Empire of Sand

by Tasha Suri
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Good Books rating 4.33
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  • ID: 7859
  • Added: 2025-12-17
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9780356511993
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2018-11-13
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Mehr, a nobleman's daughter with magical Amrithi blood, finds herself torn between the empire of her father and the outcast nomads of her mother. When she is caught performing forbidden rites, she is forced into an arranged marriage by the Emperor's mystics. Her refusal to comply could awaken the gods and bring about vengeance. /n/n Set in a magical world inspired by medieval India, Empire of Sand is a lush and beautifully crafted tale of intrigue, magic, and the bonds of love. Author Tasha Suri, a librarian in London, weaves a darkly intricate story that has captivated readers and critics alike.

Reviews
Blogging with Dragons · 2020-07-27
captivating 4.50

The reviewer loved the novelty of the magic system and the unique world-building, which has Indian roots. They praised the strong and intelligent female main character and the rich atmosphere created by the author.

This reviewer was particularly impressed by the novelty of the magic system and the unique world-building in Empire of Sand. They appreciated the Indian roots of the setting and the strong, intelligent female main character. The reviewer also noted that the author created a rich and immersive atmosphere, which they found to be both captivating and well-executed. Overall, they found the book to be a refreshing and exciting debut that sets a high bar for future works in the series.

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    I loved the novelty of the magic system, unique world-building of Empire of Sand, which has Indian roots.

    The strong and intelligent female main character is a standout feature.

    The rich atmosphere created by the author is captivating and well-executed.

Fantasy Hive · 2018-10-16
exciting 4.50

Empire of Sand delivers exactly what it promises and more, with a strong female lead and intricate magic system. The world-building is rich and immersive, making it a standout debut.

This reviewer was thoroughly impressed by the depth and richness of the world-building in Empire of Sand. They appreciated the strong female protagonist and the intricate magic system, which they found both unique and compelling. The reviewer also noted that the novel delivers on its promises, offering a lush and dazzling fantasy experience that fans of the genre will love. The romantic elements are well-integrated, adding depth to the story without overshadowing the main plot. Overall, they found the book to be a refreshing and exciting debut that sets a high bar for future works in the series.

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    Empire of Sand delivers exactly what it says on the tin and THEN SOME!

    Strong female lead (check), magic by birth but you know there's more to it.

    The world-building is rich and immersive, making it a standout debut.

Luchia Houghton · Luchia Houghton · 2018-09-19
refreshing 4.00

The novel is praised for its lush and dazzling fantasy elements, perfect for readers who enjoy intricate magic systems and rich world-building. The reviewer highlights the strong female lead and the unique setting as standout features.

Luchia Houghton found Empire of Sand to be a lush and dazzling fantasy novel, perfect for readers who enjoy intricate magic systems and rich world-building. They were particularly impressed by the strong female lead and the unique setting, which they found to be both captivating and well-executed. The reviewer also appreciated the romantic elements, which they felt were well-integrated into the story without overshadowing the main plot. Overall, they found the book to be a refreshing and exciting debut that sets a high bar for future works in the series.

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    Empire of Sand is a lush, dazzling fantasy novel perfect for readers of City of Brass and The Wrath & the Dawn.

    The strong female lead and unique setting are standout features.

    The romantic elements are well-integrated into the story.

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