The Stars are Dying
Books | Fiction / Fantasy / Epic
3.3
Chloe C. Peñaranda
An emotional, page-turning beginning to a new epic world with a romance that is both heart-warming and wrenching. A dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myths of Astraea "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 is worth dying for, or if protection-and the answers to her past-really are her strongest desires.
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Author
Chloe C. Peñaranda
Pages
514
Publisher
Lumarias Press
Published Date
2023-07-11
ISBN
1915534054 9781915534057
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"I really wanted to get into this book l, but couldn't. It started off strong, then it coasted for far too long. The main love interests and nothing in common for the reader except a strong sexual attraction, apparently there are more secrets of them together but how am I supposed to know that. Honestly felt more like a hodgepodge of fantasy fanfic than an opening book for a romantacy series. 5/10"
Rachel Temp
"I don't get the hate for this book, I found the world building quite detailed and well written.
The character development is more than pleasing and well thought out.
The whole idea behind this book is unique and it stands out. It had me hooked from the beginning."
Sydney Elzinga
"This book is...complicated
First of all do not read the prologue, once I read it, it confused the heck out of me and I couldn't understand what was going on in the prologue until more then halfway through the book.
This novel has so much potential and I see how Chloe C. Peñaranda has an idea but oh my goodness the amount of times I had to reread(and I never reread unless it's a pg or 2) was annoying. There are so many characters and plots and goals the mc invests in, that as a reader I got lost way to many times.
I continued reading because I found that I couldn't put the book down, unless of course I didn't wanted to look like a zombie in the morning :)
And finally if it doesn't bother you, I'd still go through the hassle and read it again, it really has potential in some sense, I almost wish it was a movie...
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Bianca Mihoc
"This book was good, but I think it was a bit long. I am a quick reader, but found myself forgetting certain aspects of this story. There were a few times I was confused as well - the story can be a bit hard to follow at points. Overall though, I was entertained and invested in Nyte and Astraea!"
Tenille Hague
"Wow, this book was full of surprises. Just sitting here, reading along, saying to myself “There’s NO WAY she doesn’t realize XYZ, it’s so obvious.” Only to find out that XYZ is only the tiniest fraction of huge bomb that’s about to drop the last quarter of the book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it gave off an air from so many of my favorite series all compiled into one. Like Romeo and Juliet meets FBAA meets a Caraval with a tiny nod to Hunger Games (very tiny nod), meets a little ACOTAR/TOG, even a tiny dash of Red Queen… but only little sprinkles of all of those to give you this absolute gem of a story. Definitely recommend, and it’s currently on KU, if anyone wants to check it out."
Kayla Hargaden
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