The Weaver's Loom: A Witchy Historical Fantasy

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

To be published: June 1, 2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨/5 Rating- 4.5/5 stars

What's The Weaver's Loom About?

A high-stakes, nicely paced, witchy fantasy mystery, with enjoyable characters -- and an immersive world-- in a debut book? Impressive.

Although the book starts slowly with some funky pacing issues, the story quickly gains momentum. The clunky start honestly does not foreshadow the rest of the book at all. I highly recommend hanging in there because this ended up being such a surprisingly refreshing read.

Set in 1800's London, Edith is a witchy Sherlock Holmes, solving the abduction of several witches -- and a subsequent murder. The historical fantasy setting includes witches, fairies, shifters, elves, and humans, allowing the fantasy world to layer itself into the historical version subtly without overwhelming the existing reality.

While there is no spice (level 0), there is still some romance woven through, leaving possibilities for the rest of the series. The strength of this story lies in its strong FMC and characters.

What Worked:

• High-Stakes Pacing (after the beginning)

• The Immersive 1800's London Setting

• Witchy Magic System

• Female Empowerment Themes

• Variety of Supernatural Creatures

• Blend of Fantasy and Mystery

What Didn't Work:

• The beginning is slightly clunky (get through it you'll thank me)

• Some pacing issues early on (again, by the time this is published this may be ironed out)

Read This If You Like:

• Witchy Fantasy

• Historical Fantasy Settings

• Strong Female Main Characters

• Murder Mysteries Plus Magic

• Female Empowerment/Rage

• Fantasy With Witches, Fairies, Elves, Shifters

• Light Romance With Minimal Spice

My Take:

Once The Weaver's Loom finds its footing, this becomes an addictive witchy mystery with an immersive world, enjoyable characters, and a strong FMC leading the way. If you love historical fantasy with magic, mystery, and female empowerment, this is definitely one to add to your TBR.