The Stars Are Dying

The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Shadow and Bone in a seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myth of Astraea - AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe brightest star needs the darkest nightIn a world abandoned by its celestial guardians and left to suffer a tyrant kings reign, all Astraea can recall are the fragmented memories of the past five years. Shes determined to discover more about her past, even if that means leaving behind the only safety and security she has ever known by venturing out into a world where bloodthirsty vampires are rumoured to roam. Making her way in an unfamiliar world, she encounters the mysterious Nyte, who makes her an offer she cannot refuse. As Astraea accepts Nytes help, she is drawn in by his darkness and she begins to wonder if she has struck a deal with one of the ruthless beings her people have always feared.Astraeas opportunity to escape this deal presents itself when she has to decide whether to take her friends place in centenary celebrations of the Libertatem - a succession of trials hosted by the king in which the five human lands compete for safety against vampires who hunt them down to drink their blood. Is fighting for the safety of her kingdom worth more than answering questions about her past?______________________________The ending of this book truly had me shocked! The extensive world-building was executed beautifully with Chloes style of writing ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐This book has been on my mind constantly since I finished it last night . . . TSAD is nothing short of a masterpiece ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐I read this book in one sitting, not that I ever can when it is a Chloe Penaranda book because she just has a way of gripping me and this is no different ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐A perfect start to a new favourite series ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐