What a magically cozy read! I loved falling into this world, and cannot wait to complete the duology.

I’m left having so many questions by the end of this. I cannot wait to pick up the next book and dive back in. It makes me want to read Brie’s story now too. I will say I feel like the world building / magic system could have been dived into more, but maybe that’s because I haven’t read Brie’s books.

Now that was a revelation I did NOT see coming 🤯🤯

OMG this newest start to a duet following These Hollow Vows and These Twisted Lies was so freaking good!! It took me a minute to get settled back into the world given it’s been a minute since I read Brie’s story, but once I was in, I DEVOURED it!

Don’t be fooled though: while this newest read focuses on a new character—or characters, as it were—it’s definitely a continuation of the duet that came before. Goodreads has it right in saying this is book 3 of the These Hollow Vows series. There may be several years before the ending of the Abriella’s duet and the beginning of Jasalyn and Felicity’s stories, but they are of the same world and the same conflicts and are definitely best read in order.

🌠Fae, humans and other beings
🌠Forbidden romance
🌠Dual POV
🌠Hidden secrets
🌠Magic with a cost
🌠Revenge quests
🌠Hidden identity
🌠Kind of found family vibes

A shadow princess and a special shapeshifter make up the two main characters in this tale. Both girls help us to learn more about the past and its secrets with nightmares (Jas) and memories dreamed (Felicity) as the tale goes on. Both the FMCs of this novel have quite the journey to go on, both literally and mentally. Jas is flirting with her own form of darkness and temptation with power that most definitely will have a cost. Felicity is tackling her own struggles having lived in so many faces not her own. Both storylines were equally engaging to follow and tied together even while the girls were so far apart on their individual quests.

Honestly, with the revelations of the ending, I am anxiously awaiting the release of the second book 👀👀👀

“And what if you find yourself living beneath nothing but cursed stars?”
“Then you go find yourself a world with a whole new night sky…and some friends that will show you how to get there.” (Such a good interaction!! 🥹)

I really enjoyed the These Hollow Vows duology, and was really excited to find out that there was going to be another book based on Jasalyn. I honestly might have enjoyed this book better than the original duology as well.

Jasalyn and Felicity both being young woman who have suffered and have so much fear in them was an interesting read. I knew Felicity's story was going to hurt from the moment I found out she'd be disguising herself as Jas. And watching Jas figure out what she did on an impulse because of the fear and rage inside of her also broke my heart.

Misha and Kendrick need to be better for my girlies in book two.

As someone who has read These Hollow Vows duology by Lexi Ryan, I was excited to dive into Beneath These Cursed Stars, the third book in the series. It’s definitely a continuation of the complex world Ryan has built, and I highly recommend reading the previous books before tackling this one. Trust me, plot-wise, you’ll want to be up to date to fully appreciate the stakes and character arcs.
Beneath These Cursed Stars amps up the twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat. The ending, of course, leaves you hanging— cliffhanger style—which will have you anticipating the next book. If you’ve enjoyed the world-building and character development in the first two books, this book will absolutely pull you in. It’s a thrilling read that sets the stage for the next book perfectly!

I loved These Hollow Vows so I knew I would love this too! I would recommend reading the first two books prior to this one or you might feel a little bit lost.

Before diving in, check the trigger warnings. And note that this has a cliffhanger ending!

Fantasy romance is my everything, so this was right up my alley. I love a slow-burn with some nice banter! And a little bit of twisty-ness. I love Felicity but overall I was kind of missing the plot.

3.5 Stars but rounding up!

I’m looking forward to the next book!!

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins for the ARC!

While I really tried, I just didn’t find myself engaged in this story. I think it just wasn’t for me, but I think many will enjoy.
I did really like the first two in the series.

This world sucked me in! I devoured this book. So good! I did go back and read the previous duology in this world first and it was worth it!

I got this book when it was free to read on here although i habit read it yet I'm not sure if I'll ever read this book because I am slowly moving away from young adult fantasy.

This was a great fantasy read! I don't usually love Dual POVs but this book developed it really well. The plot felt unique and immersive, with great characters that I easily connected to and rooted for throughout the book! Definitely recommend giving this one a read!

Please. I love this series. This is an excellent continuation of the series and I cannot wait for more books!

Loved this book! The ending will leave you completely hanging which is a terrible thing to do, but still what a ride and I need the next. I thought this was a new series by this author, but it is actually book 3 in the These Hollow Vows series, which I have previously read and enjoyed- but I read this with other people who have not read the previous series and still enjoyed this with no backstory or explanation needed.
Talk about a twisty, convoluted story! You end this book not knowing who is good or evil or what will happen next and it was such a good read. Pick this series up if you like the political machinations of the Fae as well as all the heartbreak of forbidden love.

OMG! Beneath These Cursed Stars is an absolute MUST READ!! From the very first page, I was completely hooked. Lexi Ryan’s writing is phenomenal—so vivid and emotional, it practically pulled me into the world she’s created. The characters are rich, layered, and so easy to connect with, and the romance? Incredible! I couldn’t get enough of the chemistry between the leads. Add in the perfect mix of mystery, danger, and twists, and this book is impossible to put down. The pacing was spot on, and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Seriously, if you haven’t read this yet, what are you waiting for?! It’s a total game-changer, and I’m already counting down the days until the next book!

A great companion novel in my opinion! Glad that Lexi Ryan wrote this. I cannot wait to find out what's next!

I often struggle coming back to a world after the story is finished, but this book was a refreshing exception. This spin off series follows Jasalyn and Felicity as they switch places. Jasalyn travels with Hale to search for a sword to use to kill the seven. Felicity goes to live with Misha the wild fae king. Both MCs are struggling in different ways, but I really loved both of their journeys. Jasalyn is recovering from being tortured in the prior duology. I like how we do see her struggle, but I think her being given a new purpose and mission and getting her out of palace allowed her character to heal without the reader just being stuck in her depression with her. Felicity is on her own search for a portal while trying not to fall in love with misha. Overall I enjoyed this more than the original and I’ll absolutely be picking up the next one.

I didn't realize that Beneath These Cursed Stars connected to These Hollow Vows and These Twisted Bonds until I was a couple chapters in. It had been long enough since I read the original duology that I'd forgotten the characters' names and even the major plot points. But bits and pieces started coming back once I figured out who was who again, and I enjoyed learning more about Jas and her character this time. Interconnected fantasies are hard to summarize but here goes nothing.

Jasalyn, a princess and descendant of Mab, is destined to turn fae on her eighteenth birthday, but she has a secret--she bargained away her immortal life for an enchanted ring, which gives her the kiss of death, and she's been sneaking out and killing her enemies. Felicity is a shapeshifter, who has been running away from a fatal prophecy. Jasalyn wants to help hunt down the evil king, if indeed he has returned as his followers believe, so Felicity steps in and takes her place. Felicity, as Jasalyn, falls for the Wild Fae King, and Jasalyn grows closer to Kendrick, handsome and charming and "chosen.' But both romances are doomed from the start because lies have a way of coming to light.

This series will resonate with readers who enjoy The Cruel Prince series and other YA fantasy novels. I'm definitely curious enough that I'll read the next one when it comes out, to see what happens to our intrepid heroines.

I guess sometimes spin offs just shouldn’t happen. I absolutely loved the duology that this book stems from. However this book fell so flat for me and the execution just wasn’t there.

This was a really superb companion novel to These Hollow Vows. Lexi Ryan is proving to be a force in writing fantasy and is doing an excellent job establishing herself as a voice in Upper YA as well. While I absolutely loved this novel and the characters, as well as the twists, and the emotional depth behind their decisions and inner monologes(for those with POVs), it was a bit confusing for me as times to discern between Jas and Felicity. Most of the time, their seperate motivations and emotions were clear and they were easily distinguishable, but Felicity's ability to glean information by essentially "downloading memories" while in Jas' form, made it confusing when the reader would learn important information Jas was hiding from chapters in Felicity's POV. I am however eagerly awaiting the sequel because after that jawdropping cliffhanger, I AM GOING THROUGH IT.

I would give my soul to know what happens next! Lexi absolutely killed it with this book. I loved the way trauma responses were handled and overall just how different this tale was from the previous duology. She doesn’t want to be a hero, she just wants to find peace for herself and perhaps some revenge. The dual POVs on their separate journeys was so fun to read. I loved that we got to see more of the world and more of the magic along the way.

I cannot wait to find out what happens in the next book!

Beneath These Cursed Stars is a companion story to Lexi Ryan’s These Hollow Vows Duology. I never got around to reading These Hollow Vows, so this is a review from someone who didn’t get the full first story. However, I didn’t not feel confused while reading this book and I look forward to reading the next one in the series.

On that note, let’s get into it! There were many parts of this book that I greatly enjoyed. The storyline was well written and the world building was good for an already built-up world. However, sometimes the characters bothered me a bit. The FMC was not my most favorite in the story. Her choices and her feelings towards certain groups in this book really pissed me off, honestly. I could do without the “it’s okay though because she was hurt” - type of conversation. Just be honest, she’s wrong for acting a certain way. I’m just hoping in the next one her attitude changes a lot more.

I enjoyed the multiple POV’s in the book, and if I wasn’t feeling one storyline at that moment, I knew that I would be getting another one soon. I like that they all link up to one storyline.

I’m now interested in reading These Hollow Vows because of the writing and world building I’ve seen in this book, so if you’ve already read that, you’ll probably really enjoy this one!

Thank you NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.75 ⭐️’s