Stardust in Their Veins (Castles in Their Bones, #2)

Stardust in Their Veins (Castles in Their Bones, #2)

Laura Sebastian

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Princesses Beatriz and Daphne have lost their older sister, but their mother's grand scheme of taking the continent of Vesteria is far from complete. With the country of Temarin now under the Empress's control, only the nations of Cellaria and Friv remain free from her rule. What's worse, an ominous prophecy has begun to shine through the constellations: the blood of stars and majesty spilled. Usurped by conniving cousins Nico and Gigi, Beatriz fears for her life, while in icy Friv, Daphne continues her shaky alliance with the rebels even as she struggles to stay a step ahead of them. But when an unlikely ally offers Beatriz a deal, she finds herself back in her mother's sights. With enemies around every corner and the stars whispering of betrayal, Daphne and Beatriz can't trust anyone--least of all each other. If they've learned anything, though, it's that the Empress's game is constantly changing. And the arrival of surprise visitors from Temarin just might tip the scales in the princesses' favor... if they manage to avoid meeting their sister's fate before they can make their next move. Immerse yourself in the second book in a fantasy trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of the Ash Pricess series. The sequel to Castles in Their Bones is the story of three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown.


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    Mar 13, 2025
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    Mar 09, 2025
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    3.5 stars.

    Three twins sisters, raised by a cruel mother to divide and conquer neighboring kingdoms.

    A sophomore slump if I’ve ever read one. The book picked up where Castles in their Bones left off, which was excellent, but it was 100 or so pages too long. The middle dragged. There were so many moving parts and characters that I had trouble (in the audiobook) remembering which was where and who was good or “bad”.

    And, like the first book, it ended on enough of a cliffhanger that I’ll be returning for the conclusion of this trilogy.

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