The Last Starborn Seer - by Venetia Constantine (Hardcover)

About the Book

The first book in an epic new romantic fantasy trilogy set in a fractured realm rich with light and dark magic, set against the backdrop of a perilous quest.

Book Synopsis

Leilani Stellarion is cursed.

The last surviving member of an ancient bloodline, she's shunned for the volatile Starborn magic that grants her prophetic visions - and is slowly corrupting her mind. Branded a pariah, Leilani bears the legacy of the Sistertouched, who unleashed the Sickening: a deadly curse that's dragged the four realms of Arcelia into war and ruin.

Heir to a tainted throne, Leilani's father brokers an arranged marriage with her childhood rival to wrest the line of succession away from her. And to make matters worse, her mother's health is failing by the day, and Leilani believes her magic is to blame.

When a prophecy reveals the existence of a relic that could end the Sickening, Leilani seizes her chance to escape the court and reclaim her fate. To recover the lost sceptre, she must survive the perilous journey to the Astral Mountain and perform an ancient blood rite - one that demands unity between the feuding realms.

If she's to succeed, Leilani must forge an uneasy alliance with sworn enemies, outwit rebel forces, and hide her growing feelings for a rival envoy, all under the gaze of her watchful fiancé. But something sinister hunts them through the mountains: a faceless spectre with a centuries-old grudge, determined to claim the lost sceptre for herself.

As darkness poisons her mind, Leilani must confront the truth of her magic - before it consumes her, and everything she loves.

Review Quotes

"The Last Starborn Seer is a thrilling quest, masterfully woven with heart-stealing romance and rich, complex characters. A triumph of dazzling prose and intricate world building, this is a stunning debut" --A.S. Webb, Sunday Times bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF CHAOS

"The Last Starborn Seer has it all: an epic quest, heart-wrenching romance, and an ending that had me screaming for more. Venetia Constantine's gorgeous prose is an arrow straight to the heart. A dazzling debut!" --A. Y. Chao, Sunday Times bestselling author of SHANGHAI IMMORTAL

"A captivating tale of empowerment, healing and love, a thrilling quest and a lush, intricate world -The Last Starborn Seer has all the elements that will sweep fantasy readers off their feet!" --Kika Hatzopoulou, Sunday Times bestselling author of THREADS THAT BIND

"Venetia Constantine had me hooked from the first page. She has woven magic into this incredibly special world. A new voice so worth listening to, can't wait for readers to pick up what will be their latest obsession" --Marvellous Michael Anson, author of FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN

"The Last Starborn Seer is a masterful entry into the realm of epic high fantasy, weaving together a world that feels both vast and intimate, authentic yet full of wonder. The storytelling is beautifully nuanced, with layers of history, myth, and intrigue that draw you deep into its rich and impressive tapestry... a tale that promises not just breathtaking adventure, but also the kind of emotional depth and resonance that lingers long after the page is turned" --Susan Stokes-Chapman, Sunday Times bestselling author of PANDORA

"Fantasy with a capital F. Every inch of Constantine's world dazzles with magic and depth, as do the characters that inhabit it. The Last Starborn Seer has all the makings of a fantasy sensation" --Frances White, USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author of VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED

About the Author

Venetia Constantine read English at King's College, Cambridge and holds a PhD in Art History from the Courtauld Institute. She paused a cherished career in the art world to pursue her dreams of becoming an author, swapping galleries for an enchanted windmill, where she now writes full-time. Venetia lives in London with her husband and their three children.