'In a tale as exquisitely crafted as one of Alizeh's own garments, Mafi weaves a spell of destiny and danger, forbidden love and courtly intrigue, magic and revolution.'
- Cassandra Clare, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Last Hours
'This story is so magical and transportive that I fully expected the book would know the moment I'd finished - within hours, no less - and promptly unravel into a pile of jewels and silks in my hands. Mafi's diamond-bright lyrical voice weaves a tale that is gilded in magic, laced with subterfuge, adorned with the brocade of a tortuous romance, and richly embroidered with Persian mythology. I cannot wait for more.'
- Roshani Chokshi, NYT bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves
'Richly textured, descriptive prose coupled with agonizing romance combine in this fantastical epic. Gut-wrenchingly beautiful.'
- Kirkus Reviews
'In a heart-wrenching novel, Mafi complements rich worldbuilding with lushly descriptive, sensorial prose that inspires the novel's mythological backdrop, against which plays out an emotional plot, and a tortured romance, layered with court intrigue.'
- Publishers Weekly
'Tahereh Mafi continues her reign as a master of YA fantasy'
- PopSugar
'[An] illustrious tale of magic, court intrigue, and romance. Captivating readers from the very first chapter'
- Booklist