Language: G (1 swear, 0 ‘f'); Mature Content: PG-13 (Sexual innuendos, drinking, smoking, implied sex off-page, kissing); Violence: PG-13 (mysterious deaths, fighting)
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
For 18yo Lovett Tamerlane, being a silkwitch is both an honor and a curse. Those few girls born as silkwitches have a magical ability or wit, and their coveted hair can be woven into magesilk which will magically imbue objects. But silkwitches must find a Weaver husband to contain them and their magic before they are 21, or they will be sent to the cloisters from which no silkwitch has ever left. And there are even fewer Weavers, who are descendants of a sorcerer’s line, than silkwitches. Lovett, whose lowborn origins means she doesn't stand much of a chance of catching a Weaver husband, uses her wit to open any door and steal. In a theft gone wrong, she meets Elliott who proposes a deal. If she can figure out who killed his sister, he will ensure that she finds a husband and avoids the cloisters. Lovett agrees and must pretend to be a highborn lady and compete against 9 other silkwitches in the Vainglory, a contest to wed one of the most eligible bachelor Weavers, all while attempting to solve a murder.
The novel's beginning is a little clunky and has a lot of background information to take in. Nonetheless, the concept and world-building is fresh and creative, which makes up for some of its common Romantasy tropes. The underlying dynamic of silkwitches being treated as possessions and the political undertones make for a well-rounded story. I’m looking forward to picking up the next book in the series to see where it goes! Romantasy is a popular genre right now, and coupled with a gorgeous cover, readers are likely to pick up this novel.
Minor characters are LGBT+ (spoiler if names are revealed)
Megan, HS Librarian
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