An Arcane Study of Stars

<p><b>From breakout star Sydney Shields comes <i>An Arcane Study of Stars</i>, a historical dark academia fantasy filled with ancient secret societies, a swoon-worthy rivals-to-lovers romance and dangerous deals made after dark. Perfect for fans of <i>Heavenly Bodies</i> and <i>The Atlas Six</i>.</b><br><br>When Claudia Jolicoeur is rejected from Cygnus University, a devilish stranger named Dorian appears in her nightmares offering a bargain: he will get her into Cygnus if she learns how to free him from a prison of stars.<br><br>With a bite of her soul to seal the deal, Claudia is enrolled, taking the place of Odette, a student who mysteriously passed away.<br><br>Her arrival sparks suspicion and Cassius MacLeod - her infuriating academic rival - spreads the rumour that Claudia had a hand in Odette's death.<br><br>Hell bent on clearing her name, Claudia makes a discovery that puts her in direct danger. The only way to protect herself: free Dorian.<br><br>By night, she studies the stars, slowly unravelling 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. But Cassius may not be who he says he is, and soon Claudia must decide: will trusting him be the last mistake she ever makes?<br><br><b>'Utterly transportive and thrilling. Shields is clever as they come, and this the author at her most ambitious and triumphant'</b> S. T. Gibson bestselling author of<i> A Dowry of Blood</i><br><br><b> '<i>An Arcane Study of Stars</i> is a deal with the devil like you've never read before. Sharp, clever, spicy; this is the blueprint for dark academia romantasy'</b> Breanne Randall, author of<i> The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic</i><br><br> '<b>An atmospheric and devastating tale. . . This magical, phenomenal novel will keep you guessing until your last second at Cygnus'</b> Kamilah Cole, <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author of <i>An Arcane Inheritance</i><br><br><b> 'Gothic, gripping and utterly spellbinding' </b>Hazel McBride, author of<i> A Fate Forged in Fire</i><br><br><b> 'Glitters with the lush atmosphere and heart. . . written in prose so sharp it sinks its teeth into you and takes a bite out of your soul'</b> Callie Rowland, author of<i> Fields of Asphodel</i></p>