"Spin the Dawn" is like a finely stitched garment blending fantasy, adventure, and romance in one seamless narrative. Maia's determination to fulfill her dreams against societal norms will inspire you, while the magical tasks she undertakes add a delightful layer of fantasy. If you're drawn to stories where courage and a touch of magic can change destinies, this book's intricate world and character depth will capture your heart.

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On the fringes of the Great Spice Road, 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. Then a royal messenger summons her ailing father to court, and Maia seizes her chance. Disguised as a man, she travels to the Summer Palace in her father’s place to compete for the emperor’s favour, and the coveted position of imperial tailor.If Maia’s ruse is discovered, her life will be forfeit. But if she wins, she will achieve her greatest dream.Yet nothing could have prepared her for the challenge ahead: to sew three magic gowns for the emperor’s bride-to-be. One from the laughter of the sun, one from the tears of the moon, and one from the blood of stars.Accompanied by the mysterious court enchanter, whose piercing eyes seem to see straight through her disguise, Maia’s journey will take her to the far reaches of the kingdom, seeking the sun, the moon, and the stars, and finding more than she ever could have imagined.

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