The Starlight Heir - by Amalie Howard (Paperback)

About the Book

"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 starbringer-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 starbringer. 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"--

Book Synopsis

"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

Review Quotes

"My newest obsession! A breathtaking, sexy romantasy full of twists and adventure."
-- Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing

"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, internationally 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

"Vivid, gripping, and intensely romantic, The Starlight Heir is pure addictive delight. Amalie Howard has an electric way with beautiful words and an incomparable knack for lush worlds. This is a gorgeously crafted fantasy that will leave an indelible mark on the soul." -- Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

"With its sumptuous worldbuilding, witty characters, and spicy romance, The Starlight Heir is Amalie Howard at her finest!"
-- Danielle L. Jensen, New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood

"A must-read author." -- Jodi Picoult

"Intellectual, heartfelt romance. Howard's stories have a fantastical quality to them that lend them the air of a fairy-tale." -- Entertainment Weekly