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The Story Peddler: 1 Paperback – 1 May 2018

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Selling stories is a deadly business Tanwen doesn't just tell stories--she weaves them into crystallized sculptures that sell for more than a few bits. But the only way to escape the control of her cruel mentor and claw her way from poverty is to set her sights on something grander: becoming Royal Storyteller to the king. During her final story peddling tour, a tale of treason spills from her hands, threatening the king himself. Tanwen goes from peddler to prey as the king's guard hunts her down...and they're not known for their mercy. As Tanwen flees for her life, she unearths long-buried secrets and discovers she's not the only outlaw in the empire. There's a rebel group of weavers...and they're after her too.

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Publisher : Enclave (1 May 2018)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 1683701364
ISBN-13 : 978-1683701361
Dimensions : 13.97 x 2.13 x 21.59 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 218,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 621 in Christian Fantasy Fiction
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Lindsay A. Franklin is an award-winning author, freelance editor, and homeschooling mother of three. Her book of devotionals for young women, Adored, released October 2017 from Zondervan. Lindsay has published dozens of short stories, and she is faculty coordinator for Realm Makers, an annual conference for speculative fiction writers of faith. She is a Bible college student and has taught fiction to wildly creative homeschooled junior and senior high students. Lindsay may or may not be addicted to full-leaf tea and organic coffee. Don't tell anyone.

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Can't wait for the next instalment!

Reviewed in Australia on 13 June 2018

To pick up The Story Peddler is to enter a world of peasants and kings, storytellers, colormasters, and songspinners—and let’s not forget fluff-hoppers and marsh-grazers. To finish The Story Peddler is to spend precious hours stalking Lindsay A. Franklin on social media looking for even the tiniest scrap of hope that the next book is not far off. To put it more plainly: I’m hooked!

Tanwen won me over from the outset with her wry, slightly self-deprecating voice and expressions like, “For the love of fluff-hoppers”. But beyond that is a story that excites both the imagination and the intellect. I loved the idea of storytelling being such a visual art and the descriptions as Tanwen wielded her gift, but even more so, I loved the themes explored through the story: the role of story in both remembering and making sense of our history, the suppression of truth through controlling the art of storytelling, and the need for those who know the truth to speak out, no matter the cost.

These themes are never thrust in the reader’s face, and it would be entirely possible to enjoy this story without looking beyond the surface, but it would be a little like admiring the weft without acknowledging the warp that holds it together.

Further, this is a story that can be enjoyed by young adult readers and not-so-young adult readers alike—although there are a few scenes parents may want to consider for appropriateness with pre- or early-teen readers (a forced kiss, for example, and some violence). But it’s a lively, intelligent, and captivating story, and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next instalment!

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not influenced the content of my review, which is my honest and unbiased opinion.

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Ian Acheson

Fantasy story-telling at its best!

Reviewed in Australia on 22 December 2019

This was such a delight to read. It didn’t take me long to become enchanted by the wonder of Tanwen, the story peddler. Just the notion of conjuring pictures as you tell a story plus actually creating objects simply blew my mind. It’s such a premise for a wonderful story that in effect is all about the power of art and creativity.

Yes, indeed, if an artist (whatever form they create) is denied the ability to work their craft, they indeed will be lesser of a person and in some cases actually die. In this story, we are given the example of one individual who for too long has had to quench their creativity and has begun a death spiral. I’m curious to see in the second instalment how Franklin addresses the potential cure for such an ailment.

Tanwen is a delightful character. A precocious 18 year old orphan who has had to earn her living through her story telling, hence, the title: she’s a story peddler being paid based on the quality of her stories. However, she is limited in the stories she can tell. This is an edict from the King. When Tanwen inadvertently spews out story threads that are “unlawful” and potentially treasonous it’s clear there is something sinister about to erupt. And erupt it does, except in a surprising manner. Tanwen is ‘kidnapped’ by a motley group who soon reveal themselves to be similarly creative. However, these ‘weavers” are now outlaws, on the run, from the King’s men. They’ve grabbed Tanwen to rescue her from the clutches of the same tyrants.

It’s not long before all goes bad for Tanwen as she is captured and taken to the King, having a bounty on her head. The King surprisingly exercises mercy and spares her life in order that she can become his personal storyteller. The King’s daughter, Braith, who doesn’t support her father’s tyrannical approach to the treatment of the people, befriends her.

As one expects Tanwen’s creative friends seek to rescue her and all manner of chaos ensues.

Franklin presents a wonderful variety of characters who we hope she will further develop over the series. Brac plays the classic lovesick puppy-role well throwing himself in front of any danger that confronts Tanwen; Mor, Zel and co all have their stories of artistic endeavour being stifled by the ruling class. Fascinating how we see this now in certain countries where freedom to express one’s artistic gift is squashed or moderated. The bad guys are beauties: Sir Dray, oh how dastardly is he and the King epitomises the powerful one who at the first sign of resistance smashes it.

My only slight reservations were that some of the dialogue was a little basic, remember this is a debut novel, and I thought she could have made Tanwen’s father’s appearance even more surprising to we the reader.

This is an excellent debut and I’m really excited to read the next instalment. This is fantasy writing at its best.

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An okay read.

Reviewed in the United States on 30 December 2019

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When I first picked up this book I thought I would love it. The idea that people can weave stories into objects was is such a unique magic system. I actually did enjoy the book too, to a point. The pace and flow was the main reason, I think, that kept me going with the book to the end.

Pros:
-Pace and flow were consistent, not too fast or too slow.
-The mysterious person in hiding was intriguing.
-Braith was a great character, the only one I really cared about actually.
-The magic system was unique and well thought out.

Cons:
-I did not like most of the characters, including Tanwen. There wasn't enough of any of them for me to care. Those that had more substance, well I still didn't care too much. The king was evil to be evil and had no depth and Sir Dray was creepy in every way. Brac and Mor were both annoying and seemed to only add a love triangle to the plot, or rather a love square if you add Gryfelle.
-The love square. Tanwen never seems to settle on whether or not she actually loves Brac as more than a brother and that gets annoying immediately. Then she has all these feelings for Mor that are not supported by any interactions. Plus he seems like he should be an older more mature adult with good intentions, so why would he be interested in a 17 year old, even if that is old enough to marry.
-There was a scene at the end of the book between Brac and Tanwen which seriously irritated me to no end! <spoiler>Please get someone else to check if he is dying or not, since you obviously have no idea what you are looking at when going over wounds.</spoiler>
-I know this is a YA novel, but the writing reads more like a middle grade novel. I am not quite sure why but it is just something about the writing.
-The ending left no loose strings but also it tied them up to well and too easily. </spoiler> How did they all just unanimously decide to make Braith the queen and that somehow solves all the problems. </spoiler>

Honestly, near the end of the book the pace picked up and kept me going but I do not think I will be picking up the second book.

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Need Book Two!

Reviewed in the United States on 24 June 2019

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Why is this book so under the radar?! What a gem to be found among so many piles of unoriginal works on the shelves! Lindsay Franklin is an amazing writer. Emphasis on amazing.

I seriously loved this book to no end and am on pins and needles, waiting for the sequel, which I'm absolutely positive won't disappoint. (at least... it had better not.) The wring style, the voice, the imagery, the characters plot worldbuilding and story-- all of it. It was just stunning. This is real fantasy, peoples, real fantasy.

And real art. I am absolutely astounded by the beautiful tributes to the arts which appeared as a creative magic system in the world of the Weaver Trilogy. Storytelling, colormastery, and songspinning-- why are these never shown in all their beauty and truth in other stories? Five stars for the excellent worldbuilding and magic system.

The characters. Omgosh. Tanwen was an adorable and honest protagonist. She had a lot to learn in the beginning, still has, but she's definitely on the right path to learning. I also love how I wasn't constantly berating her for making stupid decisions that literally ALL the other YA girlies make. That drama with Brac and Mor was crazy, but not tastelessly handled. I loved the Corsyth crew and Braith. Also here's a petition for #MoreMor!

The plot hooked me fom the beginning. Great job on that, Ms. Franklin-- plots are often what'll make or break a read for me, and of course they're incredibly tricky to master. Well, this author's got it down. Unfortunately, that means the cliffhanger is still determined to destroy me. Wretched little cliffhangers.

I loved the descriptive writing style and the unique voice. Another thing that really ticks me off is clichéd writing style. I always prefer third person when reading, mostly because pretty much all the YA protags are female which means their voices are usually blandly unoriginal, but I do like a well-written first person past-tense POV from time to time (everyone writes in present tense thes days. it's getting clichéd). Tanwen's first-person POV, paired with Braith's third-person POV, was a refreshing departure from th usual YA female narrator.

5 stars, all the way.

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Richard New

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Reviewed in the United States on 12 November 2019

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In The Story Peddler (Book One of The Weaver Trilogy), we have a delightful fantasy story of a young storyteller with an amazing gift. You’ll have to read the story to discover the unique talent—I won’t give it away here! The characters are crisp and fine-edged, set within a story-line unique to this reviewer.

The story revolves around Tanwen, a gifted young woman who tells the preapproved tales of the Kingdom of Tir, as approved by the king. Aching for adventure, Tanwen occasionally slips up with a story as she strives to make them more interesting. Her mentor, Riwor, is a hard-minded older woman, aiming to make a decent storyteller of the young woman and earn decent coin in the process. Riwor is in constant fear of the king’s guards overhearing one of Tanwen’s little slip-ups and throwing both of them into the nearest dungeon.

Tanwen secretly wonders about her missing parents—unheard and unseen for these past ten years. Nor will anyone speak of them. The little cottage she lives in and the items within it are the only clues she has to her unknown background. Will she ever learn about her past? And can she use her unique ability to become the King’s personal Storyteller at the capital city of Urian?

A delightful read, The Story Peddler is family friendly and highly recommended. Books Two and Three to follow.

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Holly L Blackmon

Stunningly crafted

Reviewed in the United States on 5 May 2018

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Wow. What a breathtaking novel from Lindsay Franklin. This is world-building at its finest and the author pays such close attention to detail that you can see the landscape come together before your very eyes. The characters are refreshingly honest and witty - the dialogue is crisp and unencumbered and the magic and storyline are utterly unique. I've been a huge fan of the fantasy genre for many years and Lindsay Franklin proves why I keep coming back time and time again - there is nothing like a beautifully crafted story in a world that's entirely brand new to the reader. So excited for the second Weaver book - keep them coming, Lindsay!

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Mary Schlegel

Creatives need to read this book!

Reviewed in the United States on 15 May 2018

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Oh. My. Goodness.
I finished reading this book for the first time 15 minutes ago, and I already want to go back and start reading it again.
It's a wonderful fantasy adventure for any fantasy reader in its own right - a well-developed story world with knights and magic and an evil king and a farm girl who dreams of bigger things - and is written in a unique, honest, straightforward voice that reminded me somewhat of Jonathan Rogers.
But if you're a creative in any way, artist, writer, songwriter, whatever, this book will refresh your spirit and feed your soul. "Art has a way of revealing truth," as is said many times throughout the story, and in this book we get to see that happening in a big-picture kind of way that we often can't step back far enough to see here in the real world.
This story is a refreshing breath of air for every creator, and an encouraging reminder to follow your creative gifts where they lead - to release the art inside of you as it was meant to be, to not hold it back or change it to fit into a political agenda - a message that's sorely needed in the current climate.
I hope the sequel comes out soon, because there was one particular story thread (no pun intended) that really left me anxious and uneasy, and I want to see how it turns out.
The closest thing to a complaint I have about it would be that the main character's rustic vernacular sometimes felt like it got a little cluttered. One example would be, when the character receives some shocking news, she says "But how in the name of mountainbeast milk did (this particular event occur)?" and to me that's such a lengthy interjection that it threw the rhythm and flow off a bit. That happened two or three times throughout the book. So, nothing huge or disastrous, but it did tend to happen when we were right in the middle of tense situations when I just wanted to move quickly and figure out what was going on without tripping over a big, awkward phrase like that. That's seriously the only thing that comes close to a complaint or criticism from me.
I love this book. This will be a book I read over and over again for years to come. I will read this book to my children, especially if any of them turn out to be creatives. Go read this book. Seriously.

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