Emotional implications of great magnitude and stakes that could not feel higher. Though there's a feverous feeling throughout the book, there's also formidable nuance in Shadi's paradoxical and contradictory thought patterns, which add even more to the blunt realism. With masterfully compelling prose, this surprises and ensnares, leading readers to an inevitable but gripping climax. Complex and introspective Shadi details her experiences with the specific challenges of Islamaphobia and with more general issues. Mafi follows her National Book Award-longlisted A Very Large Expanse of Sea (2018) with another contemporary young adult novel of striking emotional intensity. Prepare to be destroyed-this one will wrench at your heart and make it pound, and in the end it will leave you entirely speechless.' -Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series Rich with clever prose, delicious twists, and breathtaking world building. ' This Woven Kingdom is an exquisite fantasy. Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath & the Dawn series This book is a glittering jewel, complete with razor-sharp edges. Alizeh's quiet strength unfurls against a darkly magical backdrop. I've been longing to read a story inspired by The Shahnameh, and This Woven Kingdom captivated me with its deft worldbuilding and searing romance. Prepare to be destroyed-this one will wrench at your heart and make it pound, and in the end it will leave you entirely speechless.'-Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series '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

Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tomi Adeyemi, and Sabaa Tahir, 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-bestselling author Tahereh Mafi's first in an epic, romantic trilogy inspired by Persian mythology.

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