Stars and Armor

by L.D. Allen

For centuries, the country of Domhnall has been living in an uneasy balance. The Royal Guard, ruled by the tyrannical Queen Rhianon, has been waging war on magic, leaving the Fire Fae Legion to push back. While the two forces are engrossed in their own turmoil, the Saoirse Alliance runs under the radar to help the beleaguered population. Members of opposing groups find themselves thrown together, where the journey of three people will shake the kingdom to its core.
Ivee and her small team who work for the Saoirse Alliance, commonly known as the Rebels, are tasked to find a missing girl who was shipwrecked after her rescue from a temple. After meeting with the last person to see her alive, Ivee and her crew set off across the country, into Crown territory, and a brewing massacre.
Finn is second-in-command to the Fire Fae Legion. When he learns news of the queen leaving her castle, it sets his team into action to hunt her down. With the Legion and Crown at war, Finn isn't about to let this opportunity slip away. Finn is led on a path right to the capital city of Aigean and right into the center of destruction.
Noemie wakes up in a strange bed with little to no memory of who she is or how she got there. With a body riddled in scars and wounds, she enlists the help of her rescuer, Ewan, to find some answers. What she learns puts her on a collision course for vengeance. Armed with anger and determination, she puts into motion what could very well spell disaster for the whole realm.

522 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 30, 2024

About the author

L. D. Allen lives in central Alberta with her two sons, two cats, and bulldog. In her spare time she enjoys long lunches with her friends and spending time with her family. She likes to stay home and read and has very little social life. In the winter she enjoys taking her boys snowboarding, and in the summer she spends time at her dad's cabin in British Columbia.

You can find her on Instagram @l.d.allenbookish

Reviews

[Nina Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book. It had me hooked from the get go. It’s based in an era where horses and buggy are commonly used. Where kings and queens ruled the land. Where the fae lived among humans and other mythical creatures. Definitely geared towards adult readers based on content. Was a great read and worth checking out.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was actually great altogether, but I found myself dragging on finishing it and getting having a hard time wanting to go back to it, even though there was plenty of action and things going on to keep me or any reader entertained.

I think a ton of people would end up really liking this book, so I would actually recommend it, but I just couldnt get myself fully immersed into the story and I dont see myself reading the second book

[Lesley Smail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliant. I was enraptured from the very beginning. This is not your typical cookie cutter fae romance. It was deep, dark and beautifully written. The world L.D Allen created pulled me in and I couldn't put it down. My heart broke but it also mended. I can't wait to dive into the second book tonight.

[Denyse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book very much. I loved the characters and the pace of the story. It was all very imaginative with descriptions that draw you right into the action.

[Douglas Rowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent first fantasy novel, with lots of action, spice, boss wars, and empowered heroes.