The Stars Are Dying

Nytefall, Book 1

De: Chloe C. Peñaranda

Narrado por: Corvin King, Jacci Prior

Long-listed, Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2024

The Serpent & the Wings of Night meets Shadow and Bone in a seductive, star-crossed, dark romantic fantasy loosely inspired by the Greek myths of Astraea.

"The brightest star needs the darkest night."

Astraea is a prisoner of her own mind, the past sliding from her grasp like water. But she knows she must escape the tyrannical king who holds her captive and find her clouded memories once again. This quest leads her to the Libertatem, a succession of trials hosted by the king in which five human lands compete for a cycle of safety from the vampires seeking blood, claiming souls, and savaging after dark.

But even winning the Libertatum will not keep Astraea safe from vampires. She’s made a bargain with Nyte, the beautiful, deadly vampire who stalks her dreams and haunts her waking hours. He promises to keep her safe, but she knows she cannot trust him, cannot trust his lies, even as she finds herself drawn deeper and deeper into his seductive embrace.

Caught between Nyte and her own mysteries, Astraea must decide if winning the Libertatem for her kingdom is worth her life, or if protection—and the answers to her past—really are her strongest desires.

A Macmillan Audio production from Bramble Books.

©2023 Chloe C. Penaranda (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

corvin kings voice 🥰

I was all over the place trying to figure out Nyte, he wasnt what I thought, but his story line really grabbed me in. I loved all the characters & had my emotions everywhere. Im a die hard fan now. #Nytesgirl #starlight

Delivered on the Story

Really enjoyed the audiobook! I felt like the story really delivered on the back cover copy. You got a lot of star crossed, lovers, trials, and an incredibly interesting slobber romance. Unique characters! Highly recommend, listening rather than reading.

Great narration!

I really enjoyed the story as a whole and the narration was so good! They did excellent casting the voice of all the male characters.

Slow start, but hoping it picks up in book 2

This is more of a 3.5 overall rating for me. I wasn’t a fan in the beginning, and I almost DNF’d because I really didn’t feel like there was a discernible direction for quite a while into the story. It’s very similar to ACOTAR if you also add in celestials and vampires which, honestly, is… a lot. There are a lot of players and you don’t really know what’s going on or what anyone’s motivations are until the end, and even then it’s not completely clear. That being said, I am still intrigued. The stars are dying, and I want to know why. I want to know what’s going to happen next. I want to more about Nyte and his motivations. I’m curious about Astraea’s power and what that means for her. So, I’m definitely going to read the next book, and see where things land. I’m hoping the rest of the story goes in a more original direction so I’m willing to give it a shot. I did enjoy the narrators though. Corvin King is always a 5 star narrator for me, and I really liked Jacci Prior as well. Honestly, the two of them are why I stuck it out as long as I did. So, their performances get 5 stars for sure.

Not what I expected

The beginning was slow for me, I didn’t pick up the book as often until I got around chapter 20. But DAMN so worth it and the slow burn was delicious. Not a plot that I was expecting and loved it thoroughly. Can’t wait to listen and read book 2

Loved the story….

I think this is a book you have to listen to a few times. It was hard to keep track of the story line throughout, but I really did enjoy it.

Great Duet Narration!

Corvin and Jacci did an amazing job with this duet narration! I really enjoyed the plot and there were some unexpected events at the end I didn't see coming! Can't wait to listen to the next book.

Great narrators and Beautiful Characters

A little predictable but in a favorite blanket way. Love the story of fateful star crossed lovers

Love love love

I’m so very very in love with this book, I cannot wait for the next one to come out!

The love interest was interesting and I love it

I loved the book, it was a bit confusing at times but I love books like that!