The Oleander Sword< em> is the sequel to The Jasmine Throne< em> the first book in Tasha Suri s Burning Kingdoms trilogy The story follows Malini the newly crowned empress of Parijatdvipa as she struggles to unite her divided kingdom and protect it from its enemies < p> Malini s reign is threatened by her brother the usurper king who is determined to regain the throne He is aided by the Yaska a powerful demon who is seeking to destroy Parijatdvipa Malini must also contend with the growing threat of the asura a race of demons who are determined to conquer the mortal world < p> To defeat her enemies Malini must rely on her own strength and cunning as well as the help of her friends and allies She must also come to terms with her own past and the dark secrets that she has been keeping < p> The Oleander Sword< em> is a sweeping epic fantasy that explores themes of power betrayal and redemption It is a must read for fans of the first book as well as fans of fantasy novels in general < p> Here are some additional details about the book:< p>