Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

Spin the Dawn

The Blood of Stars #1

Elizabeth Lim

432 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous medium-paced
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Description

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 Tamar...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 46%
mysterious 32%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 19%
tense 18%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 13%
funny 13%
sad 11%
dark 9%
reflective 5%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 30%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Plot: 31% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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