"An enchanting and lush YA fantasy, This Woven Kingdom is a thought-provoking and atmospheric read that is sure to keep readers quickly turning pages to the shocking end." - YA Book Central
"Masterfully incorporates influences from Persian and Muslim history, culture and mythology.... Tightly paced, with a rollicking set of twists and revelations and a chaotic climax that leads straight to a whopping cliffhanger of an ending, This Woven Kingdom is an exceptional fantasy that blends its various influences to addictive effect." - BookPage
"Forbidden romance steams up the pages of this Persian mythology-inspired fantasy series opener[, in] a luxurious, saffron-scented world, where devils whisper unwelcome prophecies and princes fall in love with ice-eyed Jinn. Hopeless romantics will relish the euphoric agony of anticipation as they watch these fated lovers sort through their feelings. Like an intricate Islamic flower mural, Mafi's story expands deliberately, each small revelation rising from the one before, delivering deeply satisfying epiphanies. The wait for a return ticket to this exquisite kingdom is made bearable only by flipping to the front and repeating your first visit." - New York Times Book Review
"Richly textured, descriptive prose coupled with agonizing romance combine in this fantastical epic. Gut-wrenchingly beautiful." - Kirkus Reviews
"[An] illustrious tale of magic, court intrigue, and romance. Captivating readers from the very first chapter... A magnetic series opener that will delight fans of Mafi's previous series." - Booklist
"Drawn from Persian mythology and Islamic texts, this epic fantasy is brilliantly structured to maximize readers' emotional buy-in. Eloquent prose brings vivid immediacy to each scene. Although Alizeh and Kamran are only together a handful of times, Mafi gives full due to their steamy, forbidden attraction. [The] ending ensures a breathlessly awaited sequel." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"In a heart-wrenching novel based in Islamic texts and Persian poem the Shahnameh, Mafi complements rich worldbuilding with lushly descriptive, sensorial prose that inspires the novel's mythological backdrop, against which plays out an emotional plot, and a tortured romance, layered with court intrigue." - Publishers Weekly
"Mafi's intricate worldbuilding sets high stakes for the trilogy. The setting grapples with themes of discrimination and equity versus equality... Mafi's slow-build story is braiding a complex plot that promises a payoff in the sequels." - School Library Journal
"The This Woven Kingdom sequel continues to bring to life one of the most magical and eye-opening fantasy stories through exciting love triangles and high stakes that only Mafi can make." - Cosmopolitan
PRAISE FOR This Woven Kingdom: "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
"This Woven Kingdom is an exquisite fantasy. Rich with clever prose, delicious twists, and breathtaking world building. 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
"This story is so magical and transportive that I fully expected the book would know the moment I'd finished - within hours, no less - and promptly unravel into a pile of jewels and silks in my hands. Mafi's diamond-bright lyrical voice weaves a tale that is gilded in magic, laced with subterfuge, adorned with the brocade of a tortuous romance, and richly embroidered with Persian mythology. I cannot wait for more." - Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves
"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. Alizeh's quiet strength unfurls against a darkly magical backdrop. This book is a glittering jewel, complete with razor-sharp edges." - Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath & the Dawn series
"Forbidden romance steams up the pages of this Persian mythology-inspired fantasy series opener[, in] a luxurious, saffron-scented world, where devils whisper unwelcome prophecies and princes fall in love with ice-eyed Jinn. Hopeless romantics will relish the euphoric agony of anticipation as they watch these fated lovers sort through their feelings. But while Alizeh and Kamran's relationship develops, Mafi treats readers to sumptuous world-building. Like an intricate Islamic flower mural, Mafi's story expands deliberately, each small revelation rising from the one before, delivering deeply satisfying epiphanies at the end of each chapter. The wait for a return ticket to this exquisite kingdom is made bearable only by flipping to the front and repeating your first visit." - New York Times Book Review
"Mafi continues her stunning, spellbinding epic narrative of secrets, confusion, and burning desire [in] a fast, gripping read. Captivating."
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Kirkus Reviews
PRAISE FOR These Infinite Threads: "Mafi builds a rich world, based on Islamic concepts and the Persian epic poem the "Shahnameh" and continues to layer eloquent prose and exquisite emotional turmoil in a growing star-crossed love triangle that will leave fans hungry for more. A necessary, beautiful, and torturous entry in this epic series." - Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will be thrilled to pick up the angst-filled sequel. Mafi's story weaves a rich tapestry of Persian worldbuilding, nuanced characters, and a slow, searing romance. The luxurious writing style... sets up high stakes for the next book." - School Library Journal
