Chloe C. Peñaranda - Böcker

The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Shadow and Bone in a seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myth of Astraea - AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'The brightest star needs the darkest night'In a world abandoned by its celestial guardians and left to suffer a tyrant king's reign, all Astraea can recall are the fragmented memories of the past five years. She's determined to discover more about her past, even if that means leaving behind the only safety and security she has ever known by venturing out into a world where bloodthirsty vampires are rumoured to roam. Making her way in an unfamiliar world, she encounters the mysterious Nyte, who makes her an offer she cannot refuse. As Astraea accepts Nyte's help, she is drawn in by his darkness and she begins to wonder if she has struck a deal with one of the ruthless beings her people have always feared.Astraea's opportunity to escape this deal presents itself when she has to decide whether to take her friend's place in centenary celebrations of the Libertatem - a succession of trials hosted by the king in which the five human lands compete for safety against vampires who hunt them down to drink their blood. Is fighting for the safety of her kingdom worth more than answering questions about her past?______________________________'The ending of this book truly had me shocked! The extensive world-building was executed beautifully with Chloe's style of writing' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book has been on my mind constantly since I finished it last night . . . TSAD is nothing short of a masterpiece'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I read this book in one sitting, not that I ever can when it is a Chloe Penaranda book because she just has a way of gripping me and this is no different' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A perfect start to a new favourite series' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Magic takes more than blood. It demands your soul.She entered the Guild to destroy it. She didn't expect him to hold the match.Under the iron fist of the Arcanum Order, magic belongs only to the elite. For Scythe Valethorne, survival isn’t enough. By day, she scrapes by in the city’s poorest district, by night she is an assassin to provide for her family. When one mission turns into a deadly gamble, Scythe risks everything to steal a place into the Arcana’s stronghold — the Guild.But when Asher Kyrell, the Guild’s most enigmatic leader, chooses her as his apprentice, Scythe is pulled into a lethal game of power and deception. His red gaze pierces her lies, his touch threatens her control, and every lesson draws her deeper into his fire. Yet Asher keeps his own deadly secrets, and every spark she feels for him could burn her mission to ashes. For one glance too long could cost her everything, and one stolen kiss could destroy them both.Through danger and desire, Scythe uncovers far more than she bargained for within the walls of the Guild; about herself, the other initiates, and the sinister fractures within the perfect Arcanum Order. Scythe must decide if her fate lies in enduring the regime — or breaking it. Because what if magic isn’t just gained . . . but is still born in the shadows, waiting to rise again?Spice rating: 2/5Tropes:Magical AcademyDeadly TrialsGrumpy x SunshineTouch Her and DieForced ProximityOnly One BedWho Did This To You?Morally Grey HeroineFound Family

Magic takes more than blood. It demands your soul.Under the iron fist of the Arcanum Order, magic belongs only to the elite. For Scythe Valethorne, survival isn’t enough. By day, she scrapes by in the city’s poorest district, by night she is an assassin to provide for her family. When one mission turns into a deadly gamble, Scythe risks everything to steal a place into the Arcana’s stronghold—the Guild.But when Asher Kyrell, the Guild’s most enigmatic leader, chooses her as his apprentice, Scythe is pulled into a lethal game of power and deception. His red gaze pierces her lies, his touch threatens her control, and every lesson draws her deeper into his fire. Yet Asher keeps his own deadly secrets, and every spark she feels for him could burn her mission to ashes. For one glance too long could cost her everything, and one stolen kiss could destroy them both.Through danger and desire, Scythe uncovers far more than she bargained for within the walls of the Guild; about herself, the other initiates, and the sinister fractures within the perfect Arcanum Order. Scythe must decide if her fate lies in enduring the regime—or breaking it. Because what if magic isn’t just gained… but is still born in the shadows, waiting to rise again?

An instant NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, don't miss this tale of star-crossed lovers in a world full of magic, mystery, and betrayal. 'The brightest star needs the darkest night'In a world abandoned by its celestial guardians and left to suffer a tyrant king's reign, all Astraea can recall are the fragmented memories of the past five years. She's determined to discover more about her past, even if that means leaving behind the only safety and security she has ever known by venturing out into a world where bloodthirsty vampires are rumoured to roam. Making her way in an unfamiliar world, she encounters the mysterious Nyte, who makes her an offer she cannot refuse. As Astraea accepts Nyte's help, she is drawn in by his darkness and she begins to wonder if she has struck a deal with one of the ruthless beings her people have always feared.Astraea's opportunity to escape this deal presents itself when she has to decide whether to take her friend's place in centenary celebrations of the Libertatem - a succession of trials hosted by the king in which the five human lands compete for safety against vampires who hunt them down to drink their blood. Is fighting for the safety of her kingdom worth more than answering questions about her past?______________________________'The ending of this book truly had me shocked! The extensive world-building was executed beautifully with Chloe's style of writing' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book has been on my mind constantly since I finished it last night . . . TSAD is nothing short of a masterpiece'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I read this book in one sitting, not that I ever can when it is a Chloe Penaranda book because she just has a way of gripping me and this is no different' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A perfect start to a new favourite series' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐______________________________THE NIGHT IS DEFYING - the UNMISSABLE, GRIPPING second book of the Nytefall trilogy is now available to pre-order!

ASTRAEA AND NYTE ARE BACK!!'Filled with revelations that will make you gasp, moments where your heart is in your throat and some delicious spice!' 'I didn't think anything could top Book 1 in this series, but Book 2 was out of this world' 'I'm still mad at the author about that ending, it's brutal and had me crying''A perfect continuation to this incredible and fascinating series''I absolutely loved the book, devoured it and now it will live with me for a long time!''Wrecks you in the best possible way'--------------------------------------The UNMISSABLE exciting second volume in New York Times bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world...Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories, and with it the hope to unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea's awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through?For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.MORE PRAISE FOR THE NYTEFALL TRILOGY: 'A forbidden romance to die for, a complex world and plot twists galore' GENOVEVA DIMOVA 'Poetic and whimsical, with characters you can't help but root for' ELIZABETH HELEN'Peñaranda's prose will captivate you till the very last page' RINA VASQUEZ

ASTRAEA AND NYTE ARE BACK!!'Filled with revelations that will make you gasp, moments where your heart is in your throat and some delicious spice!' 'I didn't think anything could top Book 1 in this series, but Book 2 was out of this world' 'I'm still mad at the author about that ending, it's brutal and had me crying''A perfect continuation to this incredible and fascinating series''I absolutely loved the book, devoured it and now it will live with me for a long time!''Wrecks you in the best possible way'--------------------------------------The UNMISSABLE exciting second volume in New York Times bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world...Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories, and with it the hope to unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea's awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through?For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.MORE PRAISE FOR THE NYTEFALL TRILOGY: 'A forbidden romance to die for, a complex world and plot twists galore' GENOVEVA DIMOVA 'Poetic and whimsical, with characters you can't help but root for' ELIZABETH HELEN'Peñaranda's prose will captivate you till the very last page' RINA VASQUEZ

ASTRAEA AND NYTE ARE BACK!!'Filled with revelations that will make you gasp, moments where your heart is in your throat and some delicious spice!' 'I didn't think anything could top Book 1 in this series, but Book 2 was out of this world' 'I'm still mad at the author about that ending, it's brutal and had me crying''A perfect continuation to this incredible and fascinating series''I absolutely loved the book, devoured it and now it will live with me for a long time!''Wrecks you in the best possible way'--------------------------------------The UNMISSABLE exciting second volume in New York Times bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world...Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories, and with it the hope to unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea's awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through?For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.MORE PRAISE FOR THE NYTEFALL TRILOGY: 'A forbidden romance to die for, a complex world and plot twists galore' GENOVEVA DIMOVA 'Poetic and whimsical, with characters you can't help but root for' ELIZABETH HELEN'Peñaranda's prose will captivate you till the very last page' RINA VASQUEZ

'The blood that binds them, may become the weapon to end them'Reeling from a shocking betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea must now race against time to break the curse imprisoning her lover, Nyte. She will have to decide if the hand of darkness, or that of her enemy, is an alliance that could bring him back.But with the loss of daylight and the realm on the brink of ruin, Astraea and her companions must set off on their quest to retrieve the Maiden's broken key, the only weapon that can kill the wrathful gods determined to rule the mortal world.Dragons will fly and their bonds may choose friend or foe. Gods will face gods, fathers will face sons, and all will face the end of the world. Because when the blood that binds them becomes a weapon to end them, two star-crossed lovers must yield to fate or pay their greatest sacrifice yet.

'The blood that binds them, may become the weapon to end them'Reeling from a shocking betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea must now race against time to break the curse imprisoning her lover, Nyte. She will have to decide if the hand of darkness, or that of her enemy, is an alliance that could bring him back.But with the loss of daylight and the realm on the brink of ruin, Astraea and her companions must set off on their quest to retrieve the Maiden's broken key, the only weapon that can kill the wrathful gods determined to rule the mortal world.Dragons will fly and their bonds may choose friend or foe. Gods will face gods, fathers will face sons, and all will face the end of the world. Because when the blood that binds them becomes a weapon to end them, two star-crossed lovers must yield to fate or pay their greatest sacrifice yet.

The thrilling finale to the Nytefall trilogy by New York Times, B&N and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Penaranda.Reeling from a shocking betrayal, Star Maiden Astraea must race against time to break the curse imprisoning her lover, Nyte. The only way to save him, may be to ally with a deadly threat.As daylight fades and devastation looms, Astraea and her companions embark on a quest to recover the Maiden's shattered key - the only weapon that can slay the gods threatening their mortal world.Dragons will rise, loyalties will be tested, and gods will clash. As the blood that binds them becomes a weapon to end them all, two star-crossed lovers must surrender to fate or make the ultimate sacrifice.

DELUXE EDITION--featuring gorgeous, celestial stenciled edges and beautiful case art under the book jacket!The exciting second volume in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall series, where history is doomed to repeat, and star-crossed lovers must face a choice between their hearts or the world...Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams.Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories with the hope it will unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea’s awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through?For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER!DELUXE EDITION--featuring gorgeous, starry stenciled edges, beautiful case art under the book jacket, and exclusive bonus scenes--for the first time in print! The Serpent & the Wings of Night meets Shadow and Bone in a seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myths of Astraea."The brightest star needs the darkest night."Astraea is a prisoner of her own mind, the past sliding from her grasp like water. But she knows she must escape the tyrannical king who holds her captive and find her clouded memories once again. This quest leads her to the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five human lands compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires seeking blood, claiming souls, and savaging after dark.But even winning the Libertatum will not keep Astraea safe from vampires. She’s made a bargain with Nyte, the beautiful, deadly vampire who stalks her dreams and haunts her waking hours. He promises to keep her safe, but she knows she cannot trust him, cannot trust his lies, even as she finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into his seductive embrace.Caught between Nyte and her own mysteries, Astraea must decide if winning the Libertatem for her kingdom is worth her life, or if protection—and the answers to her past—really are her strongest desires.