Spin the Dawn

Name: Spin the Dawn
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ISBN: 9780593126028

#1 Blood of Stars

Elizabeth Lim

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18 August 2020

Children's & young adult fiction & true stories; Epic Fantasy; Questing & Adventure; Young Adult Fantasy; Young Adult Paranormal Romance

Series: Blood of Stars

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. When a royal messenger summons her ailing father, once a tailor of renown, to court, Maia poses as a boy and takes his place. She knows her life is forfeit if her secret is discovered, but she'll take that risk to achieve her dream and save her family from ruin. There's just one catch- Maia is one of twelve tailors vying for the job.

Backstabbing and lies run rampant as the tailors compete in challenges to prove their artistry and skill. Maia's task is further complicated when she draws the attention of the court magician, Edan, whose piercing eyes seem to see straight through her disguise.

And nothing can prepare her for the final challenge- to sew three magic gowns for the emperor's reluctant bride-to-be, from the laughter of the sun, the tears of the moon, and the blood of stars. With this impossible task before her, she embarks on a journey 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.

""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

""What an amazing creation! Every time I thought I knew where it was going, I was wrong. This is a white-knuckle read."" -Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Tempests and Slaughter

By: Elizabeth Lim
Imprint: EMBER
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9780593126028
ISBN 10: 0593126025
Series: Blood of Stars
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 18 August 2020
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product

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 when writing near a piano. An alumna of Harvard College and the Juilliard School, she now lives in New York City with her husband and her daughter. Spin the Dawn is her first original novel, and its companion in the Blood of Stars series, Unravel the Dusk, is her second. Visit her at elizabethlim.com. Follow her on Twitter at @LizLim. Follow her on Instagram at @elimpix.

Reviews for Spin the Dawn (#1 Blood of Stars)

"""Maia's perspective as a working tailor makes her world vibrant and full of sensory details that are sure to delight even the most jaded of fantasy readers."" —NPR ""Part Project Runway set during the Silk Road era, part epic adventure. . . . This will have broad appeal."" —Kirkus Reviews ""Beautifully written with a can’t-wait-for-the-sequel ending, this breathtaking and fast-paced Silk-road inspired fantasy from the author of Mulan-retelling Reflection (2018) is sure to enchant readers beginning to end."" —Booklist ""An addictive magical adventure."" —SLJ ""Spin the Dawn is pure magic. Romance, artistry, and deep enchantment."" --Gregory Maguire, bestselling author of Wicked ""A thrilling tale as rich as velvet and as exquisite as fine embroidery."" —Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl from Everywhere"