While This Woven Kingdom moves slower than I was expecting, once I made it to around 50% so many dominoes began falling. The corruption, the ways rules have two punishments, and the treatment on the streets. Living hidden, she’s been able to observe the world that no one sees. I only came to love Alizeh more and more as the book continues. Trying to live against the pull of the current and her destiny – but how long can she keep it up? When Alizeh and Kamran’s paths cross it is clear that her illusion is shattered.

She’s living day to day just trying to stay hidden. Judged for things she cannot control, the world won’t give her a break. Not only because Mafi is so hyped, but I love the idea of a Persian mythology inspired fantasy and a long lost heir hidden in plain sight. Immediately This Woven Kingdom intrigued me. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.) I cannot wait for more.(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. Mafi's diamond-bright lyrical voice weaves a tale that is gilded in magic, laced with subterfuge, adorned with the brocade of a tortuous romance, and richly embroidered with Persian mythology. 'This story is so magical and transportive that I fully expected the book would know the moment I'd finished - within hours, no less - and promptly unravel into a pile of jewels and silks in my hands. 'In a tale as exquisitely crafted as one of Alizeh's own garments, Mafi weaves a spell of destiny and danger, forbidden love and courtly intrigue, magic and revolution.'-Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Hours

'Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.' - Kirkus Reviews 'Forbidden love and Persian mythology are at the center of this new trilogy series, and it might be Mafi's best work yet.' - Cosmopolitan, Best YA Books of 2022 A* grade world-building' - The Times Best YA Books for Summer 2022 'An original fantasy saga threaded through with Persian myths written by a queen of the genre. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J Maas, and Chloe Gong, this is the explosive first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-nominated author, Tahereh Mafi. But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can't put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom - and the world. The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight.

Clashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen destined to save her people-New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi's first novel in this epic, romantic fantasy series inspired by Persian mythology.

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