delicious 🤌🏽 The amount of times Arin stunned me to jaw dropping silence. Love a man who’s down bad 🙌🏽