The Jasad Crown is the second book in a Fantasy Romance duology and after loving the first book when I first read it 2 years ago I’ve been obsessively waiting for this sequel and OMG I can’t find words to describe how much I loved it, it exceeded all my expectations and Arin and Sylvia’s story is definitely one of my favourites, it’s so heartbreaking and beautiful.

The Jasad Crown begins right where the previous book ended and to avoid spoilers I will just say if you haven’t read the first book yet, trust me, you’re definitely missing out, this series is incredible (and if you have, I recommend a reread, there are so many characters, places and events to remember I was really glad I did). The author created a truly fascinating and unique world and I loved learning about and exploring it, we got to see more of it in this sequel and I loved that. The plot was really interesting and perfectly paced with so many slowly revealed secrets, a lot of action and some battles, jaw dropping plot twists and so many amazing moments between all the characters. Sylvia and Arin have come so far from who they were at the beginning of this story and I must say their character development continues to be phenomenal, they are such complex characters and I loved every second I spent learning about them and discovering their secrets, I already loved them in the first book but this one made me fall for them even more. Despite everything that happened in book 1 and how impossible their relationship was I absolutely loved their slow burn romance and how perfect they were for each other, all their moments being vulnerable and honest with each other made me smile through my tears and their romance was beautiful and heartbreaking at times, I loved them so much and they became one of my favourite bookish couples. There were also so many great side characters and I loved them all and the amazing found family they made. And the ending… it was bittersweet but oh so perfect for this book, I cannot imagine a better one that would fit this story so well but I’m dying for an extra epilogue, I screamed when I realized that was the last page and want to see my favorite characters again.

The Jasad Crown is a perfect ending to this incredible duology, I cried, smiled and just loved this book so much, I recommend this duology to everyone (seriously, you need to read it) and I’m excited to see what Sara writes next, I already can’t wait to read it.

Wow!!!!! This was one of my most anticipated reads of 2025, and it really did not disappoint. When I read The Jasad Heir last year, I did not expect to be blown away like I was reading that book. I've been having a hard time getting into fantasy books as of late, and this duology grabbed me and shook me to my core. I didn't know what to expect or what direction Sara Hashem would take when wrapping up this story, but I am thoroughly impressed. I enjoyed the addition of each POV! I thought it was a fitting choice to keep Sylvia/Essiya's POV as first person and Arin, Sefa, and Marek's as third person.

Essiya/Sylvia is definitely one of my favorite female MCs in any series I've read, and this book solidified that opinion tenfold. Her reluctance to be Jasad's savior as Sylvia and her constant urge to run away stayed with her throughout this book, but you could see how her two identities ebbed and flowed. Her making the decision she did at the end was really gut-wrenching oh my shaylaaaa.... I thought her arc was handled very well in this book.

It was also really fun to get inside Arin's mind and see him grapple with the world he thought he knew being torn down, and how he navigated the crisis of faith with himself and his father. It was so well executed and fit very well with his character.

The dynamic between Essiya and Arin is actually something so special... the way that they complement each other in so many ways. Her hot-headedness and his steely demeanor work so well together. But you can also see the ways in which they change each other for the better. Even Essiya's sense of humor, which Arin always tells us is not actually very funny, rubs off on him both in his inner monologue and in how he speaks to others in this book. I like that even though Essiya "betrayed" Arin, they didn't go back to simply being enemies; the previous moments they shared were still so pertinent in their interactions, even early on in the book. They love each other so much, and the epilogue actually killed me!!!!!!! LIKE GENUINELY SICKENING...

I think I will have more to write about the plot and Sefa and Marek and even about how quotable this book is ( i need editors to get on their zoom now....) but Arin and Essiya will always take the cake... and Sara Hashem did a wonderful job in continuing and ending their story in a way that did justice to both characters individually and as a couple.

i am crazy but i am free i’ll write a full review after i finish eating my walls
thank you netgalley for the arc im shakingggg

There’s no warning at the beginning of this book stating that your heart will be ripped out and your emotions will be destroyed during many scenes throughout this read. @shashemwrites thank you so very much for an early read of The Jasad Crown. I’ve been patiently waiting for this second book of The Scorched Throne Series since the cliffhanger in The Jasad Heir. This book read like a poetic masterpiece of battles, wants, sacrifices, and love. A magical Romeo and Juliet with bloodshed, loss, and creatures some only believed were in books. Every time Arin would think of Sylvia, my heart would melt. He was so strong, so calculating, but this new thing tugging at his soul… no one had ever warned him about. What was he willing to do to find her. What would he do once they were face to face? What would she do? Becoming stronger… her magic becoming more fierce… How would she react once she was back in the presence of Arin? Would he listen to her warnings… her advice? Have your heart on guard throughout this read. Have time set aside for this book because you are not going to want to put it down. Though this series is complete, and I am saddened that it does not go to book three, my teary eyes and smiling face keeps looking at the final line. Purely beautiful and gripping. I cannot praise this author enough for the world they have created. The amazing characters that they have developed. The emotions they have given life to on these pages.

I received an ARC copy of this book from Netgalley and Orbitbooks for a review.

I had high hopes for this book as it is the sequel to my favorite read of 2024, and the Jasad Crown exceeded my expectations. This is the kind of story that leaves you completely engrossed and unable to think of anything else long after you leave the fictional world. If you like books that include complex fantasy worlds, strong friendship themes, great character growth, and a compelling romance, then this story will be for you.

Sylvia/Essayia continues to be her own person in this book, and doesn’t become a perfect leader overnight once she starts working with the Jasadis. The friendships in this book with Sefa, Marek, Jeru, Wes, Rory, and Raya, add rich layers to this story, and I loved seeing how they fight for and sacrifice for each other. I also enjoyed seeing Arin grow as he realizes the world he grew up in was built on lies.

I read per year that for most average books, I can guess how they will end by about the 25% mark. I like that I kept being surprised in major and minor ways throughout the story. Once you finish the entire duology, you recognize where the clues were all along.

The bittersweet and satisfying ending still has me living in the fantasy world Hashem created. She tied up all major story lines nicely, but there were some minor plot lines that are left up to our imagination to conclude. I wanted to see a certain new queen and a former guard get together, and I wanted to reconnect with Rory and Raya. I like that I am left wondering and imagining after I finish this story.

I plan on re-reading this book on a regular basis.

5/5 Stars – A stunning sequel that completely delivered!

I wasn’t sure how anything could live up to The Jasad Heir, but The Jasad Crown absolutely did—and then some. From the very first page, it felt like I stepped right back into the world as if no time had passed. The story picks up seamlessly, and I was immediately hooked.

Getting both Sefa and Marek’s POVs this time around was such a treat. Their perspectives added so much depth and tension to the story, and the way their arcs wove into the plot made everything feel richer and more layered. The plot itself kept me on my toes—I laughed, I stressed, I teared up. And that ending? It wrecked me in the best way. I was speed-reading just to find out what would happen next.

The relationships in this book—especially the one between Arin and Sylvia—develop so beautifully. There’s real emotional growth, and I loved seeing how the characters grapple with loyalty, trust, and the weight of their pasts. Everyone’s motivations felt complex and believable, and the character work really stood out in this installment.

And the mythical creatures? Absolutely fantastical. They were full of wonder and so vividly imagined—unlike anything I’ve read before. They added a sense of magic and awe that made the world feel even more alive and immersive.

With its intricate magic system, gripping political intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance, The Jasad Crown easily ranks as one of my top reads of 2025. This was one of my most anticipated releases of the year, and I feel incredibly grateful to have had the chance to read it early.

Huge thanks to NetGalley, Orbit Books, and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I’m obsessed with this series and can’t wait for everyone else to experience this next chapter!

This is genuinely the best book of the year if not my life, I couldn’t have asked for a better sequel, a better ending to the story, as painful as it was and as hard as I ugly cried. It was perfect and I need Sara to never stop writing

I am unwell and broken inside after finishing this book, and I mean that in the best way possible.

There was a small part of me wondering how Hashem could wrap up the story in just one book and all I can say is that she did it wonderfully.

I absolutely LOVED the extras POVs. Getting more insight into Arin’s inner workings and seeing Marek and Sefa as their own entities separate from Essiya was awesome. I’m always a fan of seeing characters from their own lens and not just via the MC’s. The extra POVs also lended to more world building, letting us see into the lives of other kingdoms and citizens.

The descriptions of the world was incredible and I spent extra time just picturing everything described, from the environment to the creatures.

The plot had me hooked and stressed. I read this book all in one sitting and my resting heart rate has been elevated today according to my smart watch.

This is hands down one of my favorite series ever. A refreshing FMC who is both silly and quick to anger, amazingly diverse representation, lush world building, and true enemies to lovers. I’m planning to reread both books once book 2 is officially released. I think this series will have a really impactful rereading experience.

I cannot thank you enough for the ARC and the opportunity to read this story early!!! I feel so lucky and can’t wait for future stories from Hashem.

This book was everything I was hoping it was going to be and then some!! This is a perfect sequel to The Jasad Heir, I could not stop reading it.

Let’s break it down:

Worldbuilding - where I had a few issues with it in book 1, I thought in this book it was seamless. We get all the main things answered, there are a few things left for interpretation, but overall the worldbuilding was amazing, I was just craving for information and it came at just the right moments.

The characters - ACHHH, I love Sylvia and Arin SO MUCH. IF you thought the banter was good in book 1, YOU JUST WAIT. Perfectly developed characters. The side characters also had their own spotlights, and we get introduced to new ones that I soon grew to love and they had their own side character development. Absolute perfection as far as characters are concerned.

The plot - the political stuff in this book got fully flushed out. I really enjoyed the plot, it was very evenly paced too. It was obvious the author put a lot of care into how everything comes together in the end and it really worked for me. The story gets wrapped up perfectly. I’m just sad this story is now over…

The writing - I LOVED the prose. There is so much depth in my opinion, the motivations and thoughts of the characters are really well explored and justified, and that shines through the prose.

I CANNOT WAIT to see what this author does next!

Thank you Netgalley and Orbit for the eARC in exchange of an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I’m genuinely broken after reading this book and I don’t know how to put myself back together again

MISS HASHEM YOU ARE CRUEL

This book! This book! It was everything I hoped it would be and more. It ripped me to pieces and put me back together again. The suspense…the angst…the romance…the twists and turns…the character growth…the pain…the triumph…ugh-there are no words for how amazing and beautiful this book is!! I devoured it in less than a day. Sylvia-Essiya is by far one of the best written heroines I have ever had the privilege to meet. I can’t even get my thoughts together to review this book!!! It is that amazing. I’m still crying happy tears!!

I have been waiting for this book ever since the cliffhanger in The Jasad Heir left me in scrambles. I literally devoured this book in one sitting because I needed to know what’s going to happen between Sylvia and Arin. Their endless tension between them is going to burst one way or another. 



Thankfully, The Jasad Crown picks up after the cliffhanger. We as readers aren’t left behind with a major time jump. We immediately pick up after we left off and continue on. I got to say that I definitely feel for Sylvia. She never wanted to notice or be involved with the ongoing war. Sylvia dealt with enough that she wanted peace, especially with her magic. However, Sylvia's bloodline doesn’t give her any moment of peace when her people need her. And it doesn’t help that Sylvia can’t really trust Urabi when they consistently hide their agenda from her. The only one Sylvia can trust, even though she shouldn’t, is Arlin.



Arlin always knew that there was something more to Sylvia. He never knew that she was an heir to the Jasad. It makes everything more tricky for Arlin because he knows his father won’t let her go. Arlin doesn’t know why, but he still beats for Sylvia, even though they consistently fight each other. It’s just inevitable for Arlin and Sylvia to be together.