The way this book destroyed me emotionally because really what just happened?! The world building, the characters, it’s all just beautifully written. This book…these characters…it has just taken over my soul. I literally don’t have words and I finished it a month ago! The perfect duology.

This sequel was PHEONEMAL. The Jasad Heir was one of my favorite books in recent years, so the bar for this was sky-high. Sara knocked this out of the park - everything about this was perfect. I would die to read more from this world - I need more. I sincerely hope Sara does a spin-off series one day. I will truly miss this world & characters so much!!

I graciously received a copy of this ebook from Netgalley for review.

The Jasad Crown by Sara Hashem is everything I want in a fantasy sequel! Rarely do you find a sequel that matches AND exceeds the first book. It pulled me right back into their world of secrets, danger, and richly layered magic. Sylvia is a brilliant, resilient and fierce!! She is definitely a complicated heroine whose journey will glue you to the page, and the slow burn tension (both political and personal!) had me holding my breath more than once. The writing is sharp, immersive, and beautifully paced. Every twist was perfectly timed.
Expect to abandon all responsibility to complete this book.

SARA HOW DARE YOU. I finished this book months ago (I am so behind on reviews) but not a day goes by I do not think about that ending and epilogue and how authors should study it because OH MY GOD it was exactly what I needed and not at all what I wanted and I was a wreck.

This is a big, chunky book and there is SO MUCH WORLD BUILDING. That is not everyone's cup of tea but I loved it so much. I was really ready to expand the world after The Jasad Heir and we started getting some surface information. But getting all the backstory and lore was just so juicy. I loved Sylvia's internal journey and this whole series of her being a bit of a hesitant hero just melted my heart. BUT THE YEARNING. ARIN THE YEARN KING OF NIZHAL. I came for the political intrigue but know I stayed because nothing has been so deeply yearning than this book. Every scene where Arin and Sylvia were together were just incendiary. I wouldn't call this romantasy (the world! the political intrigue!) but I hesitant to think of any author who does romance like Sara just did.

The limit will not exist on how many times I will reread this book to just chase this high.

“The Jasad Crown” is Sara Hashem’s follow up to “The Jasad Heir.” The narrative picks up immediately where the first book ended with Sylvia with the Jasad and Arin dealing with the fall out of her revelation. It has been about two years since I read book 1, so I was concerned about my ability to pick up the novel and place myself. But Hashem does a good job reorienting the reader after the hiatus.
Hashem does a great job building out the main and side characters throughout the book. I appreciated how ruthless certain character were. The stakes were real, Hashem didn’t let everyone survive just to pay fan service.
The map at the beginning of the book is very necessary to understand where the characters are in the kingdom because they are moving so often.
Overall, I think this is a great sequel and close out of this duology but best read back-to-back because the story is complex, and you want to keep the momentum going. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I LOVED THIS BOOK. what an incredible ending to an incredible duology! This author will definitely be on my watch list.

This was such a beautiful ending to the duology. I do feel like this one and the first both went on a little to long, tightening them up a bit and having them move more quickly would have held my interest a lot better. But overall a great series and one I would recommend!

Well I can now say that the Scorched Throne duology is one of the best (if not maybe even the best) enemies to lovers story I have read in quite some time. The duology as a whole was spectacular, and because there was only two books there wasn't any wasted filler chapters, everything served a purpose.
The Jasad Crown was an amazing follow up to The Jasad Heir, and the author was absolutely ruthless when it came to their characters. You think someone is safe? There goes a limb. You like that person? Oop there goes a head. I was severely stressed.
The plot was intricate and satisfying, I loved that I kept being surprised, and that I didn't guess the bigger plot points.

However I should say I wish the epilogue had its own epilogue because it ended way too abruptly for my tastes. After then being kept apart for so long and not being able to touch, the fact that it ended with a look and one sentence made me irrationally angry and it felt like a personal betrayal, but that is my only complaint. Fingers crossed for bonus content in the future!

Completely transported me. The descriptions were vivid, the plot fast-paced, and the characters full of heart. I laughed, I worried, and I swooned a little too. The perfect mix of adventure, magic, and emotion. Definitely a new favorite.

favorite book of the year! dare i say......ANOTHER 6⭐️s. quite simply, THIS IS LITERATURE. i need to go edit my will asap bc I WILL be buried with this duology.

that epilogue.... simultaneously ruined and saved my life. Ms. Sara Hashem, what's ur address so I can send u the jar of tears I collected while reading this book?!?!

I don't know how to properly explain it, but sylvia is literally my fav fmc ever. she doesn't let the ideals of either side of society sway her opinions and values, and that's an absolute BOSS move. she is such a complicated character and I just love her so much.

entangled kingdoms, deep lore, tension, banter, magical creatures, fantastic multi povs, FOUND FAMILY, yearning, heartBREAK, and sesame seed CANDIESSSSSS *insert me weeping*.

The Jasad Crown is a beautiful conclusion to an unforgettable debut. It sears itself into your heart with its fierce characters, richly imagined world and a romance that walks on the knives edge between destiny and devastation.

At the center of this story is the complicated, electric bond between Sylvia and Arin. Their dynamic is a slow-unfolding storm charged with tension, wary trust and a chemistry that’s impossible to ignore. From reluctant allies to something far deeper, their relationship is built on the cracks and scars they both try to hide. When love finally blooms, it’s sharp and hard-won, born from shared burdens and impossible choices. Neither are willing to admit their feelings, burying them within themselves until they are consumed by their love for one another. The base instinct to protect each other is ever present, even as those around them try to pin them against one another.

Arin is one of my favorite MMCs ever. His inner conflict in the Jasad Crown is heartbreakingly raw as the burden of duty, the trauma of his past and the terrible weight of the magic he’s been taught to fear and deny. Watching him grapple with who he really is and the truth of what he’s capable of is as moving as it is devastating. The plot twist of who his mother is? Absolutely gut-wrenching. My jaw was on the FLOOOOR! Hashem drops that revelation like a dagger, and it cuts through everything; Arin’s purpose, his pain and his already-shattered sense of self. His arc is one of the most compelling portrayals of fractured identity and reluctant power I’ve read in a long time. Watching him come into himself and make his own choices had me in tears.

The world Hashem has created is vivid, dangerous and full of ancient lore. The magic system is intricate and beautifully thought out, woven seamlessly into the politics, cultures and the weight of history as the truth is slowly unveiled piece by piece.

Nothing could have prepared me for Marek’s death. If there is a cocky side character that eases all the tension with their charm and humor they are most likely my favorite. Unfortunately my favorite character’s always seem destined to die (I really should stop having favorites 😭). His death was brutal, visceral and utterly devastating. His presence gave a much needed break to the tension of the narrative, and when he’s gone, you feel the hollow it leaves behind.

Hashem doesn’t flinch from the cost of rebellion, love or freedom and that makes the stakes feel terrifyingly real.
The Jasad Crown is a triumph of fantasy storytelling. It’s a story of broken legacies, forbidden magic and a love that defies fear. If you want a book that will claw into your ribs and rip your heart out, look no further.

I don’t even know how to condense all the thoughts and emotions stirred up by a book this epic into a simple review. It really is an epic by any definition - scope, scale, stakes, length, the breadth of (fantastical) history and human emotion covered.

It’s very dark, and consequences stick and are shown to us unflinchingly. Our MCs morality is a fascinating thing - they are morally dark grey, and manage to be both okay with that fact and yet strive to be better. It’s something I noticed in the first book as well, right from the jump, and is delved into even deeper here.

Taking us along this dark and twisting story is Sara Hashem’s absolutely brilliant writing. I can’t even count the sheer number of lines I highlighted. Witty, insightful, hilarious. The dry and biting sense of humor that permeates all of the prose help balance the heaviness and wickedness of the plot.

What a beautiful, bittersweet, heart wrenching end. One of my favourite stories in a long time and one of the best written genuine enemies to lovers dynamics I’ve had the pleasure of reading.

I can’t praise Sara’s brilliant storytelling enough and I want her to know she has a forever reader with me. The consistency, the emotion, the beloved layered characters, the themes of identity and belonging and the chefs kiss romance-it was all so good. It had so much heart. I was never not entertained and was eating up the odd exposition drops too bcus it was just written so wonderfully! I’m gonna miss Essiya and Arin so much. My heart.

*spoilers* my only complaint is I wish there was more development with the “sisters”, an extended epilogue, and the glaring lack of SMUT- LISTEN A SISTER WAS STARVING OK I KNOW SHE WANTED TO KEEP IT HALAL BUT OMG PLS I WAS GONNA GNAW MY FIST.

anyway- a stellar duology and I cannot wait to recommend it to everyone and buy every boxed edition. 💜

Oh my god. I am deceased. This book removed me from the mortal plane. I’m barely able to form coherent words, but let me try for the sake of this review.

This was everything. The world is vast and rich and somehow cozy at the same time. I spent so long yearning for Jasad with Sylvia. Sylvia and Arin, I will die and kill for you. In such a short amount of time, I became so attached to both of these characters and to their dynamic. The bittersweet ending just makes me want more. Sara Hashem, another 30 books in this world, if you please.

Thank you Orbit Books and NetGalley for this ARC.

i am crying as i write this because my heart is in awe.

the prose of this story, the magic not only being apart of this world but how the story is told and how it evolves, has my mind entranced. divulging into the depths of martyrdom and the how far one will go for the ones they love, has my heart clenching in the agony of what it truly means to sacrifice everything.

this story isn’t just about the main characters, but how their stories are intertwined with those they cross and in turn, the lives they weave themselves into. the means in which friendship, love, betrayal and grief are delved into will forever stick with me as a reader but also as a person.

beautifully tragic wouldn’t be enough to describe the all encompassing emotion behind this story. it was stoic, agonizing, melancholic, yet so delicate, soft and lyrical with its overall meaning it leaves you to resonate with.

I don’t think I can be as articulate and eloquent as I would like to be to convey how deeply I loved this book.

In a genre where tropes and characters can start to feel copy + paste, this duology presents something that feels refreshingly unique and well crafted.

The Jasad Crown starts soon after the events that ended The Jasad Heir, and with new POVs, expanded settings and world building, a more complex and intricate plot with many moving pieces on the board, plus more magic and more romance… this was everything I wanted.

This story is both devastating and hopeful. And I loved every page.

A note on the romance: THIS is how you do enemies to lovers. THIS is how you do betrayal and forgiveness. THIS is how you do longing and yearning. THIS is how you do “they would truly burn the world down for one another.”

Arin and Essiya are such strong, enduring characters, and they will live rent free in my head for a good long while.

Also, Sara’s writing is beautiful. This duology is one of my most highlighted. All the words made me feel all the things.

Yesterday, @bookstorianreads used the phrase “book of my heart” to describe Divine Rivals, and I’ve decided that perfectly describes this duology for me.

Thank you to @orbitbooks_us and @netgalley for an eARC for early review. All thoughts are my own.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Fantasy
Age Level: Adult
Content: violence, mild fade to black

Thank you Orbit, Sara Hashem and Netgalley for providing me an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

After finishing The Jasad Heir, I was desperately in need of the continuation and yet I was scared as well. The first instalment of this duology got "enemies to lovers" in a fantasy setting right and I honestly didn't know how the author would be able to top that with the second one. I was so anxious about the potential ruination of a dynamic I adored that I ended up putting this book off for some time. In the end, I'm glad to announce the author not only continued to keep a perfectly balanced "enemies to lovers" dynamics between the leads but also managed to ramp up the tension and give us all the yearning one could hope for.

I'm not really sure if this is shelved under fantasy or romantasy, but I will start out by saying that the romantic pacing works phenomenally well. The chemistry between our main characters is palpable every time they share time on page, as well as their distrust of one another that fights against their will to give it all up for the other. The romance is top tier and I don't see this being easily replicated.

Each of the main character's arcs felt well developed and in line with what we know of them. I don't want to spoil it but our FMC's evolution was perhaps the most heart wrenching journey I've read in a while and I love how she went from lone wolf who only cares about survival to someone who is willing to sacrifice for the good of her people.

As for the fantasy elements, just like in the first one, I found the world building lush but cohesive. Each element made sense and didn't feel out of place. In the previous instalment, I had particularly enjoyed how the kingdoms distinguished themselves from one another and in this one, I appreciated getting to know more about the rebels, the 'old' world and the 'lost' world that we didn't get to see previously. The magical creatures were dreamy and definitely reminded me of Ancient Egypt's myths, which was a bonus.

Finally, the political landscape and how it moves the plot forward was exciting and well developed. Each step by the kingdoms seemed logical and in line with their self interest, without plot convenience. The overthrowing plot was also very well executed and potentially inspired by real life events of some sort. The war brewing on the horizon made sense to me and I liked how it was resolved at the end.

Speaking of ends, that epilogue had me sobbing and that's all I'll say about it. All in all, a great, wonderful duology for fans of enemies to lovers done well and the yearning of Cassie Clare's books.

4.5 stars! Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for this advanced copy! You can pick up The Jasad Crown now.

Sara Hashem once again sets the standard for a TRUE enemies-to-lovers romance. No spoilers, but by the end of The Jasad Heir, Arin is reeling from betrayals and secrets coming to light, and Sylvia's on the run from him and the other kingdoms. Yet by the end of The Jasad Crown, I was crying like a baby and wanting the best for these two idiots in love.

I loved watching both Sylvia and Arin shed their armor in this book. These are two of the most guarded characters I've ever met, but when they're together, nothing is hidden from the other. Their love and yearning are totally palpable, and everyone around them can see it. But the romance is helped by strong individual character arcs, as both protagonists step into their roles as leaders of their respective kingdoms. Sylvia finally began to embrace Jasad and Essiya, while Arin accepted his birthright and turned Nizhal on a different path.

It was also wonderful to see the magic system and world expanded in this book, and especially to see this conflict through different characters' POVs. While I was a bit skeptical at first and just wanted to stay with Sylvia and Arin, Sara Hashem proved why these chapters were important to these characters' growth and the overall plot.

And the ENDING?? Jail time for Sara. I'm still not recovered.

If you love high fantasy with a complex world and magic system, but ALSO a banger enemies-to-lovers romance, this is your book!! Pick it up ASAP!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for providing this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

This was indeed a thrilling conclusion to an impressive debut duology from Sara Hashem. I would say it is a cut-above other works in the romantasy sphere in my opinion (though I am not widely read in that genre). It is so much more than the, frankly, delicious longing of the main characters.

I think Hashem will be known primarily as a character-driven writer. The characters here are complex and, particularly in The Jasad Crown, you witness their thought processes and inner struggles to devastating effect. The plot and world-building are strong, but not intricate enough for me to award a higher rating. However, the writing is beautifully evocative and the themes of oppression and trauma are explored with great care.

I found the pacing to be slower (to its detriment) compared to The Jasad Heir, which disrupted my enjoyment at times.

Absolutely love this series. The writing is exceptional and the world building and character development is beautiful. Sara Hashem is an amazing writer.