Happy release day to my good friend David's debut novel, WOVEN. I've read this one and can assure you it's wonderful. Here's my review from Goodreads:
"A refreshingly original fantasy, WOVEN was an enjoyable read full of adventure, romance, and unforgettable characters. I really liked the sewing/textile based world and metaphors...so creative. And I can honestly say this is the first time I've had a literary crush on a ghost--I LOVE Nels. :) Well done."
Five stars!
Congrats David! Want to check it out? Here's some info about the book:
WOVEN by Michael Jensen and David Powers King, published by Scholastic
Michael Jensen is
a graduate of Brigham Young University’s prestigious music, dance, and theater
program. Michael taught voice at BYU before establishing his own vocal
instruction studio. In addition to being an imaginative storyteller, Michael is
an accomplished composer and vocalist. He lives in Salt Lake City with his
husband and their four dogs.
David Powers King
was born in beautiful downtown Burbank, California where his love for film
inspired him to become a writer. An avid fan of science fiction and fantasy,
David also has a soft spot for zombies and the paranormal. He now lives in the
mountain West with his wife and three children.
"A refreshingly original fantasy, WOVEN was an enjoyable read full of adventure, romance, and unforgettable characters. I really liked the sewing/textile based world and metaphors...so creative. And I can honestly say this is the first time I've had a literary crush on a ghost--I LOVE Nels. :) Well done."
Five stars!
Congrats David! Want to check it out? Here's some info about the book:
Two unlikely allies must journey across a kingdom in the
hopes of thwarting death itself.
All his life, Nels has wanted to be a knight of the kingdom of Avërand. Tall and strong, and with a knack for helping those in need, the people of his sleepy little village have even taken to calling him the Knight of Cobblestown.
But that was before Nels died, murdered outside his home by a mysterious figure.
Now the young hero has awoken as a ghost, invisible to all around him save one person—his only hope for understanding what happened to him—the kingdom’s heir, Princess Tyra. At first the spoiled royal wants nothing to do with Nels, but as the mystery of his death unravels, the two find themselves linked by a secret, and an enemy who could be hiding behind any face.
Nels and Tyra have no choice but to abscond from the castle, charting a hidden world of tangled magic and forlorn phantoms. They must seek out an ancient needle with the power to mend what has been torn, and they have to move fast. Because soon Nels will disappear forever.
All his life, Nels has wanted to be a knight of the kingdom of Avërand. Tall and strong, and with a knack for helping those in need, the people of his sleepy little village have even taken to calling him the Knight of Cobblestown.
But that was before Nels died, murdered outside his home by a mysterious figure.
Now the young hero has awoken as a ghost, invisible to all around him save one person—his only hope for understanding what happened to him—the kingdom’s heir, Princess Tyra. At first the spoiled royal wants nothing to do with Nels, but as the mystery of his death unravels, the two find themselves linked by a secret, and an enemy who could be hiding behind any face.
Nels and Tyra have no choice but to abscond from the castle, charting a hidden world of tangled magic and forlorn phantoms. They must seek out an ancient needle with the power to mend what has been torn, and they have to move fast. Because soon Nels will disappear forever.
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Praise for Woven:
"It’s
not often that you read a fantasy that feels as epic and original as Woven
by King and Jensen. Clever, well-paced, and full of intrigue, it’s a superb
read. Highly recommended."
— James
Dashner, author of The Maze Runner
"WOVEN
reads like a lost classic that was somehow just rediscovered. It has the feel
of a comfortable, familiar blanket that's somehow been newly-made of the
brightest, most original material possible, and it is pure pleasure to
read."
— James A. Owen, author & illustrator
of Here, There Be Dragons
"The
worldbuilding is dynamic, original and intriguing … and the characters,
appealing. A sure bet for high-fantasy fans." — Kirkus
Reviews
"This
brisk adventure from first-time authors Jensen and King is a charming quest
tale in classic fantasy tradition." — Publisher’s
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