This Woven Kingdom is a fantasy novel by Tahereh Mafi. It was published in 2022 and is the first of a trilogy.
Alizeh is Jinn. In a world ruled by humans, she has to hide who she is in fear of abuse. Living an unremarkable life as a servant and hoping to make a bit of extra money as a seamstress, she hopes to be left alone. But one evening, she catches the attentions of Kamran, the human crown prince.
Kamran quickly grows fascinated by this strange young woman, and tries to find out more about her. This, however, puts Alizeh in incredible danger, for she is not just an ordinary Jinn. She is the long lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamrans grandfather, the king, has sworn to kill the person who is prophezied to be his grandest enemy...
Tropes appearing in this novel
- Arranged Marriage: Kamran has resigned himself to one, but falls in love with Alizeh anyway.
- Cool Crown: King Zaal, Kamran's grandfather, has a crown that is described as heavy enough to be used as a weapon.
- Disappeared Dad: Alizeh's father was murdered when she was 13, Kamran's father also died several years before the start of the story.
- Lost Orphaned Royalty: Played With. Alizeh knows who her parents were. She is the heir to the Jinn kingdom not for her bloodline, but for her special abilities. However, she is indeed Jinn royalty, and she is an orphan after both her parents were murdered.
- Missing Mom: Alizeh's mother died when Alizeh was 13.
- Royals Who Actually Do Something: Kamran is much happier as a soldier than a crown prince. Alizeh works both as a servant and a seamstress.
- Textile Work Is Feminine: Alizeh is a talented seamstress.
