Crewel by Gennifer Albin takes place in a dystopian world that is controlled manufactured and regulated. The world is manipulated by spinsters, women who have the ability to weave the fabric of the world. Adelice knows she has this ability to weave but has been told to hide it her entire life. When her ability is spotted during a test the government comes for her.
This was an interesting mix of magic and dystopia in a book that left me guessing. Adelice is a very talented girl who is able to scheme and hold her own without needing a man to tell her what to do. There's a nice love triangle which doesn't bug me as most love triangles do. The book ended on a cliffhanger but also had quite a bit of finality. I looked forward to reading this book and finished it quickly.
Appropriateness: There is no adult content in this book. There is some talk of purity and the government maintaining and enforcing standards regarding sex and procreation and some great room for thought on what life means and control vs free will. Adelice is in her late teens and the book is written for the older YA reader (however there is no inappropriate content for younger readers). I would recommend this book for readers 14+ and the adult crossover audience.
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