Author: Christina Soontornvat
Sai Arawan, apprentice to the Master Mapmaker, escapes family trouble on an expedition to the Southern Lands. Along the way, she finds more trouble from the disloyal crew, dragons, and greed. The story mixes nautical technology, Thai mythology, and the Age of Exploration to create an exciting fantasy adventure. Sai faces serious moral challenges as well as ocean storms and dragons.
I enjoyed the Sai’s bravery and intelligence, and all the realistic touches about the sea voyage.
I highly recommend this book.
Cover art: Christina Chung