The Jasad Heir

"A remarkable, razor-sharp debut that cuts straight to the heart."―Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief

A fugitive queen strikes a bargain with her greatest enemy that could resurrect her scorched kingdom or leave it in ashes forever in this unmissable, slow-burn, Egyptian-inspired epic fantasy debut. 

• “A remarkable, razor-sharp debut that cuts straight to the heart. Steeped in intrigue, tension, and dangerous magic, The Jasad Heir is a thrilling read that held me captive past its heart-pounding ending.” 
  Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief
• “The Jasad Heir takes familiar fantasy plot elements—a destroyed kingdom; a hidden heir to the lost throne—and gives them a thrilling extra layer of political complexity. The slow burn between protagonist and antagonist will have you turning pages in a frenzy. Sara Hashem is a talent to watch!” 
  Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun
• "A stunning fantasy debut that deftly examines the burdens of political responsibility. With a morally complex heroine and an incomparable enemies-to-lovers arc, The Jasad Heir is a compelling tale of self-discovery, found family, and the meaning of justice." 
  Hadeer Elsbai, author of The Daughters of Izdihar
• "The Jasad Heir is the type of mythological and romantic tale you would bargain your last breath for ... A book that coils you into its serpentine grasp." 
  Observer
• "Talk about a will-they, won’t-they that will make you want to scream. The Jasad Heir is a romance that takes some popular fantasy tropes and turns them on their axis … some truly amazing enemies-to-lovers action.” 
  USA Today
• "Hashem weaves a complex tapestry of magic, danger, and violence set against some vividly atmospheric worldbuilding in her mesmerizing debut." 
  Publishers Weekly
• "Beautifully creates a story of intrigue and high stakes ... Hashem’s debut is enemies-to-possible lovers that fantasy romance readers will eat up." 
  Buzzfeed News
• "Elegant writing paired with dark but lovely imagery ... a great read for folks who enjoy fantasy fiction." 
  Lightspeed
• "A compelling fantasy saga that’s one part political treatise, one part slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, and one part survival competition ... A summer fantasy banger." 
  Paste Magazine
• "A thrilling, sweeping, chaotic love story, perfect for bookworms who crave snarky, character-driven prose and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romances." 
  Locus
• “An atmospheric fantasy debut, The Jasad Heir weaves together magic, danger and an enemies-to-lovers romance that is perfect for fans of The Stardust Thief … Sara Hashem has written a page-turner that will leave you wanting more.” 
  B&N Reads
• "Inspired by Egyptian lore and history, Sara Hashem's The Jasad Heir features everything you love about epic fantasy: complex world building, dangerous politics, a lost heir in hiding, slow-burn romance, and more." 
  PopSugar
• "An Egyptian-inspired fantasy with a sprawling narrative that will immerse patient readers in its complex world.” 
  Library Journal
• "The Jasad Heir will have you on the edge of your seat and eager for the sequel. Evocative and layered, this Egyptian-inspired debut features a formidable heroine, a kaleidoscopic backdrop, a slow-burn romance and endless intrigue." 
  Ms. Magazine
• "Hashem’s debut is an impressive example of what complex fantasy worldbuilding can add to character development. Plus, I cannot get enough of a witty, capable, and sometimes messy protagonist like Sylvia, who battles with the appeal of a peaceful life." 
  Book Riot
• "Impeccably done by Hashem, who delivers sharp political intrigue, sparkling banter, and touching friendships on top of Sylvia and Arin’s simmering romance." 
  Polygon