This Woven Kingdom

Mafi weaves her story with such poetry and lyricism that it’s impossible not to pause for a moment and take stock of how expertly a character or setting is introduced every couple of chapters. The romance here is a slow, aching burn, but the pay-off is certainly worth it. Inspired by lush Persian mythology, the chance meeting between Alizeh, a magical Jinn masquerading as a lower servant, and Prince Kamran, the king’s grandson, makes for a compelling forbidden romance that anchors the wider plot of political intrigue and betrayal, which is in some ways reminiscent of Game of Thrones.

I've always been a huge fan of Tahereh Mafi, her writing style is so amazing and each book gets better and better. Alizeh lives as a low-class servant, but is secretly the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom that is prophecied to topple the kingdom of the crown prince Kamran. This Woven Kingdom is based on Persian mythology and is so beautifully lush and detailed that it feels like I've been transported to a magical paradise.