Tahereh MafiYoung Adult · Romance·b. 1988
These Infinite Threads
Synopsis
Picking up after a kiss that shatters the walls between them, this sequel finds Alizeh, the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom, and Kamran, crown prince of Ardunia, thrown into upheaval as old secrets surface and the balance between their peoples teeters.
Before they can reckon with what has changed, Alizeh is swept away on dragon-back to the neighboring kingdom of Tulan by Cyrus, its enigmatic copper-haired king, a man she barely knows and instinctively despises.
In Tulan, Alizeh confronts an unsettling proposition entangled with the devil Iblees, even as she clings to her destiny to one day rule and free her own people. Kamran, meanwhile, must grow into a role he never wanted, far from the woman who upended his life.
The result is a widening love triangle stretched across two rival courts, each shadowed by deals with the devil, prophecy, and the threat of renewed war. Drawing again on Persian mythology, the book deepens the world's intrigue while keeping its romantic tension at the forefront.
As alliances shift and motives blur, Alizeh must decide whom to trust in a place built on secrets, and whether the stories told about Cyrus are the truth. The middle of an unfolding romantic high-fantasy saga, it raises the political stakes and complicates every relationship established in the first book.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (3)
ViolenceTraumaDeath Of A Parent
- 4.25! If Cyrus ain’t end game, I’m rioting. —Review Update 2/16– This takes place immediately after the first book ends. We see Alizeh leave for Tulun with Cyrus after the fall of Kamran’s kingdom. Kamran finds himself set to avenge his grandfather, as the current powers at hand work against him. Meanwhile, Alizeh learns that Cyrus has made his own deal with the devil. Cyrus proposes to Alizeh, offering her his kingdom so long as she kills him after they’re married. Alizeh is torn in the decision, especially after seeing more that Tulun has to offer. In typical Mafi fashion, I feel like the plot gets a bit lost in the book. I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing, I just find myself moving through the book without feeling stressed? I feel like this book definitely focuses more on the fact that Cyrus and Alizeh might be endgame, which TBH I’m all for. Who doesn’t love a marriage of convenience. I am excited to see where the story goes, especially as Kamran makes his way towards her. I was rooting for him a bit in the first book, but my second lead syndrome definitely kicked in this book and now I’m team Cyrus, for sure.
- I finally finished These Infinite Threads and I have thoughts 👀✨ I actually really enjoyed this one. The world-building is starting to come together in a way that finally makes sense, and I feel like we’re getting to truly know the characters now—their motives, their flaws, everything feels deeper. The relationships are evolving and getting more complex, which I loved. The action is also picking up, and you can really feel the tension rising as the story unfolds. It’s definitely more of a build-up book, but it does it well and sets the stage for something even bigger. I’m honestly so curious (and a little stressed 😭) to see where the story goes next because things are just getting started. If you liked the first book, this one gives you more depth, more emotion, and just enough action to keep you hooked. I can’t wait for the next one 🫶📚