“Aspects of Crewel bring comparisons to The Hunger Games. “Captivating and intense, the right balance of mystery, romance, and drama.” - Publishers Weekly “The next big dystopian blockbuster.” - Booklist “If you liked The Hunger Games, try Crewel.”. “The next big YA thing-to-come.” - The Atlantic Wire “ Crewel is a book about romance, knowing who to trust, and destiny.”. Original, artistic, layered, and nimble, Albin's novel is a compelling read.” - Caragh O'Brien, author of the Birthmarked trilogy “I love how time in Crewel is a physical, shimmering line that can be touched and woven into a pocket of safety in a lethal world. Absolutely thrilling!” - Josephine Angelini, bestselling author of Starcrossed Because her family doesn’t want her to be taken away, they try to train her to hide her powers. “Albin has created a unique world that is as fascinating as it is frightening. The author uses this play on words with the title to great effect Adelice certainly encounters her share of cruelty at the hands of one of the other spinsters. “The halls of Coventry are dark and twisted places readers will want to visit.” - The New York Times Book Review And one hour to escape.Ĭrewel is the first book in Gennifer Albin's gripping young adult series. One hour to listen to her sister's academy gossip and laugh at her dad's jokes. Now she has one hour to eat her mom's overcooked pot roast. Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and used her hidden talent for a moment. 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.
It also means the power to manipulate the very fabric of reality. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. 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 to work the looms is everything a girl could want. But sixteen-year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: She wants to fail.
That's what the other girls whisper behind her back. Crewel is the first book in Gennifer Albins gripping young adult series.Incapable. One hour to listen to her sisters academy gossip and laugh at her dads jokes. Now she has one hour to eat her moms overcooked pot roast. But if controlling what people eat, where they live, and how many children they have is the price of having it all, Adelice isnt interested. Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, shes exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen to work the looms is everything a girl could want.
Thats what the other girls whisper behind her back.
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