An Embroidery of Souls - by Ruby Martinez (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Jade can manipulate souls with the tug of a thread, and it is up to her, and a boy with a soul as bright as the universe, to stop a creature on the loose before it claims its next victim"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Jade can manipulate souls with the tug of a thread--it's up to her, and a boy with a soul as bright as the universe to stop a creature on the loose before it claims its next victim in this lush, Mexican & German inspired romantasy.

"Richly woven with magic, intrigue, and romance. Prepare to be utterly enchanted."--Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes

Jade Aguilar can stitch beauty and brilliance into existence--unravel life itself. Like her mother, she's a thread speaker in the queendom of Mérecal, where their rare gift can be used only in service of the Crown. When her mother, the master thread speaker, goes missing amid a spree of unusual deaths, the queen orders Jade to find her or be conscripted into a life of servitude.
Lukas Keller, a boy with a heart as bright as the universe, is desperate to save his family from the clutches of poverty. He gets caught up with a vicious gang and is forced to do the one thing he swore he would never do: seek the help of a thread speaker.
Jade and Lukas form a mistrustful alliance. As Mérecal descends into chaos, it's clear there is something monstrous on the hunt. Jade and Lukas cling to each other for survival--and perhaps . . . something more.
In her spellbinding debut, Ruby Martinez weaves a wildly romantic, heart-pounding mystery set against the backdrop of Mexican and German lore.

Review Quotes

"Richly woven with magic, intrigue, and romance, Martinez's debut is a compelling tapestry inspired by Mexican and German lore that features two fiercely romantic and courageous heroes. Prepare to be utterly enchanted."--Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes

"Ruby Martinez weaves a spellbinding tale in An Embroidery of Souls, crafting characters and a world as intricate as Jade's stitches. With a mystery that will keep you captivated, this YA romantasy unfolds into an unforgettable story." - June Hur, New York Times Bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves

"With intricate magic threaded into every scene, adventure, and a love powerful enough to overcome the darkest of pasts, An Embroidery of Souls offers a beautiful reminder that true bravery is being consumed by fear yet deciding to face the things that scare us most anyway." -- Angela Montoya, author of Sinner's Isle and A Cruel Thirst

"With a sweet romance that will melt your heart and fast-paced action, this fantastical offering has something for everyone."--Booklist

"The story moves at a clip without a dull moment . . . readers looking for magic, adventure, and plenty of pining between Jade and Lukas will find their match here."--The Bulletin

About the Author

Ruby Martinez is a Mexican American writer who stuffs her books full of magic, romance, and mental health rep. An Embroidery of Souls is her debut novel. She works as a therapist by day and lives in the Southwest.