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Celestial Whispers #0.5–3
Celestial Whispers Complete Series
Three Dark Fantasy Romance Novels in One Epic Box Set
Betrayal, power, and found family in a world where magic is slowly dying
The stars are not what they seem. So look away; they'll whisper you your fate.
In this complete boxed set, you’ll journey through a world of political intrigue, devastating betrayal, and impossible choices, with unforgettable characters who must learn who to trust, who to fight, and who to love.
Included in this
Between Stars and Salvation: Discover the origins of a world carved by tyrannical stars and the humans who rose up.
Secrets and Stardust: A chosen-one torn between a fallen star, an enemy soldier, and a destiny she never asked for.
Deceit and Darkness: Loyalties unravel as war approaches, forcing lovers to become enemies as sides are chosen.
If you
dark fantasy with romance (and the perfect dash of spice)
found family, slow burn, and friends-to-lovers tension
LGBTQ+ representation and strong female leads
magic, political intrigue, and high-stakes betrayal
…then this dark fantasy romance box set is made for you.
Read the complete story today.
Betrayal, power, and found family in a world where magic is slowly dying
The stars are not what they seem. So look away; they'll whisper you your fate.
In this complete boxed set, you’ll journey through a world of political intrigue, devastating betrayal, and impossible choices, with unforgettable characters who must learn who to trust, who to fight, and who to love.
Included in this
Between Stars and Salvation: Discover the origins of a world carved by tyrannical stars and the humans who rose up.
Secrets and Stardust: A chosen-one torn between a fallen star, an enemy soldier, and a destiny she never asked for.
Deceit and Darkness: Loyalties unravel as war approaches, forcing lovers to become enemies as sides are chosen.
If you
dark fantasy with romance (and the perfect dash of spice)
found family, slow burn, and friends-to-lovers tension
LGBTQ+ representation and strong female leads
magic, political intrigue, and high-stakes betrayal
…then this dark fantasy romance box set is made for you.
Read the complete story today.
1476 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 2, 2025
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July 3, 2026
I want to thank the author for sending me three eARC’s from the Celestial Whispers series. I have truly never read anything like it, which says a lot because I almost exclusively read romantasy. It was a breath of fresh air. Thank the stars for that.
Secrets & Stardust - 4/5 - This book had me hanging on by a thread. I was immediately immersed in the unique plot unfolding before me. It is written from multiple perspectives. I am not going to lie, I was a little nervous, but the author did a phenomenal job incorporating everyone’s perspectives equally. I did not have any issues with the pacing of this book. This book had the perfect balance of romance and plot. I fear I was immediately captivated by Altair. I wanted to be his Astalle. I was also thoroughly impressed with the author’s writing; there were little to no repetitive words, and I could visualize what was happening at all times. This book left me wanting more.
Deceit & Darkness - 3/5 - This book did not quite hold my attention. The author definitely struggled with pacing. Some aspects of the story felt rushed while others dragged on for what felt like forever. There was an imbalance between romance and plot. The author definitely homed in on several characters' romantic storylines. While I don’t mind that, I found that the number of intimate scenes was a bit excessive and the timing sometimes felt inappropriate - especially after a certain character’s death. I wish the author would have spent an equal amount of time building up the conclusion. Iyana was also frustrating me in this book. She repeatedly kept making the same mistakes. I wasn't really buying her all-consuming love for Emmeric. Her interactions with Altair felt less forced and more natural. Despite the disconnect, I still enjoyed reading it. I loved the LGBTQ representation in this book.
Between Stars & Salvation - 3/5 - This is a prequel. Some readers may argue that they should read it before Secrets & Stardust, but I strongly disagree. The prequel should be read last due to the sheer number of spoilers. It was a fun read, but it felt repetitive and definitely lacked the ‘wow’ factor after already knowing how the story mostly plays out from reading the first two books.
Overall, I would highly recommend this series.
Secrets & Stardust - 4/5 - This book had me hanging on by a thread. I was immediately immersed in the unique plot unfolding before me. It is written from multiple perspectives. I am not going to lie, I was a little nervous, but the author did a phenomenal job incorporating everyone’s perspectives equally. I did not have any issues with the pacing of this book. This book had the perfect balance of romance and plot. I fear I was immediately captivated by Altair. I wanted to be his Astalle. I was also thoroughly impressed with the author’s writing; there were little to no repetitive words, and I could visualize what was happening at all times. This book left me wanting more.
Deceit & Darkness - 3/5 - This book did not quite hold my attention. The author definitely struggled with pacing. Some aspects of the story felt rushed while others dragged on for what felt like forever. There was an imbalance between romance and plot. The author definitely homed in on several characters' romantic storylines. While I don’t mind that, I found that the number of intimate scenes was a bit excessive and the timing sometimes felt inappropriate - especially after a certain character’s death. I wish the author would have spent an equal amount of time building up the conclusion. Iyana was also frustrating me in this book. She repeatedly kept making the same mistakes. I wasn't really buying her all-consuming love for Emmeric. Her interactions with Altair felt less forced and more natural. Despite the disconnect, I still enjoyed reading it. I loved the LGBTQ representation in this book.
Between Stars & Salvation - 3/5 - This is a prequel. Some readers may argue that they should read it before Secrets & Stardust, but I strongly disagree. The prequel should be read last due to the sheer number of spoilers. It was a fun read, but it felt repetitive and definitely lacked the ‘wow’ factor after already knowing how the story mostly plays out from reading the first two books.
Overall, I would highly recommend this series.
July 6, 2026
Emmeric Had My Heart From the Beginning
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I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of the Celestial Whispers Complete Series, and I really enjoyed being able to binge the entire story from start to finish.
The world Jeannin Counts created immediately pulled me in. The concept of the stars taking human form immediately caught my attention, and the unique magic system made this world feel unlike anything I'd read before. I couldn't wait to uncover more with each book.
One thing I struggled with was how quickly Iyana trusted Altair. It happened so fast that I never completely believed it, and honestly, I never fully trusted him either. The love triangle between Iyana, Altair, and Emmeric definitely kept me invested, especially because I found myself rooting for Emmeric from the very beginning.
Emmeric had my heart from page one. There were so many moments where I found myself frustrated with the way Iyana treated him because I couldn't help but feel he deserved so much better.
I also loved the lovers-to-enemies dynamic. It's such a refreshing change from the usual enemies-to-lovers trope, and I really enjoyed seeing that relationship evolve throughout the series.
I was also really happy to see Zane and Talon find each other. Their journey was rewarding to watch, and I loved where their story ended. And Kaz was hilarious! As a shapeshifter, she brought so much humor and personality to the series that she quickly became one of my favorite characters.
The multiple POVs were easy to follow, and I enjoyed experiencing the story from different perspectives. While the pacing slowed a little for me during parts of the second book, I was still invested in the characters and wanted to see how everything would come together. The prequel was also a great addition that added even more depth to the world and its history.
Overall, this was a creative fantasy series with memorable characters, a unique magic system, adventure, romance, and plenty of twists. I really enjoyed spending time in this world, and I'll definitely be looking forward to reading more from Jeannin Counts in the future.
I received an advanced copy of this series and am leaving my honest review voluntarily.
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I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of the Celestial Whispers Complete Series, and I really enjoyed being able to binge the entire story from start to finish.
The world Jeannin Counts created immediately pulled me in. The concept of the stars taking human form immediately caught my attention, and the unique magic system made this world feel unlike anything I'd read before. I couldn't wait to uncover more with each book.
One thing I struggled with was how quickly Iyana trusted Altair. It happened so fast that I never completely believed it, and honestly, I never fully trusted him either. The love triangle between Iyana, Altair, and Emmeric definitely kept me invested, especially because I found myself rooting for Emmeric from the very beginning.
Emmeric had my heart from page one. There were so many moments where I found myself frustrated with the way Iyana treated him because I couldn't help but feel he deserved so much better.
I also loved the lovers-to-enemies dynamic. It's such a refreshing change from the usual enemies-to-lovers trope, and I really enjoyed seeing that relationship evolve throughout the series.
I was also really happy to see Zane and Talon find each other. Their journey was rewarding to watch, and I loved where their story ended. And Kaz was hilarious! As a shapeshifter, she brought so much humor and personality to the series that she quickly became one of my favorite characters.
The multiple POVs were easy to follow, and I enjoyed experiencing the story from different perspectives. While the pacing slowed a little for me during parts of the second book, I was still invested in the characters and wanted to see how everything would come together. The prequel was also a great addition that added even more depth to the world and its history.
Overall, this was a creative fantasy series with memorable characters, a unique magic system, adventure, romance, and plenty of twists. I really enjoyed spending time in this world, and I'll definitely be looking forward to reading more from Jeannin Counts in the future.
I received an advanced copy of this series and am leaving my honest review voluntarily.
June 18, 2026
I had this sitting on my Kindle forever but never got around to reading it before. Then I applied for the series omnibus ARC and finally got the chance to pick it up.
Now, about Book 1… it had a really interesting premise. I liked the FMC, but she was way too quick to trust Altair. Like, do they ever learn?
Next, I absolutely loved Emmeric. I knew from his name alone that he was going to be the one lmao.
The other characters and the overall plot were well done too. I can’t say I was particularly surprised by the ending, but it was still an enjoyable read overall.
Coming to Book 2... well, the series’ namesake definitely delivered. It was interesting, but honestly felt a bit too long for me. Certain events started to feel repetitive, especially because Iyana seemed to keep making the same mistakes and never fully learned her lesson about some things.
Poor Altair though… he really didn’t deserve that ending. I loved Zane and Talon. And coming to Emmeric... despite how much I love him, his nickname for her is honestly ridiculous. The story wrapped up well overall, even though I felt like the spice was a bit much for me.
Also, I don’t know what’s happening with the books I’ve been reading lately, but every epilogue seems to end with either a baby or a pregnancy announcement. Can we not just have a happy ending with the couple being happy together? Why does there always have to be a kid involved?
About the prequel novella, I might have actually loved Les and Theo’s story even more than the main one. I mean, Iyana genuinely couldn’t have done it without them setting the example first. A short and easy read, but definitely an enjoyable one.
Now, about Book 1… it had a really interesting premise. I liked the FMC, but she was way too quick to trust Altair. Like, do they ever learn?
Next, I absolutely loved Emmeric. I knew from his name alone that he was going to be the one lmao.
The other characters and the overall plot were well done too. I can’t say I was particularly surprised by the ending, but it was still an enjoyable read overall.
Coming to Book 2... well, the series’ namesake definitely delivered. It was interesting, but honestly felt a bit too long for me. Certain events started to feel repetitive, especially because Iyana seemed to keep making the same mistakes and never fully learned her lesson about some things.
Poor Altair though… he really didn’t deserve that ending. I loved Zane and Talon. And coming to Emmeric... despite how much I love him, his nickname for her is honestly ridiculous. The story wrapped up well overall, even though I felt like the spice was a bit much for me.
Also, I don’t know what’s happening with the books I’ve been reading lately, but every epilogue seems to end with either a baby or a pregnancy announcement. Can we not just have a happy ending with the couple being happy together? Why does there always have to be a kid involved?
About the prequel novella, I might have actually loved Les and Theo’s story even more than the main one. I mean, Iyana genuinely couldn’t have done it without them setting the example first. A short and easy read, but definitely an enjoyable one.
July 6, 2026
Thank you to the author for a review copy of the omnibus of Celestial Whispers duology and prequel in exchange for a voluntary review. I love finding completed fantasy series to read. This was the complete duology and prequel in one. The first book Secrets and Stardust was my favorite but the conclusion was still an amazing read. The Celestial Whispers series is completely unique to the fantasy genre right now. Instead of the copy paste shadows and darkness, this one is about stars and light. I highly recommend the series. I enjoyed the world building, amazing characters and the tension. The pacing was on point for most of the book. It was a little slow in some parts but not enough to deter the reader from continuing. There’s a love triangle between the main characters Iyana, Altair and Emmeric. Love triangles kill me. I tend to avoid reading them unless I’m in the mood for drama. This one ended in a satisfying way for me. I highly recommend for those that enjoy multi-pov, found family, spice, great character development, kickass side characters, and love triangles. Also you have to love completed series. I have no patience when it comes to waiting and this omnibus was perfect. I love when authors bundle books.
June 25, 2026
I was so excited to get this omnibus. While I don't mind for the second and third books too come out usually, i loved that i could just binge this in it's entirety.
This was a fantastic collection of stories. A young healer searching for help as her village burns, turns to the stars. Right from the beginning that pulled me in. She was such a strong young woman. Her meeting the MMC and the two of them together really brought this story into a beautiful venture with so many things taking place.
And the world building was so beautifully done. It was immersive and tantalizing. Pulling me even deeper into their world. The description was written with such vividness that I felt like i was right there in the middle of everything.
The twists and turns, the slams m suspense and the bit of spice was so well balanced. This collection had a depth that just kept me engaged and wanting to know more as I read along. Just a beautifully written collection. I had the most wonderful time reading this.
This was a fantastic collection of stories. A young healer searching for help as her village burns, turns to the stars. Right from the beginning that pulled me in. She was such a strong young woman. Her meeting the MMC and the two of them together really brought this story into a beautiful venture with so many things taking place.
And the world building was so beautifully done. It was immersive and tantalizing. Pulling me even deeper into their world. The description was written with such vividness that I felt like i was right there in the middle of everything.
The twists and turns, the slams m suspense and the bit of spice was so well balanced. This collection had a depth that just kept me engaged and wanting to know more as I read along. Just a beautifully written collection. I had the most wonderful time reading this.
June 16, 2026
This was a good series. The first two books follow Iyana, a young healer from a remote village. One day, her village comes under attack and she calls to the stars for help. This sets off a chain reaction of events where she finds that she and a man she does not know, Emmeric, need to save humanity together.
Throughout the books additional characters are introduced and become a found family for Iyana and Emmeric. I really enjoyed the characters rounding out this little family like Kaz, Zane, and Talon.
The books feature some spice from different couples throughout. The spice was well written and not inserted at the expense of the plot.
In the third book, we get to have a prequel which shares the story of the original duo who saved humanity long before it was ever Iyana and Emmeric’s turn. Alessia and Theo’s story was also a really good one and I found Les (Alessia) to be an even more relatable and likable character than Iyana.
Throughout the books additional characters are introduced and become a found family for Iyana and Emmeric. I really enjoyed the characters rounding out this little family like Kaz, Zane, and Talon.
The books feature some spice from different couples throughout. The spice was well written and not inserted at the expense of the plot.
In the third book, we get to have a prequel which shares the story of the original duo who saved humanity long before it was ever Iyana and Emmeric’s turn. Alessia and Theo’s story was also a really good one and I found Les (Alessia) to be an even more relatable and likable character than Iyana.
July 13, 2026
This is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. I love how it was multiple books into one so I didn't have to stop and change books I could just read right through. I did read this book in 2 days and I just fell in love with the stories. This is the first time I've ever read anything by this author so I was blown away. I am absolutely looking forward to buying this book and paperback I cannot wait to have it on my shelf I think it will be a beautiful addition. The author done a fabulous job with the stories and the plots and the character development and just everything flowed so beautifully.
June 22, 2026
first let me start by saying i love when an entire series is put into an omni so i dont have to wait to finish. when i say i want fantasy this is what im talking about. im new to fantasy and this has me wanting to dive further into it. we follow a young healer whose village is under attack and she calls to the stars for help. she ends up meeting emmeric and finding out that the two of them are the ones who need to save humanity. book two and three we are introduced to more couples. the spice is so well written that its not over done or under done. this was a really goo read
June 26, 2026
Thank you, , for this omnibus. I was so extremely excited for this.
Let’s dive right in. This book series is full of twists and turns and suspense. I devoured it. The world building was beautifully done, the romance was wonderful. It takes you through the book with Iyana, who is a village healer looking to save her village. She ends up looking to the stars for help. Altair is a fallen celestial star turned human sent to the FMC after Iyana prays to the stars for help for her village.
This book was full of ancient magic, love triangles, found family, and star daddy😆
Let’s dive right in. This book series is full of twists and turns and suspense. I devoured it. The world building was beautifully done, the romance was wonderful. It takes you through the book with Iyana, who is a village healer looking to save her village. She ends up looking to the stars for help. Altair is a fallen celestial star turned human sent to the FMC after Iyana prays to the stars for help for her village.
This book was full of ancient magic, love triangles, found family, and star daddy😆
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July 1, 2026
Thank you to the author for the advanced copy of this series. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I really enjoyed this series. I loved the uniqueness of making stars the bad guys. The action was phenomenal and the story just kept on going! Each chapter ended with me wanting to keep going.
I left individual reviews on each book. I did think the second was better than the first but the whole story flowed so well and I love that she ended up with the right man ;)
I thought that the prequel was perfect as well. It answered a lot of questions about the origin of the Aztia and it was just fun to see the original fighting the original battle with the stars. I would definitely read more about this world!
I really enjoyed this series. I loved the uniqueness of making stars the bad guys. The action was phenomenal and the story just kept on going! Each chapter ended with me wanting to keep going.
I left individual reviews on each book. I did think the second was better than the first but the whole story flowed so well and I love that she ended up with the right man ;)
I thought that the prequel was perfect as well. It answered a lot of questions about the origin of the Aztia and it was just fun to see the original fighting the original battle with the stars. I would definitely read more about this world!
June 17, 2026
I love when an author puts together a completed series into an omnibus for me to absolutely devour without having to swap between books!
This series is great and check out each of my individual reviews to see my thoughts on each book! I loved getting to explore this fantastical world all at once and never having to put the book down and just keep going is a great way to keep me enthralled in the books! Overall between the books my rating is 4.5/5!
This series is great and check out each of my individual reviews to see my thoughts on each book! I loved getting to explore this fantastical world all at once and never having to put the book down and just keep going is a great way to keep me enthralled in the books! Overall between the books my rating is 4.5/5!
July 7, 2026
Celestial Whispers Omnibus is 3 separate books, well technically 2 and a prequel. The prequel us last as it should be otherwise there would be significant spoilers for the main duet. The FMC is mostly likable but sometimes is definitely naive, we have two different MMCs one it always seemed like something wasn't being said and one where he may not be saying anything but his heart was on his sleeve. This was a different type of fantasy not so much in the fae or shifter realm but there are multiple old gods that seem almost like a call back to the Norse or Greek mythology. Definitely a long read to take these all together but of you start one you'll read all three.
July 14, 2026
Thank you so much to the author for sending me not 1 or 2 but 3 ARCs. I have never heard of this author before and decided to give this series a try. I absolutely love a good dark romance series and after reading the short blurb of this series I was interested. I mean who doesn't love a good betrayal plot?? However to be completely honest here I have not been able to finish this entire series. I still wanted to leave a review even if it isn't a full review.
August 10, 2026
Who doesn’t love a book with gods, monsters, and stars personified?! And with Celestial Whispers you get all 3 books in the series in one.
This series is amazing. There is love and loss, peace and war. Oh and a couple of love interests. Emmeric is my favorite. He calls her mouse and washes her hair, twice! He just makes me swoon.
Also, the found family in these stories is second to none. The way they rally for each other. They encourage and help each other through struggles and trauma while offering grace and patience at the same time. Just be prepared for a couple of moments that will make you gasp or tear up. I swear my hand covered my mouth for several pages at one point. Definitely go check this one out! You will not be disappointed!
This series is amazing. There is love and loss, peace and war. Oh and a couple of love interests. Emmeric is my favorite. He calls her mouse and washes her hair, twice! He just makes me swoon.
Also, the found family in these stories is second to none. The way they rally for each other. They encourage and help each other through struggles and trauma while offering grace and patience at the same time. Just be prepared for a couple of moments that will make you gasp or tear up. I swear my hand covered my mouth for several pages at one point. Definitely go check this one out! You will not be disappointed!
July 13, 2026
This is an interesting, and engaging series. I really enjoyed the romance and found family. The world building is detailed and a fun place to visit .The characters were well rounded and had unique arcs. I loved the action and the villains most of all. I will be reading more from this author. Don’t miss this series.
July 15, 2026
I love that I was able to read all
books in order.
Very well written and such great stories.
They flow so well that you don't realize that you have stopped one book and started another.
I received an advance review copy at no cost and am leaving this review voluntarily.
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books in order.
Very well written and such great stories.
They flow so well that you don't realize that you have stopped one book and started another.
I received an advance review copy at no cost and am leaving this review voluntarily.
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July 23, 2026
I was given an ARC of this complete series. The world building kept my interest as well as the characters and the relationships. I am team Emmeric! I am looking forward to seeing other work from this author.
July 30, 2026
Overall, I'd give this series three and a half stars. I love the story line and the ideas that Jeannin Counts has. I love the characters, but I like more development. In my opinion, the first two books are better than the third/prequel. The pacing is so much smoother in the first two.
July 13, 2026
Loved this series from the beginning and was super invested in where the stories were going!
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