Set in a world infused with magic and stardust, this standalone fantasy weaves a captivating tale that balances enchanting elements with a surprisingly dark core. It appeals to readers who enjoy intricate narratives and rich world-building, reminiscent of popular works like The Ten Thousand Doors of January, The Starless Sea, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. The book promises a unique blend of wonder and depth, inviting readers to explore its intriguing themes and characters.
When Violet Everly discovers that her family owes a blood debt to an immortal,
she must venture into a hidden world of magic, gods and monsters to break the
curse - no matter the cost.
Curses are made to be broken.'ENTHRALLING TO THE LAST PAGE' SHELLEY PARKER-
CHANFilled with magic, stardust, and a shockingly dark heart, this is a
stunning standalone fantasy perfect for fans of The Ten Thousand Doors of
January, The Starless Sea and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.For centuries,
Everlys have seen their brightest and best disappear, taken as punishment for
a crime no one remembers, for a purpose no one understands. Their tormentor is
a woman named Penelope, who never ages, never grows sick - and never forgives
a debt. Ten years ago, Violet Everly's mother left to break the curse, and
never returned. Now Violet must find her mother, or she will be taken in her
place. Her hunt leads her into a seductive magical underworld of power-hungry
scholars, fickle gods, and monsters bent on revenge. And into the path of
Penelope's quiet assistant, Aleksander, who she knows cannot be trusted - and
yet to whom she finds herself undeniably drawn. Tied to a very literal
deadline, Violet will travel to the edges of the world to find her mother and
the key to the city of stardust, where the Everly story began . . .AUTHORS
LOVE THE CITY OF STARDUST'A starry tale of curses, gods and scholars that
glitters with magic. Beautifully spellbinding' M.A. KUZNIAR'A spellbinding and
mesmerising tale intricately crafted with writing that glitters. The City of
Stardust is like reading V. E. Schwab for the first time' BEA FITZGERALD'A
Gaiman-esque world of scheming scholars and soul-stealing gods . . . Memorable
and accomplished' LUCY HOLLAND'Utterly mesmerising' A. Y. CHAO'A compelling
story full of magic, curses, keys, and stories . . . Readers who loved The
Starless Sea or The Ten Thousand Doors of January will also love this darkly
magical book' KAT HOWARD'A dark, gorgeous tale of curses, gods and monsters,
with the love and loyalty of family at its heart' SANGU MANDANNAREADERS LOVE
THE CITY OF STARDUST'Reminiscent of Laini Taylor and Erin Morgenstern. Knowing
this is a debut work floored me as - for me - this is as near a perfect book
as you can get' Netgalley - 5 star review'I inhaled The City of Stardust in
one day. Books, libraries, quests, strange worlds, a doomed love, betrayal,
abandonment, courage, sacrifice - this book has it all' Netgalley - 5 star
review'I truly loved this book, I devoured it' Netgalley - 5 star review'Wow!
I so loved this book, I resented having to put it down to go to sleep, it was
so gripping' Netgalley - 5 star review
In der limitierten Erstauflage mit farbigem Buchschnitt geht es um Violet Everly, deren Mutter Marianne verschwunden ist. Um sie zu finden, hat Violet zehn Jahre Zeit, sonst holt sich die mysteriöse Penelope sie. Ihre Suche führt sie durch Europa und in eine geheime, magische Welt, wo sie Aleksandr begegnet.
