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Pub Date Feb 17 2026 | Archive Date Feb 21 2026

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Description

There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy.

Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in sunlight over the peaks, providing the village with the light it needs to survive.

Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker's magic, never imagining she'd one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered castle and far from everything she's ever known.

The Starmaker is as cold and distant as the mountain itself, leaving Aurora to explore his enchanted castle alone. Yet the more she discovers about the sorcerer, the stronger their attraction grows, pulling her closer to the secrets he refuses to share. But a deadly frost approaches and Aurora must uncover what the Starmaker is hiding before she is left in an endless winter that even the Sun cannot touch.

There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The...


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ISBN 9781728256184
PRICE $19.99 (USD)
PAGES 448

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This book put water in my eyes in the prologue!! I knew I was done for after that.
This was such a unique and special read. I’m finding that Rachel is easily becoming a favorite author of all time. These aren’t your typical YA style books. They’re also written in a way that adults will enjoy, and enjoy I did!

This was magical and atmospheric, as well gut wrenching and beautiful. I think this story will linger in your heart long after the last page.

I went into this blind, and honestly, best decision ever. Thank you guys for my early copy. :)

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It’s easy to get swept away by the narrative, carried by the weaving emotional landscapes that accompany the spellbinding backdrop of this mountainous love story.

The dynamic between our protagonists carried authenticity with a believable enemies to lovers storyline in the context of magical realism, and presents two main characters full of relatable flaws and vulnerability as they grow through obstacles that are both otherworldly and incredibly human. While the dialogue is witty and at times quite sharp, the overwhelming themes of hope, longing, strength, courage, and love offer shades of complex and endearing characters.

Throughout the book, several metaphors anchor important messages for finding, acknowledging, and honoring the power within each of us as we grow through challenges. Whether our Higher Self is forged by magic or the meaning we make of our experiences, there are countless lessons to draw wisdom from elegantly mirrored throughout the pages. I found myself falling in love with love and the art of storytelling all over again.

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