Jade can manipulate souls with the tug of a thread—it’s up to her, and a boy with a soul as bright as the universe to stop a creature on the loose before it claims its next victim in this lush, Mexican & German inspired romantasy.
"Richly woven with magic, intrigue, and romance. Prepare to be utterly enchanted."—Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson CranesJade Aguilar can stitch beauty and brilliance into existence—unravel life itself. Like her mother, she’s a thread speaker in the queendom of Mérecal, where their rare gift can be used only in service of the Crown. When her mother, the master thread speaker, goes missing amid a spree of unusual deaths, the queen orders Jade to find her or be conscripted into a life of servitude.
Lukas Keller, a boy with a heart as bright as the universe, is desperate to save his family from the clutches of poverty. He gets caught up with a vicious gang and is forced to do the one thing he swore he would never do: seek the help of a thread speaker.
Jade and Lukas form a mistrustful alliance. As Mérecal descends into chaos, it’s clear there is something monstrous on the hunt. Jade and Lukas cling to each other for survival—and perhaps . . . something more.
In her spellbinding debut, Ruby Martinez weaves a wildly romantic, heart-pounding mystery set against the backdrop of Mexican and German lore.
On sale: September 9, 2025
Age: 14 and up
Grade: Grade 9 & Up
Page count: 416 Pages
ISBN: 9780593901038
Ruby Martinez is a Mexican American writer who stuffs her books full of magic, romance, and mental health rep.
An Embroidery of Souls is her debut novel. She works as a therapist by day and lives in the Southwest.
“
Richly woven with magic, intrigue, and romance, Martinez's debut is a compelling tapestry inspired by Mexican and German lore that features two fiercely romantic and courageous heroes
. Prepare to be utterly enchanted.”—Elizabeth Lim,
New York Times bestselling author of
Six Crimson Cranes
“Ruby Martinez weaves
a spellbinding tale in
An Embroidery of Souls, crafting characters and a world as intricate as Jade's stitches. With a mystery that will keep you captivated, this YA romantasy unfolds into
an unforgettable story.” - June Hur,
New York Times Bestselling author of
A Crane Among Wolves "With
intricate magic threaded into every scene, adventure, and a love powerful enough to overcome the darkest of pasts,
An Embroidery of Souls offers a beautiful reminder that true bravery is being consumed by fear yet deciding to face the things that scare us most anyway.” — Angela Montoya, author of
Sinner's Isle and
A Cruel Thirst
“With a sweet romance that will melt your heart and fast-paced action, this
fantastical offering has something for everyone.”—
Booklist “The story moves at a clip
without a dull moment . . . readers looking for magic, adventure, and plenty of pining between Jade and Lukas will find their match here.”—
The Bulletin
