‘Spin the Dawn’ is delightful, daring YA adventure
“Spin the Dawn,” Elizabeth Lim’s debut original novel, marries fairy tales and fashion design, and I’m here for it. Set in the fantastical A’Landi kingdom (based on ancient China), it feels like a vibrant blend of “Mulan” and “Project Runway” and will instantly captivate young adult readers.
When the grueling Five Winters’ War ends, the Tamarin family sets about rebuilding from devastating loss. The two oldest sons died in the war; the youngest son, Keton,
