Lindsay Franklin: The Story Peddler

By Kelly Bridgewater

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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My Thoughts:

The Story Peddler by Lindsay Franklin is her debut fiction novel. And what a gem of a story it is. The plot read like nothing I have ever seen before. It was different, yet in a marvelous way. The characters and the plot intertwined just like the story weaves coming from Tanwen's fingers. I got lost in this imaginary world and couldn't wait to see where Franklin was taking me. Franklin does a good job at describing this world and allowing me to travel around without allowing to stop and fill me with every detail. She explains just what I need to see when I need to see it. Her unique voice stands out, allowing me to experience the story in all its brilliance. The story caught my attention, and I really can't wait for the next installment coming out summer 2019. If you are a fan of C. S. Lewis or S. D. Grimm, then this book might be the right one for you.

I received a complimentary copy of The Story Peddler by Lindsay Franklin from Enclave Publishing through the Just Read Tours, but the opinions stated are all my own.

My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars