Short and Sweet:
I really enjoyed this fantasy/action story! The romance was super sweet, and I loved the idea of the weaving.
To Elaborate...
What Nels wants more than anything is to be a knight, but his mother keeps him far away from the festival every year where potential future knights are selected. When Nels decides to sneak out and go, he is plunged into a world of secrets and mysteries that he never knew existed. When he is murdered, the Princess Tyra is the only one who can see him...and the only one who can help him. Together, the work to restore something bigger than Nels' death.

I spent so long trying to read this. I hate having large gaps between readings, because I end up losing some of the emotional height and suspenseful buildups.Sadly, I was super busy the last few weeks, so I could only read this periodically. I really enjoyed all the chances I did get to sit down with it though, because I love the two main characters, Nel and Tyra. Both are so complex, and I love the slow romance that builds between them.

I also really love the premise of the story. I wish some of it had been more detailed, but the concept of everyone having a thread and being able to weave it or sew it to something is really interesting. I liked how he mystery kept building as the characters were plunged deeper and deeper into the hidden world.

Overall, this is a great read for fantasy lovers. While I wish some parts had been elaborated a little, I fell so hard for these characters and enjoyed discovering more about them as their journey unfolded. Definitely recommend this one!

Originally posted at I Heart YA Fiction: http://iheartyafiction.blogspot.com/2015/02/review-woven-by-michael-jensen-and.html