A Crewel World is here... Have you got your copy?
As of OCTOBER 16, Crewel has hit shelves!
This amazing dystopian YA novel by Gennifer Albin is a MUST READ!
Purchase yours now on Amazon and Barnes&Noble!
"Once you become a Spinster, there is no turning back..."
Incapable. Awkward. Artless.
That’s what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: she wants to fail.
Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she’s exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen as a Spinster is everything a girl could want. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. It also means the power to embroider the very fabric of life. But if controlling what people eat, where they live and how many children they have is the price of having it all, Adelice isn’t interested.
Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and wove a moment at testing, and they’re coming for her—tonight.
Now she has one hour to eat her mom’s overcooked pot roast. One hour to listen to her sister’s academy gossip and laugh at her Dad’s stupid jokes. One hour to pretend everything’s okay. And one hour to escape.
~ MY REVIEW ~
Being part of the Crewel Street Team has made the release of this book extra special for me.
This is a book that I knew I wanted to support and fall in love with from the moment I read the synopsis on NetGalley. I was not disappointed. Crewel is powerful and stunning.
Gennifer Albin has written a beautiful, yet terrifying young adult dystopian novel. It is magnificently original and will no doubt, pull you into it's pages.
From start to finish, Crewel had me craving answers, while my mind filled with wonder. I was so impressed by the construct of the Guild and the society of Arras. Everything was perfectly interwoven. The story never slowed down and the end will leaves you breathless.
Crewel's main character, Adelice, is exactly what you want in a female lead. Her fiery personality definitely won me over. That is not to say she is without faults, but they are part of what makes her an exceptional character. Adelice learns about the inner workings of her world at the same pace as the reader does. You get to experience her growth into a high ranking Spinster and trust me, you'll love every minute of it. She is simple and pure and so full of life. The horrors she comes to endure after her gift is exposed, gives her both strength and determination; something many eligibles lack. Without those attributes they are merely complacent pawns of the Guild. Adelice however, is not swept up in the sudo glamour of life as a Spinster. She seeks the truth and a way out.
This is a book that I knew I wanted to support and fall in love with from the moment I read the synopsis on NetGalley. I was not disappointed. Crewel is powerful and stunning.
Gennifer Albin has written a beautiful, yet terrifying young adult dystopian novel. It is magnificently original and will no doubt, pull you into it's pages.
From start to finish, Crewel had me craving answers, while my mind filled with wonder. I was so impressed by the construct of the Guild and the society of Arras. Everything was perfectly interwoven. The story never slowed down and the end will leaves you breathless.
Crewel's main character, Adelice, is exactly what you want in a female lead. Her fiery personality definitely won me over. That is not to say she is without faults, but they are part of what makes her an exceptional character. Adelice learns about the inner workings of her world at the same pace as the reader does. You get to experience her growth into a high ranking Spinster and trust me, you'll love every minute of it. She is simple and pure and so full of life. The horrors she comes to endure after her gift is exposed, gives her both strength and determination; something many eligibles lack. Without those attributes they are merely complacent pawns of the Guild. Adelice however, is not swept up in the sudo glamour of life as a Spinster. She seeks the truth and a way out.
Have I mentioned that there are not one, but two, intriguing gentlemen in this story?! I don't want to spoil anything but, let's just say that these guys definitely have secrets...
There are more than a few surprises and 'oh-my-gosh' moments throughout the story. Gennifer Albin's characters are top notch and her writing eloquent. I enjoyed the feel of sophistication I got while reading this book. Although the storyline is complex in nature--which I LOVE!--it is not so much so that Crewel can not be enjoyed by EVERYONE. Because it can, and most definitely will :]It contains a perfect balance of fantasy, sci-fi and dystopian. Gennifer has done an amazing job creating a book that branches over into many different genres. The world building is some of the best I have come across this year. I loved the concept of weaving time into matter and what Adelice can do with her gift.
If you like any of the above, GO GET A COPY OF THIS BOOK!
I will be patiently waiting to devour book 2 come 2013. Until then, I will definitely be reading Crewel a second time--I do not do that often. But, Crewel, beyond a doubt deserves it.
Congrats Genn, on an absolutely stellar debut!
Gennifer Albin holds a Masters degree in English Literature from the University of Missouri. During her student years she served as an editor for Pleaides and The Missouri Review, and since then she’s founded the tremendously popular blog theconnectedmom.com. She lives in Kansas with her ridiculously supportive husband, two small children, and a Tuesday cat.
I have a copy of this that I just can't wait to get to! I love how much you love this book, it makes me even more excited to read it :)
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I love your review! I cant wait to read my self!!
ReplyDeleteI loved the book. It was so interesting! I would recommend it to everyone, especially those who like fantasy and dystopia.
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