Woven in Darkness, Lucy Holden
Woven in Darkness, Lucy Holden
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Woven in Darkness

Author: Lucy Holden

Narrator: Jessica Harris

Unabridged: 14 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Fehu Press

Published: 05/17/2023


Synopsis

A BARGAIN. A RACE. AND A SECRET THAT BINDS US, BODY AND SOUL.
“…a fantastically written, rich tale that is almost impossible to set down…”
“ . . .If you enjoyed ACOTAR you're going to enjoy reading this.”
“…I normally don't enjoy fantasy books. I just can't get into them. This one, though, pulled me in immediately.”
ZARIA IS A SLAVE WITH ONE DREAM: FREEDOM.
Her brother is lost to a Dark Rip.
Indigold lords have bought her sisters.
And now Zaria has been claimed by Harken, the infamous Savage King.
Harken trusts no-one, not even the immortal Weavers he is sworn to protect. He keeps his Savage Court locked away behind the Woven mists.
Along with his past.
And his heart.
But now Harken’s court is in danger from an old enemy. And whoever is behind the plot seems determined to kill Zaria, making her the most valuable piece in a savage game.
In a bid to expose his enemies, Harken offers Zaria a bargain: play the part of his slave for Astria’s glittering season of Revels, and in return, he will help her win freedom and riches in the Maverick’s Race.
But Zaria has secrets of her own. Secrets that bind her to Harken, body and soul, and show her the past he guards so fiercely.
Telling him the truth means losing her chance at freedom. Concealing it means betraying his trust—and the Savage King doesn’t tolerate betrayal.
But the darkness is coming, and when it does, Zaria’s secrets might be the only thing that can save them all.
Woven in Darkness is a famtastically written swoonworthy fantasy romance, set in a fully realized world, with complex characters and an intricate plot. A fabulous read for fans of Holly Black's Folk of the Air series, Seanan McGuire's October Daye, and Sarah Maas's ACOTAR.

About Lucy Holden

Lucy Holden is a freelance journalist who has written for The Times, The Telegraph, Grazia and the Daily Mail. The ‘voice of a generation’, she specializes in features on millennial life in a tough world where work and living conditions are unstable and love is swipeable. She was shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year at the British Press Awards in her first year of journalism, has appeared on BBC Radio and Radio 5 Live, and is an amateur stand-up comedian.    


Reviews

Goodreads review by Thais on July 10, 2023

This book took me completely by surprise! It’s perfect for fans of dark fantasy romances like An Ember in the Ashes that have a lush world building 🔥 We follow the story of Zaria, a young woman who has been a slave as long as she can remember. Everyday is a struggle to survive but she stays hopeful t......more

Goodreads review by Sabine on May 14, 2023

I am so thankful to have received an ARC of this beautiful story!! I just finished, and wow, I am beside myself. The world that Lucy Holden spun is fantastical and amazing. There is so much complexity and depth in the world that it does take her some time to build it, but I never felt that the world......more

Goodreads review by Ember on June 04, 2023

I received a free copy and am choosing to leave a review. I liked the storyline and the characters. It was slow for me and seemed to drag on. The ending had closure for everyone except for Huxley. I need to know what happened to Huxley.......more

Goodreads review by Kari on May 29, 2023

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this audiobook for me to review! All thoughts below are my own. TLDR: Overall: 3.5 / 5 rounded up Plot: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Worldbuilding: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Narration: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️/5 Character development: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Synopsis: She and her siblings were......more

Goodreads review by Ve (ve_xo) on July 20, 2023

Perfect for fans of slow burn fantasy romance and morally grey characters! I read this book via audiobook and it was pretty great! The story has a slow start but it’s definitely character driven which is great because i enjoyed learning about them! Loved the dynamic between the main characters, Hark......more