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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-10052564699X
ISBN-139780525646990
eBay Product ID (ePID)11038755922
Product Key Features
Book TitleSpin the Dawn
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicFantasy / General, People & Places / Asia, General, Romance / General
Publication Year2019
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorElizabeth Lim
Book SeriesThe Blood of Stars Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length8.6 in
Item Width5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
LCCN2019-943820
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"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, "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 "A thrilling tale as rich as velvet and as exquisite as fine embroidery ." --Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl from Everywhere
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
SynopsisProject Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping fantasy about a teenage 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. And don't miss Elizabeth Lim's new novel, the instant New York Times bestseller, Six Crimson Cranes ! "All the cutthroat competition of a runway fashion reality show and the thrilling exploits of an epic quest." -- The Washington Post 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 makes the ultimate sacrifice and poses as a boy to take 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 in a cutthroat competition 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 could have prepared her for the unthinkable final challenge: to sew three magic gowns for the emperor's reluctant bride-to-be, from the sun, the moon, and the 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 fantasy novel is not to be missed. "This is a white-knuckle read." -- Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Tempests and Slaughter, "Looking for your next big YA fantasy series? We've got our eye on this stylist blockbuster." -- Entertainment Weekly 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. 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 could have prepared 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 Ren e 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
LC Classification NumberPZ7.1.L5523Sp 2019
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- 14. Dez. 2021
fantasy and adventure with a side of fashion and ingenuity
Overall, this duology is the bomb! I highly highly recommend this series! I have NOT cried and grieved as much for a character for so long in this manner. It wasn't ugly cry levels, but there were spontaneous tears and heart-pinching in random scenes. It is what urban fantasy/dystopia is all about. It is captivating, gripping, and insightful how far one sacrifices and takes on love beyond a family, a soulmate, and a country. The writing is flawless as you move through the scenes and even to the next book. Just when readers think that one resolution is solved, it comes with a grave cost. There were many poignant moments in the series that made me stop and think hard. It is hard to get over that destiny will want Maia to keep suffering, even if the other characters tell her that destiny cannot "cut ties" to Fate. It was hard, and at some point, I truly believed that Maia would NOT get her ending and that everyone else would have a HEA while she would wither away in the story - to be part of the grim warnings of their folklore. There has been some debate on which book is better, maybe because the trials are more attractive in the first book, while the second book talks more about internal struggles fighting over Maia's overall control - Good and Bad Maia. In the end, although the ultimate offering Maia gives is pre-determined, the twist, in the end, got me good! Readers - you want fantasy and adventure with a side of fashion and ingenuity? This book series is the book for you! Fair warning: After reading this series, it will make you want to follow or keep an eye out for other works by this author, i.e., the spin-off book, Six Crimson Cranes, which talks about Shiori's brothers and the curse she had to overcome. I've got this book in my TBR already!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
