The City of Stardust

The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is an enchanting standalone fantasy novel that envelopes readers in a world teeming with magic, stardust, and dark secrets. Perfect for fans of The Ten Thousand Doors of January, The Starless Sea, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, this book crafts a narrative full of intrigue, wonder, and the eternal struggle against an ancient curse. For centuries, the Everly family has been plagued by a mysterious curse. The brightest and best among them disappear without a trace, taken as retribution for a forgotten crime. Their captor is Penelope, a vengeful figure who never ages, falls ill, or absolves her debtors. The Everly family has lived in fear of her unrelenting wrath, unable to recall the original sin that provoked such enduring punishment. Ten years ago, Violet Everly's mother embarked on a quest to break the curse and never returned. Faced with the looming threat of being the next victim, Violet sets out to find her mother and unravel the dark history that binds her family to this malevolent fate. Her journey thrusts her into an alluring magical underworld populated by power-driven scholars, capricious gods, and vengeful monsters. Amidst this chaos, Violet encounters Aleksander, Penelope's enigmatic assistant, whose trustworthiness is questionable, yet the attraction between them is undeniable. Racing against time, Violet's quest leads her to the profound mysteries of the city of stardust, searching for the fabled origins of the Everly story. Now, with destiny written in the stars, Violet must navigate treacherous trials and summon unparalleled courage to save those she loves. Authors love The City of Stardust

"A Gaiman-esque world of scheming scholars and soul-stealing gods... Memorable and accomplished" - Lucy Holland

"A compelling story full of magic, curses, keys, and stories... Readers who loved The Starless Sea or The Ten Thousand Doors of January will also love this darkly magical book" - Kat Howard

"A dark, gorgeous tale of curses, gods, and monsters, with the love and loyalty of family at its heart" - Sangu Mandanna

Readers love The City of Stardust

"Reminiscent of Laini Taylor and Erin Morgenstern. Knowing this is a debut work floored me as - for me - this is as near a perfect book as you can get" - NetGalley - 5 star review

"I inhaled The City of Stardust in one day. Books, libraries, quests, strange worlds, a doomed love, betrayal, abandonment, courage, sacrifice - this book has it all" - NetGalley - 5 star review

"I truly loved this book, I devoured it" - NetGalley - 5 star review

"Wow! I so loved this book, I resented having to put it down to go to sleep, it was so gripping" - NetGalley - 5 star review

The City of Stardust is a breathtaking tale that weaves together themes of familial bonds, timeless curses, and the persistent search for the unknown. Dive into this mesmerising world and let Georgia Summers captivate your imagination with her spellbinding storytelling.