Unravel the Dusk

Synopsis

Three magical gowns. Two kingdoms on the brink of war. One chance to save them all.


Maia Tamarin proved her skill as a tailor when she wove the dresses of the sun, the moon, and the stars, but it will take more than a beautiful gown to hide the darkness rising up within her, in the stunning sequel to Spin the Dawn.

Maia Tamarin's journey to sew the dresses of the sun, the moon and the stars has taken a grievous toll. She returns to a kingdom on the brink of war, while Edan, the boy she loves, is gone - perhaps forever.

No sooner does she set foot in the Autumn Palace than she is forced to don the dress of the sun and assume the place of the emperor's bride-to-be. But the emperor's rivals learn of her deception, and there is hell to pay - yet the war raging around Maia is nothing compared to the battle within.

Ever since she was touched by the demon Bandur, she has been changing: losing control of her magic, her body and her mind. It's only a matter of time before Maia loses herself completely, but until then she will stop at nothing to find Edan, protect her family, and bring lasting peace to her home.

The stakes are higher than ever in this breathtaking sequel to Spin the Dawn.


** Praise for Elizabeth Lim **

'Your next big YA series' Entertainment Weekly

'A stunning tapestry of adventure' Washington Post

'What an amazing creation!' Tamora Pierce

Summary

Chapter 1: The Thread of Destiny

* Introduction of Saarai, a young woman grappling with her past and a mysterious tapestry.
* Saarai discovers a hidden chamber with an ancient loom and a young boy named Izaac.
* Izaac explains that the tapestry depicts Saarai's life and that she has the power to alter its threads.

Example: Saarai's tapestry shows her as a lonely child, but she realizes that she can change this by reaching out to others.

Chapter 2: The Weaver of Time

* Saarai learns that Izaac is the Weaver of Time, who guides the threads of destiny.
* She travels through a time-bending portal to witness key moments from her past.
* Through these experiences, Saarai confronts her regrets and begins to understand the true nature of her past.

Example: Saarai witnesses the day she lost a beloved friend and realizes that she could have prevented it if she had been more courageous.

Chapter 3: The Shadow of Doubt

* Saarai discovers that the tapestry also contains darker threads, representing the evils of the world.
* She faces the temptation to undo the past and erase the pain it holds.
* However, Izaac warns her that altering the tapestry without understanding its consequences can have disastrous results.

Example: Saarai is tempted to erase the death of her friend, but Izaac explains that it led her to a path of forgiveness and empathy.

Chapter 4: The Threads of Connection

* Saarai realizes that the tapestry not only reflects her own life but also the interconnectedness of all living beings.
* She encounters a group of strangers who reveal how her actions have impacted their lives.
* Through these encounters, Saarai learns the true power of her choices.

Example: Saarai discovers that a small act of kindness she performed years ago inspired a stranger to become a doctor who saved countless lives.

Chapter 5: The Unveiling of the Dusk

* As Saarai delves deeper into the tapestry, she discovers the true nature of the "Dusk" - a force of chaos and darkness threatening to consume her and the world.
* Saarai must confront the Dusk and make a choice that will determine the fate of her future.
* In a final decisive confrontation, Saarai uses the power of her tapestry to embrace the beauty and pain of her past, present, and future.

Example: Saarai chooses to accept the shadows in her tapestry as well as the light, understanding that they are both essential to the rich tapestry of life.