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The Blood of Stars, Book 1
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Elizabeth Lim
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"Looking for your next big YA fantasy series? We've got our eye on this stylist blockbuster." (Entertainment Weekly)
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.
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. When a royal messenger summons her ailing father, once a tailor of renown, to court, Maia poses as a boy and takes his place. 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. There's just one catch: Maia is one of 12 tailors vying for the job.
Backstabbing and lies run rampant as the tailors compete in challenges to prove their artistry and skill. 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.
And 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. 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.
Steeped in Chinese culture, sizzling with forbidden romance, and shimmering with magic, this young adult fantasy is pitch-perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas or Renée Ahdieh.
"Spin the Dawn is proof that casting a wider net not only gives us a fresh story that feels unlike everything else on the shelves beside it but also allows for richer and more nuanced storytelling." (NPR)
"All the cutthroat competition of a runway fashion reality show and the thrilling exploits of an epic quest...a stunning tapestry of adventure." (The Washington Post)
"What an amazing creation! Every time I thought I knew where it was going, I was wrong. This is a white-knuckle read." (Tamora Pierce, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Tempests and Slaughter)
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"Beautifully written with a can’t-wait-for-the-sequel ending, this breathtaking and fast-paced Silk-road inspired fantasy from the author of Mulan-retelling Reflection (2018) is sure to enchant readers beginning to end." (Booklist)
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Selah has waited her whole life for a happily ever after. As the only daughter of the leader of Potomac, she knows her duty is to find the perfect match. But after an excruciatingly public rejection, Selah’s stepmother suggests an unthinkable solution: Selah must set sail across the Atlantic to visit a series of potential suitors - and if she doesn’t come home engaged, she shouldn’t come home at all. From the gardens of England to the fjords of Norge, Selah’s quest will be the journey of a lifetime. But her stepmother’s schemes aren’t the only secrets hiding belowdecks.
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A hot mess
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Curse of Shadows and Thorns
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Great concept, poor execution on the writing side
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Mark of the Raven
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Lady Selene is the heir to the Great House of Ravenwood and the secret family gift of dreamwalking. As a dreamwalker, she can enter a person's dreams and manipulate their greatest fears or desires. For the last hundred years, the Ravenwood women have used their gift of dreaming for hire to gather information or to assassinate. As she discovers her family's dark secret, Selene is torn between upholding her family's legacy - a legacy that supports her people - or seeking the true reason behind her family's gift.
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So glad this is on audiobook!
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Stronghold
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In the first novel of Melanie Rawn's Dragon Star trilogy, there is a devastating new challenge to the power of both the High Prince Rohan and Andry, Lord of the Sunrunners at Goddess Keep, as a mysterious and seemingly unstoppable invasion force swarms across their lands. For Andry it signals the start of a nightmare made real, the horrifying fulfillment of his long-ago visions of his homeland in flames, and he will draw upon even the forbidden sorcerer's magic in an attempt to destroy this enemy which is bent on the extermination of all Sunrunners.
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the details are amazing
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In the Raverran Empire, magic is scarce and those born with power are strictly controlled - taken as children and conscripted into the Falcon Army. Zaira has lived her life on the streets to avoid this fate, hiding her mage-mark and thieving to survive. But hers is a rare and dangerous magic, one that threatens the entire empire. Lady Amalia Cornaro was never meant to be a Falconer. Heiress and scholar, she was born into a treacherous world of political machinations. But fate has bound the heir and the mage. War looms on the horizon....
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A hollow, but enjoyable read
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In sixth-century Constantinople, one woman, Theodora, defied every convention and all the odds and rose from common theater tart to empress of a great kingdom - the most powerful woman the Roman Empire would ever know. The woman whose image was later immortalized in glittering mosaic was a scrappy, clever, conniving, flesh-and-blood woman full of sensuality and spirit whose real story is as surprising as any ever told....
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How very hard to sympathize with a narcissist
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My name is Etan, and I am Adorned. A living piece of art, I exist to please the divine rulers of Kered. With nowhere to turn after my father died, I tried my luck in the capital city. Little did I know how quickly I would be robbed, beaten and forced to sell myself into servitude. But I was lucky enough to gain the attention of Roberd Tallisk, an irascible but intriguing tattoo artist who offered to mark me with enchanted ink for the enjoyment of the nobles. I was given a chance to better my station in life, and I could not refuse.
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Bloody Brilliant...until the last few chapters
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Bloodleaf
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Princess Aurelia is a prisoner to her crown and the heir that nobody wants. Surrounded by spirits and banned from using her blood-magic, Aurelia flees her country after a devastating assassination attempt. To escape her fate, Aurelia disguises herself as a commoner in a new land and discovers a happiness her crown has never allowed. As she forges new bonds and perfects her magic, she begins to fall for a man who is forbidden to rule beside her.
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Not Understanding All the Praise
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By: Crystal Smith
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Psychologist Loche Newirth becomes hunted when he sees a painting that opens a window onto the afterlife. An ancient order of men seeking to control the art pursue him across the world, through centuries, into madness, and beyond. The first part of Michael B. Koep's the Newirth Mythology The Invasion of Heaven is mystery, adventure, myth, betrayal, murder, and madness. Loche Newirth wonders if it was his fall: The 50-foot drop from the rocky cliff to the icy water below. Is this why he has been hallucinating?
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Good story - well written
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By: Michael B. Koep
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Askia became heir to the Frozen Crown of Seravesh because of her devotion to her people. But her realm is facing a threat she cannot defeat by sheer will alone. The mad emperor of the Roven Empire has unleashed a horde of invading soldiers to enslave her lands. For months, her warriors have waged a valiant, stealth battle, yet they cannot stop the enemy’s advancement. Running out of time, she sets sail for sun-drenched Vishir, the neighboring land to the south, to seek help from its ruler, Emperor Armaan.
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Encapturing
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Egypt, 1400s BC. The pharaoh's pampered second daughter, lively, intelligent Hatshepsut, delights in racing her chariot through the marketplace and testing her archery skills in the Nile's marshlands. But the death of her elder sister, Neferubity, in a gruesome accident arising from Hatshepsut's games forces her to confront her guilt...and sets her on a profoundly changed course.
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Great story
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Lord of the White Hell: Book One
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Kiram Kir-Zaki may be considered a mechanist prodigy among his own people, but when he becomes the first Haldiim ever admitted to the prestigious Sagrada Academy, he is thrown into a world where power, superstition and swordplay outweigh even the most scholarly of achievements. But when the intimidation from his Cadeleonian classmates turns bloody, Kiram unexpectedly finds himself befriended by Javier Tornesal, the leader of a group of cardsharps, duelists and lotharios who call themselves Hellions.
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#NarratorMotivated
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Shielded
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The kingdom of Hálendi is in trouble. It's losing the war at its borders, and rumors of a new, deadlier threat on the horizon have surfaced. Princess Jennesara knows her skills on the battlefield would make her an asset and wants to help, but her father has other plans. As the second-born heir to the throne, Jenna lacks the firstborn's magical abilities, so the king promises her hand in marriage to the prince of neighboring Turia in exchange for resources Hálendi needs. Jenna must leave behind everything she has ever known if she is to give her people a chance at peace.
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I couldn't put it down.
- By Ripley on 01-16-22
By: KayLynn Flanders
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Gods of Jade and Shadow
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The Jazz Age is in full swing, but Casiopea Tun is too busy cleaning the floors of her wealthy grandfather’s house to listen to any fast tunes. Nevertheless, she dreams of a life far from her dusty small town in southern Mexico. A life she can call her own. Yet this new life seems as distant as the stars, until the day she finds a curious wooden box in her grandfather’s room. She opens it - and accidentally frees the spirit of the Mayan god of death, who requests her help in recovering his throne from his treacherous brother.
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I can’t finish this
- By zoomcity on 08-07-19
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New Spring
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For three days battle has raged in the snow around the great city of Tar Valon. In the city, a foretelling of the future is uttered. On the slopes of Dragonmount, the immense mountain that looms over the city, a child is born, an infant prophesied to change the world. That child must be found before he can be killed by the forces of the Shadow.
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Read it after reading others in the series
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The Lotus Palace
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It is a time of celebration in the Pingkang li, where imperial scholars and bureaucrats mingle with beautiful courtesans. At the center is the Lotus Palace, home of the most exquisite courtesans in China. aidservant Yue-ying is not one of those beauties. Street-smart and practical, she's content to live in the shadow of her infamous mistress - until she meets the aristocratic playboy Bai Huang.
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always an excellent story.
- By Rdow on 11-14-22
By: Jeannie Lin
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This Woven Kingdom
- By: Tahereh Mafi
- Narrated by: Kate Reading
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
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To all the world, Alizeh is a disposable servant, not the long-lost heir to an ancient Jinn kingdom forced to hide in plain sight. The crown prince, Kamran, has heard the prophecies foretelling the death of his king. But he could never have imagined that the servant girl with the strange eyes, the girl he can’t put out of his mind, would one day soon uproot his kingdom—and the world.
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YA tropes, writing immature, wait for more books
- By Jatinder Singh on 03-13-22
By: Tahereh Mafi
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The Scorpion and the Night Blossom
- The Three Realms, Book 1
- By: Amélie Wen Zhao
- Narrated by: Annie Q
- Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins
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Nine years ago, the war between the Kingdom of Night and the Kingdom of Rivers tore Àn’yīng’s family apart, leaving her mother barely alive and a baby sister to fend for. Now the mortal realm is falling into eternal night, and mó—beautiful, ravenous demons—roam the land, feasting on the flesh of humans and drinking their souls. Àn’yīng is no longer a helpless child, though. Armed with her crescent blades and trained in the ancient art of practitioning, she has decided to enter the Immortality Trials, which are open to any mortal who can survive the journey to the immortal realm.
By: Amélie Wen Zhao
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Foul Lady Fortune
- By: Chloe Gong
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
- Length: 18 hrs and 28 mins
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It’s 1931 in Shanghai, and the stage is set for a new decade of intrigue. Four years ago, Rosalind Lang was brought back from the brink of death, but the strange experiment that saved her also stopped her from sleeping and aging—and allows her to heal from any wound. In short, Rosalind cannot die. Desperate for redemption for her traitorous past, she uses her abilities as an assassin for her country. But when the Japanese Imperial Army begins its invasion march, Rosalind’s mission pivots. A series of murders is causing unrest in Shanghai, and the Japanese are under suspicion.
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Did not match description
- By JK on 01-16-23
By: Chloe Gong
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- Deborah
- 10-02-19
Pleasantly surprised.
I was very unsure about this book when I got it, but it turned out to be better than I thought it would be. The only thing I really would like to wonder and think about is how fast the characters seemed to fall in love, when they could barely stand each other at the beginning of the book.
But the story line was great, the idea of the book is wonderful. And I am super sad the next book (if there is one..) isn't out because I really would die to know what happens next. This is a beautiful story and very much worth your credit. No regrets!
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- Karen/Angie
- 01-10-20
WONDERFUL FANTASY!
This is a wonderful magical adventure, and the narrators performance was perfect. It was really difficult for me to stop listening, so I could sleep, spend time with my family, or even eat, lol.
I usually listen to audio books while I sew, and create costumes for cosplay. Perhaps that's one of the reasons I truly enjoyed this tale, I'll be listening to it again.😃
Starla S Shadow
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- Elle
- 05-20-20
So torn
I went back and forth between adoring this book and wondering if I should just return it. I am glad that I stuck through, but don’t know if I’ll be getting the next one. I think my biggest problem with it was the romance. I’m not one usually for romance. When it pops up in all its cliche glory, there are usually eye rolls and additions to my DNF bookshelf. If I’m reading a book strictly because I need some romance in my life (like a rom com or feel good), then I’m all for it. I also enjoy a good slow-burn (like, super slow). This wasn’t insta-love, nor was it particularly slow burning. You could see it from the moment he stepped into the room, but it did take about halfway through for the nauseating moments to arise. The trials were interesting, but it definitely was more about the romance than the trials. That’s my opinion. I was hoping for more Mulan-style bad***ery, but the author was more descriptive of their domestic dalliances than the actual cool stuff. Others may disagree. Each one just felt like a small eternity to me.
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- Fil-Aurelio
- 11-22-19
Love it!!
I love everything about this book/audio!! I love it! From the story and to the narrator!
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- Keira
- 07-24-19
A Tale Spun with Words as Fine as Silk
This beautiful story is a rich tapestry of words and emotions that draw the reader into a fantastical realm of competition, quests, romance, and wonder. Elizabeth Lim's writing and Kim Mai Guest's narration weave magic. Not to be missed!
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- Dan O'Reily
- 05-26-23
Would recommend
I didn’t like how the reader made the main guy sound so old lol but overall, story was good. I was entertained most of the time and would recommend this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-05-23
I cried at the fact the book ended
You know that feeling of not wanting something to end? This is what this book made me feel. The characters, the story, down to the narrative, this book was so good. The main character is fully fleshed and actually has a personality, such a good one for a matter of fact that I was crying when she wasn’t. The best book, I cant wait to listen to the second.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-09-19
wonderful
if you are looking for a book with magic, Ghost, demons, transformation, war, death, gods/ Goddesses, and trails, then this is for you.
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- sara
- 08-15-19
WOW!!
Such a captivating story, so much action, twists and turns, I thoroughly enjoyed it! Would recommend to anyone who enjoys a thrilling, romantic and jaw-dropping read!
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- Dana Al-Basha
- 02-24-22
She spun the dawn and unraveled the dusk
What a magical beautiful story… I loved it so much, I’m glad I waited for the right mood because it’s a sweet story filled with ache, longing, love and magic, it’s sort of quite in narrative but very calming. I enjoyed it very much and loved Maia and Edan so much. I’m jumping to book two right away! I think that monk is the free enchanter.
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