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The Oleander Sword

Tasha Suri · 2022

The Burning Kingdoms · Book 2

Spice Level

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 some on-page scenes; infrequent

Tropes

Sapphic Romance Political Intrigue Chosen One Slow Burn Forbidden Romance Revenge Arc Betrayal Cliffhanger Ending Morally Grey Love Interest

Content Warnings

Graphic Violence War and Atrocities Death of Major Character

Series Status

complete

Protagonist

mortal

Audiobook

Available

Last reviewed: 2026-06-20

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