I'm not sure what was going on with this third book in the Woven Kingdom series but I could NOT get into it at all. I absolutely LOVED the first two books and had eagerly been anticipating this latest. Unfortunately I had to quit around only 15% because nothing was working for me. I didn't really care about either the characters or story. I may try again later because usually Tahereh Mafi can do no wrong. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest opinions.

** spoiler alert ** I'm going to start by saying I LOVED "This Woven Kingdom". Part of my review of this book may stem a little from it being such a long time since I read the first one, and that I could have benefitted from a quick reread. Normally, that isn't a struggle for me. The main reason why...is that I needed to know why I ever liked Kamran as a love interest for Alizeh, because "These Infinite Threads" and "All This Twisted Glory" made me really question how he could be such a different character.

Here's the thing, I'm struggling with the continuation of this storyline. And again, I will 100% admit that it could be that I need to go back to the first book. Regarding Cyrus, I know that a lot of readers were all about Cyrus last book -- but I was not. I'm honestly still not. I can't separate what Iblees has put in his head with actual feelings that he has. I feel this sense of impending doom for Alizeh, and I really want to be the girlfriend that says "Hey girl, slow down. That dark, brooding, mysterious thing is a huge flag." I also feel that there is a lot riding on the Jinn population fully accepting and joining her -- but she has literally no plan about what to do beyond marry, get a kingdom, and show my people who I am.

I'm sure, after reading that, you're wondering why I gave the book 4 Stars. Here's why.
1) The story is still strong. It's easy to feel pulled to want to know what happens next.
2) The supporting characters are THE BEST.
3) I really feel for Alizeh and like her. I want her to help her people rise up and get justice.
4) I need to know what it is that Iblees is planning. And what it is that he wants from Cyrus.
5) I have a ton of predictions, for all characters, and need to see if I'm right.

So -- overall, these qualities keep me hanging in there and ready for the next book!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children's for the advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.

Despite the rocky beginnings of their relationship, Alizeh finds herself warming towards Cyrus as she uncovers more of his mysterious past. But then Prince Kamran and her friends suddenly show up to save the day, but only end up causing chaos instead. Now Alizeh must choose and hopefully outsmart the devil, who has ensnared Cyrus and haunted her for years.

Unfortunately, my feelings about this book are pretty mixed. As with the previous two books, I absolutely love Alizeh as a main character and her unlikely band of allies. However, both the love interests really annoyed me in this book. I'm not a fan of love triangles, but it's usually because I end up rooting for the one that doesn't get chosen, not because I want neither of the options to be chosen. There were a lot of things that could've been wrapped up in this book that weren't. It certainly keeps you on your toes though! And it was really interesting to get more Cyrus backstory.

Love this third book in Tahereh Mafi's new series. the back and forth between the Tulan characters and Ardunian characters was a little hard to follow at first.

Ummmm ok WHAT?! Why is Tahereh Mafi SO GOOD at creating these male characters that are so love sick and amazing! This world is so incredibly intriguing. And these characters are incredibly complicated. Cyrus has my heart. Gosh he was just so devastating in this book. I need to know everything about him. Now I’m dying for book 4 and book 3 hasn’t even come out yet!

I love Tahereh Mafi books - shatter me is one of my favorite series of all time and I recently got really invested in these books as well! All This Twisted Glory was a fun read and I really enjoy the poetic writing style. I love the characters and the slow burn romance. My only negative is that I think the plot is moving too slowly and I was hoping this book would be a little more action packed since the last one was also a bit slow. However I am totally in it for the long run and did really enjoy!

In This Woven Kingdom, Mafi spun a Cinderella story of a servant girl and a prince, whose love is forbidden not due just to class restrictions, but because Alizeh, the long-lost heir to a Jinn empire, is destined to bring down the royal family. By the events of These Infinite Threads, Prince Kamran is desperately in love with Alizeh, which means he must question everything he’s been taught about the Jinn. Meanwhile, Alizeh is stolen away by the ruler of a neighboring kingdom, who promises her everything she needs to truly become a Jinn queen. The only thing she’d have to give up is her love for Kamran.

Now, in All This Twisted Glory, it seems that the deal is stranger than she realized: Alizeh can become a queen in truth. All she has to do is marry—and then murder—her benefactor. But Cyrus, the king who stole Alizeh away, may not be the villain that he seems, and Kamran is still on his way to get both revenge for his murdered grandfather and to be reunited with his love. Full of court intrigue, shifting allegiances, and a serious love triangle, this is a trilogy conclusion fans have been itching for.

Likely closer to 2.5, but the writing was so lovely I feel like I really should be rating this 3! Thanks Netgalley, Tahereh Mafi, and HarperCollins Children's Books/HarperCollins for the eARC!


I read this in one sitting, so that's a good sign. My main issue with this Tahereh Mafi series is that.... not a lot happens? I noticed this as well with the first two installments. These books positively drip with gorgeous prose--that is where Mafi's true skill lies, and I'd love for her to try poetry--but fall quite flat in almost every other facet. This and the previous books really do feel like filler, and remind me of the 201os author's habit of spinning out a story that could be told well and succinctly but was too bloated with fluff or unnecessary scenes. Or in this book's case, with unnecessary prose. Gorgeous to read in the moment but a day later and I've already forgotten about it. This book needed something to propel the story to its conclusion (I believe the next book is the last?) as it's difficult to remain interested in where the story is actually going... because I just don't know, because I feel like nothing much has actually been explained, because the narrative is bogged down with too much purple prose.

I do worry that Tahereh Mafi peaked with SHATTER ME--or, worse, that because her books seem to sell, her publisher/editors are just letting her do what she wants, when in reality, what she NEEDS is to be pushed more. Once this series is done, I am, however, interested to see where she will take her career. Hopefully she will take a different direction, one with less fluff, more plot and dynamic characters.

This review is mostly negative, but mostly because I am frustrated as this series had/has so, so much potential seemingly squandered by Tahereh Mafi's obsessing with lush prose.

A big thank you to netgalley.com and the publisher for the advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I adored the beauty of this series since book 1 and book 3 did not let me down. However I went into reading this thinking that this was the end to a trilogy. That is not the case. I actually waved my hand in the air when I turned the last page saying "What?!?" There must be a book 4! Books that make me emotional, like this series, are ones that stick with me.

Cyrus is hiding a lot of secrets. He is attempting to best the devil, but isn't letting anyone else in on the challenges he faces or what he suffers. Everyone thinks he's the bad guy, but he's not. Alizeh has guessed that there is more than everyone knows. But with Hazan, Huda, Deen, Omid, and Prince Kamran all now in Cyrus' kingdom to rescue her and/or kill Cyrus, and flocks of Jinn descending there too to see their long lost queen, Alizeh needs to make a choice fast. Should she take Cyrus up on his deal to take his kingdom by way of marrying him with the blood oath promise that when his deal with the devil is complete he will die by her hand leaving her ruler of his country?

Books in the middle of the series seem to be filler for the most part, but I didn't know this was a middle of the series book. So while reading this, I was absorbed into the story and didn't really see it as a building block type of book. I say Great Series to the author and I wish to read many more books by you!

Received an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and its publisher <3

I WAS SO EXCITED WHEN I GOT THE NOTIFICATION I RECEIVED THIS ARC! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!! <333

I read both of the previous novels and could not wait until the third book came out. These books are some of the best young adult fantasy books I have ever read. I seriously thought this would be the last book and would be a trilogy but it isn't :( I didn't even realize this until I got near the end and it felt like this was so much more to cover and only like 50 pages left. I don't know how I'm going wait for another year.

Can we also talk about the covers? BEAUTIFUL. This one is easily my favorite cover from the whole series and I need to purchase the physical copy for my own little collection.

I need the next book! It was such a great book and overall the books keep getting better. I’m excited for what’s to come!

Listen, I love Mafi. I love this series. I ship Cyrus and Alizeh to the ends of the earth. I like what’s going on with Huda. I’m waiting for some ass kickery to begin in this series. I will absolutely be reading the next book(s) to get to the end of this and will reread them over and over.

These last two books, however, could have been one slightly longer book. In both this and the last, when you summarize the plot that occurs over about 400 pages, there isn’t actually a lot. I’m in this for the end game—there’s definitely going to be some sort of battle or at least some “kick the devil’s butt” action here. But it’s taking a little too long for me, and it’s making it a little frustrating to keep waiting for the next installment.

Will I keep reading: yes. If Mafi doesn’t give Cyrus a happily ever after, I will simply pass away.

All This Twisted Glory is my favorite installment in this series so far. This book was so painful and brutal. I genuinely cannot believe that I have to wait an entire year to read the next one. How will I survive? I'm feeling so many different emotions right now. I am not okay.

jesus christ almighty i need the next book.

thanks to harpercollins and negalley for the egalley!

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but the story seems to be moving so slowly now.
I am struggling with the world building and the magic system here. I just don't feel like I've been given enough information to understand it.

I AM really enjoying the characters of Miss Huda and Omid.
There are a lot of good things happening in the story and things are slowly being revealed. However, I feel like I was left with far too many unanswered questions after this installment and I am losing patience waiting to hear what Cyrus' deal is.
I didn't realize that this was not the last book when I went into this, so that may have something to do with my disappointment.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an early copy for review.

We pick up right where we left off in the previous book. I absolutely love this story and this world, so my critiques are minor.

Alizeh and Cyrus are literally in a deal with the devil, and they've decided to marry. Cyrus will fulfill his end of an unholy deal, and Alizeh will get his entire kingdom. She worries about her people and finds herself lacking in what she can give them. I love that Alizeh is so compassionate and caring. She also finds herself having sympathy for Cyrus. It's obvious that he's tortured by his decision to make a deal with the devil, and because he's not allowed to reveal the deal, everyone thinks him a monster, including his own mother. It was great having multiple POVs to see what everyone was thinking and feeling.

Kamran makes his way to Cyrus' kingdom to exact revenge, but finds himself constantly frustrated by his companions. At the end of the last book, a ragtag team of unlikely friends decide to accompany him, and reading about their interactions was so funny. I love Huda, Omid, Hazan, and Deen, and their dynamic is very much one of a "found family".

Mafi's writing is truly wonderful. I'm someone who doesn't enjoy very flowery or ornate writing, and the writing in this series is perfect. It's descriptive, beautiful, and vivid without being too much. The one thing I don't like about the writing is how one of the main characters is being written. Going into this, you know there's going to be a love triangle; Alizeh, Kamran, and Cyrus. Something that's very noticeable with love triangles is making one of the choices into a not-so-great person so that the choice of who to choose is easier. It seems like this is the direction that Kamran is going in, and I dislike that. I understand his actions, but his motivations and words feel so different and harsh from the Kamran we saw in the first two books. He's been through and lot, and his desire for revenge is understandable, but I just don't like that he comes across as so cold now. I think it's possible to show a difficult love triangle without doing this.

My other critique is the pacing. I don't know how many books this series will be, but the pace is feeling quite slow. Everything that's happened in three books could've happened in two, and it doesn't feel like much time is passing at all.

I adore this series and look forward to the next one.

I have been a fan of this series since I bought the first book. It is so well written and interesting. I enjoy reading books set in fantasy kingdoms, with mystical creatures and people. I felt like the way the Jinn were treated in these books was similar to how some people are treated now. I thought this was the last book in the series, but was happy to find out there will be another instalment.
This is a must read if you are a fan of fantasy books!

This book!!!! I cannot express how much I love this series. It has been in the back of my mind since I read the first book in the spring, and it’s one that I haven’t stopped talking about or recommending.

I want to be brief in the description since it is the third installment within the series. All This Twisted Glory is a beautifully crafted fantasy story with romantic elements—in writing and in the love story. Mafi’s world is elegantly shaped and you can feel a sense of every characters even if there is no context for which the character is speaking. I love Alizeh and I can’t get enough of her and Cyrus. They give so much angst and energy to the story and I’m craving to get the fourth installment, like I’m ready to bust down the doors for that book.

Additionally, as a warning, the beginning (maybe around the first hundred pages) is a bit confusing and wordy. At times, I found it hard to concentrate on what’s being described; however, Mafi while she is usually a descriptive writer, I had a hard time following the first few chapters. This story and writing is very much on the vibes end of the spectrum, so if you liked Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy you will adore this series as well! After that first few chapters, I flew through this book and I never wanted it to end. It has to be my favorite of the series and I will be buying a copy in store on the release day.

Thank you to netgalley for the arc of All this Twisted Glory


All This Twisted Glory was an excellent addition to this series. I really appreciated that Mafi included different POV chapters, I think that added to the plot development and helped me to get a better understanding of what motivated each character. I love Alizeh. I think she is such an interesting and unique character. It’s been a lot of fun to see where her story leads. I was on the edge of my seat for the last 25% of the book … can’t wait to see what this author does next!

This series has a death grip on me. When I went into this book I thought it was the last in the series and was surprised to find that it isn’t ending yet. I will definitely be reading the next books as I need to know what happens to Alizeh and Cyrus. I won’t say much about this book cause I don’t want to spoil anything but this series has moved from being okay to me absolutely loving it. Mafi is a master of world building and characterization which I absolutely adore. I will read anything that she writes. 🩷