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A Kingdom of Starlight: A Dark Enemies-to-Lovers Fantasy Romance
In a kingdom of starlight, the worst thing you can be is a shadow.When my crystal died beneath the Tree of Stars, I became something the gods themselves tried to erase.
Hunted. Cursed. Unwanted.
Until the most dangerous king in the realm claimed me as his.
The Bloodstone King doesn’t save people. He conquers them.
And now… I belong to him.
His prisoner.
His enemy.
His obsession.
Claiming me was an act of war. But to Daigen, it was something far more dangerous.
The deeper I’m pulled into his court of ancient vendettas and ruthless loyalty, the clearer my fate
Our bond was never meant to exist.
Staying with him could cost me my life.
Leaving him will start a war.
Either way, the girl they tried to burn is gone.
What rises in her place now will bring kingdoms to their knees.
A Kingdom of Starlight is a dark, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance that unfolds across the series and is s teeped in unique crystal magic, political intrigue, forbidden gods, and a Bloodstone King who doesn’t take prisoners—he takes possession. Expect touch-her-and-die heat, only-one-bed, who did this to you, and a fated bond powerful enough to shatter the realm. Perfect for readers of Carissa Broadbent, Liv Zander, Stacia Stark, and Sarah J. Maas.
Hunted. Cursed. Unwanted.
Until the most dangerous king in the realm claimed me as his.
The Bloodstone King doesn’t save people. He conquers them.
And now… I belong to him.
His prisoner.
His enemy.
His obsession.
Claiming me was an act of war. But to Daigen, it was something far more dangerous.
The deeper I’m pulled into his court of ancient vendettas and ruthless loyalty, the clearer my fate
Our bond was never meant to exist.
Staying with him could cost me my life.
Leaving him will start a war.
Either way, the girl they tried to burn is gone.
What rises in her place now will bring kingdoms to their knees.
A Kingdom of Starlight is a dark, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance that unfolds across the series and is s teeped in unique crystal magic, political intrigue, forbidden gods, and a Bloodstone King who doesn’t take prisoners—he takes possession. Expect touch-her-and-die heat, only-one-bed, who did this to you, and a fated bond powerful enough to shatter the realm. Perfect for readers of Carissa Broadbent, Liv Zander, Stacia Stark, and Sarah J. Maas.
466 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2025
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December 18, 2025
I clearly read a different book than everyone else here…
December 7, 2025
The Kingdom of Starlight has a dark, intriguing fantasy setup with rival kingdoms, magic crystals, and an outcast heroine marked as different from everyone around her. The worldbuilding and atmosphere are genuinely interesting, but for me, the character work and central romance never quite matched the potential. It is marketed as an enemies-to-lovers, fated-mates story, yet the reasons for their animosity and later attraction felt underdeveloped, often more told than shown, so I struggled to buy into the relationship. There are also very heavy themes throughout, including sexual violence and abuse, and while I do not mind dark content, I wanted a clearer emotional arc and a stronger sense of growth for the heroine. In the end, I liked some of the side characters and ideas more than the main couple, so this landed as a 2-star read for me: great concept, but ultimately not the right execution for my tastes.
On another note, if anyone can explain to me how she got her crystal back, I would appreciate it. I'm pretty sure I missed it. And it feels like a MAJOR PLOT HOLE.
On another note, if anyone can explain to me how she got her crystal back, I would appreciate it. I'm pretty sure I missed it. And it feels like a MAJOR PLOT HOLE.
October 30, 2025
This book was a perfect world builder. Great well described world and characters.
The storyline had me captivated from the start. I need book 2 ASAP as I need to know what and who Narya is. Its a beautiful heartbreaking story in which I hope she gets her revenge and breaks whatever binds her.
The storyline had me captivated from the start. I need book 2 ASAP as I need to know what and who Narya is. Its a beautiful heartbreaking story in which I hope she gets her revenge and breaks whatever binds her.
October 31, 2025
DNF at 56% this MMC was such an asshole and had no redeeming qualities
November 3, 2025
Scarlett Snow's Kingdom of Starlight was superb. A slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romantasy where the MCs set each other on fire. Narya and Daigen are a beautiful disaster.
Narya was found by the Moonstones when she was a baby, but the kingdom was never home. She didn't fit in, and they made her pay for that. She's so used to cruelty that she can't accept when Daigen tries to offer her something different. Worse yet, she's been brainwashed by the Moonstones' rhetoric. Narya believed everything they said about the Bloodstones. All of them are savage and cruel. She sees proof that this might not be the case, yet she still tries to make Daigen the villain. It was frustrating because I wanted to like her more than I did.
Daigen is morally grey and possessive, and all the things that make a girl want to say yes. I'm the girl. I'm saying, Yessss! He can be a jerk, but for the most part, it was a mask he was hiding behind. All he wanted was his mate, yet at every turn, she's fighting not him but herself because she wants to give in. I can't wait for him to drop the mask and for Narya to give in.
The story was incredible! I enjoyed the world-building. Three different kingdoms with bad blood between them. The story of the Sun and Moon gods was good. I enjoy a bit of mythology. Their story seems to mirror Narya and Daigen's story perfectly. There was so much tension between the courts and between Daigen and Narya. The lies, betrayal, and history were pure entertainment. Although I didn't know this was a fae fantasy until well past the halfway point. Nevertheless, I was loving it. Just when things were starting to look up, everything goes to shit, and that's where the story leaves off. The cliffhanger was brutal. I hope things are fixed sooner rather than later. I can't wait to see what happens next.
Narya was found by the Moonstones when she was a baby, but the kingdom was never home. She didn't fit in, and they made her pay for that. She's so used to cruelty that she can't accept when Daigen tries to offer her something different. Worse yet, she's been brainwashed by the Moonstones' rhetoric. Narya believed everything they said about the Bloodstones. All of them are savage and cruel. She sees proof that this might not be the case, yet she still tries to make Daigen the villain. It was frustrating because I wanted to like her more than I did.
Daigen is morally grey and possessive, and all the things that make a girl want to say yes. I'm the girl. I'm saying, Yessss! He can be a jerk, but for the most part, it was a mask he was hiding behind. All he wanted was his mate, yet at every turn, she's fighting not him but herself because she wants to give in. I can't wait for him to drop the mask and for Narya to give in.
The story was incredible! I enjoyed the world-building. Three different kingdoms with bad blood between them. The story of the Sun and Moon gods was good. I enjoy a bit of mythology. Their story seems to mirror Narya and Daigen's story perfectly. There was so much tension between the courts and between Daigen and Narya. The lies, betrayal, and history were pure entertainment. Although I didn't know this was a fae fantasy until well past the halfway point. Nevertheless, I was loving it. Just when things were starting to look up, everything goes to shit, and that's where the story leaves off. The cliffhanger was brutal. I hope things are fixed sooner rather than later. I can't wait to see what happens next.
November 1, 2025
This book was a rollercoaster of a read! I’m not going to lie, in the beginning, I thought I was going to go absolutely mad with the writing style. A chapter in and I was confused on what was happening with little to no backstory, thrown into the action and just expected to understand. Now, as time went on, I came to really enjoy this book. The FMC and MMC’s “enemy to lover” relationship is very much that and boy its hard sometimes! Overall, good book! The cliffhanger is real, so be warned!
January 6, 2026
The books has an interesting take on Fae and their magic system. However, it needed a serious round of editing. I don’t mean a typo here and there. Like character names not being spelled consistently from one page to the other, sentences that were reworked but never removed. At least once per page there was either a grammatical error or some inconsistency. It really prevented me from being immersed into the world the author was trying to create since I was having so constantly figure out who she was talking about or what she was trying to say.
I felt like the romance really didn’t do anything for the plot. The main characters felt pretty flat and their “tension” was cringy a lot of the time. The entire book essentially spans three weeks. And a lot happened while nothing happened all at the same time. I think there are good bones of an interesting story but personally, I don’t think this was quite ready.
An example of character inconsistencies:
In the second or third chapter the same character was called Magnis, Marcus, and Margus within a paragraph and a half. Unfortunately this is a common theme throughout the book. From what I understand, the author was dealing with the recent loss of her mother while writing this book so I tried to keep that in mind while critiquing the numerous and repetitive editing issues within the book, but it got to a point where every single chapter had at least three issues. Ultimately I don’t think I will be continuing this series when the next book comes out.
I feel conflicted about awarding the rating that i have, so in reality i would give it 1.5. The entirety of that was due to the potential the book had and the unique spin on gods and Fae.
I felt like the romance really didn’t do anything for the plot. The main characters felt pretty flat and their “tension” was cringy a lot of the time. The entire book essentially spans three weeks. And a lot happened while nothing happened all at the same time. I think there are good bones of an interesting story but personally, I don’t think this was quite ready.
An example of character inconsistencies:
In the second or third chapter the same character was called Magnis, Marcus, and Margus within a paragraph and a half. Unfortunately this is a common theme throughout the book. From what I understand, the author was dealing with the recent loss of her mother while writing this book so I tried to keep that in mind while critiquing the numerous and repetitive editing issues within the book, but it got to a point where every single chapter had at least three issues. Ultimately I don’t think I will be continuing this series when the next book comes out.
I feel conflicted about awarding the rating that i have, so in reality i would give it 1.5. The entirety of that was due to the potential the book had and the unique spin on gods and Fae.
May 7, 2026
If one character’s name was misspelled once or twice I would have been fine. But it literally happened in almost every chapter. There were also a few spots where she repeated the same sentence in two different paragraphs on the same page.
These errors really took me out of the immersion, which that itself was hanging on by a thread. I felt so confused like I was missing important lore that was never explained. I can typically handle poor character development if the plot and world building is good, but this whole book felt like a mess. At no point in this book did I feel like any of my questions were answered and I ended the book knowing as much as I did at chapter one.
Also the different character povs seemed really irrelevant. Maybe if there was more character development it would have made more sense, but it just seemed like an excuse to write a sex scene, a rather boring one at that.
Lastly, the MMC has no redeeming qualities, I want to be squealing and feeling giddy when he shows up in the story, but Daigon was so boring and an entitled dick. Any dude who can’t respect his own fucking mate when she is clearly telling him no doesn’t deserve her.
These errors really took me out of the immersion, which that itself was hanging on by a thread. I felt so confused like I was missing important lore that was never explained. I can typically handle poor character development if the plot and world building is good, but this whole book felt like a mess. At no point in this book did I feel like any of my questions were answered and I ended the book knowing as much as I did at chapter one.
Also the different character povs seemed really irrelevant. Maybe if there was more character development it would have made more sense, but it just seemed like an excuse to write a sex scene, a rather boring one at that.
Lastly, the MMC has no redeeming qualities, I want to be squealing and feeling giddy when he shows up in the story, but Daigon was so boring and an entitled dick. Any dude who can’t respect his own fucking mate when she is clearly telling him no doesn’t deserve her.
April 27, 2026
This book started strong with interesting world building and magic concept. Writing was decent as well but I DNF’d at about 71%.
Main character is frustrating and not very likable. She is very much a victim of her circumstances and doesn’t do anything to change them. Things just happen to her and she accepts what it happens to be.
The MMC? Terrible. He’s a brute and the amount of abuse she tolerates from this man she doesn know is insane. No respect for boundaries or her as a person, which is even worse when you consider her history. Their relationship makes absolutely no sense and watching her struggle through whatever “feelings” she has for this man she just met is painful.
Overall: started strong with an interesting plot and a FMC with some mystery. Quickly went downhill and never recovered.
Main character is frustrating and not very likable. She is very much a victim of her circumstances and doesn’t do anything to change them. Things just happen to her and she accepts what it happens to be.
The MMC? Terrible. He’s a brute and the amount of abuse she tolerates from this man she doesn know is insane. No respect for boundaries or her as a person, which is even worse when you consider her history. Their relationship makes absolutely no sense and watching her struggle through whatever “feelings” she has for this man she just met is painful.
Overall: started strong with an interesting plot and a FMC with some mystery. Quickly went downhill and never recovered.
February 8, 2026
3 Reasons this book gets a 1-star from me:
1. There were SO MANY PLOT HOLES (and/or weird jumps in plot between or even during chapters that made no sense). And honestly the plot that was there was not even very interesting. I kept reading waiting for it to get better, but it never did.
2. There was SO LITTLE character development. Every character felt 2D and their actions never really made sense.
3. There was SO MUCH unnecessary spice.
1. There were SO MANY PLOT HOLES (and/or weird jumps in plot between or even during chapters that made no sense). And honestly the plot that was there was not even very interesting. I kept reading waiting for it to get better, but it never did.
2. There was SO LITTLE character development. Every character felt 2D and their actions never really made sense.
3. There was SO MUCH unnecessary spice.
April 29, 2026
I feel like im missing large chunks of the book? Its very very fast paced, with very little context. I personally needed more depth, description, time frames, and some actual relationship building. Many other people enjoyed it, I just couldnt keep up. Was very confused.
November 6, 2025
Phenomenal! Bring you to your knees!
I’m screaming!! Whaaaaat! She’s BACK! Ms Scarlett Snow has once again left me Grinning in shambles! I love how I just instantly fall into snows character’s, like I’m experiencing everything, right there with them. This was an Amazing read! I was completely compelled from the start, heart pounding, on the edge, full of anxiety with our female lead. I don’t think I took a breath until page 50, I inhaled these pages. It’s that addictive.
This world is exceedingly new and complex, there’s 3 kingdoms, 3 kings, 4 trees, the Blessed ones and the Fateless!! Beautiful, so wonderfully done. There’s a history something terrible and violent, and Prophecy to that’s been kept secret that I’m excited to see unfold.
Narya has been surviving all her life, put through unimaginable pain and unspeakable things. (Read Trigger Warnings) She’s going to make them Pay! And it’s Everything!! I cried tears for her, for her heart of gold, so pure and soft. It’s incredible, after all she’s endured, she didn’t let it change her. When I tell you she deserves everything good in life.
Daigen, I love this man! I could throttle him but he’s Mine. He’s been waiting centuries for his mate, slowly letting his bloodlust get the best of him. He was unprepared for Narya, these are my favorite kinds of Loves! This man is ruthless and Viciously Violent, but for her… he would sacrifice it all… for HER!
They are fighting their bond, one pushes and the other pulls. He knows, and there can’t be anyone else, she cannot believe it and is scared to accept it. Hiding true feelings and spouting hate. Ahhhh I couldn’t get enough of them! He’s patient, grumpy while she’s false bravado and her first instinct is to run. Their Chemistry is explosive. I enjoyed these two so much!
The ending left me in a tizzy, yelling at my kindle with a big smile, I cannot wait for the next book. What a cliffy! Ahhh, my stomach is in knots and I wanna rip that little witch to shreds and I wanna slap someone and the unknown is killing meeee! He better be on the move! Oh this was Great! I Needed this! Best fantasy book I’ve read in far too long!
Please read the trigger warnings, some materials can be hard to read, they are crucial to the story and directly affect the main character. As someone who is a survivor, these stories where the character gets her revenge are exhilarating. So thank you for writing them. Also the dedication in the beginning was beautiful, it touched me. “Where the stars never fade”
A few of my favorite quotes:
“Any hand that touches her will suffer my wrath long before your gods see fit to punish you” - The Bloodstone King
“We all have things that haunt us,right? Things we try to forget, or hide…” - Narya
I’m screaming!! Whaaaaat! She’s BACK! Ms Scarlett Snow has once again left me Grinning in shambles! I love how I just instantly fall into snows character’s, like I’m experiencing everything, right there with them. This was an Amazing read! I was completely compelled from the start, heart pounding, on the edge, full of anxiety with our female lead. I don’t think I took a breath until page 50, I inhaled these pages. It’s that addictive.
This world is exceedingly new and complex, there’s 3 kingdoms, 3 kings, 4 trees, the Blessed ones and the Fateless!! Beautiful, so wonderfully done. There’s a history something terrible and violent, and Prophecy to that’s been kept secret that I’m excited to see unfold.
Narya has been surviving all her life, put through unimaginable pain and unspeakable things. (Read Trigger Warnings) She’s going to make them Pay! And it’s Everything!! I cried tears for her, for her heart of gold, so pure and soft. It’s incredible, after all she’s endured, she didn’t let it change her. When I tell you she deserves everything good in life.
Daigen, I love this man! I could throttle him but he’s Mine. He’s been waiting centuries for his mate, slowly letting his bloodlust get the best of him. He was unprepared for Narya, these are my favorite kinds of Loves! This man is ruthless and Viciously Violent, but for her… he would sacrifice it all… for HER!
They are fighting their bond, one pushes and the other pulls. He knows, and there can’t be anyone else, she cannot believe it and is scared to accept it. Hiding true feelings and spouting hate. Ahhhh I couldn’t get enough of them! He’s patient, grumpy while she’s false bravado and her first instinct is to run. Their Chemistry is explosive. I enjoyed these two so much!
The ending left me in a tizzy, yelling at my kindle with a big smile, I cannot wait for the next book. What a cliffy! Ahhh, my stomach is in knots and I wanna rip that little witch to shreds and I wanna slap someone and the unknown is killing meeee! He better be on the move! Oh this was Great! I Needed this! Best fantasy book I’ve read in far too long!
Please read the trigger warnings, some materials can be hard to read, they are crucial to the story and directly affect the main character. As someone who is a survivor, these stories where the character gets her revenge are exhilarating. So thank you for writing them. Also the dedication in the beginning was beautiful, it touched me. “Where the stars never fade”
A few of my favorite quotes:
“Any hand that touches her will suffer my wrath long before your gods see fit to punish you” - The Bloodstone King
“We all have things that haunt us,right? Things we try to forget, or hide…” - Narya
October 6, 2026
3.0 stars | so there actually is a limit to how bad the guy can treat her before the whole “fated mates” thing stops sounding appealing
Is there really any romance in this book? He’s doing the whole “determined to hate the thing he really loves” thing a bit too well. I think he actually just hates her. And does she really like him? Every time he publicly humiliates her or throws her around she always wraps it up with some vague statement about how she’s actually secretly into to that, but even that seems delusional justification. She never even gets to know him or see any cracks in the facade he’s putting on because it really doesn’t seem like a facade. He’s just crazy and that’s all there is to him.
This book introduces a lot of things and then it ends, cliff hangar of course. Weirdly enough, the most compelling character is actually the girl stuck in the “crazy ex girlfriend” trope. I never like those characters, but she matches the male leads freak even better than the female lead sometimes. She’s so broken and the stuff that happens to her is so horrifying it actually justifies her behavior. More than Daigen’s even.
I might take a peak at the second one because I’m curious if the conflict actually picks up, but I’m not super invested.
Is there really any romance in this book? He’s doing the whole “determined to hate the thing he really loves” thing a bit too well. I think he actually just hates her. And does she really like him? Every time he publicly humiliates her or throws her around she always wraps it up with some vague statement about how she’s actually secretly into to that, but even that seems delusional justification. She never even gets to know him or see any cracks in the facade he’s putting on because it really doesn’t seem like a facade. He’s just crazy and that’s all there is to him.
This book introduces a lot of things and then it ends, cliff hangar of course. Weirdly enough, the most compelling character is actually the girl stuck in the “crazy ex girlfriend” trope. I never like those characters, but she matches the male leads freak even better than the female lead sometimes. She’s so broken and the stuff that happens to her is so horrifying it actually justifies her behavior. More than Daigen’s even.
I might take a peak at the second one because I’m curious if the conflict actually picks up, but I’m not super invested.
October 28, 2025
This story quickly draws you in to this world of Fae. & begins with Narya taking part in a coming of age ritual. She must pick a crystal off the tree of Stars to determine her fate. When Narya crystal turns black she knows she has been deemed as fateless. During the ceremony Narya meets her mate the Blood Stone King, Daigen. This is a very fast paced & action packed. It starts as a slow burn romance then fills you with angst. You just know that something is going to happen to keep them apart. Narya has a childhood history which is yet still to be discovered, I believe this will revealed as the story progresses. She has been badly hurt & struggles to be guided by her instinct to fall for Daigen, instead she wants to protect herself by letting him hate her. Daigen is a typical alpha male showing he is strong leader to his people but also shows a softer side to him when it’s just the two of them alone. When he discovers what happened to her, to make her so untrusting he then wants to avenge Narya. & build her a throne with the bones of those who hurt her. What Daigen is still yet to discover is that his enemies are actually closer than he believes. This finished on a cliff hanger that left me wanting more. I look forward to the next part of this story
October 29, 2025
Let me start by saying that I absolutely loved this story. It quickly pulled me in and kept me glued to it. The only time I put it down was when was when I had life obligations that I couldn’t put off. This was my first book by Scarlett Snow and I can’t wait to read other books. We meet Narya in the beginning and she shows just how strong she very quickly. She has this super sweet personality for someone who has been through some very major trauma. We next meet Daigen who is your alpha male that has to be strong at all times. He at times shows a side that most do not see. These two do not know how to communicate with each other and that definitely puts a wall up and cause a lot of drama. The story is filled with lies, betrayals, drama, and suspense. It will have you on the edge of your seat with anticipation. It is extremely well written and developed. It does end in a pretty big cliffhanger that has me absolutely excited to see what is going to happen next. Absolutely a brilliant read.
November 10, 2025
Scarlett gives us the fantastic beginning to a new series, The Crystal Veil! The story of Narya begins with a coming of age ceremony where she's deamed fateless, which means she will be taken away to live in the wastelands. Enter the Bloodstone king, Daigen, who claims her as his fated mate. This leads to a wild rollercoaster ride of emotions and events on the way to a harrowing cliffhanger. To find out everything they go through to get there, dive into this wonderfully written book with complex characters and plot twists that keep you guessing and turning pages throughout. I loved reading this story and highly recommend it, and I can't wait for the next one to find out what happens next! Don't miss out on this book!!
November 10, 2025
I'm book hooked!
I loved the characters from the side characters to the main characters even mouse! The story was well plotted and detailed! I loved Narya and how stubborn she is and how she doesn't fold, bend or break she only gets stronger no matter the odds and how she's willing to sacrifice her own self for everyone else. She really is a true queen in the making. I love how Dargen is slowly showing is soft side but only to her. They're alot like fire and ice. I can't wait to find out more about her marks and why her Aelith was that colour! There's so many questions right now I can't wait for the next book!!!!!! If you haven't grabbed this yet grab it now because this is so addictive!!!!!
I loved the characters from the side characters to the main characters even mouse! The story was well plotted and detailed! I loved Narya and how stubborn she is and how she doesn't fold, bend or break she only gets stronger no matter the odds and how she's willing to sacrifice her own self for everyone else. She really is a true queen in the making. I love how Dargen is slowly showing is soft side but only to her. They're alot like fire and ice. I can't wait to find out more about her marks and why her Aelith was that colour! There's so many questions right now I can't wait for the next book!!!!!! If you haven't grabbed this yet grab it now because this is so addictive!!!!!
November 1, 2025
This is an amazing start to a brand new fantasy series! The world that Scarlett has built is unique unto itself. Daigen is every inch the king that his title implies. I really liked him initially but towards the second half and end of the book I’m not enjoying how he’s treating Narya. Narya herself is definitely an anomaly. There’s a lot of mystery surrounding her and who she is, as well as why some of the things have happened they way they have so far. She’s gone through quite a bit at both the hands of men and people in general. Somehow she still ends up being kind. I really enjoyed this book and I’m excited for the next!
November 7, 2025
This is my first read from Scarlett Snow and it was an incredible read! It follows Narya and Daigen. Narya was found abandoned when she was a baby, but never felt at home with the Moonstones (one of three groups - Moonstones, Bloodstones, Sunstones). There are some triggering things that happened to her and bad men who abused her and marked her when she was young. Daigen is (as we eventually learn) a part of the Bloodstones (a group that was assumed to be savage and unruly) group. Daigen is a morally grey character but wow, he loves those he cares about.
I enjoyed the world-building and backstory of the groups (primarily the Moonstones and Bloodstones). We know there's a lot of history and a lot of machinations behind the scenes that we don't know about. There are those in the Moonstones who suspect that Narya might be unique and special and as such, seek to control her.
The slow burn between Narya and Daigen is great and I'm here for it! The cliffhanger was too much! I literally screamed at the end. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
I received an ARC copy of this book and am leaving a voluntary review.
I enjoyed the world-building and backstory of the groups (primarily the Moonstones and Bloodstones). We know there's a lot of history and a lot of machinations behind the scenes that we don't know about. There are those in the Moonstones who suspect that Narya might be unique and special and as such, seek to control her.
The slow burn between Narya and Daigen is great and I'm here for it! The cliffhanger was too much! I literally screamed at the end. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
I received an ARC copy of this book and am leaving a voluntary review.
February 20, 2026
“How ironic that I felt as helpless to my desire as the dove had been to its death..”.
This one was good and been a long time since I’ve rated something 5 stars. Not just smut, but the characters. Could’ve done without two other characters who have never interacted before pov along with the plot twist at the end that was a little like: huh. But I am sure she put their pov in more for a reason.
{{I’m probably the only one that wants more of a story between Ellira & the captain tho and more about our wall friends history and can’t wait to how she fits into the second one}}
Can’t believe I have to wait until October to read the second one. unbelievable
This one was good and been a long time since I’ve rated something 5 stars. Not just smut, but the characters. Could’ve done without two other characters who have never interacted before pov along with the plot twist at the end that was a little like: huh. But I am sure she put their pov in more for a reason.
{{I’m probably the only one that wants more of a story between Ellira & the captain tho and more about our wall friends history and can’t wait to how she fits into the second one}}
Can’t believe I have to wait until October to read the second one. unbelievable
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 31, 2025
Ok where to start? This book was a delight to read and a true enemies to lovers with characters that you instantly gell with. The relationship building and emotions are truly felt on every page as the author weaves this amazing world into place.
There is intrigue, betrayal, love and passion.
Narya is a survivor ( read the trigger warnings! ) but can she survive falling for Daigen who can be ruthless at times and down right beserka at others.
There is so much to this storey and so many secrets and truths that i feel we have yet to uncover so i am sitting her not so patiently waiting for teh next book!
There is intrigue, betrayal, love and passion.
Narya is a survivor ( read the trigger warnings! ) but can she survive falling for Daigen who can be ruthless at times and down right beserka at others.
There is so much to this storey and so many secrets and truths that i feel we have yet to uncover so i am sitting her not so patiently waiting for teh next book!
October 31, 2025
Just wow! Nayra (FMC) has suffered abuse with her community with the worst leaving her with lasting scars that you can both see and not see. Things get worse for her still when she has to choose a crystal from a sacred tree (The Tree of Stars) which basically made her more of an outcast. Add to the mix The Bloodstone King - Daigen who has his own agenda which seems to include Nayra. Some cracking plot twists & turns, plenty of underhand people and a bloody brilliant cliff-hanger ending. A knockout read and start to this series too. Bring on book 2 now.
November 1, 2025
Absolutely loved!! Narya, is a strong FMC, but she has not had the best life growing up. Always knowing she didn't fit in. Kinda hard to forget your trauma when its literally engraved on your body! Daigen, the bloodstone king will do anything to protect and avenge her. Daigen has his own trauma, like his sister and dad being murdered. In the end, Narya starts to let her self love Daigen just to betray him and hopefully end a war before it begins! I can not wait to read book 2!
November 1, 2025
Caught my attention from the first few pages and didn’t let go. Vivid descriptions, witty banter and a well thought out plot made this a thoroughly enjoyable read. Didn’t want this end. Loved Narya, she is kind and thoughtful and I can’t wait for her to grow into the best version of herself with Daigen to support her. Daigen is a complex character- love his sense of duty and care for Narya. Can’t wait to see what comes next
November 3, 2025
What an amazing start to a new fantasy universe!
Beautifully written, immersive story telling and emotionally jarring.
Mention of old trauma could be triggering for some, really builds the compassion towards the lead character though.
Daigen gives off GOT drogo vibes and i am here for it!
Narya is a wonderful leading lady, suffered but not a melt and strong but not obnoxious. I really love her personality.
Great supporting characters but we just dont know who can be trusted this really is a story of twists and turns with mild spice. 5/5
Beautifully written, immersive story telling and emotionally jarring.
Mention of old trauma could be triggering for some, really builds the compassion towards the lead character though.
Daigen gives off GOT drogo vibes and i am here for it!
Narya is a wonderful leading lady, suffered but not a melt and strong but not obnoxious. I really love her personality.
Great supporting characters but we just dont know who can be trusted this really is a story of twists and turns with mild spice. 5/5
November 3, 2025
This is an amazing start to the series! Of course we just want to pinch Narya for not listening to us - because we knew didn’t we? There is a dark thread woven through this tale - so far there hasn’t been any on scene graphic darkness but with the ending I’m not sure which way it will go, so if you’re sensitive to triggers you may want to wait to read. This book is quite the journey and by the end you’ll be screaming for the next one (and for our FMC to listen to us because she definitely doesn’t seem to care about herself as much as she cares about everyone else). Must read!
November 10, 2025
Ok, so that ending made me yell it can't be over yet! I cannot wait for the next book! With that being said this is an amazing start to this new series. The story of Daigen and Narya is enemies to lovers. There isn't a TW page, but there are some things off page. Narya has been through a lot, and it is hard for her to trust. I loved watching this story unfold in this dark and magical world. Need book 2 asap!
October 30, 2025
If you're even considering picking up 'A Kingdom of Starlight,' consider this your sign to DO IT! But fair warning: prepare for an ending that will leave your head spinning. Scarlett Snow masterfully crafts a plot twist that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew. The main characters are all trying to solve the central problem in completely different ways, often working against each other, which really ramps up the tension. I'm on the edge of my seat, desperately waiting for the next installment! If you love fantasy romance, this book is an absolute must-read!
October 31, 2025
From the beginning Narya was an outcast where she was raised, however her spirit never faultered even from the violent attacks she had endured, but when her stone turned and she knew she wasn’t fateless, her hope finally fell. But the bloodstone king had another plan and he has found his fated. But the gods are still not willing to let them have a HEA , this story ends on a cliffhanger so be prepared.
November 1, 2025
What a beginning to a series! I didn’t want to put this book down. I was engulfed in the story. The world created was incredible and had me on the edge of my seat. The mystery and suspense and the backstory…I could go on and on. Fabulous slow burn, dark romantasy I’ve read in a while. I’m so looking forward to the next book!!!
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