5/10/2023 0 Comments This woven kingdom 3![]() ![]() This Woven Kingdom adds another depth to the Cinderella story by making her a member of a despised race–the Jinn. While she is beautiful, it is these qualities that first catch his eye (in fact, she’s wearing a veil the first time he sees her), and these qualities, as well as her brilliance, that hold it. In Mafi’s novel, Alizeh shows the prince her character on many occasions. My main issue with traditional Cinderella stories (as well as Disney) is that the prince falls in love with her without seeing her two defining characteristics–the things that make her worth falling in love with. ![]() ![]() The traditional Cinderella character is portrayed with few personality traits, but those two–hard work and kindness–are the backbone of the character. I loved Alizeh’s determination and perpetual kindness. ![]() What I Loved The main characters, especially when they’re on the page together Meanwhile, another has discovered Alizeh’s identity and seeks to help her reach her true potential. When he learns of her true identity and the ramifications that she could have on his family and his kingdom, Kamran struggles between familial duty and his heart. One day the prince, Kamran, spots Alizeh acting suspicious, so he follows her, tracking down the girl who so intrigued him. The story follows Alizeh, the long-lost heir to the Jinn kingdom who takes jobs as a servant to evade the people who killed her parents and would now kill her. ![]()
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