True, she’s in line for the throne before him and he contends she’s too deaf to rule, but she’s known since he broke her hand to keep her from using sign language. Sixteen-year-old Marguerite knows her uncle doesn’t like her. *** If you choose to share this image elsewhere, please include a courtesy link back to this page so others can enter the giveaway. Many of my favorite elements from those stories are stitched into this one: magic, embroidery, beautiful gowns, sign language, deaf representation, strong female mentors, and forbidden love with a handsome, cocky, tightrope-walking acrobat who makes my heroine laugh. That girl loved the books of Robin McKinley and Tamora Pierce, and later discovered the work of Shannon Hale and Juliet Marillier. UNRAVEL is the story I wish I could give to my teen self who smiled through trauma, wanting desperately to be brave, while yearning for someone to see the real me inside. And I especially love the hidden faces of Marguerite and Tys within the branches of the oak tree. I love the frayed edges and loose threads, illustrating Marguerite’s struggle with her magical embroidery skill, Skeincraft. Celin artfully captures the tension that’s tearing apart Marguerite’s kingdom and endangering her heart.

The crimson cloth and black-stitched oak tree are a rendition of the Valonian flag from the story. I’m so very pleased with the absolutely beautiful cover art by Celin Chen. I am thrilled to be sharing the cover reveal for my upcoming debut YA fantasy!Ĭoming February 15, 2022, from Sword and Silk Books, UNRAVEL is a tapestry of magic and disability, of hiding in plain sight and rushing to the rescue. Releasing February 15th, 2022 from Sword and Silk Books!īefore we get to the cover, here’s a note from Amelia Loken: Today we’re super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for

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