#threadneedle

[comicsiswild]

The Marvels (2021) #11

[abigailspinach]

@bereft-of-frogs tagged me in the 9 books I want to read in 2025 post!

Covers below

I’m currently reading “The Adventures of Amina Al-Sarai” and I will aim for “Threadneedle” or “Comeuppance Served Cold” next.

Chunky boys

I started Tess of the Road, realized I should double back and read “Shadow Scale” and then proceed onwards.

Ebooks I snagged on sale

Halfway thru

Tagging @annisefreya and @jedimemories and @dragonleighs @primadsezcanada and @cosmic-castor-canadensis (but only If so inclined to play, no pressure)

Thank you @bereft-of-frogs!

[muffin-n-waffle]

It’s that time of year again! Autumn: The season of change, death, and rebirth. 🍁 There’s always something so magical about this time of year, and what better way to celebrate than with an annual witchy read?!

It’s been great to fall back into reading with this one, and definitely perfect for the season at hand. ✨

What are you reading? 🤓

[jspinkmills]

Threadneedle by Cari Thomas. Excellent coming-of-age witchy tale with just enough darkness woven though the pages to keep readers at the edge of their seat while still leaving space for joy. And the magic and worldbuilding are terrific! I read this in a day and a half; couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to book 2! “Stitch in, stitch back.”

[why-i-love-comics]

The Marvels #10 - "A Journey Into Mystery" (2022)

written by Kurt Busiek art by Yildiray Cinar & Guru-eFX

[ramblingromance]

Threadneedle: Book Review

Hi y'all! I'm back, and I honestly would have written this up sooner since I finished this book over the weekend, but the timing just never lined up. So, here are my thoughts, feelings, and ramble on...

Within the boroughs of London, nestled among its streets, hides another city, filled with magic. Magic is the first sin. It must be bound. Ever since Anna can remember, her aunt has warned her of the dangers of magic. She has taught her to fear how it twists and knots and turns into something dark and deadly. It was, after all, magic that killed her parents and left her in her aunt’s care. It’s why she has been protected from the magical world and, in one year’s time, what little magic she has will be bound. She will join her aunt alongside the other Binders who believe magic is a sin not to be used, but denied. Only one more year and she will be free of the curse of magic, her aunt’s teachings and the disappointment of the little she is capable of. Nothing – and no one – could change her mind before then. Could it?

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This book was just so much fun! Cari Thomas has a great way of really describing her settings, and just as important, especially in a book about magic, she's just as good as describing that as well. She takes a lot of inspiration from the magic of old that she learned about while growing up in Wales, and it definitely shows!

I honestly think my only complaint with this was that I didn't realize it was more of a Young Adult novel. I found it in a different section in the bookstore, so the sudden high school scenes were a little unexpected, and also not entirely my favorite, but that's more of my own personal preference coming out.

Aside from that, I thought the writing was really done, especially for a first time novel. The ending did seem just a tad rushed, but that didn't keep me from wanting more, which is of course exactly what Cari wants since she plans on making this a series. Speaking of, the second book isn't set to hit the shelves until July 2024, so a bit of a wait on our hands, but nothing I can't handle!

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Trigger Warnings: There are some dark themes in this novel, some of which include Murder, Self Harm, Child Abuse, Bullying, (There's also a certain sect of witches that treat their own witchcraft as a sin, so I know that could bring some religious trauma out in some people).

[septaout]

june 9th 2021 • hi! i’m very happy with myself (well mostly ahah) because i’ve had a lot going on today and i managed to do everything on my list *and* also studied for an hour. i also procrastinated on my phone but i’m working on it ahah. also, the sun is setting and it is bathing the bedrooms with rose light and it is glorious *.* now i’m going to settle in bed with rita and basil and read for a bit.

[just0nemorepage]

Threadneedle || Cari Thomas || The Language of Magic #1 || 576 pages -------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 3 Genres: Fantasy / Young Adult / Magic

Synopsis: Within the boroughs of London, nestled among its streets, hides another city, filled with magic.

Magic is the first sin. It must be bound.

Ever since Anna can remember, her aunt has warned her of the dangers of magic. She has taught her to fear how it twists and knots and turns into something dark and deadly.

It was, after all, magic that killed her parents and left her in her aunt’s care. It’s why she has been protected from the magical world and, in one year’s time, what little magic she has will be bound. She will join her aunt alongside the other Binders who believe magic is a sin not to be used, but denied. Only one more year and she will be free of the curse of magic, her aunt’s teachings and the disappointment of the little she is capable of.

Nothing – and no one – could change her mind before then. Could it?

Publication Date: May 2021. / Average Rating: 4.09. / Number of Ratings: ~2060.