"The Jasmine Throne" by Tasha Suri

"'I know exactly who you are. There are other versions of you that I don't know. But this one...' Her fingers were against Malini's lips. 'This one is mine.'"

Themes: Magic; Rebellion; Power; Family; Colonialism; Sexuality; Nature; Faith; Religion; Friendship; Race; Class

Discussion Questions:

1. How would you characterize the relationship between Priya and Ashok? Priya and Bhumika?

2. How do faith and religion differ in this book? How are they exploited? By who?

3. How did you feel about the shifting POVs throughout the book? Why do you think Suri incorporated chapters from tertiary characters?

4. Discuss the conflicting roles of nature in this book.

5. Did you enjoy the slow-burn romance between Priya and Malini? Why or why not?

6. What do you think is the core difference between Ashok's and Bhumika's view and approach to the rebellion?

7. How does Suri examine and critique—explicitly and implicitly— colonialism throughout the novel?