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A review by utopiastateofmind
This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Immediately This Woven Kingdom intrigued me. Not only because Mafi is so hyped, but I love the idea of a Persian mythology inspired fantasy and a long lost heir hidden in plain sight. I immediately felt for Alizeh. Judged for things she cannot control, the world won't give her a break. She's living day to day just trying to stay hidden. Trying to live against the pull of the current and her destiny - but how long can she keep it up? When Alizeh and Kamran's paths cross it is clear that her illusion is shattered.
I only came to love Alizeh more and more as the book continues. Living hidden, she's been able to observe the world that no one sees. The corruption, the ways rules have two punishments, and the treatment on the streets. While This Woven Kingdom moves slower than I was expecting, once I made it to around 50% so many dominoes began falling. Mafi sets the stage for tensions, character reveals, and twists of fate which begin to topple her house of cards.
Immediately This Woven Kingdom intrigued me. Not only because Mafi is so hyped, but I love the idea of a Persian mythology inspired fantasy and a long lost heir hidden in plain sight. I immediately felt for Alizeh. Judged for things she cannot control, the world won't give her a break. She's living day to day just trying to stay hidden. Trying to live against the pull of the current and her destiny - but how long can she keep it up? When Alizeh and Kamran's paths cross it is clear that her illusion is shattered.
I only came to love Alizeh more and more as the book continues. Living hidden, she's been able to observe the world that no one sees. The corruption, the ways rules have two punishments, and the treatment on the streets. While This Woven Kingdom moves slower than I was expecting, once I made it to around 50% so many dominoes began falling. Mafi sets the stage for tensions, character reveals, and twists of fate which begin to topple her house of cards.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt