The Stars Are Dying: Standard Edition (Nytefall Trilogy, 1)

The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Shadow and Bone in a seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myths of Astraea.

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"The brightest star needs the darkest night."


Astraea is a prisoner of her own mind, the past sliding from her grasp like water. But she knows she must escape the tyrannical king who holds her captive and find her clouded memories once again. This quest leads her to 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.

But even winning the Libertatum will not keep Astraea safe from vampires. She’s made a bargain with Nyte, the beautiful, deadly vampire who stalks her dreams and haunts her waking hours. He promises to keep her safe, but she knows she cannot trust him, cannot trust his lies, even as she finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into his seductive embrace.

Caught between Nyte and her own mysteries, Astraea must decide if winning the Libertatem for her kingdom is worth her life, or if protection—and the answers to her past—really are her strongest desires.

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432 pages

Average rating: 5

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gill.jess
Mar 28, 2025
8/10 stars
4.25 ⭐️ Despite some of the harsh ratings, I actually enjoyed this one. You've got the games and trials aspect, you've got vampires and fae, a morally gray shadow daddy, and a love story that seems destined for heartbreak. It surely wasn't a literary masterpiece, but given all we got, what more can you ask for? I enjoyed Astraea's character and everything she overcame. I'm a little disappointed that she didn't put 2 and 2 together and realize that Nyte was Nightsdeath, but with everything going on, I doubt I'd have put it together if I were in her shoes. I'm glad Hecktor's sorry ass is finally actually dead. He was the worst. And although Nyte kept secrets and betrayed her trust, I really did like him and Astraea together. I hope they can make it work in the next book. I also hope the king is found and he dies. That'd be nice lol. The only question I'm left with is: I did an immersive read for this one and want to do the same for the next one, so...do I wait 18wks on Libby for the audio or just order it on audible? 🫠

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