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The City of Stardust

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Notes From Your Bookseller
Notes From Your Bookseller

Leaning into the lush possibilities of dark academia, The City of Stardust is full of cutthroat scholars, a dark and dangerous education and a secret society of magicians. It’s perfect for fans of The Atlas Six or R.F. Kuang’s Babel.

A #1 International Bestseller • An Amazon Best Book of February 2024• An IndieNext Pick

"A dark dream of a novel...that feels both timeless and original. Enjoy—and also beware. This fairy tale is deadly." —Laini Taylor

"A story as darkly wondrous as midnight. Enthralling to the last page." —Shelley Parker-Chan

"A dark, gorgeous tale of curses, gods and monsters." —Sangu Mandanna

A curse can be many things. For the Everlys, it begins with stardust.

For centuries, the Everlys have seen their ...

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