In This Woven Kingdom, Tahereh Mafi weaves a lush Persian-inspired fantasy full of prophecy, politics, and impossible romance. We’re diving deep into the world of Alizeh—the long-lost heir to the Jinn empire—and Kamran, the Ardunian prince whose fate is tangled with hers in ways neither of them expected.

From hidden identities, dangerous bargains, and beautiful writing you never want to end, this episode covers it all—plus it’s a great way to refresh your memory before the next installment, Every Spiral of Fate, comes out on September 11, 2025.

We also explore the real-world inspiration behind the series: the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi’s epic poem often called “the Persian Game of Thrones”, and still one of the most important works in Persian literature. According to the Library of Congress, the Shahnameh is a monumental 50,000-couplet epic recounting the mythical, heroic history of Greater Iran—written over 33 years and remaining a pillar of the Persian language to this day.

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