All This Twisted Glory

Oh how I adore these characters more with each book. The world I dive further into with each chapter is something I don't want to break away from. I fear I am reading this series too fast, that I should slow down as the end is near but I know I cannot stop myself. I have no self control and I think I have come to admire Cyrus for his. Thank you Mrs. Mafi again for another wonderful series. I really appreciate it.

Very easy read! Well written. I enjoyed the story very much! It does have a little language that I don’t prefer.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A FULL five stars. I laughed, I cried, I swooned, and I became completely emotionally attached to these characters. The romance, the longing, the devotion, the heartbreak—EVERYTHING hit. I genuinely did not want this book to end, and I already know I’m going to be thinking about it for a long time. 😭🫠❤️

The first book I thought was hard to get through because the character dialogue and the writing just wasn’t quite there for me. But I decided to keep going and I LOVED the second book and now after the 3rd? I couldn’t put it down it’s a great series and I’m excited to see what happens! And the slow burn over two books? I would’ve given up on that but I’m hooked on this! I am rooting for Cyrus!

After the way These Infinite Threads ended, I couldn't wait for the next book in the series to be released. And then the cover for All This Twisted Glory was released and I was beyond myself - so pretty. But also I needed more of Alizeh and Cyrus and couldn't wait until it was released. All This Twisted Glory picks up pretty much right where These Infinite Threads left off. Kamran and his ragtag group of "friends" are on their way to Tulan. Alizeh still isn't sure if she should marry Cyrus, but her people are waiting for her - demanding she show herself as the Queen that she is. Without giving too much away - I feel like not a lot happened for a good chunk of the book. The last 1/3 of the book picked up considerable speed, but the pacing felt off. Whereas, even though I feel like not a lot happened in These Infinite Threads either - the angst, tension and story were still compelling. Will I be continuing on with this series - ABSOLUTELY. I need to know more about Cyrus. So many nuggets were dropped about his past and I need this poor tortured sad boy to tell us more. I did enjoy the Kamran chapters slightly more than I did in the last book - but ugh is Miss Huda supposed to be that annoying? Loved loved loved Hazzan and need to know more about him! Overall - I really enjoyed this book, but not as much as the previous one. I just need more Alizeh + Cyrus please.

I agree with other reviews in that 1) not much happens in the book; 2) there is some plot development, but it left a lot of unanswered questions; 3) these books are perhaps better read in quick succession without the long wait time in between. Minor spoilers— I really enjoyed the first two books and was really looking forward to the 3rd book thinking we’ll finally get answers and a further developed plot and characters. I was disappointed to learn this isn’t the last book and it still feels like we’re nowhere, which I wasn’t expecting for book 3. I feel Alizeh’s overall character development is fairly stagnant in this book. We learn a bit more Cyrus in this book, but the parts that contributed to the main storyline are just kernels that are not explored or answered (for example, what is the debt to Iblees, why does his mother want to kill him, what is up with his father?). Instead we get endless internal monologue of how obsessed he is with Alizeh and how tortured he is by his lust (I’m still doubtful it’s love) and dreams about her. After a while it just felt like page fillers because the author wants to continue draw out the mystery of his motives by turning our attention to something else. I enjoyed Huda and Omid in the other books, but felt annoyed in this book by the erratic dialogues, but maybe that’s done on purpose for comic relief. It just draws out situations when the pacing is already super slow…and it felt unnecessary after a while. For example, having to read Huda’s account of what has happened while Alizeh is healing in the Diviners’ quarter was very frustrating. We are left on a cliff hanger in the previous chapter and instead of given us a clear resolution, her chaotic delivery just further added to my frustration of how this book doesn’t seem to answer anything fully. I also didn’t like how awful most of the characters were to Cyrus. Yes, he’s painted as the villain in the first two books, but it almost feels like this book is setting us up to feel and root for him because of all the hate and physical torture he receives. The book is well written for the most part, so even though the storyline was largely unsatisfying, it was somewhat enjoyable to read. I think instead of rushing to buy the next book, I will wait for the series to complete before delving back in.

The writing in this series is so beautiful. This book just sucked me in from page one, and I was enraptured till the end. It’s truly a whirlwind story as so much happens in so little time. I almost felt as overwhelmed and exhausted as the characters as they faced one thing after another after another. This is both genius for the writer, as it gets readers to fly through the pages, but it almost makes the pacing a little too overwhelming. I could hardly catch my breath through the story with this dire need to keep reading because everything happening is so climactic and so fast-paced. There’s not a dull moment to the story which is great, but I almost wish that book two had been made longer, or this book didn’t end so abruptly after so much fast-paced action. I’d have preferred an ending that allowed me time to catch my breath and give me a moment to settle from the story as I wait the next book. Instead I’m left right in the middle of an epic moment, and I’m left unsatisfied. Looking at the overall series so far, I think the breaks in the story between books could have been better placed. That’s my only critique. Otherwise this is a well-written, magical story I can’t wait to continue reading in the next book!

What a wonderful story. The books are too short. I want to languish amongst the ache of longing of these two main characters. Besides the Jinn protector the rest of the crew are obnoxious and detract from the story. Why don't author get it. If they ate annoying to people in the story they are certainly annoying to those of us who read it. They lengthen the story but at the cost of the story.

My daughter love it

Cadeau pour ma sœur, je l’ai reçu en très bon état. La couverture est vraiment belle, je ne regrette pas du tout !

Tahereh non delude mai 🩷

The entire book I was on the edge of my seat I need more of Cyrus now. Impatiently waiting for This Woven Kingdom 4.

The book came in a perfect condition. Also the cover of this book was stunning. Completely in awe.