Some of the secondary characters, such as Deen and Hazan, are particularly interesting, and I would be curious to learn more about them in future books. His interest in her is enduring and adds an intriguing element to the story. Iblees, considered to be a devil of sort, is another intriguing figure that appears to her and speaks in riddles she cannot decipher. Although her wish is to be allowed to quietly live her life, the world seems to have other plans for her. Even working as a snoda is difficult with long hours and painful tasks, often rewarded with physical and emotional abuse. Her past has been challenging, as she and the other Jinn have suffered at the hands of the Clay, and she was orphaned and forced onto the streets at a young age.
The writing pulls the reader into Alizeh's life so quickly, and she is an incredibly compelling and complex character. What I loved: This was an absolutely delicious and highly devourable read. His attention sparks a new inquiry, however, and they soon realize that she is the heir to the jinn kingdom - and a potential enemy to Ardunia.Īs they get to know each other and the world starts to unravel, they feel an undeniable and dangerous pull to the other that they cannot deny. However, what he finds is merely an impoverished servant with a great deal of kindness and mercy for others. The garments she creates cannot be too good or she will be run out of town - again.Īfter a chance encounter with the prince, Kamran, he decides that there is something suspicious about her and begins looking into her. At the same time, she is working her nights as a seamstress to gain a small amount of extra coin.
She has a little closet and gets some water, enduring abuse for these small things.
As such, her inability to find work and lodging is not unexpected and has led her to be a snoda, a maid or servant who wears a mask, in a wealthy house, as the lowest of the low servants. Alizeh is a Jinn in the kingdom of Ardunia, where they are generally reviled, despite the peace treaty signed years ago that stopped the direct crimes on their people.
THIS WOVEN KINGDOM is a lush and atmospheric YA fantasy that sweeps the reader away into this world where the Clay (humans) and Jinn are at odds.
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