All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi The thrilling third installment in the This Woven Kingdom series delivers an electrifying mix of intense magic, passionate romance, and devastating betrayal from the bestselling author of the Shatter Me series. Perfect for readers who love the works of Leigh Bardugo, Sabaa Tahir, and Tomi Adeyemi.
Alizeh, the long-lost heir to the Jinn throne, has finally discovered her true heritage—and with it, the possibility of claiming her crown. Cyrus, the enigmatic and ruthless ruler of Tulan, offers her a shocking deal: Marry him, and in return, she will inherit his kingdom—but at the price of his life.
Cyrus’s dark and bloody past is notorious, and the world believes he deserves death. Killing him seems straightforward, but could marrying him be the only way to fulfill Alizeh’s destiny and save her people? As she delves deeper into his world, Alizeh begins to question whether the rumors about him are accurate.
Cyrus, burdened by his own secrets, has been haunted by visions of Alizeh since she first appeared in his dreams. Now that he knows those visions were manipulated by the devil, he’s torn between hatred and desire. Despite their mutual animosity, an undeniable attraction pulls them together again and again—one that could consume them both.
But just as the tension between Alizeh and Cyrus escalates, Prince Kamran arrives in Tulan, bent on revenge, and his presence adds even more danger to their already perilous situation.
Packed with heart-stopping tension, sizzling romance, and shocking twists, All This Twisted Glory is an unforgettable continuation of the This Woven Kingdom series.
Book Summary Contents
- 1 All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi Main Characters
- 2 What Are The Questions All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi Answers?
- 3 All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi Details & Statistics
- 4 All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi Quotes
- 5 All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi Table Of Contents
- 6 A Complete Summary of All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi
- 7 About the Author: Tahereh Mafi
- 8 Attachments & References
All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi Main Characters
- Alizeh: She is a central figure, described as having Jinn heritage and is believed by many to be their long-lost queen. She is pursued romantically by both Cyrus and Kamran. Her past involves being a snoda and a seamstress. She is also connected to a prophecy and has a mysterious power. Alizeh forms relationships with Miss Huda, Omid, and Deen.
- Cyrus of Nara: He is the king of Tulan. He has a complex relationship with Alizeh, involving a deal with the devil and a debt he owes. He initially appears hostile towards Alizeh but their relationship evolves. He is also shown to be connected to divination and to possess magic. His interactions with his mother, Sarra, are also noteworthy.
- Kamran: He is the crown prince of Ardunia. He initially pursues Alizeh and is affected by the political turmoil in Ardunia following his father’s death. His relationship with Alizeh becomes complicated by his suspicions and her connection to Cyrus.
- Hazan: He is described as a friend of Alizeh and is also associated with Kamran. He appears to be knowledgeable about magic and the political landscape. His loyalty seems to shift or be divided between Alizeh and Kamran.
- Miss Huda: She is part of the group traveling with Kamran and appears to be close to Alizeh. She is portrayed as somewhat excitable and provides information and observations throughout the story.
- Omid: He is another member of Kamran’s group, described as an orphan and former street child. He shows loyalty to Kamran and also seems to care for Alizeh. He is twelve years old and from the Fesht province.
- Sarra: She is the Queen Mother of Tulan and Cyrus’s mother. She has her agenda and is aware of Cyrus’s deal with the devil. Her interactions with Alizeh and Kamran reveal her manipulative nature and interest in power dynamics.
What Are The Questions All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi Answers?
All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) answers these questions to varying degrees, often revealing new mysteries while resolving others, driving the narrative forward. The impending blood oath ceremony suggests that some of the central questions surrounding Alizeh and Cyrus’s relationship and their fates will be further addressed.
- Who is Alizeh? The book increasingly clarifies Alizeh’s identity. Initially presented as someone who betrays Kamran [Summary], it’s revealed she has Jinn heritage [2, Summary], and many believe she is their long-lost queen. The arrival of thousands of Jinn demanding proof she is alive and unharmed strongly suggests her royal status is being confirmed.
- What is the nature of Alizeh’s power? While her specific magical abilities are not fully revealed, the book hints at them. Cyrus initially suspects “dark magic” [Summary]. Miss Huda mentions that Alizeh’s “frost” is tied to her Jinn heritage [Summary]. Deen notes her body has a “natural healing ability”. Hazan states that she will have magic and the world will recognize her power. The inscription from the book also hints at her role, potentially uniting “clay and fire” in a “woven kingdom”.
- Will Alizeh marry Cyrus? This is a central question driving much of the interaction between Alizeh, Cyrus, and others. Cyrus proposes marriage, driven by a deal with the devil. Alizeh grapples with this decision, eventually agreeing to a blood oath ceremony. The reasons behind her decision are complex, including Cyrus’s impending death and potentially a sense of duty related to a prophecy.
- What is Cyrus’s deal with the devil? This remains a significant mystery, but the book provides some answers. Cyrus admits to owing the devil a debt. This debt influences his desire for Alizeh to rule and necessitates their marriage. The terms of the deal and what the devil stands to gain are not fully known, but it has severe consequences for Cyrus, potentially binding him to Alizeh through a blood oath.
- Why is Cyrus so desperate? The book reveals his desperation is linked to his deal with the devil and his impending doom. He feels he needs to die on his own terms to accomplish something crucial because of Iblees [Summary]. His willingness to enter a blood oath, despite its painful consequences, underscores his desperation.
- What is the prophecy mentioned? The cryptic lines “Melt the ice in salt, braid the thrones at sea. In this woven kingdom, clay and fire shall be” are introduced as a prophecy from the Book of Arya. Hazan interprets it as a call for Alizeh to unite the Jinn with others [Summary, 63]. Kamran believes it foretells a union between him and Alizeh. The prophecy seems to be a key element in the overarching narrative.
- What happened between Alizeh and Cyrus the night she appeared bloodied? The book reveals that their encounter involved a violent fight where they “crossed swords” and exchanged blows. Ultimately, Cyrus “vanquished her not with a weapon but with a sequence of passionate confessions”. Sarra mistakenly believed something scandalous had occurred. Alizeh later clarifies that the blood was not hers.
- What are Kamran’s intentions toward Alizeh and Cyrus? Initially, Kamran, feeling betrayed, resolves to kill Hazan and presumably Cyrus [Summary, 45]. He travels to Tulan with this intention. However, his interactions with Alizeh and the unfolding events lead to a shift in his focus.
- What is Hazan’s connection to Alizeh and the nosta? Hazan is shown to be fiercely loyal to Alizeh. He recognizes the nosta as belonging to his mother. Cyrus reveals Hazan’s mother was a courtier and a spy in Ardunia, suggesting Hazan’s connection to both kingdoms and potentially to Alizeh’s past.
- What is the significance of the Diviners? The Diviners are portrayed as powerful intermediaries of magic, bound to truth. They possess the ability to detect falsehoods and played a role in keeping the peace by remaining silent about Alizeh’s injury. They also possess knowledge of prophecies and magical oaths. Cyrus’s past connection to the Diviners is a significant revelation.
- Why did Cyrus want to become a Diviner? The book reveals Cyrus trained at the temple for almost seventeen years and took preliminary vows to join the priesthood. His motivations are not explicitly stated, but it suggests a past desire to devote his life to magic and the “distillation of being”. His abandonment of this path to become king is a point of unspoken conflict.
- What is the “Unpleasantness” that left Alizeh ill? Huda reveals that Alizeh was poisoned by dark magic, which is why her healing took nearly four weeks. The source and nature of this poisoning are not immediately clear.
- What is the Book of Arya? It is described as an ancient tome known to hold the map to extraordinary power. Cyrus was tasked by Iblees to steal it from Alizeh. Its inscription seems to hold a prophecy related to Alizeh and the future of the kingdoms.
All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi Details & Statistics
| Attribute | Details |
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| Publisher |
Storytide (February 1, 2022)
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0062972502 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062972507 |
Statistics of All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi
Best Sellers Rank:
- #25,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #72 in Teen & Young Adult Historical Romance
- #173 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Romance
- #199 in Teen & Young Adult Epic Fantasy
Customer Reviews:
- 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,388 ratings)
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Genres:
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Young Adult
- Romantasy
All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi Quotes
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You must not resist life when it becomes inconvenient to life. You cannot outrun fear. You should not ignore pain. You will not outlive death.
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He wanted to make her laugh. He wanted to hold her hand. He wanted to bring her tea and walk with her through the seasons. He wanted to watch her conquer the earth
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He came to life when she smiled, drew breath when her eyes brightened, died when she left a room.
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He wondered if she had any idea what he’d do for her, the worlds he’d destroy for her.
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He was terrified she’d go and do something brutal, like smile at him
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This tremble inside him, this madness in his heart–it was all for her. All for her.
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You must not resist life when it becomes inconvenient to live. You cannot outrun fear. You should not ignore pain. You will not outlive death.
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Fate, he thought bitterly, was only romantic when one was destined to be the hero.
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More extraordinary was that her beauty was but a vessel, physical majesty forged for a soul so tender it defied description.
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I want it all, angel. Not just your joy but your sorrow. Not just your hope but your fear. I want your anger and disdain, your frustration and contempt
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As much as it tortured him to look at her, it tortured him more to look away
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She had so much power over him it was terrifying even to examine the way she owned his soul.
All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi Table Of Contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Note to Readers
- Dedication
- Epigraph
- Part One: In the Beginning
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
- Five
- Six
- Seven
- Eight
- Nine
- Ten
- Eleven
- Twelve
- Thirteen
- Fourteen
- Fifteen
- Sixteen
- Part Two: In the Beginning
- Seventeen
- Eighteen
- Nineteen
- Twenty
- Twenty-One
- Twenty-Two
- Twenty-Three
- Twenty-Four
- Twenty-Five
- Twenty-Six
- Twenty-Seven
- Twenty-Eight
- Twenty-Nine
- Thirty
- Thirty-One
- Thirty-Two
- Thirty-Three
- Other Books By
- Back Ads
- About the Publisher
A Complete Summary of All This Twisted Glory (This Woven Kingdom #3) by Tahereh Mafi
Summary of Chapters One to Thirty-Three
This captivating novel weaves a tale of complex relationships, magic, and the battle between destiny and free will, setting the stage for further developments in the journey of Cyrus, Alizeh, and those around them.
In the first part of the novel, the narrative begins with Cyrus of Nara, a prince who renounced his royal title to become a Diviner. In chapters one to four, Cyrus is depicted in a state of panic, running through a dangerous landscape while recalling childhood memories in this area. Flashbacks reveal his life as a Diviner, a role mocked by his royal family. Seeking counsel from a fellow Diviner, Cyrus realizes that the temple will never accept him. The following chapters (five to eight) shift focus to Kamran, the crown prince of Ardunia, who, accompanied by Miss Huda and Deen, travels to Tulan on winged beasts. Consumed by rage and a thirst for revenge against Cyrus for his grandfather’s death, Kamran receives a mysterious unsealed envelope from his old minister, Hazan.
Chapters nine and ten introduce Alizeh, the lost queen of Arya in Tulan, who has been in hiding for eighteen years. Though unprepared for her role, Alizeh faces grave danger. She recalls an intense encounter with Cyrus, involving a fight and passionate confessions. Meanwhile, Cyrus struggles with his feelings for her, leading to chapters eleven and twelve where he deliberately leads her astray. In a moldering cave, Cyrus faces trials and is transported to a purgatory-like realm, encountering the devil, Iblees, who taunts him about his feelings for Alizeh. He also meets his father, chained and tortured, and reflects on his sleeplessness since encountering Alizeh.
In chapters thirteen to sixteen, Alizeh encounters Kamran, who is angered by her perceived betrayal. Hazan arrives and notices Alizeh’s injury, suspecting Cyrus’s involvement. Kamran vows to kill Cyrus, but Alizeh observes the tension, realizing her dependence on Cyrus. Later, as Cyrus and Alizeh fall from a great height, they are saved by a dragon named Kaveh, who mocks Cyrus. Alizeh, seemingly lifeless, is at the brink of death, and Cyrus uses his remaining magic to save her, with Kaveh advising him to either let her die or use her rescue to his advantage in marriage.
Chapters seventeen to eighteen focus on the immediate aftermath of their fall, where Deen, Miss Huda, and Omid show unwavering loyalty to Alizeh, while Kamran is confused by the situation. Sarra, the Queen Mother, arrives, warning of a massive Jinn uprising. Chapters nineteen to twenty further explore Cyrus’s nightmare and Alizeh’s care for him. Kamran reflects on his grandfather’s warnings about those who seek Alizeh. Cyrus reappears, bloodied but alive, and Hazan pledges his loyalty to Alizeh. Tensions rise as Cyrus confronts Kamran, accusing him of withholding the truth about Alizeh’s forced marriage to him due to a blood oath, which Cyrus acknowledges.
Chapter twenty-one takes us back to Cyrus’s youth, training with the Diviner Rostam, learning patience and self-mastery. In chapters twenty-two to twenty-four, Alizeh wakes up after nearly four weeks, poisoned by dark magic. She learns about the Jinn uprising and expresses her desire to address her people. Huda mentions letters from Kamran and Cyrus’s mysterious trips, while Alizeh is shown a field of pink roses created by Cyrus. In a tense exchange, Hazan questions Cyrus’s feelings for Alizeh.
In the second part of the story, chapters twenty-five to twenty-seven focus on Alizeh’s determination to speak to the Jinn despite the concerns of her friends. She insists on going to her people and retrieves her book of prophecies from Kamran. She then visits Cyrus’s study, where she confronts him about their arranged marriage. Cyrus requests twenty minutes with three witnesses before they meet in the library.
Chapters twenty-eight and twenty-nine show Alizeh’s shaken state after her encounter with Cyrus. She gathers Hazan, Kamran, and Huda in the library, where she announces her decision to perform the blood oath that night. Hazan protests vehemently, explaining the severe consequences of the oath. Kamran questions Cyrus’s character, making accusations, but Alizeh defends him, revealing she knows he was tortured by the devil. Cyrus, eager to complete the ordeal, agrees to perform the blood oath that night.
Chapters thirty to thirty-three depict Cyrus walking into the night, torn by his feelings for Alizeh and his hatred for Kamran. He gives Alizeh his coat, and they arrive at a hidden cottage filled with magical items. Hazan and Kamran explore while Cyrus retrieves something from a locked cabinet. Alizeh watches him, realizing she has underestimated him. The blood oath ceremony begins, with darkness overwhelming Alizeh as Cyrus suffers intensely. Hazan explains the nature of the oath. Cyrus vows to offer his kingdom for Alizeh’s hand in marriage, never to touch her without her consent, and to give his life once his debt to the devil is paid. Alizeh accepts the oath, and as the ceremony concludes, they share a tender moment. Alizeh reveals her intention to uncover the truth about Cyrus and destroy the devil.
About the Author: Tahereh Mafi
Tahereh Mafi is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, best known for her Shatter Me series. Born in a small town in Connecticut, she now lives in Santa Monica, California, with her husband, fellow author Ransom Riggs. An avid reader, she can often be found over-caffeinated and immersed in a book. Shatter Me was her debut series, which has been optioned for television by ABC Signature Studios. In addition to her young adult novels, Tahereh has also written middle grade fiction, including Furthermore, with its companion novel, Whichwood, released in November 2017.
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