Book guide
Spin the Dawn
A girl disguises herself as a boy to win the impossible job of imperial tailor.
Genre and trope pairingsFantasyRetellingFantasyHidden identityFantasyQuestFantasyMagical artifactYoung AdultSlow burnYoung AdultRetellingYoung AdultHidden identityYoung AdultTournamentRomanceSlow burnRomanceHidden identity
Buy or view on Amazon UK
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
About Spin the Dawn
Maia Tamarin dreams of becoming the greatest tailor in the land, but only men can compete for the emperor's commission. Taking her father's place in disguise, she enters a cutthroat court contest and is sent on a magical quest to sew gowns from the sun, moon and stars.
Reading signals
- Spice
- Light
- Darkness
- Balanced
- Pacing
- Fast
Series
The Blood of Stars · Book 1 of 2
Content warnings
- animal death
- lashing
- fade-to-black sex
- violence
- alcohol use
- sibling death
