Thus they not only had to “come down” to the level of humans, but be subordinate to them, because of the violence humans wreaked upon them.As this story begins we meet Kamran, 18 and the Prince of Ardunia, who has just returned from a year with the military. They are supposedly equal, but “equality” meant Jinn were to deny the inherent powers of their race, and cease any “supernatural operations” (such as the ability to become invisible) or face certain death. It is set in the Kingdom of Ardunia at a time when humans (or “Clay” because they are made of dirt and water) and Jinn (forged from the essence of fire) live in tentative peace after the Fire Accords. This fantasy combines elements of the Arabian Nights with Cinderella. I cannot wait for more.’ – Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves Read more 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. ‘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. “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 ‘Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.’ – Kirkus Reviews
‘Forbidden love and Persian mythology are at the center of this new trilogy series, and it might be Mafi's best work yet.’ – Cosmopolitan, Best YA Books of 2022 A* grade world-building” – The Times Best YA Books for Summer 2022 “An original fantasy saga threaded through with Persian myths written by a queen of the genre. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Tomi Adeyemi, and Sabaa Tahir, this is the explosive first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-nominated author, Tahereh Mafi. But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can’t put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom – and the world. The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight. Clashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen destined to save her people- New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s first novel in this epic, romantic fantasy series inspired by Persian mythology.
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