

Beneath These Cursed Stars
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Action & Adventure / General
3.5
Lexi Ryan
#1 New York Times bestselling author Lexi Ryan brings us the first book in a new romantic fantasy set in the enchanting world of These Hollow Vows. When a human princess armed with death's kiss allies with a fae shifter on the run, their mission to assassinate an evil king collides with a fatal prophecy.Princess Jasalyn has a secret. Armed with an enchanted ring that gives her death's kiss, Jas has been sneaking away from the palace at night to assassinate her enemies.Shape-shifter Felicity needs a miracle. Fated to kill her magical father, she's been using her unique ability to evade a fatal prophecy.When rumors of evil king Mordeus's resurrection spread through the shadow court, Jasalyn decides to end him once and for all. Felicity agrees to take the form of the princess, allowing Jas to covertly hunt Mordeus--and starting Felicity on the path that could finally take her home.While Jasalyn teams up with the charming and handsome Kendrick, Felicity sets out to get closer to the Wild Fae king, Misha. Kendrick helps Jasalyn feel something other than anger for the first time in three years, and Misha makes Felicity wish for a world where she's free to be her true self. Soon, the girls' missions are at risk right alongside their hearts.The future of the human and fae realms hangs in the balance as fates intertwine. Between perilous tasks, grim secrets, and forbidden romances, Jasalyn and Felicity find that perhaps their stars are the most cursed of all.
Fantasy
Romance
Dark Fantasy
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Author
Lexi Ryan
Pages
432
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Date
2024
ISBN
0063311909 9780063311909
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"4.5⭐
I loved this book so much! I was a bit nervous going into it, because I was afraid it could never live up to the original duology, which I love, but it was really good! Misha, Felicity, Kendrick, and Jasalyn were all amazing characters, though Misha was definitely my favorite! I adored him in These Hollow Vows, so him being one of the main characters in this spin off was a real treat! The dual storylines were fun, if a bit jolting at times. It took a while for me to get used to the constant switching back and forth, and it also made it take longer to get to really know the main characters. The cliffhanger at the end was soooo real, and I already can't wait for the next book! Between the two main couples we have lots of tropes! Forbidden romance, forced proximity, slow burn, hidden identity, only one horse, kiss of death, found family, and dual POV! I know this book is technically listed as a standalone right now, but you'll definitely understand all of the politics, world building, and Jasalyn’s backstory 100 times better if you read it after the original duology. 10/10 would recommend checking this book out if you enjoy These Hollow Vows! "