Thank you NetGalley for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I don’t even know how to express my thoughts on what a wild ride this book/series was. WOW. A lot was tackled in the Jasad Crown. It was a 5 star story… I truly did not see some of those twists coming. But I will say… the Jasad Crown could have and should have been split into two books. Not only was it too long, but were parts of the book that needed to “simmer” longer or we moved on too quickly, and then at other times there were very important events to the story that happened “off page” and we only learn about it through a secondhand dialogue. If there was a whole other book, there would have been more time to flesh things out and develop them properly. Certain parts of the book would have been a little more impactful if more time had been spent on it.

The romance, overall, was gut wrenching and soooo good. I need some time to recover. Arin and Sylvia are one of, if not my most loved book couples and Arin is by far my favourite character of the series. I love his brilliant methodicism and how stoically he keeps his feelings controlled, until Sylvia makes him snap. The depth we ended up seeing in him was one of the best parts of the whole book. But that last epilogue 😩 in some ways, yes, it was a sweet and poignant ending but at the same time, it carved a big whole in my heart and left me wanting more closure!

Here’s hoping we get a spinoff series and we can get a glimpse of Arin and Essiya one more time.

Excellent series, and without a doubt best enemies to lovers romance I’ve read.

Essiya (Sylvia) shines as a heroine caught between survival and sovereignty, and Arin? Soft, broody, and emotionally tortured in just the right way. Their chemistry is electric, slow-burn, sharp-tongued, and full of tension.

The Egyptian-inspired world is lush and dangerous, with high-stakes politics, ancient magic, and creatures that feel both mythical and real. The side characters (Arthur! Marek! Sefa!) add so much depth, and the multi-POV storytelling really works.

My only complaint? The pacing starts slow, and I wanted more from Sylvia’s final moments. But once it takes off, it flies and the ending broke me in the best way.

If you love enemies-to-lovers, emotional devastation, and queens who fight for more than just a crown, this is for you.

My belated review because I forgot I only posted it on my bookstagram!

First off, I want to thank Orbit Books for allowing me the privilege of reading the digital ARC of Jasad Crown. It is as beautiful inside as it is the outside.

There’s so much I want to say regarding Jasad Crown by Sara Hashem. So let’s start off with just how brilliantly crafted this duology truly is. From its rich characters to the immensely astounding world-building. The Scorched Throne duology is a wondrous work of art from beginning to end.

In the epic conclusion of the Scorched Throne duology, everything is one the line. From Sylvia finally becoming and accepting her true form along with its consequences to slithering secrets unraveling piece by piece bounded to Arin’s past…time is running out. Where war is inevitable and nearing, she must choose between a long-lasting legacy of magic and her people and kingdom of Jasad.

This is a finale of learning new things, reaching new heights, and believing in one’s self. A story of love, heartbreak, and friendship. Of power and politics. A game that not everyone can win. But all must play in order to survive.

You don’t want to miss it— trust me.

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The last one hundred pages…the epilogue… Sara Hashem, you are single-handedly responsible for my mental health.

What a journey Jasad Crown was…

From the slow-burn of Sylvia and Arin’s love-story that was just the sand slowly trickling to the bottom of an hourglass, to the undeniable force of Marek and Sefa’s friendship…

I love these characters with everything in me. It has been such a privilege to read about them and their homes within Nizhal, Jasad, and the lands of the Urabi… Hashem has created a vibrantly, massive world that is perfection to a T. And all I want is more, more, more!

Do yourself a favor, pick up the Scorched Throne duology. You’ll thank me in the end.

This was such an incredible conclusion to this series 😭 I am unwell. I love Essiya and Arin with my entire being, they're so good. They are the definition of yearning and I'll never get over it.

Sara has such an incredible way with words and did such a good job taking these characters and this story to a wonderful end. I think the first 1/3 of the book was slower than I would have liked, but the audiobook does such an incredible job that I didn't think it was too noticable. It helped that we got more POV characters, which I absolutely loved.

Thank you to the publisher and author for the eARC, I did purchase the audiobook myself as I loved the narration from Jasad Heir.

This was a great conclusion to an amazing duology! I took a while to pick up this second book but it was definitely worth it. I hope this series picks up more traction in the book world! Everything you want in a nice slow burn fantasy romance. Pacing was quite slow in the beginning but the story plays beautifully with the Jasad Heir and the character development is amazing to see in just two books. Overall very impressed with these two books from Sarah Hashem and looking forward to reading more by her!

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for this advanced copy!

An excellent conclusion to the duology, The Jasad Crown took everything I loved in book one and expanded upon it. The politics, the magic, the tension - everything hit the mark. A lot of duologies fall into the trap of feeling rushed or the story not being fully fleshed out but that is no issue here. Honestly with the amount of content in TJC this could’ve been a trilogy and not felt drawn out that’s how much happens. My favorite element was Sylvia’s character arc and how her newly accessible power influences her. Power can so easily corrupt and this was so prevalent here. I also loved the lore of this world and that we get a lot more of it. A truly satisfying story and one I’ve been recommending to anyone who loves fantasy.

I really ended up taking my time with this read, I've been in such a bummer of a slump and this is all I wanted to consume. The feet kicking, giddy feeling I felt every time we switched perspectives in this sequel or when Sylvia and Arin interact literally in any possible way!! I cannot critique anything in this book besides the length and having a few lolls but I also think I might have felt this way due to the fact I just wanted to excitement of characters coming together. I adore this world so deeply, I already can't wait to reread this in the near future. I couldn't recommend this series more!

I feel a little guilty giving this three stars because the story has a lot going for it, but I found myself kind of bored, a lot of the time. Not bored because nothing was happening, because there was plenty, but more because I just didn’t click with the characters the way I did in the first book. Maybe it’s that I’ve read a lot of fantasy and some tropes feel too familiar, or maybe I’m comparing it to other books with similar vibes that I loved more. Either way, I’m glad it’s a duology. The story wraps up neatly, and if it had gone longer, I’m not sure I would have stuck with it.

There are definitely some bright spots though. Seeing Arin, Marek, and Sefa’s perspectives gave it a full epic fantasy feel, and the world still feels rich and layered. The action kept me going even when I wasn’t fully invested in the characters.

Where I struggled was with Sylvia/Essiya’s arc. In the first book, her determination to survive was what made her so compelling. Here, she shifts into a leader and martyr almost overnight, and I wanted more showing how she got there. The romance between Essiya and Arin felt rushed too. I kept waiting to linger in those moments, but it felt like I was being handed crumbs when I was ready for a feast.

And then there’s the magic, specifically the Mirayah, which felt like it came out of nowhere. I don’t remember it in the first book, and then it’s suddenly crucial. It felt more like a plot device than something built naturally into the world.

So three stars for me. Big scope, strong cast, high stakes, but I never fully felt the connection to the characters that I wanted. Plenty of readers will love this finale, but it just missed the mark for me in a few key spots.

3.5⭐️ I wish I had loved this more, but it took me a long time to get through this THICC book. I ended up getting the audiobook to help. Unfortunately, the beginning was so slow, and so much of the story is in the end. It's still epic in scale, with a torturous slow burn. I don't think I was in the right mindset to enjoy kingdom politics.

This series deserves way more hype. I loved this sequel! The development of our favorite characters was great. They broke my heart and put it back together!

I enjoyed this tale so much! The found family, the romance the intrigue. I feel the need for a reread!

This story was so beautiful and full of so much emotion and yearning. I couldn’t get enough of Sylvia and Arin together and had to reread some of their moments and dialogue a few times so I could process the emotions. The writing is beautiful and I absolutely loved this story.
Thank you NetGalley and the Publisher for providing the arc.

Worth every minute of waiting. What an INCREDIBLE conclusion to a world that has burrowed into my bones upon reading The Jasad Heir. Sara has written the power couple of the century. weaving in hilarious banter and the sweetest care. I was sobbing my eyes out and screaming in fear. Sara has again written a powerful story that will move the masses

*Actual rating 4.5 stars

Oh look another ARC that I've had forever that I didn't manage to read until after release! But I got to it eventually!

This book. THIS BOOK. What an excellent conclusion to a new favorite fantasy duology. We get to see so much more of the characters (and their pasts and their growth) in this one including more POVs. The action has ramped up from book 1, the plot is bigger with higher stakes, and the magic and the world both get their time to shine. While I honestly love all of the POV characters, Arin is my favorite. The YEARNING in this book is unmatched. I also love love love the enemies to lovers (to enemies to lovers) dynamic in this series. The amount of times they brawl and try to stab each other had me giggling and kicking my feet tbh. One of my many favorite quotes from Arin, “I am not one for pointless musings, Suraira, but I am starting to wonder if whoever built my skull built it for the express purpose of surviving you.”
The only reason I didn't rate 5 full stars was because this series honestly would have benefited from being 3 books. Some of the plot points in this one in particular felt like they either didn't have enough build up or paid off too fast. That being said, that's just me nitpicking really, and I HIGHLY enjoyed it as is. I want another epilogue. If you've read it you know why.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this ARC!

A thrilling conclusion in this duology. This is enemies to lovers done right. The main characters are perfectly flawed, the side characters grab your attention and help progress the story. The plot progression was unpredictable and had me on the edge of my seat the entire book. The relationship between Silvia and Arin is beautiful. I cannot wait to see what else Sara has in store for us!

I had a really hard time getting into the second book. Did not finish, but may come back to in the future as the first one was a big hit for me.

This was the perfect book two. I loved book one. The characters had me hooked, as well as the plot. This story basically picks up where book one left off and you get completely sucked in. This was a perfect read. I can’t wait to see what people think about it.

There is no real way to give you every single thought I had during my read of this. Sara managed to rip my soul out and leave me a mess. The new POVs from key characters, the way Sara created a world so intricate and intriguing. I never wanted this duology to end, the detail and cultural aspects added made me want to learn more. I loved every single raw detail placed into the plot and characters to truly immerse me into this world.

I had the pleasure of reading this book as an advance copy, and I’m so glad I did. From the very first chapter, it drew me in with its engaging writing style and well-paced storytelling.
The conclusion to the duology was my most anticipated read of the year, and it did not disappoint. Talk about amazing characters and world building! The emotions this book was able to draw out of me at the end was so unexpected! Easy five stars, thank you for the arc!

The Jasad Crown is the epic conclusion to the Scorched Throne duology. I could not put this book down - the beautiful world, amazing writing, and captivating plot kept me rapidly turning the pages. I was extremely emotionally invested in Sylvia & Arin’s story. Sara Hashem has created a beautiful masterpiece that everyone should partake in! Full of high fantasy, adventure, betrayals, slow burn, politics, and magic, this Egyptian inspired duology has quickly become a favorite and a definite must read!! Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read an eARC in exchange for my honest review.