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Weave the Worlds
SHE CAN BRING STORIES TO LIFE, BUT AT WHAT COST?
As the heir to House Evensong, Princess Harper’s story has already been written: she will become queen of her war-torn planet, Arkron, and continue the Evensong legacy of protecting her homeworld. However, Harper imagines a different role for herself. After all, if she’s not meant to reshape reality through stories, why would the Creator have blessed her with storyweaving?
When Arkron’s negotiations with the Consortium fail, and the Consortium attempts to kidnap Harper as leverage, she must flee home across the galaxy instead of fighting. Revealing her powers would make Arkron a grander prize to the Consortium, and alienate Harper’s people from House Evensong. But perhaps revealing her power is the only way to drive the Consortium from Arkron for good.
With an invasion on the horizon, Princess Harper, her brother Prince Pickett, the accidental shape-shifter Evaly, and the warrior Fayen must band together to return to their planet. As her world shatters around her, Harper is forced to reckon with who the Creator truly made her to be.
As the heir to House Evensong, Princess Harper’s story has already been written: she will become queen of her war-torn planet, Arkron, and continue the Evensong legacy of protecting her homeworld. However, Harper imagines a different role for herself. After all, if she’s not meant to reshape reality through stories, why would the Creator have blessed her with storyweaving?
When Arkron’s negotiations with the Consortium fail, and the Consortium attempts to kidnap Harper as leverage, she must flee home across the galaxy instead of fighting. Revealing her powers would make Arkron a grander prize to the Consortium, and alienate Harper’s people from House Evensong. But perhaps revealing her power is the only way to drive the Consortium from Arkron for good.
With an invasion on the horizon, Princess Harper, her brother Prince Pickett, the accidental shape-shifter Evaly, and the warrior Fayen must band together to return to their planet. As her world shatters around her, Harper is forced to reckon with who the Creator truly made her to be.
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Published March 10, 2026
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October 1, 2025Full review to come upon release! Absolutely honoured to get to copyedit this gem, a lovely fantasy sci-fi tale of siblinghood, finding your identity, and standing for what's right.
March 1, 2026
(I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own)
*sits back examining this book*
Well. I didn't think I needed this book as much as I did.
When I started this book, I didn't think I was exactly the audience for it. I'm a voracious reader, but younger YA has a certain flavor to it (especially when it's in the vein of stories like Wingfeather Saga and Green Ember) that I have grown out of a little bit as my reader tastes have become more refined. Regardless the book was good enough (and Norah's a really sweet person of course I couldn't let her down) that I continued to flick through my ebook, wandering through the story alongside the delightful cast of characters that is Harper, Picket, Fayen, and Evaly.
I certainly didn't expect to cry, or have some fractured pieces of me mended by this little (ish) book.
So many YA books with identity arcs focus on the theme: follow your heart. It's in books, it's in media, it's in songs.
"Follow your heart", the world says. Because if you're true to yourself, you'll figure it out... right?
Enter Harper. You would think, on the surface, that Harper is your normal dorky princess who is torn between whom she's forced to be-- a future queen-- and who she wants to be-- a powerful storyteller.
You would think, "well, she's going to pick the storyteller and that's the end, that's how it always ends".
WRONG.
BECAUSE GUESS WHAT?
THIS ISN'T A FOLLOW YOUR HEART BOOK!
In fact, in an impressive twist of fate, Harper's storyteller side isn't who she's "meant to be"... and when the path she chooses ultimately hurts the ones she loves, Harper has to learn how to meld these supposedly uncombinable (not a real word but ignore me) pieces of herself.
What is interesting is that these characters all serve as fractals. Harper wants to become her own person. Pickett wants to make a name for himself-- in his own strength. Fayen wants to protect his sister-- in his own strength. Evaly doesn't think she's strong at all and is so stuck in survival mode she can't see any way to thrive.
And one way or another, they all figure out the truth (without it being cheesy). Christianity is woven into this book as masterfully as Harper weaves her stories. And readers come away with not just the truth that "follow your heart" isn't enough-- you learn, with Harper, Pickett, Fayen, and Evaly, that the pieces of yourself are not "separate" nor defining. They are all facets, as Jael says.
In a world that takes stock in "follow your heart" and focuses so much on just one facet of ourselves, Weave the Worlds stands out with the beautiful truth: we are beloved by our creator, who made all of our facets and broken pieces, shining or dull, mended or shattered.
Brilliant debut, Norah Case. I eagerly await to see what you will write next.
CONTENT WARNINGS: Minorly graphic injuries and deaths.
Author's Note: If you are like me, you might assume at first that Evaly is... maybe a furry. Much to my embarrassment of being so presumptuous, she is not. Think of it more like the half animal humans in Wingfeather saga and that is what she's like. Just wanted to mention it for any Concerned Readers in the future XD
*sits back examining this book*
Well. I didn't think I needed this book as much as I did.
When I started this book, I didn't think I was exactly the audience for it. I'm a voracious reader, but younger YA has a certain flavor to it (especially when it's in the vein of stories like Wingfeather Saga and Green Ember) that I have grown out of a little bit as my reader tastes have become more refined. Regardless the book was good enough (and Norah's a really sweet person of course I couldn't let her down) that I continued to flick through my ebook, wandering through the story alongside the delightful cast of characters that is Harper, Picket, Fayen, and Evaly.
I certainly didn't expect to cry, or have some fractured pieces of me mended by this little (ish) book.
So many YA books with identity arcs focus on the theme: follow your heart. It's in books, it's in media, it's in songs.
"Follow your heart", the world says. Because if you're true to yourself, you'll figure it out... right?
Enter Harper. You would think, on the surface, that Harper is your normal dorky princess who is torn between whom she's forced to be-- a future queen-- and who she wants to be-- a powerful storyteller.
You would think, "well, she's going to pick the storyteller and that's the end, that's how it always ends".
WRONG.
BECAUSE GUESS WHAT?
THIS ISN'T A FOLLOW YOUR HEART BOOK!
In fact, in an impressive twist of fate, Harper's storyteller side isn't who she's "meant to be"... and when the path she chooses ultimately hurts the ones she loves, Harper has to learn how to meld these supposedly uncombinable (not a real word but ignore me) pieces of herself.
What is interesting is that these characters all serve as fractals. Harper wants to become her own person. Pickett wants to make a name for himself-- in his own strength. Fayen wants to protect his sister-- in his own strength. Evaly doesn't think she's strong at all and is so stuck in survival mode she can't see any way to thrive.
And one way or another, they all figure out the truth (without it being cheesy). Christianity is woven into this book as masterfully as Harper weaves her stories. And readers come away with not just the truth that "follow your heart" isn't enough-- you learn, with Harper, Pickett, Fayen, and Evaly, that the pieces of yourself are not "separate" nor defining. They are all facets, as Jael says.
In a world that takes stock in "follow your heart" and focuses so much on just one facet of ourselves, Weave the Worlds stands out with the beautiful truth: we are beloved by our creator, who made all of our facets and broken pieces, shining or dull, mended or shattered.
Brilliant debut, Norah Case. I eagerly await to see what you will write next.
CONTENT WARNINGS: Minorly graphic injuries and deaths.
Author's Note: If you are like me, you might assume at first that Evaly is... maybe a furry. Much to my embarrassment of being so presumptuous, she is not. Think of it more like the half animal humans in Wingfeather saga and that is what she's like. Just wanted to mention it for any Concerned Readers in the future XD
March 10, 2026
“I have come to learn that there are no such things as accidents.”
With its believable teenage characters, powerful storytelling, and heart for the Creator’s purpose, Weave the Worlds is a stellar lower-YA science fantasy adventure that will engage and uplift you.
From page 1, the story blasts off and keeps hurtling ahead with tension and intention. Epic moments abound. Harper’s fiery storyweaving abilities and the galactic worldbuilding form an enchanting meld of fantasy and sci-fi. The four POVs, all distinct and real, interweave in a way that always made me want to return to each one when a chapter closed. And each of the characters—Harper, Pickett, Fayen, Evaly, the commander, and the rest—bring their specific joys and individual darkness to the storyline. From their sibling bonds to infusions of perfectly timed wisecracks to struggles of inheritance and chronic illness, every person in this storyworld radiates life.
Then there’s the core of the story, the characters’ wrestling with identity as their circumstances batter and blow them. Harper, Picket, Fayen, Evaly, all of them grapple with that ever-present human question in a way that is so perfectly specific for their arcs yet so beautifully unified as their thoughts war and prompt their wondering: who am I truly? Inner conflict, contrast of motif and personality, and the words of others shape their quest for identity, moving the answer far beyond a pat directive to follow their hearts. The story threads of reality are bigger than we can grasp, impossible to weave into something beautiful on our own, but slowly, this novel’s storyweaver princess and her compatriots see that they are moving, grasped by hands bigger and stronger than theirs.
The Creator was a storyweaver, after all, weaving the threads of their lives and worlds together, even if she couldn’t understand the direction they were taking.
Restoration, that feeling like the golden glow of the sun and the bounding growth of gardens and the safety of belonging, runs as a yearning song underneath these characters' reality, highlighting that universal, inescapable desire to belong. Weave the Worlds speaks to our longing and assures us that because of Whose we are, that longing will be answered in its truest form.
“It is impossible for the darkness to squelch us entirely. It can lie to us and fan our flame to make it burn us from the inside out. In the end, though, that flame is kept alive only by the Maker’s good pleasure.”
Weave the Worlds is a wonderful story. I’m pretty sure it’ll make you want to laugh and write a fable and hug a friend and make a cup of chai. Or develop a kata. (This is also a perfect summer book.) For any readers wanting a novel that will sweep them into another world while reminding them of their identity and purpose in this one, Norah Case’s debut provides all that and more.
You’ll find no objectionable content in this book! The only heads-ups I’d give would be for mild violence and a cover story Evaly fabricates about Pickett making out with a superior’s daughter.
🌌 I had the privilege to beta read Weave the Worlds while it was in development, and I also had the joy of being a part of the author’s street team. I was blessed with an advance e-copy of this story from the author, but all thoughts within this review are my own honest opinions. 🌌
Review of advance copy received from Author
Some of this is 100% me and has nothing at all to do with the quality of this book.
I think I may just finally have aged out of YA. Lately, I've noticed I relate to YA protagonists less and less and often don't even like them. As I said, this part is completely me, and I won't hold it against this book at all, since this is YA and is targeted to YA readers.
I did read an advance copy of this book, so I'm not sure what has and hasn't changed in the final version of this. I know typos will be fixed, so I'll not mention those. I did, however also find that this could have used another line edit. I ran into wordy sentences, some filtering, etc. along the way that could have been polished out.
On the content side, I found some of the events and scenarios to be a tad on the random side for me personally. This is something that may not bother the target audience.
I also found the presentation of the plot to be on the complicated side. This story has a large cast, which likely contributed to that feeling, and with this being a debut, there are understandably some things that aren't quite as polished as a multi-published authors work might have been.
All that being said, if you are a big YA lover and like Fantasy with some Science Fiction elements, this is definitely something you will enjoy.
I think I may just finally have aged out of YA. Lately, I've noticed I relate to YA protagonists less and less and often don't even like them. As I said, this part is completely me, and I won't hold it against this book at all, since this is YA and is targeted to YA readers.
I did read an advance copy of this book, so I'm not sure what has and hasn't changed in the final version of this. I know typos will be fixed, so I'll not mention those. I did, however also find that this could have used another line edit. I ran into wordy sentences, some filtering, etc. along the way that could have been polished out.
On the content side, I found some of the events and scenarios to be a tad on the random side for me personally. This is something that may not bother the target audience.
I also found the presentation of the plot to be on the complicated side. This story has a large cast, which likely contributed to that feeling, and with this being a debut, there are understandably some things that aren't quite as polished as a multi-published authors work might have been.
All that being said, if you are a big YA lover and like Fantasy with some Science Fiction elements, this is definitely something you will enjoy.
Review of advance copy received from Author
So this isn't my usual type of book I read but I did enjoy it.
I loved that there was no romantic subplot that you usually find in books. It was a breath of fresh air for sure.
I also liked her messages throughout the book how we should follow the path God has given us but also find ways to use our abilities and gifts God has given us even if they don't seem to fit where we are in life.
Overall it's a fun read and I would recommend it to people who are looking for these types of books.
I loved that there was no romantic subplot that you usually find in books. It was a breath of fresh air for sure.
I also liked her messages throughout the book how we should follow the path God has given us but also find ways to use our abilities and gifts God has given us even if they don't seem to fit where we are in life.
Overall it's a fun read and I would recommend it to people who are looking for these types of books.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This science fantasy book draws you into the plot right away. Princess Harper's homeworld is in danger, and she must do whatever she can to save it - maybe even revealing her secret ability to bring stories to life. And of course she has the help of her brother, Prince Pickett, and their friends, Fayen and Evaly.
I fell in love with the main characters so quickly. We get chapters from all of their POVs, and throughout the book they each wrestle with the question: "Who am I?" They all have their own ideas about this, but those ideas are shaken by the events of this book. The way these characters grow and change feels so realistic, and you can't help rooting for them as you read!
If you like sibling relationships, themes of identity, and settings that are a blend of science fiction and fantasy, then I highly recommend checking out this book!!!
(I preordered this book and later received a free eARC from the author. This is my honest review.)
I fell in love with the main characters so quickly. We get chapters from all of their POVs, and throughout the book they each wrestle with the question: "Who am I?" They all have their own ideas about this, but those ideas are shaken by the events of this book. The way these characters grow and change feels so realistic, and you can't help rooting for them as you read!
If you like sibling relationships, themes of identity, and settings that are a blend of science fiction and fantasy, then I highly recommend checking out this book!!!
(I preordered this book and later received a free eARC from the author. This is my honest review.)
March 10, 2026
I’ve heard mixed things about writers reviewing their own books—Don’t do it, you’re too close to be objective, yes do it, it helps drive up your ratings.
I decided to do it because I want to share my heart behind the story with you, dear reader. Weave the Worlds is the story I needed when I was sixteen (and twelve, and eighteen, and even here at twenty-one) and uncertain about the world and my place in it. I needed this story when everyone was telling me that it was time to pick the things that would define the rest of my life—college, a job, all the things that go into the perilous journey of growing up. It was suffocating, and terrifying—because what if I picked the wrong thing? What if one choice upended my life and everyone despised me for it?
The world tells teens and young adults that it’s important to follow their hearts, to be true to themselves. But in a fallen world with a heart that’s so often hard even towards myself, how could I trust it to guide me? Furthermore, growing up in a Christian household impressed the importance of seeking “God’s calling and will for your life”. I knew there were things I were passionate about, but what if they clashed with what God had planned for me? How would I know? What if I did something wrong and He was angry at me for it?
Did all of those things that I needed to be and do really matter? What would happen if all the labels I ascribed to myself—”writer”, “librarian”, “student”, “farm store employee”, “chai connoisseur” were suddenly taken away for some reason or other?
Who would I be then?
I’m imperfect, and I know that this story is imperfect. I hope there’s a time in the New Creation when the honest work of our hands will at last be equal to everything we envisioned it to be. But I pray you walk away from Weave the Worlds reminded that it doesn’t matter if you’re a princess, storyweaver, a high school student trying to survive tomorrow’s test, a college senior scared of graduation, a barista trying to save for your first car, a mom trying to sneak a few minutes away from the kids—You’re seen. You’re loved by the One who spoke the stars into existence and is weaving together every part of your story. And that’s the most important thing about you, and may you rest in that.
I decided to do it because I want to share my heart behind the story with you, dear reader. Weave the Worlds is the story I needed when I was sixteen (and twelve, and eighteen, and even here at twenty-one) and uncertain about the world and my place in it. I needed this story when everyone was telling me that it was time to pick the things that would define the rest of my life—college, a job, all the things that go into the perilous journey of growing up. It was suffocating, and terrifying—because what if I picked the wrong thing? What if one choice upended my life and everyone despised me for it?
The world tells teens and young adults that it’s important to follow their hearts, to be true to themselves. But in a fallen world with a heart that’s so often hard even towards myself, how could I trust it to guide me? Furthermore, growing up in a Christian household impressed the importance of seeking “God’s calling and will for your life”. I knew there were things I were passionate about, but what if they clashed with what God had planned for me? How would I know? What if I did something wrong and He was angry at me for it?
Did all of those things that I needed to be and do really matter? What would happen if all the labels I ascribed to myself—”writer”, “librarian”, “student”, “farm store employee”, “chai connoisseur” were suddenly taken away for some reason or other?
Who would I be then?
I’m imperfect, and I know that this story is imperfect. I hope there’s a time in the New Creation when the honest work of our hands will at last be equal to everything we envisioned it to be. But I pray you walk away from Weave the Worlds reminded that it doesn’t matter if you’re a princess, storyweaver, a high school student trying to survive tomorrow’s test, a college senior scared of graduation, a barista trying to save for your first car, a mom trying to sneak a few minutes away from the kids—You’re seen. You’re loved by the One who spoke the stars into existence and is weaving together every part of your story. And that’s the most important thing about you, and may you rest in that.
Review of advance copy received from Author
It's a rarity for teenage characters to actually act like teenagers. Even as YA authors, we're reluctant to let our characters fail or go too deep into the consequences of their mistakes. In Weave the Worlds, I found a teenage cast who behaves exactly as you'd expect thirteen-through-sixteen-year-olds to act.
Weave the Worlds is character-driven storytelling at its finest, presented with grace and love for an audience facing the same challenges as its cast. Certainly not many of us are facing the struggles of being a queen-in-waiting, but plenty of us are struggling with feelings of inadequacy, searching for a place to belong, battling guilt over things we can't control, or resisting a part of ourselves that we don't understand or like. In this story, the internal journeys the characters embark on are as important as the overarching troubles of queendoms and planetary systems - but it's that tension in which character meets plot that it truly shines. Harper and the rest of the cast are forced to grow in order to bring peace to their home. Even as they do, they screw up. They make impulsive decisions. They hesitate when the right choice is clear. They cling to one facet of a whole identity, convinced that they'll lose their entire being if they let it go...but when they do? Balance. Peace. Power. Assurance.
How very refreshing. How very human.
I've had the honor and privilege to watch Norah's journey over the last few years, and it's my joy to offer my endorsement of Weave the Worlds. I wish this book had been there for my teenage self, and I'll certainly be recommending it to anyone who has Young Adult readers in their life.
I received an advance copy of Weave the Worlds from the author, but was not required to leave a positive review. My opinions and are my own, and reflect my true feelings about this book.
Weave the Worlds is character-driven storytelling at its finest, presented with grace and love for an audience facing the same challenges as its cast. Certainly not many of us are facing the struggles of being a queen-in-waiting, but plenty of us are struggling with feelings of inadequacy, searching for a place to belong, battling guilt over things we can't control, or resisting a part of ourselves that we don't understand or like. In this story, the internal journeys the characters embark on are as important as the overarching troubles of queendoms and planetary systems - but it's that tension in which character meets plot that it truly shines. Harper and the rest of the cast are forced to grow in order to bring peace to their home. Even as they do, they screw up. They make impulsive decisions. They hesitate when the right choice is clear. They cling to one facet of a whole identity, convinced that they'll lose their entire being if they let it go...but when they do? Balance. Peace. Power. Assurance.
How very refreshing. How very human.
I've had the honor and privilege to watch Norah's journey over the last few years, and it's my joy to offer my endorsement of Weave the Worlds. I wish this book had been there for my teenage self, and I'll certainly be recommending it to anyone who has Young Adult readers in their life.
I received an advance copy of Weave the Worlds from the author, but was not required to leave a positive review. My opinions and are my own, and reflect my true feelings about this book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book filled my “Star Wars nerd” bucket in the best way. It has strong Star Wars sci-fi vibes while still being a completely unique story. I was hooked from the first chapter and couldn’t wait to see what would happen next!
The main character, Harper, wrestles with identity, expectations, and labels, and while it did take her the entire book to fully resolve those struggles (I may have rolled my eyes at her once or twice), it ultimately felt honest and meaningful. Reflecting on my own teen years, I wish I’d had a book like this—it would have made me feel seen while pointing me to a powerful truth: that we are first and foremost “beloved by the Maker”.
With engaging world‑building, intriguing magic, adventure, and some characters that kept me guessing, this book made me cheer, shout, tear up, and feel deeply satisfied by the end. I can’t wait to see what story Norah Case has for us next! Highly recommend for teens and sci‑fi lovers alike.
This is a YA sci‑fi (ages 12–18) with Harper at the center, though Pickett, Evaly, and my favorite character Fayen, get plenty of page time too. While teen girls may be the primary audience, boys would absolutely enjoy the action, adventure, magic, and fighting this story has to offer.
(I received this book as an eARC, but a review was not required.)
The main character, Harper, wrestles with identity, expectations, and labels, and while it did take her the entire book to fully resolve those struggles (I may have rolled my eyes at her once or twice), it ultimately felt honest and meaningful. Reflecting on my own teen years, I wish I’d had a book like this—it would have made me feel seen while pointing me to a powerful truth: that we are first and foremost “beloved by the Maker”.
With engaging world‑building, intriguing magic, adventure, and some characters that kept me guessing, this book made me cheer, shout, tear up, and feel deeply satisfied by the end. I can’t wait to see what story Norah Case has for us next! Highly recommend for teens and sci‑fi lovers alike.
This is a YA sci‑fi (ages 12–18) with Harper at the center, though Pickett, Evaly, and my favorite character Fayen, get plenty of page time too. While teen girls may be the primary audience, boys would absolutely enjoy the action, adventure, magic, and fighting this story has to offer.
(I received this book as an eARC, but a review was not required.)
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was an incredible read! The author artistically wove this story together. Pickett became my favorite character. And [redacted] as well (;
I will be recommending this book to my friends. You can tell that Norah’s heart is really in her writing. I really loved the resolution and all the story it took to get there. The sibling relationships were sweet and realistic.
I will be recommending this book to my friends. You can tell that Norah’s heart is really in her writing. I really loved the resolution and all the story it took to get there. The sibling relationships were sweet and realistic.
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