A review by bisexualwentworth
The Four Profound Weaves by R.B. Lemberg

  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Lovely little high fantasy story about two trans elders (one newly out and from a culture that is not accepting, one who came out decades ago and never struggled with her identity) finding their directions in life in a rich setting steeped in Jewish folklore. The book definitely drops you into the middle of the world without explaining anything about it, so if you're not into fantasy novels where you are deeply confused for the whole first chunk, this may not be for you. There's also quite a bit of Generic Middle Eastern Aesthetic going on here, but overall the worldbuilding and characterization and storytelling all really worked.
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