In this debut gothic fantasy, a young woman who can see the dead strikes a deal with the magnetic and dangerous Saint of Silence, a purveyor of dark secrets, to save her brother’s life—the first book of a trilogy.Three years ago, Leena Al-Sayer awoke with a terrible power.She can see the dead.Since then, she has hidden herself away from the world, knowing that if she ever reveals her curse she will be locked up in an asylum.When her beloved brother, Rami, falls fatally ill, Leena is faced with a terrible choice: Let him die or buy the expensive medicine that will save his life by bartering the only valuable thing she has—her secret.The Saint of Silence, a ruthless merchant who trades in confessions and is shrouded in unearthly rumors of cruelty and power, accepts her bargain, for a deadly price. Leena must find the ghost of Percival Avon, the last lord of Weavingshaw—or lose her freedom to the Saint forever.As Leena’s search takes her and the Saint to Weavingshaw, she finds the estate and the surrounding moors to be living things—hungry for blood and sacrifice. Fighting against Weavingshaw’s might, Leena must also fight her growing pull toward the enigmatic Saint himself, whose connection to Percival Avon remains a mystery.As the house begins to entomb them, time is running out on their desperate hunt for answers.For Leena has come to see that here in Weavingshaw, the dead are not hushed—and some secrets are better left buried with them.
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Weavingshaw
von Heba Al-Wasity
In this debut gothic fantasy, a young woman who can see the dead strikes a deal with the magnetic and dangerous Saint of Silence, a purveyor of dark secrets, to save her brother’s life—the first book of a trilogy.Three years ago, Leena Al-Sayer awoke with a terrible power.She can see the dead.Since then, she has hidden herself away from the world, knowing that if she ever reveals her curse she will be locked up in an asylum.When her beloved brother, Rami, falls fatally ill, Leena is faced with a terrible choice: Let him die or buy the expensive medicine that will save his life by bartering the only valuable thing she has—her secret.The Saint of Silence, a ruthless merchant who trades in confessions and is shrouded in unearthly rumors of cruelty and power, accepts her bargain, for a deadly price. Leena must find the ghost of Percival Avon, the last lord of Weavingshaw—or lose her freedom to the Saint forever.As Leena’s search takes her and the Saint to Weavingshaw, she finds the estate and the surrounding moors to be living things—hungry for blood and sacrifice. Fighting against Weavingshaw’s might, Leena must also fight her growing pull toward the enigmatic Saint himself, whose connection to Percival Avon remains a mystery.As the house begins to entomb them, time is running out on their desperate hunt for answers.For Leena has come to see that here in Weavingshaw, the dead are not hushed—and some secrets are better left buried with them.
Aktuelle Rezensionen(4)
Rezension von Elias DolecekWeavingshaw is overall a quick, mostly enjoyable read. I have seen complaints about the story dragging but I do not agree. I quite like how much time we spend building up to things and the way the book is written makes the pages fly by. However the way we as a reader get to view the story feels a bit clunky at times, especially when characters interact. Leena is the main protagonist, so we get a good close look at what happens inside of her. At the same time we view her from the outside in a third person narration. This in itself is not unusual but the way it is done bothers me. I cannot explain how or why. I was promised a gothic tale. It is lacking. It certainly tries but it feels superficial somehow and like it doesn’t quite fit right. Also St Silas is supposed to be a dangerous, mysterious man who knows a great many things and still Leena disobeys direct orders and still people act surprised when he knows things (???). Even with how much time goes by without anything really happening the romance feels a bit forced, even rushed. Others have said it and I will, too: I do not understand why these two people are so attracted to each other. The tension is wonderful, all the glances and the almost touches *chef’s kiss* but why? Where does it come from? I think all of it would have benefited from a bit more depth.
Rezension von Abby Roehrborn10 out 10 🖤
Rezension von Julia Guter Schreibstil und tolle Story sowie interessante Charaktere. Es hat mich überrascht wie in unaufgeregt diese Geschichte geschrieben ist und wie sie einen doch fesselt.
Rezension von anni <3ich MUSS mehr gothic fantasys lesen, das war so eine einzigartige atmosphäre und die handlung (+morally grey mmc!!!) hat mich auch sehr angesprochen, meegaaa