Tanwen doesn't just tell stories--she weaves them into crystallized sculptures that sell for more than a few bits. But the only way to escape the control of her cruel mentor and claw her way from poverty is to set her sights on something grander: becoming Royal Storyteller to the king.
During her final story peddling tour, a tale of treason spills from her hands, threatening the king himself. Tanwen goes from peddler to prey as the king's guard hunts her down...and they're not known for their mercy. As Tanwen flees for her life, she unearths long-buried secrets and discovers she's not the only outlaw in the empire. There's a rebel group of weavers...and they're after her too."
Author: Lindsay A. Franklin
Length: 336 pages
Format: paperback, e-book
Lindsay spun a beautiful creation with intrigue, darkness and the Light.
There wasn’t as much “world building” as I thought there would be in the first book of a fantasy novel, but since
🎶 we’re going on a trip on our favorite big ole ship 🎶 in book 2 it makes sense.
Tanwen’s character did get a bit annoying in some places of the story. Her ignorance of a lot of things just constantly reminded me she grew up as a farm girl. But even then it always seemed like she had bits of her dad and his intelligence woven into her from birth.
I loved Mr. Pirate “Mor”, and his devotion to his friends shows how good he was. Despite what he thought. His mischievous, sarcastic vein made me so happy and I cannot wait to see his character development even more in the rest of the series.
(Totally got Ky vibes from him...”Unblemished trilogy” anyone?)
The whole cast of characters is great! And our introduction to our true villain was placed perfectly. You have me. Hook, line and sinker. 🐠 (Yes that was a Mor pun! Would you like Mor? 😅)
My only issue was the names...whether they were towns or characters. If I ever met them on the street I would for sure butcher their names. (But I know the feeling so I can sympathize with them. 😜)
Even though they were hard to pronounce I loved the imagination and appreciated the time the author took in creating them.
I am very excited to see where the rest of this series takes me. (Literally)
Prepare the sails...I’m ready for an adventure.
I rated this a 4/5 stars. I flew through this story, Lindsay had me enthralled from page one. Now excuse me while I go hunt down my own fluff-hopper!
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.**I was not required to leave a positive rating**All opinions are my own*
An evil king,
A band of outcast,
Oh the stories to unfold...
Lindsay spun a beautiful creation with intrigue, darkness and the Light.
There wasn’t as much “world building” as I thought there would be in the first book of a fantasy novel, but since
🎶 we’re going on a trip on our favorite big ole ship 🎶 in book 2 it makes sense.
Tanwen’s character did get a bit annoying in some places of the story. Her ignorance of a lot of things just constantly reminded me she grew up as a farm girl. But even then it always seemed like she had bits of her dad and his intelligence woven into her from birth.
I loved Mr. Pirate “Mor”, and his devotion to his friends shows how good he was. Despite what he thought. His mischievous, sarcastic vein made me so happy and I cannot wait to see his character development even more in the rest of the series.
(Totally got Ky vibes from him...”Unblemished trilogy” anyone?)
The whole cast of characters is great! And our introduction to our true villain was placed perfectly. You have me. Hook, line and sinker. 🐠 (Yes that was a Mor pun! Would you like Mor? 😅)
My only issue was the names...whether they were towns or characters. If I ever met them on the street I would for sure butcher their names. (But I know the feeling so I can sympathize with them. 😜)
Even though they were hard to pronounce I loved the imagination and appreciated the time the author took in creating them.
I am very excited to see where the rest of this series takes me. (Literally)
Prepare the sails...I’m ready for an adventure.
I rated this a 4/5 stars. I flew through this story, Lindsay had me enthralled from page one. Now excuse me while I go hunt down my own fluff-hopper!
*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.**I was not required to leave a positive rating**All opinions are my own*
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