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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
HOW DO I RATE A BOOK 6 STARS???
I remember reading Shatter Me years ago and finding Tahereh Mafi’s writing style to be very poetic. And that hasn’t changed, but it’s gotten even better. There’s such a big difference and positive growth between the writing in the two series. In This Woven Kingdom, her writing is poetic in all the right places, the descriptions are with purpose and everything lands true. If you liked the writing style and dialogues in The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh, you’ll like this one.
The world building is amazing. I loved learning more and thankfully, it wasn’t overwhelming. We learn bit by bit, in bite sized morsels that aren’t too info dumpy.
The characters!!!
Alizeh is a queen in every sense of the world. I absolutely adored her. She’s such a strong, determined and such a loveable character. In a world that she’s complicated, she’s sees some things so simply. Like not understanding hyperboles, or if she sees someone in trouble - it’s plain logic to help them. I love that about her. I love that there’s so much to her!!
Now, for the showstopper. Kamran. One word: simp. His chapters were amazing. I love his anger, his passion and the way he’s so whipped. I just want to live in his head 24/7.
The romance is soooo good. The way they interact, they way they describe each other. Toooooo good. It’s unreal. The banter is 10/10, the tension is phenomenal.
The way this book finished has left me in shambles. I need to know what happens next.
I remember reading Shatter Me years ago and finding Tahereh Mafi’s writing style to be very poetic. And that hasn’t changed, but it’s gotten even better. There’s such a big difference and positive growth between the writing in the two series. In This Woven Kingdom, her writing is poetic in all the right places, the descriptions are with purpose and everything lands true. If you liked the writing style and dialogues in The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh, you’ll like this one.
The world building is amazing. I loved learning more and thankfully, it wasn’t overwhelming. We learn bit by bit, in bite sized morsels that aren’t too info dumpy.
The characters!!!
Alizeh is a queen in every sense of the world. I absolutely adored her. She’s such a strong, determined and such a loveable character. In a world that she’s complicated, she’s sees some things so simply. Like not understanding hyperboles, or if she sees someone in trouble - it’s plain logic to help them. I love that about her. I love that there’s so much to her!!
Now, for the showstopper. Kamran. One word: simp. His chapters were amazing. I love his anger, his passion and the way he’s so whipped. I just want to live in his head 24/7.
The romance is soooo good. The way they interact, they way they describe each other. Toooooo good. It’s unreal. The banter is 10/10, the tension is phenomenal.
The way this book finished has left me in shambles. I need to know what happens next.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Definitely a slow start and the first half of the book is a little bland. The Jinn vs Clay is like fae vs human. Miss Alizeh is quite the underdog and we love to see it! The second half of the book really picks up and gets interesting..
Five stars because of the last 50 percent
It took me a while to get adjusted to the writing style and the whole atmosphere of the book, but once I got it, I was hooked. The writing is beautiful and the characters are very very lovable. I love Alizeh and Kamran and I want more more more. Chapter 28 was the everything that forbidden romance should be. I’m so angry because the last half of the book was obsession worthy and everything was just building up and now its done. I can’t wait for the next book.
Only complaint is that it takes a while to get into, but I think this is going to be good series.
It took me a while to get adjusted to the writing style and the whole atmosphere of the book, but once I got it, I was hooked. The writing is beautiful and the characters are very very lovable. I love Alizeh and Kamran and I want more more more. Chapter 28 was the everything that forbidden romance should be. I’m so angry because the last half of the book was obsession worthy and everything was just building up and now its done. I can’t wait for the next book.
Only complaint is that it takes a while to get into, but I think this is going to be good series.
3.5⭐️
I really did enjoy this, I think I just found something to be missing to really not let it hit that 4 star mark but I cannot put my finger on what. it was fun, interesting & I did really enjoy it. perhaps a bit more background explanation to Jinn v Human, I guess that element felt a bit rushed- just oh theyre so different, there is laws in place now, Jinns bad humans good. idk.. other than that + the less spice I prefer, great book! Will dive into the next one! the ending was great!
I really did enjoy this, I think I just found something to be missing to really not let it hit that 4 star mark but I cannot put my finger on what. it was fun, interesting & I did really enjoy it. perhaps a bit more background explanation to Jinn v Human, I guess that element felt a bit rushed- just oh theyre so different, there is laws in place now, Jinns bad humans good. idk.. other than that + the less spice I prefer, great book! Will dive into the next one! the ending was great!
Re-read 29/03/25
Decided to read it again so I could continue the series and I’m actually glad I did. I had so much more fun this time around
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First review 28/02/24 ~ Ever want to like a book so much but the book itself is not helping you?
Decided to read it again so I could continue the series and I’m actually glad I did. I had so much more fun this time around
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First review 28/02/24 ~ Ever want to like a book so much but the book itself is not helping you?
okay taherehhhhh you ate girlllll
the first half was a bit slower only bc it was setting everything up which I really like actually! it gives you a chance to really be in the world and get to know the characters. It also was all a set up that combined perfectly by the end, so the second half was so hard to put down cause you’re just waiting to see how it all works out.
I also LOVE the characters!! All of their dialogue is perfection and they're all so sassy. the banter is really good and ik everyon online talks about cyrus this cyrus that BUTTTTT Kamran is soooo 🫦 like the way he speaks about alizeh had my heart ripping out of my chest fr 😩 i’m so scared he’s gonna be the villain low key 🌚🌚🌚 anyways so good but 3.5 for the slower beginning but it’s the perfect set up for hopefully a 4/5 star sequels!
the first half was a bit slower only bc it was setting everything up which I really like actually! it gives you a chance to really be in the world and get to know the characters. It also was all a set up that combined perfectly by the end, so the second half was so hard to put down cause you’re just waiting to see how it all works out.
I also LOVE the characters!! All of their dialogue is perfection and they're all so sassy. the banter is really good and ik everyon online talks about cyrus this cyrus that BUTTTTT Kamran is soooo 🫦 like the way he speaks about alizeh had my heart ripping out of my chest fr 😩 i’m so scared he’s gonna be the villain low key 🌚🌚🌚 anyways so good but 3.5 for the slower beginning but it’s the perfect set up for hopefully a 4/5 star sequels!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated