Description
This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi is Book 1 of the bestselling This Woven Kingdom series, an epic young adult fantasy romance inspired by Persian mythology and filled with powerful magic, forbidden love, royal intrigue and ancient prophecy.
To the world around her, Alizeh is nothing more than an ordinary servant.
In reality, she is the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom – a queen without a throne who has been forced to hide her identity in a world where her people are feared and persecuted.
Alizeh has learned how to survive by remaining invisible, but destiny has other plans.
Crown Prince Kamran is heir to the powerful kingdom of Ardunia. His grandfather has warned him of an ancient prophecy predicting the king's death, yet Kamran could never imagine that a mysterious servant girl with unusual eyes might be connected to the future of his kingdom.
When Alizeh and Kamran's paths cross, suspicion quickly becomes fascination.
Their growing connection threatens the boundaries between their worlds, while political tensions, long-hidden secrets and supernatural forces begin pulling them toward a conflict far greater than either of them understands.
At the centre of the story lies Alizeh's true identity and the destiny waiting for her as heir to the Jinn throne. Her choices could determine not only her own future but the fate of kingdoms and the people she was born to lead.
Tahereh Mafi combines lush fantasy world-building, Persian-inspired mythology, royal politics and slow-burning romantic tension in the opening chapter of an ambitious fantasy saga.
For readers searching for Tahereh Mafi books, the This Woven Kingdom series in order, YA romantasy, Persian-inspired fantasy, forbidden romance, royal fantasy or books for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir, This Woven Kingdom is the essential place to begin.
Why You'll Love It
- Book 1 of the bestselling This Woven Kingdom series
- Written by bestselling Shatter Me author Tahereh Mafi
- Epic fantasy world inspired by Persian mythology
- Introduces Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom
- Features Crown Prince Kamran of Ardunia
- Powerful combination of fantasy and slow-burning romance
- Forbidden romance across social and political boundaries
- Royal courts, hidden identities and ancient prophecies
- Magical Jinn mythology and supernatural forces
- Political intrigue and clashes between kingdoms
- Strong themes of destiny, identity and power
- Lush, atmospheric world-building
- Ideal for fans of YA fantasy romance and romantasy
- Popular choice for BookTok fantasy readers
- Essential starting point before These Infinite Threads