Weavingshaw

By: Heba Al-Wasity

Narrated by: Antonia Salib

This yearning, slow-burn gothic fantasy romance follows a young woman haunted by the ghosts of her past and a ruthless merchant known as the Saint of Silence, who promises her greatest desire in return for her darkest secret. . . .

Leena didn’t believe in monsters until she saw Weavingshaw.

The Saint of Silence trades coins for every sordid divulgence uttered to him: the darker the secret, the higher the price.

Leena has a secret, one that has haunted her since she was seventeen—she can see the dead. When her brother falls ill, she knows she must seek the Saint to afford a remedy.

But Leena’s secret is more valuable than she could have imagined. To save her brother, she will make a deal to find the ghost the Saint has been searching for.

All paths lead to Weavingshaw, a cursed estate on the moors. As Leena grows closer to the Saint and is plunged into his world of danger, deceit, and desire, she learns that he is hiding his own secrets—ones with the power to destroy them all.

Critic reviews

“One part sumptuous Gothic mystery, another part all the yearning and coy wordplay of a Jane Austen novel . . . I adored every minute of Weavingshaw.”—Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

“A searing, revolutionary gothic masterpiece with an exquisite slow burn romance, Weavingshaw will haunt you long after the last page. It’s a stunning, shadow-drenched debut.”—Nadia El-Fassi, author of Best Hex Ever

“Along with the story’s lush atmosphere and slow-burning romance, Al-Wasity’s engaging gothic tale highlights the struggle for acceptance and freedom.”—The Washington Post

“Intense, intriguing, and impossible to put down, Weavingshaw is a truly gorgeous gothic fantasy steeped in atmosphere and filled with yearning.”—Ellis Hunter, author of Blood Bound

“A twisty gothic oozing with angst that will have you turning the next page—but never guessing what’s next . . . With sharp haunted heroines and morally grey saints, Weavingshaw unfurls its shadows to examine how secrets are currency—and shields around your heart. I needed the next book yesterday!”—Katie Wu, author of Madder Lake

“Al-Wasity skillfully imbues her Victorian fantasy world with recognizable modern issues such as the rights of refugees and the inequality between the rich and poor. . . . Al-Wasity’s assured writing, energetic pacing, and creative twists are sure to keep readers captivated.”—Library Journal

“A highly promising debut . . . The details of Leena’s cultural heritage and refugee community are well-drawn and fascinating. . . . Captivating characters, unexpected romance, and a devastating cliffhanger ending will leave readers eager for more.”—Publishers Weekly

Unique Magic and Word Building

Bravo! Unique magic and world building. The MMC AND FMC with slow burn and character development that kept you during the pages. But alas, it is another series so I will have to wait to see what happens to the story and the characters.

Amazing writing

This book was so well written the author takes her time to develop the relationships between characters. The atmospheric writing transports you into the fictional setting. The main characters are both bright and strong in their own ways . The plot ropes you in I finished this book in 2 days I loved it easily a top 3 book for me! The importance of the immigrant experience and the first gen children of immigrants was amazingly written. I cannot recommend this book enough!