Let me start this off by saying I think I might be getting tired of dystopian novels. It's like, once you read one, you've pretty much read them all and I'm beginning to get bored in general. 
 With that said, Crewel was different, creative, and detailed; but it didn't really do it for me. It started off really slow, which I know is typical for a dystopian, introducing the world and creating that scene and all, but it was a bit too much detail and not enough background, if you know what I mean. Even after reading this book, I was left with a ton of questions that don't have to do with the plot progression, but more so with this world. It all left me kind of confused and I really couldn't picture this world, not for lack of trying (maybe my imagination is flawed, I don't know). The biggest thing was that I was pretty clueless about their method of traveling and just couldn't see it in my mind. 
 Adelice is likable enough though. She's determined not to let her talent be abused and loves her family dearly. She's a bit naive, but it's not her fault since the adults kept all the important information from her, which really bugs me in general because they always do that! Adelice faces some pretty tough situations like the price her family has to pay to keep her talent hidden, dealing with jealous and malicious Spinsters, and a very creepy villan who I'm still not even sure what position he holds except that he's like "the face" of the Coventry. The society is male-dominated, even though they like to let people think the Spinsters are equals so girls can strive to become them, but it's all for show. 
 I didn't really care for the romance though. It felt a bit forced to me, like just because there's the option of a guy, Adelice falls for him and that's it. I'm beginning to think that any romance in dystopian novels won't do it for me. While I liked Erik and thought Jost was nice enough, they weren't all that great either way and I even found myself forgetting their names and specific details when asked whose team I was on (for the record, I'm more for Erik). 
 I think it was a good attempt at creating a unique world in ruins where one dares to defy the ruling society and cause a revolution, but I could've used more details in certain areas and less in others. I am definitely rooting for Adelice and I really liked the Creweler, but besides that, I just wasn't feeling this one.