Crewel by Gennifer Albin6/20/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Captivating and intense, Albin's intricate debut has the right balance of mystery, romance, and drama to keep readers' attention Adelice's media- and appearance-focused society is reminiscent of the Capital in The Hunger Games, though this story's violence is more cerebral and remote. As Adelice learns more about the questionable intentions of the Guild's leaders, she relies on two attractive, attentive guards to help decide both her fate and that of her world. Adelice and her fellow entry-level Spinsters learn how to keep the land of Arras running smoothly by regulating things like weather and births and also by "ripping" threads: instantly removing those who might pose a threat. When Adelice's ability is discovered by the all-powerful Guild, she is torn from her family and thrust into a pampered but tightly controlled new life. Sixteen-year-old Adelice Lewis can %E2%80%A8manipulate reality%E2%80%94weaving it like threads in a tapestry%E2%80%94a remarkable gift that only Spinsters possess. ![]()
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