The King's Weaver

The King’s Weaver is set in a fantasy setting and features a nonbinary/genderfluid main character. This is something I haven’t seen much in fantasy, so I was excited to check it out. The open-minded view of gender was refreshing. There is also a really cool side character. The descriptions of Torovan’s best friend, Valtair, makes him sound extremely hot. I wish there were more artwork of this character. I believe many of the characters are also colored, so that is another plus from a diversity standpoint. Overall, the writing was okay. I was afraid the mystery component was headed toward a rather obvious conclusion, but that did not end up being the case. There were additional plot twists at the end that proved satisfactory. The ending was actually my favorite part of the book. Everything came together beautifully, and it was extremely romantic – very well executed.

First off it’s not a spicy book. But with that out of the way it’s still a great book. A women who never felt she fit finds herself somewhere in between the man she has disguised herself as and the women she is. All while saving the kingdom of her possibly murderous tyrant bi king of a fiancé. Lots of world building, lots of detail, lots of inner turmoil. Overall I enjoyed it and will definitely be jumping into the second.

This book completely swept me off my feet. From the moment I stepped into its world, I felt like I was in the hands of a storyteller who not only understands the craft of fantasy but also the quiet power of representation and emotional truth. One of the things I loved most about this book was how effortlessly the main character defies gender stereotypes—and how that’s simply normal in this world. It wasn’t a plot point or something that needed to be justified. It just was, and that made it all the more powerful. To see a character so full of strength, grace, emotion, and fluidity without being boxed in—especially in a genre that often clings to rigid roles, was deeply affirming. The writing is just stunning—lush, poetic, and immersive without ever feeling heavy. The characters feel alive, with complex relationships that tugged at my heart. I found myself savoring certain passages and racing through others, desperate to know what would happen next. The Kings Weaver isn’t just a fantasy, it’s an experience. It’s tender, fierce, and beautifully queer. I’m so glad I read it, and I’ll be thinking about it for a long time. Novae Caellum has earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf, and I truly can’t wait to see what they write next.

SPOILERS I genuinely enjoyed the book. I was excited when I read the plot. However, I felt like the book moved too fast. The Kings Weaver had the opportunity to be a GREAT book. But it was never explained *why* the tyrant king was considered a tyrant, or why the court thought the king killed his father. The main characters barely spent any time together despite being in love with one another. You can tell its written by a novice writer, which isnt bad. It just means there are thing that can be improved upon. I do 100% plan in reading the second book and I can't wait for it to come out. I hope this author sees the "mistakes" they made it this book and use them to fuel their next.

I really liked this book, the characters, and the magic system. I’ve read it several times, and I’m always struck by how the dysphoria is resolved by the main character’s magic.