THE BOOKWEAVER'S DAUGHTER

Reya Kandhari is forced to step into the role of Bookweaver, with no training or practice, after the sudden death of her father.

Will Reya learn to harness her powers and weave the story that saves Kasmira? Fifteen-year-old Reya has worked in the Fields disguised as a peasant since she was 8. When Jahan Zakir ascended the throne of Kasmira, Mages—people like Reya who can channel magic—were driven out. However, Reya is no ordinary Mage; she is the Bookweaver’s daughter, next in line to carry forth the powers many believe to be extinct. After her father’s untimely and violent death, it is up to Reya to weave a story that saves her beloved homeland from the clutches of a cruel king. In this captivating debut, the author deftly creates a fantasy world with poetic precision. The story is fast paced, and the character development is quite robust for both primary and secondary characters. Reya has a strong character arc that will leave readers rooting for her and her best friend, Nina Nadeer, during various trials. From self-blame to top of her game, Reya finds her way in a setting in which the odds are never in her favor. The fantasy world combines various Indian cultural elements such as food and the grandeur of royalty with magic-weaving.

Enchanting.