Author: Christina Soontornvat
Sai Arawan, apprentice to the Master Mapmaker, escapes family trouble by joining 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 mutiny.
I really enjoyed the Sai’s bravery and intelligence, and all the realistic touches about the sea voyage.
Cover art by Christina Chung