
Stardust in their Veins
Following the dramatic and deadly events of Castles in Their Bones
Laura Sebastian(Author)
Hodderscape (Publisher)
Published on 13. February 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
576 pages
978-1-5293-7388-2 (ISBN)
Description
Immerse yourself in the second book the Castles in their Bones series from the New York Times bestselling author of the Ash Princess series.
'A page-turner that brilliantly blends magic, romance, and adventure' Booklist
Seduction. Conquest. 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.
PRAISE FOR LAURA SEBASTIAN
'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, on Stardust in their Veins
'...the worldbuilding is rich, clearly defined, and easy to follow' Kirkus Reviews, on Stardust in their Veins
'Made for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sabaa Tahir' Bustle, on Ash Princess
'A page-turner that brilliantly blends magic, romance, and adventure' Booklist
Seduction. Conquest. 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.
PRAISE FOR LAURA SEBASTIAN
'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, on Stardust in their Veins
'...the worldbuilding is rich, clearly defined, and easy to follow' Kirkus Reviews, on Stardust in their Veins
'Made for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sabaa Tahir' Bustle, on Ash Princess
Reviews / Votes
PRAISE FOR LAURA SEBASTIAN In Sebastian's fairy tale world of royalty, power, and magic, the duplicitous but no less championable princesses engage in enough surprise twists, romantic entanglements, and dicey predicaments to keep readers entertained * Publishers Weekly * [A] page-turner that brilliantly blends magic, romance, and adventure * Booklist * Enchanting . . . filled with captivating court intrigue and espionage * Kirkus Reviews * Sebastian excels at world building * The Bulletin * A fast-paced page-turner that I firmly recommend. Exciting, full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged in this fantasy world * ReadingZone *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 14 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
392 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5293-7388-2 (9781529373882)
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Laura Sebastian
Stardust in their Veins
Following the dramatic and deadly events of Castles in Their Bones
E-Book
02/2023
Hodderscape
€3.99
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Person
Laura Sebastian was born and raised in South Florida and has always loved telling stories-many apologies to her little brother who often got in trouble because of them. She currently lives in London with her two dogs, Neville and Circe. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Ash Princess series, Half Sick of Shadows, and Castles in their Bones.