I was very impressed by how easy it was to follow along with both the plot and the setting right from the beginning even though the book takes its time to properly flesh out both. I’ve always enjoyed stories based on and inspired by Persian mythology, with magic, and Jinn, and their conflicts with humans, and the world of Ardunia certainly had that, though the world building is much more subtle and gradual than I’ve come to expect in fantasy novels. The second proved to be true in this case, and I absolutely loved both the world and plot. Nervous because the last book I tried by this author, the Shatter Me series, simply did not work for me and I had to give up on it midway through the second book, and excited because from the synopsis of this book, it sounded exactly like my type of fantasy read. I was both incredibly nervous and very excited to pick up this book. Kamran has always known of the prophecy that foretold the death of the king, but is shocked when he begins to realize that the insignificant servant girl from the marketplace might be the driving force behind the destruction of his kingdom. She works as a lowly servant in a noblewoman’s home, hiding her true heritage and doing her best to keep out of sight and notice of anyone important, but one day, when she is attacked in the marketplace by a hungry street child, the altercation draws the attention of none other than Kamran, the newly returned crown prince of Ardunia. Thank you to the publisher, HarperCollins, HCC Frenzy, and NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.Īlizeh is a Jinn, but one with ice in her veins, denoting her as the long lost heir to the Jinn kingdom. 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.Ĭlashing empires, forbidden romance, and a long-forgotten queen destined to save her people – bestselling author Tahereh Mafi’s first in an epic, romantic trilogy inspired by Persian mythology. The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. Synopsis: 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. Published: February 1st, 2022 (HarperCollins)

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