The Starlight Heir: A Novel

"MY NEWEST OBSESSION." –REBECCA YARROS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing

"SUMPTUOUS WORLD BUILDING, WITTY CHARACTERS, SPICY ROMANCE...AMALIE HOWARD AT HER FINEST." –DANIELLE L. JENSEN, New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood

A bladesmith blessed by the stars. A prince with a dangerous secret. A god bound in shadows. From USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard comes a scorching new romantasy that will leave you spellbound.

“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, 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 captures 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 attack, 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 guarding secrets of his own. And with no control over the power stirring within her, Suraya has drawn the attention of a dark god, an immortal whose interest might be the biggest threat of all.

“Consumes all your attention and leaves you longing for more!” —Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Stunning .” —Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author

“Pure addictive delight.” —Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author

“Glitters with magic, every page brimming with romance and adventure.” –Nisha J. Tuli internationally bestselling author

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Published Jan 7, 2025

368 pages

Average rating: 5.77

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Suz L
Apr 13, 2025
7/10 stars
A fun, adventure-filled read! Loved the different elements that made up this magical world. I did feel there were some familiar themes/details I’ve read in other fantasy works, but overall enjoyed the story immensely.
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2025
8/10 stars
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Voyager for the arc!

This is a book that I think will stay with me for a long time. The story is absolutely amazing. At the beginning, I thought it was going one way but it took an entirely different turn! I struggled at the beginning with the world building since it went over my head but that was on me since I did not read the glossary. While it took me a while to invest in this book, it was so worth it and I am glad I took my time reading it.

The reason it did not give 5 stars is I would have loved for there to have been more time and development of the side characters to make us get even more attached, as well as more time to sit in the twists since they felt like they came out of nowhere. With an extra 100 pages of building this, I definitely would give 5 stars. Absolutely beautiful and worth the read though!!

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