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title: "Spin the Dawn (The Blood of Stars Book 1)"
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# Spin the Dawn (The Blood of Stars Book 1)

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### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A Fantastic Read-- In My Top 10 2019 Releases
  

*by C***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019*

*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions in this review are my own.*Quick StatsOverall: 5/5 StarsCharacters: 5/5Setting: 5/5Writing: 5/5Plot and Themes: 5/5Awesomeness Factor: 5/5Review in a Nutshell: Spin The Dawn is a fun, fast paced fantasy. It was pitched to me as Mulan, Project Runway, and a hint of Aladdin, and honestly, that is the best way to describe it."Artisans such as you are soldiers in times of war."// Content Warning: Violence, Death, Assault, Alcoholism, Animal Death, War Themes, Murder //- Premise -Spin the Dawn follows Maia, the only daughter of a skilled tailor. When her father is summoned to compete in a competition to become to Imperial Tailor, she disguises herself as a boy and takes his place. However, winning the title of Imperial Tailor is harder than she could imagine, as she must balance her secret, sabotaging competitors, and the impossible task granted to her."'I, too, once journeyed beyond the stars''What did you find?'His voice turned lethally soft. 'That it's just the beginning.'"- Writing & Setting-I absolutely adore the writing in this book. Elizabeth Lim has a gorgeous writing style that adds to the fairytale feeling of this book. Her prose is beautiful, but not too flowery. She describes the setting well and builds the characters and their relationships beautifully. The world itself is well built with a fascinating mythology and plenty of history interwoven into the fantasy aspects. It's the perfect mix of grounded to reality yet completely magical and fascinating."Ask me to spin the finest yarn or thread, and I can do it faster than any man--even with my eyes closed. Yet ask me to tell a lie, and I will stumble and falter to think of one.I have never had a talent for spinning tales."- Plot -Spin the Dawn is a fast-paced book. There is constant action to the point where I literally could not put it down. I tried and failed (and lost a couple of hours of sleep because of it). It’s split into parts, focusing on the competition and an epic journey. Typically, traveling in novels bores me, but despite the journey taking up a large part of the book, there was always something interesting going on, or a trial to undergo, which made the pages fly by."'What keeps you up at night?' I asked. 'You're never in your tent.'A cloud passed over his face. 'Demons and ghosts.' With a faint smile, he added, 'And not having enough books to read.'"- Characters -The main character, Maia, is great. She loves her job, which isn't something often emphasized in YA, and her passion is something I really admired about her. She’s also a very strong character, who is determination, loyal, and kind. I just really liked her. There was also a great emphasis on her relationship with her family. After the war ended, her family was left in pieces and I love that Elizabeth Lim didn’t shy away from the tragedy and the pain it brings. The romance aspect was really well done, and absolutely adorable while still feeling realistic and earned (definitely not a case of insta-love here, thank god). Edan, the court magician, is fascinating. He’s mysterious, powerful, and always has the best banter with Maia. I can’t wait to learn more about him! I also found myself really interested in Lady Sarnai even though I probably shouldn’t. I’m really curious about her story, and that of the Emperor, and where it will lead in the sequel. Did I mention that I’m dying for this sequel?? Because I need it."I want you to know that some journeys have ends, but not this one. This one will change you. Irrevocably."- Conclusion -Pros- Fast paced, cute romance, fascinating worldCons- sequel please?? I really, really need itOverall- 5/5 stars.Spin the Dawn is an utterly addictive read that will captivate you and give you dreams of dresses painted with the blood of the stars.*All quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change*

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    One of my favorite reads of 2019!
  

*by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019*

Spin the Dawn is one of those wonderfully crafted tales that weaves self-discovery, love, and adventure into a beautifully written story. I won’t lie, I had high expectations going into this book and let me tell you, Spin the Dawn exceeded all those expectations. Elizabeth Lim has created a spectacular tale rich with culture and magic and strength, and Spin the Dawn has become one of my top reads of 2019.Spin the Dawn is not just a journey; it’s about falling in love, believing in yourself, and following your dreams. This book is filled with heart and courage and spirit; Elizabeth Lim poured her soul into this story and it’s a magnificent story. The characters are well-developed and the world-building is breathtaking and illustrious.Maia was born with courage in her blood and magic in her soul. Her spirit and her courageous heart spill out through the words in Spin the Dawn. She defies the impossibilities that deem to hold her back; she, ultimately, proves those who wish to see her fail wrong. She proves to herself that she can accomplish anything she puts her mind to.Maia easily became a protagonist I loved. She’s true to herself and true to her word: she wants to win this competition without the help of her magical scissors and win solely based on her extraordinary skills. This doesn’t mean she never uses the scissors; on the contrary, they become very prominent further into the book; magic becomes prominent. And even better, Maia’s strength really takes charge in this story, especially when she must do the impossible. Her love for her family and her craft is what sets her apart from everyone else; she wants to prove to the world that a woman can be a tailor and just as talented as a man in the craft. Her spirit is really what made this story what it is: her will to fight and her unwavering belief in herself is what made me love this story so much. And, of course, Edan.Edan is the emperor’s imperial enchanter, and quite a charmer, if I might add. His relationship with Maia is one of my favorites. Their feelings for each other don’t just grow overnight; it takes a whole journey but nonetheless, their beautiful love story blossoms into something magical. Edan is such a bashful love interest that I easily fell in love with his character. Elizabeth Lim brought us readers a beautiful relationship with chemistry and charm and because of how well-written this relationship is, I could not imagine Spin the Dawn being what it is without their love.Elizabeth Lim crafts a story with beautiful prose, unending heart, and spectacular magic. Her writing brings to a life a story that will captivate the hearts of all readers. The Chinese culture mixed with shimmering magic and a blossoming romance truly make this story charming. Spin the Dawn is definitely a book I highly recommend and a beautiful fantasy you will not want to miss.

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    Project Runway + Mulan = Spin The Dawn. I simply adored this story.
  

*by T***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020*

Project Runway + Mulan = Spin The Dawn. I simply adored this story.Spin The Dawn follows Maia, a girl who wants to be the best tailor in the world. Unfortunately, at the time, only men can be deemed great tailors. One day, a royal messenger comes to collect Maia’s father to become the emperor’s tailor. If he was unable to attend, his last living son, Keton, was to take his place.Keton is not a good tailor. Not only that, he is still injured from the war. Maia decides to cut her hair and dress as her brother to make sure her family doesn’t lose their honor and she can ultimately help her family survive. When Maia arrives at the palace, she learns that other have been summoned to become the emperor’s tailor. Not only that, they have to compete for the position.This is an amazing story of a girl trying hard to earn her place in a world that believes women should not be acknowledged for the work they do. There are many challenges she has to face in the competition. The last challenge will prove that she’s the best tailor in the world. If she can survive it with Edan, the emperor’s Lord Enchanter.This story was so much fun. I loved every second of it. I just really wish that the ending wasn’t so freaking sad. I love Maia and I LOVE Edan. This book was packed with drama and a lot of action. There’s even a bit of romance! A bunch of elements that make a wonderful book.I cannot wait until the next book is released! I need to know how Maia gets out of this situation she’s put herself in.4/5 Stars

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