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. 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 1 Mafi's parents are immigrants from Iran. She is the youngest child of her family and has four older brothers. Early life Mafi was born on November 9, 1988, in a small town in Connecticut. She is known for writing young adult fiction. Rich with clever prose, delicious twists, and breathtaking world building. Tahereh Mafi (November 9, 1988) is an American author based in Santa Monica, California. ' This Woven Kingdom is an exquisite fantasy. '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 Captivating readers from the very first chapter.A magnetic series opener that will delight fans of Mafi's previous series.' - Booklist

' illustrious tale of magic, court intrigue, and romance. '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 Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.' - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 'Magic, political intrigue, and forbidden love collide in Mafi's tale inspired by Islamic tradition and the Persian epic poem the Shahnameh.Richly textured, descriptive prose coupled with agonizing romance combine in this fantastical epic.

Whichwood by Tahereh Mafi