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I grabbed the hardcover edition of Crewel so I'd have it in my huge library of books. After picking up a copy of Altered, I knew I had to have the first in the series so I could start things out right. So, I moseyed on over to Amazon and grabbed one. I couldn't put it down. I read it in just a few sittings, but would've finished much sooner if not for other obligations. It's compelling, original, and scary in a brutal, beautiful way. But let me go into why.

From a Reader's Perspective:
Albin built a whole new society that's both functional and dysfunctional at the same time. Everything runs the way it should according to Guild rules. But the main character, Adelice, has parents with wisdom and verve, who constantly remind their daughter not to take anything at face value and never to forget who she is and where she comes from. And, the central plot is born. All appears okay on the outside, but if you scratch the surface, it unravels. Since I don't put spoilers in my reviews, I'll stop there. You'll understand when you get into the story.

As far as pacing goes, I never felt like the book dragged, even in the middle where it was day-to-day tasks and regular life happening. There was always something happening behind the scenes or a feeling of foreboding that kept me turning pages.

I liked the relationship between Adelice and Jost. They were sweet, tender, and slow building. Anything that's rushed leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth, and I appreciate the time the author is taking in building these two up.

Crewel is written in first person, present tense. Keeps you in the action.

I spoke of the book inciting fear because it's terrifying how much control the Guild has over the residents. It's not something Albin shoves down your throat; it builds slowly in the background, waiting to erupt and envelop you in darkness. Shivers abound.

There was a major cliffhanger at the end of book one, but since book three is out, there will be no waiting around to find out what happens.

From an Editor's Perspective:
Nothing to write home about. Clean.

Rating:
1 Star for scaring the crap out of me by building the world of the Guild
1 Star for slow, simmering romances that were feel good without going boom
1 Star for pacing
1 Star for making me believe in Arras
1 Star for editing
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars! Recommended for anyone who loves a clean story that's different, compelling, and extremely well done.


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Crewel A Novel Crewel World Gennifer Albin Books Reviews

When I first heard about Crewel by Gennifer Albin, I couldn't wait to read it!! How amazing does the synopsis sound!?! The answer is really amazing!! I definitely had to read this book, and I was really glad that I was able to.

Set in the future, Adelice is chosen to become a Spinster even though she never wanted to be one. She meant to fail her assessment testing, but she messed up. Now she must go to Arras to weave the different aspects of life. However, she soon finds out that Arras has its own secrets. Will she be able to escape?

I love the title of this book. What an original name! And it definitely suits the book. The title of this book definitely caught my attention.

The cover is a bit boring for my liking. Again, what's with YA books just having a face on them? I know there's also the weaves, or what I think is the weaves, on the book, but still. I do love the colours on the front cover of the book, but yeah, the cover doesn't really hold my attention.

I thought the world building and setting of Arras was fantastically described!! The author did a great job of making Arras feel like a place that could actually exist instead of just some fantasy place in a book. I could actually envision Arras in my mind quite clearly.

I enjoyed the pacing in this book. Not once did I find myself bored with any chapter. The story of Crewel unfolds quite well and is very easy to read.

It was great to see how easily the dialogue flowed throughout the book. There were a few words I didn't understand, but maybe, it's just that I'm not good at big words, haha. There were a few times that I was bit confused with what was going on, but I don't think it really took away from the book.

The characters, I felt, were all well-developed. There wasn't one character in the book that I felt was one dimensional. Adelice is a great main character. I loved her sarcasm, and I admired the way she stood up for herself. I loved the charm of both Jost and Eric. Enora was such a sweet character as well. My favourite character was Maela even if she was a bit bad. I thought she was the perfect antagonist!

All in all, Crewel by Gennifer Albin is quite an original story that I very much enjoyed. It's great being able to read a new idea every now and again.

I'd definitely recommend this book to everyone aged 16+.

(I received a free ecopy of this title from the publisher through Netgalley for a fair and honest review. I did buy a copy of this title to gift for someone else though. This review can also be found on my blog).
Sixteen-year-old Adelice Lewys has tried so hard to FAIL her obligatory weaving exam. Unfortunately, on the day of testing, she slips for just one moment, showing off her great skill.

That night, they come for her.

The rest of the story is about Adelice’s growing realization of her power, and of how the strange world she finds herself in works, as she graduates from Eligible to Spinster (one who has the skill to mend the weave-world that is Arras), to Creweler (one who can actually make new matter.) Every time Adelice’s fingers touch those threads, Ms. Albin’s writing becomes extraordinarily compelling.

Things come to a head when she learns she’s going to be reprogrammed to make her more suitable to become the wife of the powerful (and much older) Cormac. Five stars for a stunningly imaginative new world, three stars for a predictable love-triangle, making four stars. , making four stars.
I grabbed the hardcover edition of Crewel so I'd have it in my huge library of books. After picking up a copy of Altered, I knew I had to have the first in the series so I could start things out right. So, I moseyed on over to and grabbed one. I couldn't put it down. I read it in just a few sittings, but would've finished much sooner if not for other obligations. It's compelling, original, and scary in a brutal, beautiful way. But let me go into why.

From a Reader's Perspective
Albin built a whole new society that's both functional and dysfunctional at the same time. Everything runs the way it should according to Guild rules. But the main character, Adelice, has parents with wisdom and verve, who constantly remind their daughter not to take anything at face value and never to forget who she is and where she comes from. And, the central plot is born. All appears okay on the outside, but if you scratch the surface, it unravels. Since I don't put spoilers in my reviews, I'll stop there. You'll understand when you get into the story.

As far as pacing goes, I never felt like the book dragged, even in the middle where it was day-to-day tasks and regular life happening. There was always something happening behind the scenes or a feeling of foreboding that kept me turning pages.

I liked the relationship between Adelice and Jost. They were sweet, tender, and slow building. Anything that's rushed leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth, and I appreciate the time the author is taking in building these two up.

Crewel is written in first person, present tense. Keeps you in the action.

I spoke of the book inciting fear because it's terrifying how much control the Guild has over the residents. It's not something Albin shoves down your throat; it builds slowly in the background, waiting to erupt and envelop you in darkness. Shivers abound.

There was a major cliffhanger at the end of book one, but since book three is out, there will be no waiting around to find out what happens.

From an Editor's Perspective
Nothing to write home about. Clean.

Rating
1 Star for scaring the crap out of me by building the world of the Guild
1 Star for slow, simmering romances that were feel good without going boom
1 Star for pacing
1 Star for making me believe in Arras
1 Star for editing
Overall 5 out of 5 stars! Recommended for anyone who loves a clean story that's different, compelling, and extremely well done.