A review by edacious_bookworm
Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

5.0

It's been awhile since a YA really captivated me and I am so glad I stumbled across this one. I needed a book that had a sewing theme and this one was a delightful read. It had all the right captivating elements: a woman struggling to pave a place in a man ruled world, a hint of Mulan (a young seamstress that takes on the guise of her brother to serve the emperor and save her family), and a fantastical journey to capture the laughter of the sun, tears of the moon, and blood of the stars to make the most extraordinary dresses. The budding love interest was also just right but not too overbearing nor the protagonist all of a sudden totally dependent on her beloved's help. And that ending! There are a lot of twists I did not see coming, now I can't wait for the next installment. Definitely recommend.