This Woven Kingdom

By Tahereh Mafi

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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.

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.

The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. 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.

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.

“An original fantasy saga threaded through with Persian myths written by a queen of the genre. A* grade world-building” – The Times Best YA Books for Summer 2022

‘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

‘Master of YA fantasy’ Pop Sugar

‘Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.’ – Kirkus Reviews

“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

‘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. 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. I cannot wait for more.’ – Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Feb 3, 2022
• ISBN: 9780755500109

Tahereh Mafi

Tahereh Mafi is the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me and This Woven Kingdom series, the latter of which has been published in over 30 languages around the world. She was born in a small city somewhere in Connecticut and currently resides in Santa Monica, California, with her husband, Ransom Riggs, fellow bestselling author of Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children, and their young daughter. She can usually be found overcaffeinated and stuck in a book.

Reviews for This Woven Kingdom

[sennebec · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Delightfully complex with appealing characters, this one's ending puts a whole new meaning in the phrase 'leaves you hanging.' Too bad we'll have to wait a while for what comes next.

[black2lilly · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was a fun, quick read with a very nice world building and interesting characters.And while I liked that Ms Mafi tried to capture the lushness and colourfulness of Arabian fairy tales, it is sadly also one of my criticism and the reason it didn't give four stars. Trying to capture the flow and elaborate way of Farsi does not translate into English at all, which is not Ms Mafi's fault, but I blame the clunkiness of the English language for it. A little bit less would have made the reading flow more enjoyable.Nevertheless, I am looking forward to the second book in the series, as the cliffhanger was literally a drop off.

[verkruissen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Woven Kingdom is absolutely magical. The story of a young Jinn woman destined to be queen to her lost nation, she struggles to hide herself from enemies taking work in homes as a servant and seamstress. When her path crosses with the prince of the city, both their lives are changed forever. He is tasked to eliminate her as she is the one foretold to bring the death of the king. But he has been captivated by her and by trying to help her he may have changed the course of his destiny. I absolutely loved this story. I found myself completely immersed in the culture, the rich details of the city and the immediate attraction between Prince Kamran and Alizeh, the lost heir to an ancient kingdom. I will definitely be recommending this. I cannot wait for the next book!

[ecataldi-1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Alizeh is just a lowly servant. Or is she more than she appears? Even though the kingdom has forged a fragile peace with the Jinn, they are still forbidden from using any of their magic or capabilities. In order to hide her identity, Azileh becomes a servant who sews gowns on the sides. It's backbreaking work, but as a Jinn, she can withstand the pain a little better. She is completely unnoticeable, or at least she thinks she is. A chance encounter with the prince will change both their lives in ways they can never imagine. A well built young adult fantasy world that is new and fresh. It ends on a complete cliffhanger so readers will be eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.