Stardust in Their Veins - (Castles in Their Bones) by Laura Sebastian

About the Book

Princesses Beatriz and Daphne have lost their older sister Sophronia, but their mother's grand scheme of taking the continent of Vesteria is far from complete. With the country of Temarin now under the Empress's control, only the nations of Cellaria and Friv remain free from her rule. In Cellaria, Beatriz fears for her life after being usurped by conniving cousins Nico and Gigi; in icy Friv, Daphne continues her shaky alliance with the rebels even as she struggles to stay a step ahead of them. With enemies around every corner and the stars whispering of betrayal, Daphne and Beatriz can't trust anyone-- even each other. -- adapted from Goodreads and jacket

Book Synopsis

Immerse yourself in the second book in a fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Ash Pricess series. The sequel to Castles in Their Bones is the story of three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown.

Princesses Daphne, Beatriz, and Sophronia have trained their entire lives for one purpose: to bring down nations. Their mother, Empress Margaraux of Bessemia, is determined to rule the continent of Vesteria, and her daughters are her weapons. Promised for marriage since birth, they are her ticket across enemy lines. And also her decoys.

Still, not even Empress Margaraux can control the stars. Sent to their new kingdoms, orders in hand, the princesses have found their own paths, changing the course of their mother's plans entirely--and tragically. Sophronia chose love, and for that, she lost her life.

Daphne and Beatriz can hardly believe their sister is dead, but both are determined to avenge her. And now, separated by a continent--and their mother's lies--they see more clearly with every passing day that they might not be working toward the same end.

The stars whisper of death, but Daphne and Beatriz are just beginning to understand the true power coursing through their veins. And their mother will do anything to keep them under her thumb--even if it means killing them all.

Review Quotes

"Sebastian weaves the story together with a firm handle on pacing and worldbuilding, placing twists and turns throughout as characters leave their assigned countries." --School Library Journal

"The worldbuilding is rich, clearly defined, and easy to follow." --Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Laura Sebastian grew up in South Florida and attended Savannah College of Art and Design. She now lives and writes in London, England, with her two dogs, Neville and Circe. Laura is the author of the New York Times bestselling Ash Princess series, comprising Ash Princess, Lady Smoke, and Ember Queen, as well as Castles in Their Bones and its sequel, Stardust in Their Veins; Half Sick of Shadows, her first novel for adults; and Into the Glades, for middle-grade readers.