An Arcane Study of Stars
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When Claudia Jolicoeur is rejected from Cygnus University, a devilish stranger named Dorian appears in her nightmares and offers her a bargain: he will get her into Cygnus if she learns how to free him from a prison of stars. He takes a bite of her soul to seal the deal, and Claudia wakes to a letter from the High Sage of Cygnus stating she will take the place of Odette Dufort, a Rhetoric student who passed away.
Her arrival raises suspicions, rumors that she had a hand in Odette's death spread like wildfire, and Cassius MacLeod, the High Sage’s apprentice and Claudia's fellow Rhetoric student, seems hellbent on humiliating her. Determined to clear her name, she searches for any evidence that could prove her innocence. When someone—or something—starts slipping her pieces of Odette’s diary, Claudia uncovers a horrifying truth: over the last century, celestial witches at Cygnus have been murdered. Odette was one of them, and Claudia could be next. For her own protection, Claudia needs to free Dorian—and fast.
By night, she studies the stars, slowly unraveling the mystery of Dorian's prison. By day, she and Cassius wage rhetorical war as debate partners in class. What begins as a fierce rivalry devolves into something deeper, darker, and dangerously sensual. As Claudia inches closer to the truth, she must decide: would trusting Cassius be the last mistake she ever makes?
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An Arcane Study of Stars was such a delightful dive into dark academia with a magical twist. Sydney J. Shields really knows how to write witches who are longing for independence, and I loved every bit of it. The magic system is very cool, with celestial powers and ancient secrets that kept me hooked. The story follows Claudia as she navigates a world of secret societies, dangerous bargains, and a rivalry with Cassius that turns into something so much more. It was all so atmospheric and engaging. I will admit that a bit of the plot was confusing or the pacing was off at times, but I really, really enjoyed it. The audiobook is great, and I especially loved the voice of the narrator, as it added so much to the experience. Immersive read for the win! I got drawn into the story from page 1 and couldn't let go. 4.5/5 stars. Thank you to @NetGalley and @littlebrownbookgroup_UK and @HachetteAudio for the eARC! #AnArcaneStudyOfStars #Bookstagram #NetGalley
Description
When Claudia Jolicoeur is rejected from Cygnus University, a devilish stranger named Dorian appears in her nightmares and offers her a bargain: he will get her into Cygnus if she learns how to free him from a prison of stars. He takes a bite of her soul to seal the deal, and Claudia wakes to a letter from the High Sage of Cygnus stating she will take the place of Odette Dufort, a Rhetoric student who passed away.
Her arrival raises suspicions, rumors that she had a hand in Odette's death spread like wildfire, and Cassius MacLeod, the High Sage’s apprentice and Claudia's fellow Rhetoric student, seems hellbent on humiliating her. Determined to clear her name, she searches for any evidence that could prove her innocence. When someone—or something—starts slipping her pieces of Odette’s diary, Claudia uncovers a horrifying truth: over the last century, celestial witches at Cygnus have been murdered. Odette was one of them, and Claudia could be next. For her own protection, Claudia needs to free Dorian—and fast.
By night, she studies the stars, slowly unraveling the mystery of Dorian's prison. By day, she and Cassius wage rhetorical war as debate partners in class. What begins as a fierce rivalry devolves into something deeper, darker, and dangerously sensual. As Claudia inches closer to the truth, she must decide: would trusting Cassius be the last mistake she ever makes?
Book Information
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An Arcane Study of Stars was such a delightful dive into dark academia with a magical twist. Sydney J. Shields really knows how to write witches who are longing for independence, and I loved every bit of it. The magic system is very cool, with celestial powers and ancient secrets that kept me hooked. The story follows Claudia as she navigates a world of secret societies, dangerous bargains, and a rivalry with Cassius that turns into something so much more. It was all so atmospheric and engaging. I will admit that a bit of the plot was confusing or the pacing was off at times, but I really, really enjoyed it. The audiobook is great, and I especially loved the voice of the narrator, as it added so much to the experience. Immersive read for the win! I got drawn into the story from page 1 and couldn't let go. 4.5/5 stars. Thank you to @NetGalley and @littlebrownbookgroup_UK and @HachetteAudio for the eARC! #AnArcaneStudyOfStars #Bookstagram #NetGalley