Maia does the tailoring in her shop and basically makes all the money which isn’t much. So, our little Maia has to do this as discreetly as possible.
The thing is though, in Maia’s world, women aren’t allowed to be employed, let alone a master of any art or profession. This leaves Maia to be the sole provider for her family. Maia’s remaining brother, returned home from the war crippled, and can no longer walk on his own. His hands aren’t as good as they used to be so it is harder for him to do work. She has to because her father, the tailor, is old and frail. Maia, being the youngest, was always very close with her brothers and takes their loss pretty hard, but still, she continues on. She had (has) three brothers, two of which, have been killed in the war that has been plaguing their lands for a few years now. So we start off with our main character, Maia, who was born to a tailor. Kae: Hello all! Let’s talk about Spin the Dawn. It’s a light read perfect as a follow up for a book that was less than savoury.
Overall: This is a really pretty book with pretty descriptions and characters. Maas or Renée Ahdieh (Taken from Goodreads) Steeped in Chinese culture, sizzling with forbidden romance, and shimmering with magic, this young adult fantasy is pitch-perfect for fans of Sarah J. 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. 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.Īnd 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. There’s just one catch: Maia is one of twelve tailors vying for the job.īackstabbing and lies run rampant as the tailors compete in challenges to prove their artistry and skill. 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. When a royal messenger summons her ailing father, once a tailor of renown, to court, Maia poses as a boy and takes his place. 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. Summary: Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping YA 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.
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