60 pages • 2 hours read
Tahereh MafiThis Woven Kingdom
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsBook Details
Fantasy
Romance
Mythology
Values/Ideas: Fate
Society: Politics & Government
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil