Spin the Dawn

Name: Spin the Dawn
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SKU: 9781529362909
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A stunning first instalment in the sweeping fantasy series, The Blood of Stars

By Elizabeth Lim

Series: The Blood of Stars

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Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim is an enchanting tale where a young dressmaker named Maia Tamarin embarks on an extraordinary journey. She disguises herself as a boy to compete for the position of the royal tailor, tasked with sewing three magical dresses for the emperor's bride-to-be. Filled with magical challenges, mythical creatures, and a hint of romance, the story weaves a rich tapestry of adventure and destiny.
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If you enjoy stories that blend fantasy, fashion, and fairy-tale elements, this might be the perfect read for you. It takes you on a magical journey with a talented seamstress who embarks on an extraordinary quest, crafting three dresses that capture the sun, moon, and stars. Perfect for fans of adventure and charming characters interwoven with a touch of romance.

Spin the Dawn

Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to compete for the role of imperial tailor and embarks on an impossible journey to sew three magic dresses, from the sun, the moon, and the stars.

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A tailor in disguise. Three legendary dresses. The competition of a lifetime.

'An amazing creation!' Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author

On the fringes of the Great Spice Road, Maia Tamarin dreams of becoming the greatest tailor in the land - but as a girl, the best she can hope for is to marry well. Then a royal messenger summons her ailing father to court, and Maia seizes her chance. Disguised as a man, she travels to the Summer Palace in her father's place to compete for the emperor's favour, and the coveted position of imperial tailor.

If Maia's ruse is discovered, her life will be forfeit. But if she wins, she will achieve her greatest dream.

Yet nothing could have prepared her for the challenge ahead: to sew three magic gowns for the emperor's bride-to-be. One from the laughter of the sun, one from the tears of the moon, and one from the blood of stars.

Accompanied by the mysterious court enchanter, whose piercing eyes seem to see straight through her disguise, Maia's journey will take her to the far reaches of the kingdom, seeking the sun, the moon, and the stars, and finding more than she ever could have imagined.

Steeped in Chinese culture, sizzling with forbidden romance, and shimmering with magic, this young adult fantasy is pitch-perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas or Renee Ahdieh.

Praise for Spin the Dawn

'Looking for your next big YA fantasy series? We've got our eye on this stylist blockbuster' Entertainment Weekly

'Spin the Dawn is proof that casting a wider net not only gives us a fresh story that feels unlike everything else on the shelves beside it but also allows for richer and more nuanced storytelling' NPR

'All the cutthroat competition of a runway fashion reality show and the thrilling exploits of an epic quest . . . a stunning tapestry of adventure' The Washington Post

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Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim has been hailed as a captivating YA series, fusing romance, artistry, and enchantment. With elements of epic adventure and fairy tale flair, its imaginative world-building and strong storytelling have garnered praise for its creativity and engaging lead character. Critics commend it as a thrilling and beautifully written fantasy that promises to delight a diverse audience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529362909

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 297g

Pages: 416

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elizabeth Lim Fantasy General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: The Blood of Stars Young Adult

About the Author

Elizabeth Lim grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she was raised on a hearty diet of fairy tales, myths, and songs. Before becoming an author, Elizabeth was a professional film and video game composer, and she still tends to come up with her best book ideas while writing near a piano. An alumna of Harvard College and the Juilliard School, she now resides in New York with her husband and two daughters.

Other books by Elizabeth include Spin the Dawn and Unravel the Dusk, the New York Times bestseller So This is Love, and Reflection.

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