Back cover copy:
Selling stories is a deadly business
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.
Awards:
***2019 Carol Award winner, Debut***
***2019 Realm Award Book of the Year***
Author bio:
Lindsay A. Franklin is a best-selling author, freelance editor, and homeschooling mom of three. She would wear pajama pants all the time if it were socially acceptable. Lindsay lives in her native San Diego with her scruffy-looking nerf-herder husband, their precious geeklings, three demanding thunder pillows (a.k.a. cats), and a stuffed marsupial named Wombatman.
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Perhaps because I am a homeschooling mother myself, I was drawn to this book. The concept is well-executed. At first, I was not sure what I thought about Tanwen. But this fantasy novel pulled me into the story. But the idea of being able to tell stories that weave together objects that can be sold for a higher price is interesting.
The colors and objects that result from the story caught my attention. I think one of my favorite interactions with Tanwen comes when she tells a story for a young girl. But you will have to read the book for yourself to find out how it turns out.
I think my favorite character was Braith, daughter to the king. She shows genuine compassion and concern for those around her. She illustrates and exemplifies what a ruler should be.
This story contains a mystery character as well. As the first of three books in this series, I now want to read more to find out what happens because the ending did not tie up everything neatly for me.
So check out this book for yourself.
I received a copy of this book for my fair and honest review.
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Lindsay Harrel is a lifelong book nerd who lives in Arizona with her young family and two golden retrievers in serious need of training. She’s held a variety of writing and editing jobs over the years and now juggles stay-at-home mommyhood with writing novels. When she’s not writing or chasing after her children, Lindsay enjoys making a fool of herself at Zumba, curling up with anything by Jane Austen, and savoring sour candy one piece at a time. Connect with her at LindsayHarrel.com.
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Sam Chand’s singular vision for his life is to help others succeed. A prolific author and renowned international leadership consultant, he speaks regularly at conferences, corporations, business roundtables, seminars, and other leadership development opportunities.
