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Crewel is a highly unique addition to the YA Sci-Fi genre. It's some strange combination of Utopia and Dystopia. I know that sounds weird, but it's true. On the surface Arras looks like a nice place to live. There's no crime, just peace, but this is actually accomplished through weaving time and matter, done by Spinsters. Adelice is 16 years old and has just been recruited as a Spinster despite her's and her family's attempts at hiding her gift. She doesn't want to be responsible for every single aspect of people's lives, including removing those who deviate from the tapestry of life.

One thing that really bothered me about Crewel was all of the talk about gowns and cosmetics. The Spinsters live a very glamorous lifestyle, but why? Their clothes and makeup didn't add anything to the story except a bunch of empty words. I much rather would have been reading more about their job and the compound. They can manipulate space and time, so who cares what they're wearing?! Even Adelice doesn't care very much about the glitz and glamor, so why does the author spend so much time talking about it? It just became irritating about a third of the way in.

The world, Arras, was what I really wanted to learn more about. It's an extremely fascinating concept to have a world where everything can be altered at a simple touch. But it's not very clear how it all works, and even the character don't know. There's plenty of "we're still working things out," and "it wasn't explained" or "that has now been forgotten" and other phrases to kind of push the world building aside. I want to know how this all works! If the Spinsters must weave everything pertaining to life, who weaves the Spinsters? Why the looms? Why do some girls have the gift and others don't? If women ultimately have all of the control, why are they run by men?! Some answers start popping up in the last third, but they also sparked more questions about this complex and compelling world!

As for the plot...I was less interested, but there wasn't much of a plot to start out with anyway. The first two thirds are essentially just Adelice being "tested" by a jealous head Spinster and basically being told to "shut up and look pretty" by everyone who knows about her special talent. Of course, there's also the love triangle, but we never really get any real scenes of the boys and Adelice doing anything lovey related until a random kiss with one of them. It's more implied though, since she's never been around boys before and now all of a sudden there's two set to guard her and cater to her.

We also don't even get to know Erik that well at all, so it's almost like he doesn't exist until he's needed as eye-candy. I did like Jost though, but he was also the more fleshed out of the two love interests. This isn't really surprising though, since our heroine is a pretty bland character, too. In short, the world and the concept completely out shine the characters and the plot, and ultimately, it's what kept me interested, if not invested.

By the end I was getting a headache trying to figure everything out, and things started getting very weird and slightly creepy. There's some explanations about the history of Arras, but it's still confusing as heck. Plus there's all kinds of random things that start popping up seemingly out of nowhere. Overall, Crewel is an interesting read even if the plot, characters, and romance are lackluster. Will I read the next book? Most definitely! Would I recommend this one? Yes, if you're looking for something really out there and can overlook my complaints.


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Crewel A Novel Crewel World Gennifer Albin Books Reviews

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.
Crewel is a highly unique addition to the YA Sci-Fi genre. It's some strange combination of Utopia and Dystopia. I know that sounds weird, but it's true. On the surface Arras looks like a nice place to live. There's no crime, just peace, but this is actually accomplished through weaving time and matter, done by Spinsters. Adelice is 16 years old and has just been recruited as a Spinster despite her's and her family's attempts at hiding her gift. She doesn't want to be responsible for every single aspect of people's lives, including removing those who deviate from the tapestry of life.

One thing that really bothered me about Crewel was all of the talk about gowns and cosmetics. The Spinsters live a very glamorous lifestyle, but why? Their clothes and makeup didn't add anything to the story except a bunch of empty words. I much rather would have been reading more about their job and the compound. They can manipulate space and time, so who cares what they're wearing?! Even Adelice doesn't care very much about the glitz and glamor, so why does the author spend so much time talking about it? It just became irritating about a third of the way in.

The world, Arras, was what I really wanted to learn more about. It's an extremely fascinating concept to have a world where everything can be altered at a simple touch. But it's not very clear how it all works, and even the character don't know. There's plenty of "we're still working things out," and "it wasn't explained" or "that has now been forgotten" and other phrases to kind of push the world building aside. I want to know how this all works! If the Spinsters must weave everything pertaining to life, who weaves the Spinsters? Why the looms? Why do some girls have the gift and others don't? If women ultimately have all of the control, why are they run by men?! Some answers start popping up in the last third, but they also sparked more questions about this complex and compelling world!

As for the plot...I was less interested, but there wasn't much of a plot to start out with anyway. The first two thirds are essentially just Adelice being "tested" by a jealous head Spinster and basically being told to "shut up and look pretty" by everyone who knows about her special talent. Of course, there's also the love triangle, but we never really get any real scenes of the boys and Adelice doing anything lovey related until a random kiss with one of them. It's more implied though, since she's never been around boys before and now all of a sudden there's two set to guard her and cater to her.

We also don't even get to know Erik that well at all, so it's almost like he doesn't exist until he's needed as eye-candy. I did like Jost though, but he was also the more fleshed out of the two love interests. This isn't really surprising though, since our heroine is a pretty bland character, too. In short, the world and the concept completely out shine the characters and the plot, and ultimately, it's what kept me interested, if not invested.

By the end I was getting a headache trying to figure everything out, and things started getting very weird and slightly creepy. There's some explanations about the history of Arras, but it's still confusing as heck. Plus there's all kinds of random things that start popping up seemingly out of nowhere. Overall, Crewel is an interesting read even if the plot, characters, and romance are lackluster. Will I read the next book? Most definitely! Would I recommend this one? Yes, if you're looking for something really out there and can overlook my complaints.