The Starlight Heir: A Novel

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My newest obsession! A breathtaking, sexy romantasy full of twists and adventure. REBECCA YARROS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing

Be ready for a deadly contest for a bride, mistaken identities, hidden magic, and secrets that will keep you guessing until the end. NISHA J. TULI, internationally bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

A bladesmith blessed by the stars. A prince with a dangerous secret. A god bound in shadows. From USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard comes a scorching new romantasy that will leave you spellbound.

His Imperial Majesty, King Zarek requests your presence as his esteemed guest.

When the gold-dusted court invitation arrives at Suraya Saabs forge, she believes its a joke. Nobles might seek her skills as a bladesmithone of few who can imbue her work with preciousjadu, the last source of magic in the realmbut she has no qualifications as a potential bride for the crown prince. Still, the invitation is the chance at adventure, and the means to finally visit the capital city her late mother loved.

But what awaits her in Kaldari is nothing she could have imaginedand fraught with danger. Its not the crown prince, but his impossibly handsome, illegitimate half-brother, Roshan, who captures her interest...and her ire. The invitation isnt a quest to find a suitable bride, but a veiled hunt for the Starkeepera girl rumored to hold the magic of the stars in her blood. And across the city, unrest is brewing between the noble houses and the rebel militia.

When the rebels attack, Suraya and Roshan find themselves on the run, trying to deny their simmering attraction and the knowledge that Suraya herself might be the Starkeeper. But Roshan is guarding secrets of his own. And with no control over the power stirring within her, Suraya has drawn the attention of a dark god, an immortal whose interest might be the biggest threat of all.

Consumes all your attention and leaves you longing for more! Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Stunning . Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times bestselling author

Pure addictive delight." Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author

Amalie Howard at her finest! Danielle L. Jensen, New York Times bestselling author

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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 Howards new fantasyENTHRALLING!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 With stunning worldbuilding, clever banter, and engaging characters, Amalie Howard has created a fascinating story full of magic, royalty, rivalryand 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 bestsellingauthorof 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

Author Bio

Seventeen Magazine Summer Club author Amalie Howard spent most of her childhood with her nose buried in a book or running around barefoot, shimmying up mango trees and dreaming of adventure. 22 countries, surfing with sharks and several tattoos later, she has traded in bungee jumping in China for writing the adventures she imagines instead. She isnt entirely convinced which takes more guts. Amalie lives in New York with her husband and three children. Visit her at www.amaliehoward.com.