Praise for The Four Profound Weaves

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[STARRED REVIEW] “DEBUT. VERDICT: Nebula-nominated Lemberg’s first novella, set in their deeply queer “Birdverse” universe, presents a beautiful, heartfelt story of change, family, identity, and courage. Centering two older transgender protagonists in the midst of emotional and physical journeys highlights the deep, meaningful prose that Lemberg always brings to their stories.”—Library Journal

[STARRED REVIEW] “Lemberg writes deeply considered, evocative portraits of their characters, handling sexuality and gender especially well. This diverse, folkloric fantasy world is a delight to visit. —Publishers Weekly

[STARRED REVIEW] “R. B. Lemberg spins a world of singing gods, desert nomads, and magic humming in the wind in The Four Profound Weaves . . . Impressive world building renders the shifting hues of the desert sands and the cold stone of The Collector’s palace in tight prose.” —Foreword

“The Four Profound Weaves contains imagery that glows on the page.” —Patricia McKillip, author of The Forgotten Beasts of Eld

“A complex and mystical journey toward friendship, family, and love.” —Jewelle Gomez, author of The Gilda Stories

“R. B. Lemberg’s lyrical skill, combined with unforgettable characters and the magic of the Birdverse makes a stunning fabric over which this story plays beautifully.” —Fran Wilde, author of The Bone Universe

“Go read this story, tell it to your friends, and help us get to that future that we so desperately need.” —Trans Narrative, L. A. Lanquist

“Let this be your introduction to R.B.'s world of song carpets, deepnames, and deserts full of roving lovers.” —Isaac R. Fellman, author of The Breath of the Sun

“I am staggered by the richness and intricacy of R. B. Lemberg’s imagination. The Four Profound Weaves is an intense and emotional story of a journey of change, growth, and courage.” —Kate Elliott, author of Court of Fives

“What a treat: the full-length debut set in R.B. Lemberg’s super-queer Birdverse universe! It’s a wonder of identity, evolution and bravery in a time when we need it most.”—Ms. Magazine

“Both sweet and fierce, devastating and gentle in its truths." —M. Crane Hana, author of The Purist

“The Four Profound Weaves is a jewel-bright tile in [Lemberg’s] ongoing mosaic.” —C. S. E. Cooney, author of Bone Swans, Stories

“In reading this story about recognition and transformation, I felt recognized and transformed. It’s fantastic alchemy on Lemberg’s part, and their love and labor shines off the page.” —Nino Cipri, author of Homesick

“Lemberg’s gorgeous prose sets The Four Profound Weaves apart as one of the most beautifully written fantasies of the year.” —Locus

“The Four Profound Weaves is a balm and a call to arms . . . Thoughtful and deeply moving, The Four Profound Weaves is the anti-authoritarian, queer-mystical fairy tale we need right now.” —Annalee Newitz, author of The Future of Another Timeline

“I highly recommend this inventive, queer Middle-Eastern fairytale that offers a unique take on magic and has an excellent world-building.” —The Artsy Reader

“If the plot is the warp of a story, then the weft of this novella is Lemberg’s exquisitely crafted, luminescent prose.” —Maria Haskins, author of Odin’s Eye

“A brilliantly profound and poignant quest, through haunting desert and intricate city and terrifying dungeon, that's truly about people and change.” —Scott H. Andrews, editor of Beneath Ceaseless Skies

“With elegant prose and an understanding of human nature in all its genders, Lemberg weaves a golden tale of human longing, friendship, and hope.” —Traveling in Books

“Modern speculative fiction at its best, exploring important issues through compelling characters, fantastic settings, and exciting stories.” —The Fantasy Hive

“Powerful, magical, lyrical, and beautifully original” —Beauty in Ruins

“Theirs is a story of survival and triumph, of redemption and transition, and Lemberg delivers it in a deeply woven, and obviously personal, narrative.”—The Novel Approach

“A delightful world, nuanced representation of trans characters and a gorgeous story.”—Chain Interaction

“5/5 stars. This will certainly be touted as a queer nonbinary transformational story (and it is that), but it's so much more.”—Nonstop Reader

“A radical act of self-acceptance.”—Utopia State of Mind

“This was definitely something I needed right now. I love Lemberg’s writing, I love Birdverse, and with everything going on, this was the perfect piece to come back to.” —The Book Deviant

“Lemberg weaves a golden tale of human longing, friendship, and hope.”—Traveling in Books

“It is a work that promotes hope and healing, and it is one of those rare books that can be accurately termed deeply wise.”—The Temz Review

“It amazes me how the author takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of the emotional, physical and intellectual journey of the two protagonists. The magic, spells, musings, dark powers and magical carpets . . . everything felt so real and authentic. A must read.” —The Clipped Nightingale

“This book is one of a kind. The writing is fascinating, atmospheric, drenched in culture and personality. It feels completely immersive.” —Lost In A Good Book

“5/5 stars. The ending and the themes throughout the book are pretty perfect.”
—MI Book Reviews

“I can wholeheartedly recommend this novella and this series as one that's well worth spending time in, packing fascinating, complex worldbuilding and a thoughtful engagement with queer identities”
—Nerds of a Feather

• Promotion at BEA, ALA, and the World Science Fiction and Fantasy Conventions • Features, interviews, and reviews in literary, LBTQIA+, and genre venues • Author events/appearances in Colorado and other U.S. venues TBD • Planned galley distribution/giveaways to include Goodreads, NetGalley, and Edelweiss • Print, co-op, and media TBD • Blog tour and social media (@RB_Lemberg; http://rblemberg.net/)