Realm of Ash
Some believe the Ambhan Empire is cursed. But Arwa doesn't simply believe it - she knows it's true.
Widowed by the infamous, unnatural massacre at Darez Fort, Arwa was saved only by the strangeness of her blood - a strangeness she had been taught all her life to suppress. She offers up her blood and service to the imperial family and makes common cause with a disgraced, illegitimate prince who has turned to forbidden occult arts to find a cure to the darkness hanging over the Empire.
Using the power in Arwa's blood, they seek answers in the realm of ash: a land where mortals can seek the ghostly echoes of their ancestors' dreams. But the Emperor's health is failing, and a terrible war of succession hovers on the horizon, not just for the imperial throne, but for the magic underpinning Empire itself.
To save the Empire, Arwa and the prince must walk the bloody path of their shared past, through the realm of ash and into the desert, where the cause of the Empire's suffering-and its only chance of salvation - lie in wait. But what they find there calls into question everything they've ever valued... and whether they want to save the Empire at all.
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Tasha Suri
Tasha Suri crafts stories that bridge worlds, blending lush landscapes with complex emotional landscapes in her evocative fantasy novels. Drawing inspiration from her British-Indian heritage, her works transport readers into realms where magic, power, and history intertwine in unforgettable ways. With a deep love for South Asian culture and history, she weaves narratives that are as rich in atmosphere as they are in characters' inner struggles and triumphs.
Born and raised in London, Tasha's early years were spent navigating the space between two cultures—immersed in the traditions of her Punjabi roots while simultaneously engaging with the modern world around her. This unique perspective informs much of her storytelling, where the clash of old and new, tradition and change, is often at the heart of the plot. Her love of history, especially South Asian history, shines through in the intricate world-building and themes of power, resistance, and destiny that thread through her books.
The Books of Ambha
The Books of Ambha consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
