Awards

• Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Young Adult) 2014

Overview

Deadly Secrets Tangled Lies Woven truths Incapable. Awkward. Artless. That's what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen-year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: She wants to fail. Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she's exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen to work the looms is everything a girl could want. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. It also means the power to manipulate the very fabric of reality. But if controlling what people eat, where they live, and how many children they have is the price of having it all, Adelice isn't interested. Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and used her hidden talent for a moment. Now she has one hour to eat her mom's overcooked pot roast. One hour to listen to her sister's academy gossip and laugh at her dad's jokes. One hour to pretend everything's okay. And one hour to escape. Because tonight, they'll come for her. Crewel is the first book in Gennifer Albin's gripping young adult series.

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Praise for Crewel The halls of Coventry are dark and twisted places readers will want to visit. -- The New York Times Book Review Albin has created a unique world that is as fascinating as it is frightening. Absolutely thrilling! --Josephine Angelini, bestselling author of Starcrossed I love how time in Crewel is a physical, shimmering line that can be touched and woven into a pocket of safety in a lethal world. Original, artistic, layered, and nimble, Albin's novel is a compelling read. --Caragh O'Brien, author of the Birthmarked trilogy Crewel is a book about romance, knowing who to trust, and destiny. --Seventeen.com The next big YA thing-to-come. -- The Atlantic Wire An incredibly interesting mix. --Hypable.com Unusual, brilliant. --MTV's The FabLife.com If you liked The Hunger Games, try Crewel. --Redbook.com The next big dystopian blockbuster. -- Booklist Captivating and intense, the right balance of mystery, romance, and drama. -- Publishers Weekly Aspects of Crewel bring comparisons to The Hunger Games. --VOYA

Praise for Crewel The halls of Coventry are dark and twisted places readers will want to visit. -- The New York Times Book Review Albin has created a unique world that is as fascinating as it is frightening. Absolutely thrilling! --Josephine Angelini, bestselling author of Starcrossed I love how time in Crewel is a physical, shimmering line that can be touched and woven into a pocket of safety in a lethal world. Original, artistic, layered, and nimble, Albin's novel is a compelling read. --Caragh O'Brien, author of the Birthmarked trilogy Crewel is a book about romance, knowing who to trust, and destiny. --Seventeen.com The next big YA thing-to-come. --The Atlantic Wire An incredibly interesting mix. --Hypable.com Unusual, brilliant. --MTV's The FabLife.com If you liked The Hunger Games, try Crewel. --Redbook.com The next big dystopian blockbuster. -- Booklist Captivating and intense, the right balance of mystery, romance, and drama. -- Publishers Weekly Aspects of Crewel bring comparisons to The Hunger Games. -- VOYA

Praise for Crewel The halls of Coventry are dark and twisted places readers will want to visit. -- The New York Times Book Review Albin has created a unique world that is as fascinating as it is frightening. Absolutely thrilling! --Josephine Angelini, bestselling author of Starcrossed I love how time in Crewel is a physical, shimmering line that can be touched and woven into a pocket of safety in a lethal world. Original, artistic, layered, and nimble, Albin's novel is a compelling read. --Caragh O'Brien, author of the Birthmarked trilogy Crewel is a book about romance, knowing who to trust, and destiny. --Seventeen.com The next big YA thing-to-come. -- The Atlantic Wire An incredibly interesting mix. --Hypable.com Unusual, brilliant. --MTV's The FabLife.com If you liked The Hunger Games, try Crewel. --Redbook.com The next big dystopian blockbuster. -- Booklist Captivating and intense, the right balance of mystery, romance, and drama. -- Publishers Weekly Aspects of Crewel bring comparisons to The Hunger Games. --VOYA Advance praise for Crewel Albin has created a unique world that is as fascinating as it is frightening. Absolutely thrilling! --Josephine Angelini, bestselling author of Starcrossed I love how time in Crewel is a physical, shimmering line that can be touched and woven into a pocket of safety in a lethal world. Original, artistic, layered, and nimble, Albin's novel is a compelling read. --Caragh O'Brien, author of the Birthmarked trilogy Albin spins an intriguing dystopian world... -- Booklist Advance praise for Crewel Albin has created a unique world that is as fascinating as it is frightening. Absolutely thrilling! --Josephine Angelini, bestselling author of Starcrossed I love how time in Crewel is a physical, shimmering line that can be touched and woven into a pocket of safety in a lethal world. Original, artistic, layered, and nimble, Albin's novel is a compelling read. --Caragh O'Brien, author of the Birthmarked trilogy Captivating and intense, Albin's intricate debut has the right balance of mystery, romance, and drama to keep readers' attention; Adelice's media- and appearance-focused society is reminiscent of the Capital in The Hunger Games, though this story's violence is more cerebral and remote. The plot races along to an unexpected conclusion, setting up the next book in this planned series. -- Publishers Weekly Albin spins an intriguing dystopian world... -- Booklist Advance praise for Crewel Albin has created a unique world that is as fascinating as it is frightening. Absolutely thrilling! --Josephine Angelini, bestselling author of Starcrossed I love how time in Crewel is a physical, shimmering line that can be touched and woven into a pocket of safety in a lethal world. Original, artistic, layered, and nimble, Albin's novel is a compelling read. --Caragh O'Brien, author of the Birthmarked trilogy An interesting world. -- School Library Journal Captivating and intense, Albin's intricate debut has the right balance of mystery, romance, and drama to keep readers' attention; Adelice's media- and appearance-focused society is reminiscent of the Capital in The Hunger Games, though this story's violence is more cerebral and remote. The plot races along to an unexpected conclusion, setting up the next book in this planned series. -- Publishers Weekly Albin spins an intriguing dystopian world... -- Booklist Advance praise for Crewel Albin has created a unique world that is as fascinating as it is frightening. Absolutely thrilling! --Josephine Angelini, bestselling author of Starcrossed I love how time in Crewel is a physical, shimmering line that can be touched and woven into a pocket of safety in a lethal world. Original, artistic, layered, and nimble, Albin's novel is a compelling read. --Caragh O'Brien, author of the Birthmarked trilogy The halls of Coventry are dark and twisted places readers will want to visit. The New York Times Book Review Albin has created a unique world that is as fascinating as it is frightening. Absolutely thrilling! Josephine Angelini, bestselling author of Starcrossed I love how time in Crewel is a physical, shimmering line that can be touched and woven into a pocket of safety in a lethal world. Original, artistic, layered, and nimble, Albin's novel is a compelling read. Caragh O'Brien, author of the Birthmarked trilogy Crewel is a book about romance, knowing who to trust, and destiny. Seventeen.com The next big YA thing-to-come. The Atlantic Wire An incredibly interesting mix. Hypable.com Unusual, brilliant. MTV's The FabLife.com If you liked The Hunger Games, try Crewel. Redbook.com The next big dystopian blockbuster. Booklist Captivating and intense, the right balance of mystery, romance, and drama. Publishers Weekly Aspects of Crewel bring comparisons to The Hunger Games. VOYA The halls of Coventry are dark and twisted places readers will want to visit. --The New York Times Book Review Albin has created a unique world that is as fascinating as it is frightening. Absolutely thrilling! --Josephine Angelini, bestselling author of Starcrossed I love how time in Crewel is a physical, shimmering line that can be touched and woven into a pocket of safety in a lethal world. Original, artistic, layered, and nimble, Albin's novel is a compelling read. --Caragh O'Brien, author of the Birthmarked trilogy Crewel is a book about romance, knowing who to trust, and destiny. --Seventeen.com The next big YA thing-to-come. --The Atlantic Wire An incredibly interesting mix. --Hypable.com Unusual, brilliant. --MTV's The FabLife.com If you liked The Hunger Games, try Crewel. --Redbook.com The next big dystopian blockbuster. --Booklist Captivating and intense, the right balance of mystery, romance, and drama. --Publishers Weekly Aspects of Crewel bring comparisons to The Hunger Games. --VOYA

Author Information

Gennifer Albin holds a master's degree in English literature from the University of Missouri and founded the tremendously popular blog The Connected Mom. She lives in Lenexa, Kansas, with her husband and two children.

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