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Two stars crossed.

Two souls bound.


When Lyanndra, a Starless maiden disguised as a knight, fells the cruel Demigod king in a fiery battle, she earns the title of the Godslayer and rises up as a folk hero among her people. But when a curse binds her to the king’s son, Syran, Lyanndra finds herself engaged in a bloody war for her freedom.

Trapped in the palace of the Demigods, Lyanndra rages against the cruel fate of the stars. But even as she’s drawn ever deeper into Syran’s burning orbit, a terrible plot unfolds in the opulent corridors of the palace. Lyanndra is forced to choose between her hatred and her heart before the whispers of treason lay waste to the kingdom and her freedom is lost to her forever.

327 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 15, 2025

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251 reviews96 followers
December 30, 2025
”She will not be broken. She will not be erased. And it only makes me want her more."

Enemies to lovers, fated mates, a fierce as fuck FMC and a MMC who falls first? What more could you want?! ⚔️✨👑

This truely transported me to a medieval fantasy and I ate it right up!

Huge thank you to Alina for the gifted copy of this wonderful book 🫶🏼
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239 reviews19 followers
November 17, 2025
5 🌟

I read this in under 24 hours. I was absolutely obsessed with everything. I read a previous review where they compared some aspects of this book to Mulan and ...YES

I have no notes, I loved every single thing about this book and I am GASSED for book 2
Profile Image for Bailey (Myveinsbleedink).
524 reviews15 followers
December 23, 2025
This book blew my mind. Alina's writing style is top notch. I didn't know what to expect reading this book I actually didn't read anything about it beforehand. I'm so glad I didn't every step of the way I was so engrossed in what was going on that I also didn't know that I had basically read it in one sitting. Lyanndra & Syran are perfection in all that they are. The Godslayer takes us to a world of Demigods and Starless. The Starless (humans) of course being the lesser species in the eye of the Demigods and especially under the rule of the King. But the hatred runs deep and goes both ways with Starless despising the Demigods who rule.
Lyanndra, more commonly known as The Godslayer, for being the Knight to take down the ruthless Demigod King is a Starless who finds herself bound to Syran, the Demigod Kings son, by a cruel fate from the stars.
I honestly loved everything about their every interaction. They are complete opposites thrust into an impossible situation and following along with them was an adventure.
I'm immediately starting book 2 The Midnight Serpent and I can't wait!
Thank you Alina for the gifted copy!
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42 reviews1 follower
January 31, 2026
This was a fun enemies to lovers romantasy that really took the worldbuilding seriously. I really enjoyed both main characters and found it refreshing that they both wielded power in their own rights.

There was just the right amount of spice and it worked really well within the story as a whole which I really appreciated and the last 100 pages absolutely flew by.

The perfect first book in this developing series!
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50 reviews
January 5, 2026
What I enjoyed was that the book is fast paced. It got to the point and didn’t need 1700 chapters to get there.

What was missing for me, was some context. I hoped for more of a back story with both Lyanndra and Syran. Why did they get to where they are? We know they’ve had a trauma past, but no conversation as to what they went through. I wished for more of that.

It was an interesting take to have Ressa as the villain of the story and not something we see often is a female antaganist. I think her character was misunderstood, with her upbringing of being groomed to her role. I was hoping for more of a journey of self discovery for her. But alas, that might just be the “we love a strong female role” in me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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490 reviews56 followers
December 30, 2025
✨The Godslayer✨

Are you looking for a fast-paced, steamy, medieval fantasy romance where the FMC is a notorious bad mamajama and the MMC yearns so hard? Well, friends this is for you!

We follow a dual POV in Alina’s first installment of her Star Crossed Series. We begin with Lyanndra, aka the Godslayer, who is renown for being the only human knight to slay a demigod. But the thing is, everyone thinks she’s a man and she aims to keep it that way. At least until our MMC, Syran, decides to find his star crossed mate. And since he just so happens to be the son of the fallen god king Lyanndra felled, it would only be fates cruelest irony to be his missing half.

We undergo a tenuous enemies to reluctant allis to lovers relationship with betrayals and a rocky rise to the thrown within these action packed pages. Lyanndra is dead set on choosing madness over Syran, but even though Syran knows it’d be easier to return to his childhood betrothed, he is adamant the stars chose them for a reason- if not to finally bridge the gap between the Starless and the demigods. But friendships, bonds, and blood tend to be easily poisoned and Syran and Lyanndra can either bend to the fallen kingdom his father made or try to work together for a better future…

This was so fun and fast! I whizzed through these 300+ pages in a day, because the pacing just flowed. We get high heat, aggressive kisses, and a bit of a burn to spice. I absolutely loved how hopeful and all in Syran was and I appreciated how strong and steadfast Lyanndra remained. She was no damsel, but we also got to see some of her soft spots. I’m excited to know more of what made her who she is!

Tropes you may find in Godslayer are fated mates, she’s an epic hero, fire daddy prince who’s a secret cinnamon roll, magic, prophecies/meddling fates, plot twists, betrayal, fast paced, medium spice, wound tending, he falls first and way harder, enemies to lovers (mostly one way), and an ending that leads eagerly into book two.

The Godslayer is out now and I’m headed straight into the arc of book two! ✌️
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1,237 reviews38 followers
January 8, 2026
Thank you, Alina, for the e-ARC! I appreciate you sending it to me since my library didn’t carry it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I went into this book pretty blind. I joined Alina’s ARC team for book two, but needed to read The Godslayer first. I flew through this book in two days. This is romance-heavy, which made it a quick read! I was addicted to the romance and the star-crossed lovers. Lyanndra and Syran fight against it (mostly Lyanndra), and they can’t help it. They are on opposite sides of the war, and seeing them try to overcome that was great. It added so much tension. I’m a spoiler-free account, so I won’t give details, but believe me, the tension was high!!

I loved Lyanndra from the second I met her. She’s brave, blunt, strong, and will do anything for her people. Her decisions are not brash, and she thinks things through, which is awesome. One of my favorite things about this book is that they get to know each other. It’s hard not to see insta-love when your relationship is forced on you. They have plenty of time to get to know each other and develop mutual respect, which I appreciated.

The overall plot was where I struggled a little bit. There are things that happen, and it was a little too fast. Now, this book has set up for an epic second book, I think. What I thought was going to happen in this one might be what I get from the second book. The ending had me jumping into the second book immediately!

Overall, this was a fantastic start to the series! I loved the romance, and it was steamy! I loved Lyanndra, and I can’t wait to see more of her. I thought that her chemistry with Syran was spot on. I look forward to seeing what happens in the second book, especially with that ending!! I highly recommend this for all my Romantasy lovers!
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55 reviews2 followers
December 30, 2025
Wow! This book had me in its grip from the Prologue. This author throws you in head first and you don’t want to come up for air until the last page.

This is a TRUE enemies to lovers Romantasy with a FANTASTIC slow burn.


“And for the first time, I truly and deeply understand what we are.
Our stars are crossed.
Our souls are bound.
We are one.”


The FMC, Lyanndra, is as strong a knight as any man among the Starless (humans) and her tongue may be as sharp and quick as her strongsword. Let’s not forget her hungry kelpie, Barra, who she rides on her monster slaying adventures.


“After all, good women aren’t supposed to don their father’s armor and ride away in the night to seek their fortunes. Good women don’t slay great beasts or joust against the finest of the Celestial Knights.

Good women don’t fight. Good women don’t kill.

But I am not a good woman.”


Our MMC, Syran is Prince to the Demigods. He possesses a unique magic and has a heart of gold. He’s is powerful in his own right and looking to keep peace between the Starless (humans) and the Demigods.


“When I finally look up, I’m shocked to see tears streaming down the Starless man’s face. “What king would bow to a peasant?” he murmurs.”


This fast-paced story has character depth, immersive world building, dual POV, unique magic, court politics, monster-slaying, battles, plot-twists and so much more.

This well written book is like Mulan grabbed some monsters out of Witcher and moved on to Gladiator. I don’t think you could ask for much more from this book!

Thank you Alina for the gifted readers copy to allow me to give my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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392 reviews5 followers
August 1, 2026
Imagine if Brienne of Tarth ( GOT) got to star in her own book and finally got a swoon worthy love story.
During battle, Lyanndra, dressed as a knight, kills the evil demigod god king and ends the war between their people- the Demigos and the Starless.
When Prince Syran prepares to take his father's throne after dying in battle, he must first complete the Ceremony of Cross Stars. When he does, it mates him to the woman who killed his father, Lyanndra.
I loved Lyanndra as an FMC. I liked how after the war, she kept fighting for people by traveling to the different towns to help them with the monsters.
Syran- a hero that is NOT the typical dark hair and broody mmc, but still heart-stopping!
But I was not expecting that ending!!
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451 reviews5 followers
January 3, 2026
so good

This was a great start to this series. I really enjoyed the world building and use of magic in the form of God bestowed gifts.

One of the notes I made when reading this was that if you need a job done get a woman to do it! lol Lyanndra is THEE GODSLAYER! Ok! lol

I love it when the FMC of a story kicks the crap out of the MMC! And Lyanndra… She did not come to play and it’s obvious she could destroy him! But alas they are meant to be together so she can’t beat him up too bad 😂

And Ressa…. Ugh. Yes she got the shorter end of the stick but instead of moving on she’s a nightmare.

And this cliffhanger… I need to run to book two now!

4.5 stars
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193 reviews2 followers
December 27, 2025
I was in a reading slump for a couple of weeks until I decided to pick this one up. To be honest, this was unexpectedly amazing!

The book was filled with female bad-ass representation, strength, courage, and love. The politics and the power struggles were descriptive and well-written. Its world building and the magic system were incredibly interesting and easy to follow. And, the storyline just drew me right in - started with a massive bang, and it did not end there. It just made me turn page after page, itching to know what's next.

All the characters were loveable even the annoying ones. 🤭 The main characters and their chemistry??? OHH LA LA!! ❤️‍🔥 The yearning??? 🤤 AHHHHHHHH!!! The two were a perfect example of a push-and-pull kind of situation, all sparks and fire, and I just cannot get enough of them!

This novel's a fast-paced narrative filled with delicious tension and tasteful encounters. Definitely one of the best out there! 💯👌 I cannot wait to read the sequel and to know more of characters' backgrounds and possible secrets!!!!
Recommended! ✨️
8 reviews
January 31, 2026
Wow I couldn't put it down. I absolutely loved how strong the FMC Lyanndra is and how fiercely she fights for the rights and freedom of her people. Lyanndra is never weak and never backs down not even when she is cursed to be bound to Syran the son of the demigod that she killed. Syran who is nothing like his father and is also strong but is not afraid to love and worship a woman who is his equal in every way. This is Alina Kramer's debut novel the first book in the Star Crossed Crown series and I highly recommend reading it. Can't wait to read the second book.
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20 reviews3 followers
November 1, 2025
Received this as an arc in return for a review

I enjoyed those book, I did feel that some parts were too descriptive, everything was described even if it didnt need to be.
The enemies to lovers storyline was refreshing as it wasn't an instant one day "oh I love him" - it happened slowly over time.
Alina has done very well with this book. It was a refreshing read after struggling with a book slump.
I look forward to see what is next for Alina
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149 reviews3 followers
June 24, 2026
3 ✨
2 🌶️

Do not be fooled, this is 100% a YA book. I really loved the beginning but I quickly learned that the characters might not develop more than surface level and the plot was going to be fairly easy to guess. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, it’s just not MY thing.

If you like YA, I think this would read as a 5 ✨. However, like mentioned above, I don’t! So I enjoyed it a bit less.
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73 reviews
June 17, 2026
There were moments in this that were great and then moments that it wasn't. However, as a debut novel, it was good! A fast paced, easy fantasy plot. I am curious to see how/if the writing style changes at all as the author writes more.
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25 reviews
July 10, 2026
This was so fun! The writing style is one of the best I’ve read in a while.

I was left wanting just a few more answers and a little more of a slow burn between Syran and Lyanndra but overall, perfection.

Will def read book 2!
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Author 4 books88 followers
December 7, 2025
Than ending… ARE YOU KIDING ME?
devoured it. Superior vibes. Obsessed with the main characters.
💗
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3 reviews
January 5, 2026
Perfect enemies to lovers story. Love a badass FMC. Good amount of spice. Can't wait to read book 2 in this series!
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July 3, 2026
Wow. DEVOURED THIS. I went into this semi-blind. I had heard about some of it from Alina’s street team but I didn’t read the blurb or anything. Just dove right in and I was immersed.
The Godslayer is so cool and loved the concept. The MFC is badass and bold. The MMC is a top tier yearner. Their relationship is spicy and the back and forth tugs are so fun.
If you haven’t read this or added it to your TBR you definitely need to ASAP!
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9 reviews1 follower
January 7, 2026
Nice easy read. Fairly predictable and the conflicts resolve easily. It lays excellent groundwork for the next book.
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23 reviews
May 30, 2026
I think ChatGPT wrote it and made the cover
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45 reviews2 followers
November 26, 2025
"After all, good women aren't supposed to don their father's armor and ride away in the night to seek their fortunes. Good women don't slay great beasts or joust against the finest of the Celestial Knights.

Good women don't fight. Good women don't kill.

But I am not a good woman."


The Godslayer, book one in The Star Crossed Crown series by Alina Kramer, is actually one of my first forays into romantasy. Shocking, I know, given my love of all things fantastical and strange, but we all make mistakes, right? And what a book to start out with. Beyond the characters, which I will get to in a minute, the writing in this book is absolutely phenomenal. There's never a moment where you don't feel immersed in the world of Alastria and never a second when you aren't rooting for the FMC, Lyanndra, no matter whether her foe is a great wyrm or her crossed star.

The chemistry between Syran and Lyanndra is absolutely astounding. Sometimes, you question whether characters are actually attracted to one another or are just looking to get their freak on because they have an itch to scratch. That is not even remotely a question in The Godslayer. From the moment that they come in contact with one another, you know that even if Lyanndra might fight against their bond? She can't help but learn to be turned on by, and even (gasp!) love Syran.

I am fortunate enough to be have been chosen to by on Alina Kramer's street team for the second book in the series, The Midnight Serpent, but don't let that fool you into thinking I wasn't going into this reading of the first book with a skeptical eye. I'm not one to fall for hype easily or to be drawn in just because there's spice on the page. I'm looking for good world building, interesting and flawed characters, and a storyline that keeps me engaged from beginning to end. The Godslayer gave me all of that and more (though I'm still upset by what happened to my German Shepherd coded dude, Alina! UPSET!). If you love things edgy, a little dark, but can't help but root for the underdog, even if she's fated mates with a scorching redhead? This book is for you!
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128 reviews9 followers
January 2, 2026
Lyanndra earned the title Godslayer when she cut down the Demigod King. But her victory isn’t all it seems, especially when the stars bind her to his son, Syran. Trapped in the enemy’s opulent palace, she is fighting a war for her freedom while battling a dangerous attraction to the prince. With treason brewing in the shadows, she must choose between her hatred and her heart.
• Enemies to Lovers
• Forced Proximity (Magical Bond)
• Warrior FMC
• Palace Intrigue
• High Fantasy Romance
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I picked this book up as I’ve been lucky enough to get an ARC for book 2. I have no idea how The Godslayer passed me by because it is right up my street. I was hooked from the start; the opening chapter jumps straight into a massive battle scene, and you are dodging and diving right alongside our FMC.

I did not know how much I needed a female knight in shining armour until this book. I did, of course, know I needed a heroine with a badass Kelpie though—I may have cheered when we first meet Barra. (I really hope there is more of her in book 2!) Lyanndra is such a fantastic character. Not only do we get to see her in full armour and leathers for most of the book - not just a token moment - but she also feels real. She is wild, wilful, and a bit broken, but devoted to helping her people even when they know nothing about who she really is.

Syran is determined but maybe also a bit hopeless. He wants change, and to be a better king than his father was, but is he focussed enough to bring it about? We will see. I do love how hard Syran falls for his Crossed Star—not just in the palace, but in the way he refuses to give her up and follows her out into the wilds. That is where he realises just how lucky a man he is to have Lyanndra as his fated one.

This book has everything you need: high fantasy battles, magic, and knights in armour. It’s packed with hidden identities, secret pasts, fantastical beasts, and political intrigue. It also doesn’t skimp on the romance, with plenty of slow burn, yearning, and some tasty tropes.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Don’t miss out on this book, it hits all the right buttons!
31 reviews3 followers
December 26, 2025
This book had me hooked from the start, I absolutely loved it!!The way Alina wrote this book was magical, everything was written to feel so real and beautiful. The magical creatures and plot are described so vividly that the world feels alive! It feels as if you're there with the character living what they're living. This book had me had me captivated, I couldn't put it down.
The Godslayer takes us to a world of Demigods and Starless. The Starless (humans) being seen as the lesser species in the eye of the Demigods, but especially the king. But the hatred is mutual the starless hate the demigods just as much if not more.
"After all, good women aren't supposed to don their father's armor and ride away in the night to seek their fortunes. Good women don't slay great beasts or joust against the finest of the Celestial Knights.
Good women don't fight. Good women don't kill.
But I am not a good woman."

Then we have our FMC Lyanndra who's posing as the male knight infamous for slaying the Demigod king. Such a bad🍑 she is i absolutely loved her!!!
Then we have our MMC Syran, the Demigod son of Lyanndra's enemy. Their enemies-to-lovers dynamic is electric at best and combustible at worst.
The chemistry between Syran and Lyanndra is absolutely astounding, They are fated by cruel fate from the stars, but I mean come on are they really??They are complete opposites thrust into an impossible situations. Their story is electrifying and invigorating to follow!!!
“Our stars are crossed. Our souls are bound. We are one.”

The bond between Lyanndra and Syran had me in a chokehold the entire book. It was beautiful and emotional and sometime made me want to pull out my hair in frustration of the two. But I absolutely loved reading it!!
I loved it even more because they start out as actual enemies like they absolutely hate each other. So we actually get a real enemies-to-lovers story, thank you Alina for giving me the story I didn't know i needed in my life!!!
Thank you Alina Kramer for the gifted copy and I can't wait to read The Midnight Serpent!!!!
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14 reviews
January 12, 2026
In preparation for my ARC read The Midnight Serpent, book 2 in the Star Crossed Crown series, I was gifted this copy from author Alina Kraemer. Thank you so much for the opportunity, your book is amazing!

I really enjoyed the writing style. It felt so refreshing and flushed out that it left me wanting to see more of the world! I love our MCs and how strong they are on their own, and how they complement each other when they're together. I think Alina did a great job handling themes of acceptance, trust, forgiveness, and compassion. I like that she didn't focus too hard on good vs. bad as black and white, especially considering the barriers to their relationship. I think is interesting because this could have been a complex aspect explored further, but I also recognize that this is not necessarily the story. The route taken also works well for the characters' relationship dynamics with each other, other people, and their world. Overall, I enjoyed the cast of characters. Lyanndra and Cyran are adorable and I love how wholesome and healthy they are. Random side note, for those of you who watch anime, Ressa reminds me so much of Terenezza from "May I Ask for One Final Thing?" I only really remembered the two are different characters after reading descriptions about Ressa's hair lol.

Why it wasn't 5 stars for me

About 75% of the book reminded me of Beauty & the Beast when Belle is exploring the castle grounds and basically the whole plot of Reckless by Lauren Roberts, which made me wonder where the plot went?? I can see why the book went the way it did for character development, but the introduction of the plot came late for me personally and felt rushed. Aside from that, I do like the ending and have some theories about what might happen in book 2 👀

Overall, I enjoyed The Godslayer! It kept me hooked from start to finish and flowed well, and will definitely be diving into book 2 next.
13 reviews
January 17, 2026
“Good women don’t fight. Good women don’t kill. But I am not a good woman.”

“Our stars are crossed; our souls bound.” I hiss, speaking aloud the horrible truth. “They call you Lord of the Midnight Flame? May you rule over a kingdom of ash.”

“You won’t escape me that easily,” I growl, willing her to wake up. “Not now. Not when I’ve just found you.”

❤️ What I Loved
- Lyanndra is a true knight. She may be a little rough around the edges, but at the heart of everything, all she wants to do is help her people. The old king waged war on the Starless, and she does everything in her power to protect them. She’s just a good person, and it's refreshing.
- I love that this feels like a true fantasy novel. There’s life or death battles, we’re hunting monsters, and Syran travels halfway across the country to get his woman back. The world is fleshed out and feels lived in.
- The relationship between Syran and Lyanndra feels really natural. There’s no insta-love; he has to gain her trust and struggles to do so, resulting in a rare, healthy relationship in the genre.
- Special shout-out to Grandpa Torran. 10/10. No notes.

⚡ What Didn’t Work for Me
As much as I hate Ressa, Syran really did her dirty, and I don’t think this is addressed enough. Like, yay, he found his true love, and I am happy for them both, but he discarded her without a second thought. Is she a raging psycho? Yes. Is it justified? Kind of? If this story were told from Ressa’s POV, Lyanndra would be the villain.

💭 Final Thoughts
This was an incredible debut for Alina Kramer. The story hooked me from page one, and I finished the book in two days. Lady knights are here to stay in fantasy fiction, and I am so excited to see what comes next for Syran and Lyanndra.

📌 Would I recommend?
Yes 100%! This book is perfect for lovers of both traditional fantasy and romantasy. It’s a perfect blend of romance, action and adventure, and I hope to see more stories trend this way in the future.

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October 31, 2025
After reading The Godslayer, I’ll need a few therapy sessions before I can start trusting people again, because this one hit hard. It was glorious but devastating, and I want to give Alina Kramer all my love and gratitude for that.

The Godslayer tells the story of Lyanndra and Syran. He’s a crown prince demigod who’s about to be crowned king. She’s a starless knight who killed his father a year prior and has since been traveling to assist other starless citizens by killing the monsters that make their lives miserable.
As tradition demands, before he can become king, Syran has to perform a ritual to find his crossed star. Although he’s absolutely certain there’ll be none for him, he goes through with the ritual. Can you imagine Lyanndra waking up to find the ring of the man she despises most on her finger? Let me tell you, it’s epic.

If you’re a sucker for medieval settings, swords, armor, castles, and cozy villages, this book is for you. The descriptions of the surroundings are lyrical and vivid, it feels like you’re wandering through the villages and castles yourself. If I were any good at drawing, I would’ve tried to bring this world to life myself. Sadly, I’ll have to wait for real artists to pick up interest. Anyone out there who wants to do that for me? Pretty please ☺️

Alina chose not to give all the characters a background story from the start. Throughout the story, you get to know them bit by bit, but by the end I realized that especially the FMC’s background is still a big blank spot, and I hope that will be revealed in the next book in the series. Where does she come from? Is she really starless? Where is her family? Why did she become a knight? The only thing we know is that she was meant to live according to medieval standards for women, but chose not to. She left and became a knight, but we still need to find out how and why.

The love story is a good one. If you love enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, and fated mates, you’ll love it. This part ties the whole story together, but there’s plenty of action and conniving, so Alina made sure it never got sappy. And then there’s the spicy spice. The only thing I’m going to say about that is: chef’s kiss.
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54 reviews2 followers
January 7, 2026
I received an ARC of this book ahead of publication. I’m writing this honest review voluntarily and am grateful to Alina Kramer for the opportunity to read it.

Rating: A 3.75/5 (rounding up to 4)
Spice: 2/5
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, slow burn, grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, emotional scars, MMC yearning, touch her and die, slow burn, fated mates, wound tending

“Good women don’t fight. Good women don’t kill. But I am not a good woman.”
This is a dual POV medieval romantasy following our FMC Lyanndra, a Starless (common) lady knight/absolute legend and her star crossed lover, black flame wielding Prince Syran. The catch is that Lyanndra is masquerading as The Godslayer, and the God she slayed? Syran’s ruthless father.

Lyanndra's initial plot to thwart the fates and bring the kingdom to it’s knees doesn’t quite go according to plan (no spoilers here!), and from that point on it is a slow burn throughout the book as Syran works to earn her reluctant affection. The story was told beautifully and I loved how strong and courageous the FMC grew to become, and that the MMC was powerful and capable in his own right. The pair really did compliment each other well, and the earned mutual respect throughout the story was refreshing. There was spice, lore, magic, love, tragedy and betrayal. The world building was excellent, and I think my only (personal preference) critique was that parts of the story were a little overly descriptive, and the occasional unnecessary overuse of the name "Godslayer"....it was a little gratuitous at times.

The ending was one I did NOT expect so buckle up for that one. Thankfully this is a series and I'm already halfway through the second book because I needed to know what happened next. Overall, if you like period fantasy, strong and independent FMCs, and a good "fated mates" trope this book is one for you.
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45 reviews
July 5, 2026
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Two stars crossed.🌟
Two souls bound.⛓️

When Lyanndra, a Starless maiden disguised as a knight, fells the cruel Demigod king in a fiery battle, she earns the title of the Godslayer and rises up as a folk hero among her people. But when a curse binds her to the king’s son, Syran, Lyanndra finds herself engaged in a bloody war for her freedom.

"Good women don't fight. Good women don't kill. But I am not a good woman." ⚔️🔥

This book was such a total breath of fresh air! 🌬️💖 Romantasy is by far my favorite genre, and enemies-to-lovers is one of my ultimate favorite tropes, but I’ve felt like a lot of the books I’ve read recently follow the exact same storyline.

The Godslayer was so beautifully different. Having lived under the rule of the cruel Flaming God King who waged war against her people, Lyanndra naturally has zero trust that his son will be any different. When the stars determine that they are star-crossed, it’s completely unheard of, and she genuinely believes she is doomed to a miserable life.

I absolutely love her character! She is so strong and independent, actively choosing to go against everything tradition laid out for her future. 💪✨

And Syran! He is a far cry from his father, and the sheer lengths he goes to in order to earn Lyanndra’s trust and affection is so heartwarming. 🥺❤️ (He falls first is an understatement!).

My only minor wish is that we got a little more background into why Lyanndra initially chose to hide her identity and become a knight, but I'm hoping that will be revealed in the upcoming books! ⚔️👀

I would definitely recommend picking this up if you love enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, the "he falls first" trope, and a badass FMC, but want something that stands out from everything else in the genre! 📚🌟
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October 8, 2025
Romantasy Perfection: Swords, Soulmates, and High-Stakes Intrigue!

The Godslayer by Alina Kramer is an absolutely excellent, well-written novel that perfectly blends dark, gritty fantasy with some scorching romance. It immediately captivates you with its unique lore, feisty characters, and a driving plot. At the heart of the story is Lyanndra, the titular Godslayer. She is a phenomenal, strong female protagonist whose backstory and journey to become a fabled knight among her people truly feels unique among fantasy stories that I've read.

After helping win a pivotal battle, she kicks off a period of peace for her people, embracing a life of high adventure and monster-slaying that feels reminiscent of The Witcher. The dynamic between Lyanndra and the Crown Prince, Syran, is electric and smoky hot. This dual POV story delivers thick sexual tension and a whole bucket of yearning. When a magical circumstance throws them together, the story turns the usual stereotypes on their head: Lyanndra is the fierce hero; Syran just wants peace. This creates a powerful connection that amps up the spice and will have you hooked. The novel is also packed with a cast of memorable side characters, palace intrigue, and high-stakes drama that keeps you guessing. The action scenes are fast-paced and epic, and the different perspectives enrich the entire book.

This is the first romantasy title I have ever read, but Alina Kramer has woven such a fun, well-written swords and sorcery epic that I dare say… this won't be my last (at least from this author).

If you like your fantasy full of soulmates, spicy good times, and a well-crafted strong and heroic protagonist, this book is for you!
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