Shadow Weaver is a very intriguing book. It is written in the first person from the view point of Emmeline, and young woman who was born with special powers with shadows. She has seen a special shadow since she was a baby. It is like her imaginary friend, but it is not imaginary. However her world is turned upside down when her parents agree to give her away to a group who profess to nurture the gifts, in reality harvest them. As a result Emmeline runs away.
She meets a boy who has a similar gift, except his gift is with light. He can harness light to cook and do incredible things. Together they teach each other. Emmeline can make swings out of her shadows, and she shows the boy how to do the same. All this knowledge is needed, when the true identity of Emmeline's shadow friend becomes known.
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