This author crafts engaging young adult fiction, drawing inspiration from a profound appreciation for coffee and books. Her academic background, with a focus on 18th-century women's studies, informs a sophisticated yet accessible writing style. The act of writing provides a cherished escape, allowing for quiet moments amidst the joys of family life. Her work is characterized by a distinctive voice that resonates with contemporary readers seeking compelling narratives.
Sixteen-year-old Adelice Lewys is called upon to harness her power in a battle for control of Earth, but as she uncovers the truth about her own history she learns that everyone holds secrets, some of which may drive her from her love, Jost, into his brother Erik's arms
Incapable. Awkward. Artless. That’s what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen-year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: She wants to fail. Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she’s exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen to work the looms is everything a girl could want. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. It also means the power to manipulate the very fabric of reality. But if controlling what people eat, where they live, and how many children they have is the price of having it all, Adelice isn’t interested. Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and used her hidden talent for a moment. Now she has one hour to eat her mom’s overcooked pot roast. One hour to listen to her sister’s academy gossip and laugh at her dad’s jokes. One hour to pretend everything’s okay. And one hour to escape. Because tonight, they’ll come for her.
Adelice Lewys has a secret: she wants to fail her final test to hide her talent from the Guild, which controls people's lives. However, when she makes a mistake, her gift is revealed, leaving her with just one hour to act.