Her tragic situation doesn’t keep her from extending kindness to others, but at the same time, knows that there are people out there that are seeking to kill her…and Kamran might be one of those people. Like, usually the fm main character would make all the wrong decisions and not trust their instincts and be oblivious to everything, but NOT ALIZEH. As Alizah and Kamran begin to unfold the stories that surround each other, there’s more at stake than they realised.

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Also, the Jinn as magical beings and Iblees as the devil originate in Middle Eastern mythology and Islamic tradition. He did not think of himself capable of forgetting anything about her, and yet he must have, for he was struck stupid anew, drawing near her now like a hungry flame to tinder. Magic, political intrigue, and forbidden love collide in Mafi's tale inspired by Islamic tradition and the Persian epic poem the Shahnameh.You do not yet realize that you possess the luxury of compassion because I have carried in your stead the weight of every cruelty, of every mercilessness necessary to ensuring the survival of millions. Some of the secondary characters, such as Deen and Hazan, are particularly interesting, and I would be curious to learn more about them in future books. This living, breathing world was hers to admire for this single moment in time, and she wanted to breathe it in; to luxuriate in the beating heart of civilization. Overall, I’m interested in seeing where this trilogy will go and whether Alizeh and Kamran’s relationship will survive the journey.

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I liked the story and found it very readable, although it's not quite as quirky as Mafi's Which wood. It’s not a very fast-paced book, and except for the finale, there wasn’t a whole lot of action either.If we have to bear yet another YA Cinderella retelling, can people at least bring something new to the table?