Queen of the Night Sky
A Novel
Published on 26. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-06-335589-7 (ISBN)
Description
The sequel to The Starlight Heir and the epic conclusion to the romantasy duology that Rebecca Yarros calls, "a breathtaking, sexy romantasy full of twists and adventure."
The Kingdom of Oryndhr has been saved by the will of the Royal Stars. But King Roshan, once Sura's best friend and chosen love, has changed. She can sense corruption growing in him, and her own magic is being twisted by his command to dangerous ends. As dreams of her strange shadow guardian return in force, she is left unsure of her path-and of her heart.
When an attempt on her life leads to her rescue on the back of an azdaha, the dragon-like creature she once thought a myth, Sura truly finds herself in uncharted territory-in a land far beyond Oryndhyr's borders. Everlea is full of magic, ruled by the deadly and enigmatic Night King, Darrius. And to Sura's shock, Darrius is none other than the man in her dreams...and possibly her soul fated mate.
As a prophecy unfolds, the old gods awaken, and a war between kingdoms looms, Sura has no choice: she must fully embrace her destiny as Starkeeper and the entirety of her power before it's too late. But all power comes at a cost...and darkness has a way of slithering into the smallest spaces.
Queen of the Night Sky is a lush, fast-paced, why-choose MFM romantasy that will leave you breathless, featuring:
Open door spice
"Why choose" trope
Yearning and heartache
World inspired by Indian and Persian mythology
The Kingdom of Oryndhr has been saved by the will of the Royal Stars. But King Roshan, once Sura's best friend and chosen love, has changed. She can sense corruption growing in him, and her own magic is being twisted by his command to dangerous ends. As dreams of her strange shadow guardian return in force, she is left unsure of her path-and of her heart.
When an attempt on her life leads to her rescue on the back of an azdaha, the dragon-like creature she once thought a myth, Sura truly finds herself in uncharted territory-in a land far beyond Oryndhyr's borders. Everlea is full of magic, ruled by the deadly and enigmatic Night King, Darrius. And to Sura's shock, Darrius is none other than the man in her dreams...and possibly her soul fated mate.
As a prophecy unfolds, the old gods awaken, and a war between kingdoms looms, Sura has no choice: she must fully embrace her destiny as Starkeeper and the entirety of her power before it's too late. But all power comes at a cost...and darkness has a way of slithering into the smallest spaces.
Queen of the Night Sky is a lush, fast-paced, why-choose MFM romantasy that will leave you breathless, featuring:
Open door spice
"Why choose" trope
Yearning and heartache
World inspired by Indian and Persian mythology
Reviews / Votes
"I kept hurrying through my work day to get back to Queen of the Night Sky. There's something for every romantasy lover in this one - all the tropes you swoon for... and a few you haven't even dreamed of yet!" - Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author"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
"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
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
1 map
Dimensions
Height: 201 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-06-335589-7 (9780063355897)
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Amalie Howard is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling romance author. She is also the author of several award-winning young adult novels. Her books have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, and Seventeen Magazine. When she's not writing, she can usually be found reading, being the president of her one-woman Harley Davidson motorcycle club, or power-napping. She lives in Colorado with her family.