The story is set in a world dominated by the shifting Nightweavers and Underlings, vicious monsters that feed on humans and have driven the humans out to the sea for survival. Aster Oberon is known to be a fierce fighter and comes from a long line of pirates known as undefeated Oberons, rulers of the Western Sea. Her life is turned upside down when the creatures attack their ship, and her brother is killed. Devastated and broken, Aster is taken, captured, and sold to a wealthy Nightweaver, William. Aster hates everything he represents, and her intense quest for vengeance against the Nightweavers complex when she is drawn to him. She must find what is stocking her in the dark and get her and her family back to sea.

The fast-paced, high-stakes narrative keeps the reader invested, especially as Aster's internal struggle between her loyalty to her family and her drive for revenge intensifies. As Aster and William's relationship develops, it softens them and adds emotional layers to the story. Aster is tough but compassionate. The love of family grounds her and makes what she fights for more human against the other more animalistic beings.

I enjoyed the mystery aspect of the story, trying to figure out the political system and who is on which side. The story is not for the faint of heart. There are dangers and battles that amp up the action. The story intertwines action and intrigue in the best way. I can not wait to get my hands on the next book.

I received an ARC ebook for my honest review. Thank you, NetGalley and Little Brown Books.

Nightweaver takes place in a world where humans have mostly been pushed off the land and forced to live on ships on the ocean. Those left on land are the servants of "higher" beings, called Nightweavers, that came from a higher plane six hundred years earlier. Aster is a human who lives on a ship with her pirate family. They are attacked by Nightweavers and sold into servitude on land. Aster realizes that she is more than she thought she was. As she faces life changing peril, she realizes that she isn't weak and that her "curse" may be the salvation of all humankind.

This book is well written and highly engaging. There are scenes of violence and death, but no strong language or graphic scenes. It is appropriate for middle grades on up. I look forward to adding it to our library shelves.

After 600 years of humans being forced from land to sea by the Nightweavers, Aster and her family are forced to return to land after being captured. Aster has heard all of the horror stories of what Nightweavers do to humans, but are all of the stories true? In this page turning fantasy, readers are swept into Aster’s world to discover amazing creatures, terrifying monsters, and twists and turns in the story. I can’t wait for book 2 so I can find out what happens next!

That was fan-friggin-tastic! Holy cow! It's been a long time since I've read a book this captivating. The only problem is that I have to wait forever for the second one because this one isn't even out yet (thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy).
I will say that for about the first fourth of the book, I was pretty confused. But it wasn't anything I couldn't get over. It felt almost like reading Shadow and Bone. There was just a lot of terminology to understand and get through before the real meat of the story began.
Once the story really began, though, I couldn't put the book down. It really was fantastic. I loved the characters, and the magic system is so fascinating. There was a twist in there that I didn't catch (I thought it was something totally different, and I love when things take me by surprise!).
I would recommend this YA novel to anyone who loves a good pirate fantasy. It was fantastic, and I can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy!

I really enjoyed this book! I’m a sucker for anything fantasy with pirates, gothic romance vibes and gods/legends.

I also loved Violet the FMC. I think characters for feel out of place in the world and have to live by adapting but can still be strong and fierce is something I relate too in some ways.

Also love a slow burn romantic relationship, it felt well paced and I had a huge crush on the MMC

The plot overall was very captivating and the ending was a legitimate roller coaster and left me shocked and needing book #2 right now.

Big thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for the chance to review this book during it's rerelease under a new imprint. Nightweaver is an unforgettable ride. I absolutely love the world Ms. Gray paints for the readers, and the characters are chefs kiss. I am no-so-patiently waiting for book two to come out, because I simply can't get enough. It's fresh, unique and FUN.