A Dream of Stars and Darkness

Queen of All Fae, Book 1

De: Madeleine Eliot

Narrado por: Alexa Borys

The dream was always the same. One by one, the stars wink out and darkness fills the sky.

Ember has had that dream for as long as she can remember, but in her line of work, it's no wonder that nightmares plague her. Caught between court intrigue and a resistance movement, Ember plans her revenge as a spy while secretly navigating what remains of the noble Seelie court.

When the terrifying Unseelie Prince comes looking for a bride, Ember's plans take shape in the most dangerous way. Now forced to play the part of a willing bride in front of an enemy court, Ember discovers that her deal with the Prince may be more than she bargained for.

Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout will love this Pride and Prejudice retelling with a fantasy twist!

©2022 Madeleine Eliot (P)2023 Madeleine Eliot

"I have loved you since the moment you first called me a monster.”

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A Dream of Stars and Darkness is the first book the Queen of All Fae series by Madeleine Eliot and it was incredibly easy to fall in love with. I listened to this story on audible and read along with kindle. The narrator was wonderful!

This story has enemies to lovers, fated mates, found family, passion, fake dating, a brave, sarcastic, and intelligent FMC, deliciously shameless banter, and a possessive MMC.

I thoroughly enjoyed all of the characters we met, the relationship our FMC has with her best friend, the mysteries uncovered, and the tender yet claiming romance that blossomed.

A Dream of Stars and Darkness executes all the making of an amazing, cozy, fae fantasy romance. I highly recommend this story to those who enjoy fantasy, romance, and fantasy romance.

Not great

not a bad story but the performance and the writing/ pacing was just bad. the character development was not there. the pacing was odd and everything was so very predictable. I felt like I was reading a teen novel with how the characters acted. I got through it but it was difficult.

Fantastic

I listen to a ton of audiobooks, but this is definitely one of my all-time favorites. I love the world, and how intricate and creative it is. So believable, but also has the most amazing fantasy elements. The characters are absolutely wonderful. Each one has such a depth and Different attributes that are so uniquely them. While I was listening, I could just imagine what they were feeling and doing without even needing to be told. Enemies to lovers will always be my favorite, and this was done to perfection. Madeleine‘s writing is absolutely breathtaking. I can’t wait to start book two.

Safe, Basic Story

This isn't a phenomenal book, but it's a decent palate cleanser if you want something that is not going to be too climactic. This has all the standard tropes and storylines: Chosen One, Hidden Past, Mates, Supposedly Evil Prince who ends up having a sweet heart, Seelie vs. Unseelie. The writing quality is pretty basic, more along the lines of freshman in college than professional writer. Narration was okay as well.

A new auto-buy author

I love this series! I read it as an ARC originally and fell in love. I honestly have issues with audiobooks because I’m soooo picky about narrators, but Alexa’s voice is perfect.

Honestly if you love romance, fantasy, fae, enemies to lovers, one bed, marriage of convenience, and fates mates, then this book/whole series is for you. You won’t be disappointed!