Starcrossed
Starcrossed by Elizabeth C. Bunce, published by Arthur A. Levine Books in 2010, is a captivating fantasy novel that immerses readers in a world of intrigue and rebellion. The story follows Celyn Contrare, who serves as a lady-in-waiting to the timid Merista Nemair in a lavish castle filled with the elite of Llyvraneth. However, Celyn harbors a secret identity as Digger, a skilled thief evading the king’s Inquisition while navigating the complexities of court life.
In this thrilling narrative, readers will encounter themes of action and adventure as Celyn balances her dual existence, engaging in theft and espionage while grappling with the dangers of being discovered. The plot thickens as she faces blackmail from the cunning Lord Daul, who forces her to act as his spy. As Celyn uncovers secrets that could ignite civil war, the stakes rise, challenging her instincts as a thief trained to avoid involvement. With 359 pages of rich storytelling, this edition presents a blend of fantasy, social themes, and the complexities of law and crime within a royal setting.
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The 2nd novel from the winner of the ALA’s YA Debut Award is Tamora Pierce meets THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER — a thrilling fantasy about a thief at a snowbound castle, caught in a simmering rebellion .
In a glamorous castle full of Llyvraneth’s elite, Celyn Contrare serves as a lady-in-waiting to shy young Merista Nemair. Her days are spent dressing in velvet, attending Lady Merista, navigating court gossip, and charming noblemen over lavish feasts.
And at night, she picks locks, steals jewels, forges documents, and collects secrets. Because Celyn isn’t really a lady-in-waiting; she’s not even really Celyn Contrare. She’s Digger, a sneak-thief on the run from the king’s Inquisition, desperate to escape its cruel instruments and hatred of magic. If she’s discovered, it will mean her certain death.
But life as a lady-in-waiting isn’t safe either. The devious Lord Daul knows her secret, and he’s blackmailing her to serve as his personal spy in the castle. What she discovers-about Daul, about the Nemair, even about her own Lady Merista — could signal civil war in Llyvraneth. And for a thief trained never to get involved, taking sides could be the most dangerous job yet.
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