“This is National-Treasure level sewing! I haven’t seen anything like it in ages” - this is a direct quote from the text, if the concept of national treasure level sewing doesn't immediately sell you on this, you are not a genre pervert and why are you even reading this post? 9/10 good book.
Apart from that, we have a lot of generic bullied young Nobel lady who has amazing powers but not being given the opportunity to shine until she’s rescued by a hot guy energy- which you know- is whatever these days. There’s a billion books like that, but this one does it very well and has some good ideas. Not to get all problematic-age-gap discoursey or anything but where the book ends up is a bit weird - this kids 15 she should not be getting forced into marriages with the (ex?) king - but you know, books pretty good regardless. Enjoyed my stay

The second sewing-themed book this week- ehehe see what I did there? I saw two series were due for release very close to each other with needle-based puns in the name, and decided to do both! Back to back! As a bit! But I have been played as a fool! This one has NO SEWING RELATED CONTENT! There is one case of what can charitably be described as ‘clothing adjacent drama’ but to be honest, I don’t think that counts. Incredibly disappointing. 10/10 books good
Both of these stories were actually just real good though and I fricking inhaled them. You know, sometimes a books okay but it’s just hard to read so you keep at it bit by bit over the whole day? Not these two. I ate em both so fast! You’ll have a good time with either