I Read Stories: Am I A Woman Am I A Bird Of Prey by Ayida Shonibar

 

Am I A Woman, Am I A Bird Of Prey by Ayida Shonibar in Baffling

Besra is the newest concubine to His Eminence. She is a challenge to the tailor who has to dress her. Her people do not strongly gender-structure, she has none of the feminine graces expected. Yet she needs something for the avian spirits of her people. The tailor attempts to meet the requirements

His Eminence does not approve of the first attempt. Fortunately he’s distracted and shoots a bird. Besra brings the feathers to the tailor, and together they will make an unforgettable costume.

Read This: Story of costumes, culture clash, and magical rebellion
Don’t Read This: Very brief, barely sketched out