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Tahereh Mafi

This Woven Kingdom

Tahereh MafiFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022

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Tahereh Mafi

This Woven Kingdom

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Persian-inspired fantasy world

Publication Year

2022

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi, Alizeh, a Jinn servant and seamstress, navigates her life under oppression while crossing paths with Prince Kamran, who is grappling with his kingdom's issues. As Alizeh uncovers her royal heritage and suppressed powers, her destiny becomes entangled with Kamran’s, leading to complex political and romantic tensions in a world on the brink of chaos. This book discusses suicide.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Emotional

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

65,028 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tahereh Mafi's This Woven Kingdom is praised for its lush prose and intricate world-building, immersing readers in a unique and vibrant setting. However, some reviews note that the pacing can be uneven, with a slow start that may deter some readers. Character development overall receives positive remarks, though a few find certain plot points predictable.

Who should read this

Who Should Read This Woven Kingdom?

Readers who would enjoy This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi tend to appreciate richly imagined fantasy worlds, intricate political intrigue, and strong, complex characters. Fans of An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir and The Wrath & the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh will find similar appeal in this novel's immersive storytelling and romantic tension.

4.2

65,028 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

528

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Persian-inspired fantasy world

Publication Year

2022

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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