Crewel

Name: Crewel
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571282890
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By Gennifer Albin

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Summary

In Crewel by Gennifer Albin, the story unfolds in a dystopian world where the very fabric of reality can be woven and altered by skilled individuals known as Spinsters. The protagonist, Adelice, discovers she possesses this rare ability, thrusting her into a society full of intrigue, power struggles, and secrets. As she navigates this complex world, Adelice must confront the challenges of controlling her gift while uncovering unsettling truths about the world she thought she knew.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love young adult novels that blend fantasy with dystopian themes. Set in a world where the fabric of reality is carefully spun and controlled, it explores the life of a gifted protagonist as she grapples with power, freedom, and the consequences of her choices. The intricate world-building and strong character development will appeal to fans of imaginative and thought-provoking stories.

Enter a world of secrets and intrigue. Where a girl with talent will thrive.or be destroyed.

Crewel - the first in the Crewel Trilogy by Gennifer Albin - is an original novel for young adults set in the dystopian world of Arras.

Description

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 and matter, Adelice is 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, power, and beauty, the ability to embroider the very fabric of life. It also means entering a world of secrets and lethal intrigue.

But unlike the others, Adelice isn't interested in controlling what people eat, where they live, and how many children they have, and will do anything to hide her talent from the Guild. But when she slips up during her final test, her gift is identified.

Now she has one hour to eat her mum's overcooked dinner. One hour to listen to her sister's school gossip and laugh at her dad's stupid jokes. One hour to pretend everything is OK. And one hour to escape. Because once you become a Spinster, there's no turning back.

Crewel by Gennifer Albin is a gripping tale of a girl’s struggle to maintain her freedom in a world where every choice is controlled and every joy is tempered by hidden dangers.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Crewel by Gennifer Albin has generally received mixed to positive reviews. Many readers praise its unique concept and richly imagined world where time and reality are woven like threads on a loom. However, some feel the plot can be slow at times and character development could be more robust. Overall, it's appreciated for its originality and intriguing premise in the young adult genre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571282890

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 October 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Gennifer Albin Young Adult

About the Author

Gennifer Albin has a masters degree in English from the University of Missouri, where she was an editor for Pleiades and The Missouri Review. Shes the founder of the popular parenting blog Theconnectedmom.com. Crewel was inspired by a painting by the Spanish surrealist painter, Remedios Varo. It is her first novel.