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A sweeping fantasy about a witch who must navigate a ruthless marriage competition—and try not to fall in love along the way. Part twisting mystery, part thrilling romance, The Weaver Bride is an unputdownable romantasy steeped in a lush magical world.
The gorgeous first edition of The Weaver Bride will feature stunning, stenciled edges and printed endpapers!
Lovett Tamerlane is a silkwitch. Like all girls of her kind, she holds a rare magic—a magic that can be harnessed only through marriage to a Weaver. But finding a Weaver husband requires status, refinement, and money, all of which Lovett sadly lacks. Her one secret ability, to open any door, is her saving grace. Hidden in plain sight, Lovett spends her days using her gift to steal from wealthy families and her nights avoiding the fate imposed on all unwed silkwitches: a life confined to the cloisters.
But opening doors can be dangerous, and when Lovett steals from the wrong person, she finds herself face to face with Eliot Lear, the notorious son of a prominent Weaver. It turns out Eliot’s been watching Lovett. He knows she’s a silkwitch, and he offers her a life-altering opportunity: entrance to the Vainglory, a competition with the ultimate prize—marriage to Noé Alaire, heir to generations of Weaver wealth. The catch? Last year, the Vainglory ended in tragedy. The winner died. And the winner was Eliot’s sister.
The arrangement is simple: If Lovett solves the mystery of Ophelia Lear’s death and unmasks her killer, Eliot will ensure she has her pick of Weaver suitors, regardless of who wins the competition. Yet unraveling Ophelia’s murder proves far more complicated than either of them anticipated. And Lovett should know better than to take a Weaver at his word.
After all . . . what is love without betrayal?
A sweeping fantasy about a witch who must navigate a ruthless marriage competition—and try not to fall in love along the way. Part twisting mystery, part thrilling romance, The Weaver Bride is an...
A sweeping fantasy about a witch who must navigate a ruthless marriage competition—and try not to fall in love along the way. Part twisting mystery, part thrilling romance, The Weaver Bride is an unputdownable romantasy steeped in a lush magical world.
The gorgeous first edition of The Weaver Bride will feature stunning, stenciled edges and printed endpapers!
Lovett Tamerlane is a silkwitch. Like all girls of her kind, she holds a rare magic—a magic that can be harnessed only through marriage to a Weaver. But finding a Weaver husband requires status, refinement, and money, all of which Lovett sadly lacks. Her one secret ability, to open any door, is her saving grace. Hidden in plain sight, Lovett spends her days using her gift to steal from wealthy families and her nights avoiding the fate imposed on all unwed silkwitches: a life confined to the cloisters.
But opening doors can be dangerous, and when Lovett steals from the wrong person, she finds herself face to face with Eliot Lear, the notorious son of a prominent Weaver. It turns out Eliot’s been watching Lovett. He knows she’s a silkwitch, and he offers her a life-altering opportunity: entrance to the Vainglory, a competition with the ultimate prize—marriage to Noé Alaire, heir to generations of Weaver wealth. The catch? Last year, the Vainglory ended in tragedy. The winner died. And the winner was Eliot’s sister.
The arrangement is simple: If Lovett solves the mystery of Ophelia Lear’s death and unmasks her killer, Eliot will ensure she has her pick of Weaver suitors, regardless of who wins the competition. Yet unraveling Ophelia’s murder proves far more complicated than either of them anticipated. And Lovett should know better than to take a Weaver at his word.
I really enjoyed The Weaver Bride. It has such a rich, atmospheric setting with an old-world feel, where every shadowy corner and winding street seems alive with secrets. The magic system is beautifully original, based on weaving threads that can bind or alter fate.
Those details were so vivid and gave the whole story a lovely, tactile quality.
It did take a while to really get going. The early chapters felt a bit slow, and I wanted more development for the main character right from the start. She grew on me over time, but her motivations and personality took a while to feel fully fleshed out.
Once the story hit its stride, though, I was all in. The later sections are beautifully written and full of tension and emotion. Overall, this is a unique, immersive fantasy perfect for readers who love carefully built worlds, creative magic systems, and slow-burn intrigue. Thank you for the chance to read it early!
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I really enjoyed The Weaver Bride. It has such a rich, atmospheric setting with an old-world feel, where every shadowy corner and winding street seems alive with secrets. The magic system is beautifully original, based on weaving threads that can bind or alter fate.
Those details were so vivid and gave the whole story a lovely, tactile quality.
It did take a while to really get going. The early chapters felt a bit slow, and I wanted more development for the main character right from the start. She grew on me over time, but her motivations and personality took a while to feel fully fleshed out.
Once the story hit its stride, though, I was all in. The later sections are beautifully written and full of tension and emotion. Overall, this is a unique, immersive fantasy perfect for readers who love carefully built worlds, creative magic systems, and slow-burn intrigue. Thank you for the chance to read it early!
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