Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

432 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult adventurous medium-paced

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. On the ...

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Moods

adventurous 98%
emotional 45%
mysterious 32%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 18%
tense 17%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 13%
funny 12%
sad 11%
dark 10%
reflective 6%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 32%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 31% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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