by Tahereh Mafi
First published 2023
Alizeh finds herself trapped in Tulan, stolen away by Cyrus who plans to make her his bride. The ruler believes marrying the Jinn heir will help him fulfill his dark bargain while giving Alizeh the power she needs to claim her throne. Alizeh wants no part in his schemes or his deal with sinister forces, yet she cannot escape. Her destiny as queen of her people hangs within reach, but becoming the ruler the Jinn need may require abandoning her heart. Meanwhile, Kamran struggles to hold together his crumbling empire in Ardunia. His grandfather lies murdered by Cyrus, and betrayal surrounds him at every turn. The crown prince knows he must journey to Tulan to seek vengeance, but he fears what he will find there. Will Alizeh still be the woman he fell in love with, or will she have transformed into the queen of his enemies? Both heirs face impossible choices between duty and desire, between the crowns they were born to wear and the love that could destroy everything they've sworn to protect.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, forbidden-love
Setting: Tulan, Ardunia
Period: medieval
402 pages · Hardcover · Electric Monkey