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A review by ravenclaw_28
The Sky Weaver by Kristen Ciccarelli
5.0
This was the first time I've ever read a book by Kristen Ciccarelli and I loved it. Even though, The Sky Weaver is part of the Iskari series it was easy enough to read as a stand-alone novel.
The Sky Weaver contains multiple cleverly interwoven narratives following the lives of three individuals: Eris, Safire and Skye. Eris' story is the main focus of this story as she works for notorious Pirate Jemsin and his feared Summoner, stealing precious treasures and disappearing into thin air. The second belongs to Skye, a fisherman's daughter who falls in love with a God, and with a surprising connection to our beloved Death Dancer. And finally, we have Safire's story, the one of a Princess turned Commandant for her cousin King Dax and her efforts to bring Eris to justice.
As far as relationships go, I loved the fact that Kristen Ciccarelli included a lesbian/homosexual relationship between Eris and Safire, even though the trope of a soldier and her fugitive falling in love seemed very cliche and overused. I would definitely categorise this book as a Young Adult Fantasy novel mainly due to many of the characters learning about themselves, and discovering their place in the world which is common amongst YA Fiction.
Out of all the characters though, my favourite is Sorrow with his quiet unimposing natures intermingled with his ever-present fear and anxiety, his fear of people, of touch is reflected almost blindingly in Safire and her story, even though she never recognises it herself even after their bond is realised.
Cicarelli's writing is full of emotive sensory imagery and language that like Eris' spindle is able to transport you within the pages of The Sky Weaver and join Eris and Safire on their cat and mouse journey across the sea. Cicarelli truly is the sky weaver, sitting at her loom, spinning souls into stars.
This is an altogether amazing tale of truth, love and unwavering loyalty and I am excited to read the other books in this Iskari series plus any other publications written by the author.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy of this story in exchange for my honest opinion.
The Sky Weaver contains multiple cleverly interwoven narratives following the lives of three individuals: Eris, Safire and Skye. Eris' story is the main focus of this story as she works for notorious Pirate Jemsin and his feared Summoner, stealing precious treasures and disappearing into thin air. The second belongs to Skye, a fisherman's daughter who falls in love with a God, and with a surprising connection to our beloved Death Dancer. And finally, we have Safire's story, the one of a Princess turned Commandant for her cousin King Dax and her efforts to bring Eris to justice.
As far as relationships go, I loved the fact that Kristen Ciccarelli included a lesbian/homosexual relationship between Eris and Safire, even though the trope of a soldier and her fugitive falling in love seemed very cliche and overused. I would definitely categorise this book as a Young Adult Fantasy novel mainly due to many of the characters learning about themselves, and discovering their place in the world which is common amongst YA Fiction.
Out of all the characters though, my favourite is Sorrow with his quiet unimposing natures intermingled with his ever-present fear and anxiety, his fear of people, of touch is reflected almost blindingly in Safire and her story, even though she never recognises it herself even after their bond is realised.
Cicarelli's writing is full of emotive sensory imagery and language that like Eris' spindle is able to transport you within the pages of The Sky Weaver and join Eris and Safire on their cat and mouse journey across the sea. Cicarelli truly is the sky weaver, sitting at her loom, spinning souls into stars.
This is an altogether amazing tale of truth, love and unwavering loyalty and I am excited to read the other books in this Iskari series plus any other publications written by the author.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy of this story in exchange for my honest opinion.