In a tale of clashing empires, forbidden love, and the reawakening of a long-forgotten queen destined to rescue her people, Tahereh Mafi presents the inaugural installment of an epic and romantic trilogy inspired by Persian mythology.
In the eyes of the world, Alizeh is perceived as a disposable servant, concealing her true identity as the heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, compelled to live in obscurity.
Kamran, the crown prince, has encountered prophecies foretelling the demise of his king. However, he could never have fathomed that the peculiar servant girl with captivating eyes, the one who lingers in his thoughts, would soon be the catalyst for upheaval in his realm and the entire world.
This captivating first book, perfect for admirers of authors such as Leigh Bardugo, Tomi Adeyemi, and Sabaa Tahir, marks the inception of an explosive fantasy trilogy from Tahereh Mafi, a New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-nominated writer.
