#The Lotus Empire

[geekynerfherder]

'The Burning Kingdoms' by Micah Epstein.

Originally painted as the cover art for 'The Burning Kingdoms' trilogy ('The Jasmine Throne', 'The Oleander Sword' and 'The Lotus Empire'), written by Tasha Suri.

13" x 19" fine art giclee prints, in signed and numbered TIMED Release editions for $55 each, or $145 as a 3 print set.

On sale now until Tuesday January 23 2024 a 12pm ET through Micah's website.

#Art #Micah Epstein #Tasha Suri #Burning Kingdoms #The Jasmine Throne #The Oleander Sword #The Lotus Empire #poster #print #giclee #books #Book Cover #Book Cover Art #Cover Art

[burnt-squid]

one fake and one real betrayal

#the burning kingdoms #tbk #the jasmine throne #the oleander sword #the lotus empire #priya tbk #malini tbk #priyamalini #squid draws #sketches #digital art

[fallenight]

toxic yuri save me.....toxic yuri.....save me toxic yuri

#the jasmine throne #the oleander sword #the lotus empire #the burning kingdoms trilogy #the burning kingdoms

[bachelor4choice]

I love the romantic and/or agonizing passages like all of you. But can we talk about the funny parts? Like:

“I think the Parijatdvipans may believe it is, even if the empress doesn’t,” Bhumika said steadily. “I can imagine that has some... implications.”

The pause between her words was heavy with meaning.

“You’re going to have to tell me what all the implications are.”

A sigh. “Priya.”

Or:

“I threw a river,” Priya laughed. “Threw it—and you think I’m going to fall over?”

“Yes.”

Priya froze, limbs trembling.

She bit off a curse as she fell.

AND THIS ONE:

“I’ve considered my options,” said Malini. “And this is the best path. We can perhaps—perhaps—take Harsinghar and the throne. But I cannot keep it if the priests of the mothers refuse to serve me. Kartik is the key, Priya, and this is the price he demands of me.”

“You should negotiate with him then. Get a more reasonable price... It’s so clear you’ve never haggled at a market,” Priya added in a mutter.

AND ALSO:

“I can’t believe we’re having this kind of conversation like this,” Priya said eventually.

“Like what?”

“With you clinging to me.”

“I’m not clinging,” Malini said.

“Really?”

“‘Clinging’ doesn’t sound very dignified.” Malini’s voice was faintly disgruntled.

#the jasmine throne #the oleander sword #the lotus empire #Priya #Malini

[checkoutmybookshelf]

LOOK HOW PRETTY SHE IS!!!! And with a tentative November 2024 release date! The Jasmine Throne and The Oleander Sword were so good, I cannot wait to read the conclusion of this trilogy!

#tasha suri #the burning kingdoms #the lotus empire #books and reading #books and novels #books #books & libraries

[halcyon-hyacinth]

Read both books in The Burning Kingdoms series and IDK why Malini wants to keep her relationship with Priya under wraps, like, she's in the business of overthrowing the status quo anyway, she could always change the law and make it so that same-sex relationships are no longer illegal once she secures her throne???

Legalizing something doesn't take away the discrimination or existing bias traditional Parijatis (and even people of the city-states that aren't Ahiranya) will hold towards the idea.

Malini and Priya are at odds because Malini wants to unite the empire under her rule. Priya wants Ahiranya freed from the empire.

As it stands, there is no way to free Ahiranya from the empire because of the yaksa. The rest of the empire is terrified of them, and a free Ahiranya is always going to be a bigger threat than one brought to heel by the empire.

At the same time, it is also difficult for Ahiranya to survive on its own with zero support from the empire since being conquered their power has greatly diminished. Most of its population is impoverished and struggling to make ends meet. It relies on trade from other city-states, and rich nobleman visiting the city and spending like crazy to keep its local economy going.

As it stands, Malini being in a same-sex relationship would be bad image wise on a political and religious level. And she needs to raise her image and keep it as impeccable as possible in order to retain her title as empress - she needs the support of the priests and of the highborn politicians.

Even if Malini was able to legalize same-sex marriage again, it would take years to repair all the damage done by it being made socially unacceptable to begin with.

And again, it's only part of the problem. Malini is not just a girl. She is now the ruler of an empire. And she has to do whatever it takes to keep control. Especially if that means adjusting to socially outdated norms in a bid to keep the highborn political elites on her side, along with the priests.

Personally, I think Malini and Priya will find a way to work together in book 3 and take down the yaksa once and for all with help from Bhumika. And I hope, one day, Malini can marry Priya in Ahiyanya.

But for now, it's a dream that cannot be fulfilled.

#the burning kingdoms #priya #malini #empress malini #temple elder priya #the jasmine throne #the oleander sword #the lotus empire

[theoryofone]

#I am stressed #the lotus empire #the burning kingdoms #also how the hell does this have ratings already

[elizabeth-dicewielder]

AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH

#brb going insane #the lotus empire #the burning kingdoms #the jasmine throne #the oleander sword #tasha suri

[eudaimonia83]

Omg. Oh my fucking god.

Priya and Malini fighting? Reunifying? Priya’s burning sword is terrifying me. And the branches separating them. **nerve endings bursting in joy and terror**

Of course there’s no mention of Bhumika which made me die inside a little…justice for my young mama who tried to hold her kingdom together with both hands… 😭

@camreadsum I’m in the excitement phase, analytical phase to follow shortly 🤣

#book 3 is on the way and I’m READY but not ready naw mean? #tasha suri #Priya and Malini #burning kingdoms #the lotus empire #the jasmine throne #the oleander sword

[lordgolden]

OK!!!!!!!!! WLWs grab ur tissues

#the burning kingdoms #the lotus empire

[msandss]

OMG the cover of the Lotus Empire???! I’m dead

#the lotus empire #the burning kingdoms #the oleander sword #the jasmine throne #tasha suri

[sapphic-book-tournament]

Updated bracket! Happy voting everyone!

#ash #Malinda lo #sweet and bitter magic #cinderella is dead #kalynn bayron #this poison heart #malice book #misrule book #heather walter #roots of chaos #the priory of the orange tree #the jasmine throne #the oleander sword #the lotus empire #Tasha Suri #the burning kingdoms #the traitor baru cormorant #the tyrant baru cormorant #the monster baru cormorant #the masquerade #criers war #we set the dark on fire #nina varela #tehlor kay mejia #tehlor mejia #the ending fire #this final strife #between earth and sky #water outlaws #sapphic book tournament

[fallenight]

#the jasmine throne #the oleander sword #the lotus empire #the burning kingdoms trilogy #the burning kingdoms

[bachelor4choice]

#the jasmine throne #the oleander sword #the lotus empire #tasha suri #i would let them stab my back all they want

[dustjacketmusings]

I'm very confused by the lotus empire cover. Priya has been orange and malini green/blue on the covers, but priyas power is plants.

So the chick standing in front of all the thorns using superpowers to fly lotuses everywhere should, by powers, be Priya. But is actually malini as previously drawn by this artist.

So either its just a cover that looks cool and has no basis or there's some blatant role swapping going on

#the lotus empire #the burning kingdoms #im still behind so theres that too #i definitely thought it was priya but the artist style is clear #ish

[magnificentmonet]

The Burning Kingdoms Trilogy by Tasha Suri

#book covers #tasha suri #the burning kingdoms #the jasmine throne #the oleander sword #the lotus empire