Description
A bladesmith with the power of the stars in her blood and a prince with a dangerous secret will fight to save their kingdom in this spicy and spellbinding romantasy inspired by Persian and Indian mythology-perfect for readers of Sarah J. Maas and Thea Guanzon.
To save the realm from eternal darkness, she'll have to choose between the truth and the lie-stand and fight or kneel and die.
"His Imperial Majesty, King Zarek requests your presence as his esteemed guest."
When the gold-dusted court invitation arrives at Suraya Saab's forge, she believes it's a joke. Nobles might seek her skills as a bladesmith-one of few who can imbue her work with precious jadu, the last source of magic in the realm-but she has no qualifications as a potential bride for the crown prince. Still, the invitation is the chance at adventure, and the means to finally visit the capital city her late mother loved.
But what awaits her in Kaldari is nothing she could have imagined-and fraught with danger. It's not the crown prince, but his impossibly handsome, illegitimate half-brother, Roshan, who draws her interest...and her ire. The invitation isn't a quest to find a suitable bride, but a veiled hunt for the starkeeper-a girl rumored to hold the magic of the stars in her blood. And across the city, unrest is brewing between the noble houses and the rebel militia.
When the rebels carry out a brutal strike, Suraya and Roshan find themselves on the run, trying to deny their simmering attraction and the knowledge that Suraya herself might be the starkeeper. But Roshan is hiding secrets of his own. And with no control of the power that seems to be stirring within her, Suraya has drawn the attention of the old gods themselves...and the interest of one dark god in particular might be the biggest threat of all.
About the Author
Amalie Howard is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling romance author. She is also the author of several award-winning young adult novels. Her books have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, and Seventeen Magazine. When she's not writing, she can usually be found reading, being the president of her one-woman Harley Davidson motorcycle club, or power-napping. She lives in Colorado with her family.
Reviews
"One word to describe Amalie Howard's new fantasy-ENTHRALLING! The Starlight Heir pulls readers in with lush worldbuilding and compelling characters, consuming all your attention, and leaving you longing for more!" - Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author "The Starlight Heir glitters with magic, every page brimming with romance and adventure. Amalie Howard's loveable characters, gorgeous worldbuilding, and passionate storytelling are beautifully combined to create the perfect romantasy... I couldn't put it down!" - Nisha J. Tuli, bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen "With stunning worldbuilding, clever banter, and engaging characters, Amalie Howard has created a fascinating story full of magic, royalty, rivalry-and just the right amount of spice. Readers won't be able to put this one down!" - Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author "A must-read author." - Jodi Picoult "Amalie Howard tells a story with self-assured style, wit, and energy. Her writing sparkles!" - Lisa Kleypas "Intellectual, heartfelt romance. Howard's stories have a fantastical quality to them that lend them the air of a fairy-tale." - Entertainment Weekly
Book Information
ISBN 9780063355842
Author Amalie Howard
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Avon Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 203mm * 135mm * 21mm
