The Last Mapmaker
Christina Soontornvat
Sai, an apprentice to celebrated mapmaker Paiyoon Wongyai, conceals that her father is a thief in a society that judges people by their family histories. After her island nation’s war, she travels with Paiyoon on a ship sent to chart unknown southern territory. On board, Sai befriends Rian and a stowaway named Bo while the expedition’s purpose becomes tied to the rumored Sunderlands. The fantasy story explores colonialism, resource exploitation, animal cruelty, and environmental preservation.
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