The Stars Are Dying

The Stars Are Dying is a seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myths of Astraea. Astraea lives a life of uncertainty. Her memories have been fragmented and her trust broken over and over again, leaving her with nowhere left to turn. To escape the tyrannical king who holds her captive, she makes a bargain with Nyte, a dangerous, beautiful vampire whom she's inexplicably drawn to. Her quest leads her to the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five humans compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires. All the while, Nyte haunts her every step of the way.⁠ He promises to keep her safe, but she knows she cannot trust him, even as she finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into his seductive embrace. Please note: all books included in our Adult Fantasy subscriptions are recommended for ages 18+ by the publishers and may contain mature content.⁠ Featured in the October 2024 'Rewrite the Stars' OwlCrate Adult Fantasy box. Photos by: @thebookscript (on Instagram) Graphic by: Gretchen Cobaugh / @lichen_and_limestone on Instagram Check out the matching sequel, The Night Is Defying, on sale now! <!-- td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;} -->

This month’s book is The Stars Are Dying by Chloe C. Peñaranda @chloecpenaranda Featured in our September Bookish 2024: Caught in a Bad Romance Box.THE BRIGHTEST STAR NEEDS THE DARKEST NIGHT.​In a world abandoned by the celestial guardians and left to suffer a tyrant king’s reign, all Astraea knows is safety in seclusion. With fragmented memories of only five years of her life, she’s determined to discover more about her past, even if that means fleeing the cruel arms that hold her safe from the wicked vampires rumored to roam the land.Why we love The Stars Are Dying:✨Forbidden, Slow Burn Romance✨Swoon-Worthy Villain✨Celestial/Star Magic✨Forgotten Memories✨New Shadow Daddy Alert 🚨✨“You’re mine, Starlight”Exclusive Luxe Edition details:🌙Signed by the Author🌙Front Dust Jacket Artwork by @indicreates🌙Reversible Dust Jacket Artwork by @icycreep🌙Hard Case Artwork by @indicreates🌙Endpaper Artwork by @icycreep🌙Stenciled Edges Artwork by @indicreates

"The brightest star needs the darkest night." In a world abandoned by the celestial guardians and left to suffer a tyrant king’s reign, all Astraea knows is safety in seclusion. With fragmented memories of only five years of her life, she’s determined to discover more about her past, even if that means fleeing the cruel arms that hold her safe from the wicked vampires rumored to roam the land. But when Astraea stumbles upon the mysterious Nyte, she soon realizes determination alone isn’t enough to guard her heart. He lingers like the darkness that expands between the stars, and soon she discovers her captor’s wicked means of control weren’t based on a lie to keep her under locks after all. In her desperation, Astraea accepts Nyte’s help before she can decide if she might have sold her allegiance to one of the bloodthirsty beings the people of her world fear. Once their bargain is struck, Astraea’s chance to escape comes in the form of accompanying her best friend Cassia to the King’s Central. There on royal territory it’s the centenary of the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five human lands compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires seeking blood, claiming souls, and savaging after dark. So when tragedy strikes, Astraea must decide if taking the place of a murdered participant for the safety of her kingdom is a ruse worth dying for, or if protection—and the answers to her past—really are her strongest desires.

THE BRIGHTEST STAR NEEDS THE DARKEST NIGHT. In a world abandoned by the celestial guardians and left to suffer a tyrant king’s reign, all Astraea knows is safety in seclusion. With fragmented memories of only five years of her life, she’s determined to discover more about her past, even if that means fleeing the cruel arms that hold her safe from the wicked vampires rumored to roam the land.

The Stars Are Dying is a seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myths of Astraea. Astraea lives a life of uncertainty. Her memories have been fragmented and her trust broken over and over again, leaving her with nowhere left to turn. To escape the tyrannical king who holds her captive, she makes a bargain with Nyte, a dangerous, beautiful vampire whom she's inexplicably drawn to. Her quest leads her to the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five humans compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires. All the while, Nyte haunts her every step of the way.⁠ He promises to keep her safe, but she knows she cannot trust him, even as she finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into his seductive embrace. Please note: all books included in our Adult Fantasy subscriptions are recommended for ages 18+ by the publishers and may contain mature content.⁠ Featured in the October 2024 'Rewrite the Stars' OwlCrate Adult Fantasy box. Photos by: @thebookscript (on Instagram) Graphic by: Gretchen Cobaugh / @lichen_and_limestone on Instagram Check out the matching sequel, The Night Is Defying, on sale now! <!-- td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;} -->