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Under a Starlit Sky

by EM Castellan
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A romantasy set in Versailles.
Spring 1662. In the wake of Fouquet's defeat, Henriette is keeping her promise to the Sun King and helping him build the enchanted Palace of Versailles he's always dreamed of. But when her poor health worsens, her magic wanes and her husband Philippe fears for her well being to such an extent that he forbids her to remain Louis' Source.
Forced to step aside, Henriette witnesses the swift rise of a new player at the French court: the handsome and self-assured Chevalier de Lorraine quickly becomes both Louis's new Source of magic—and Philippe's latest lover. With her ladies Louise and Athénaïs now both vying for the king's attention, Henriette is more isolated than ever, and her place at Versailles has never felt more in jeopardy.

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    November 16, 2021

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      • ISBN: 9781250226075

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      • ISBN: 9781250226075
      • File size: 3815 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 880
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      January 1, 2022

      Gr 10 Up-It's 1662, and Henriette is back in this sequel to In the Shadows of the Sun. Previously, she helped defeat the evil magician, Fouquet, and is now the Source for King Louis XIV, the Sun King, as he builds Versailles into the enchanted palace he desires. When Henriette's health and magic begin to deteriorate, she is quickly replaced by the handsome Chevalier de Lorraine. Soon, new trouble is afoot at court and Henriette must work with old enemies to restore her power to help those she cares about most. This is a lush, romantic historical fantasy for young adults. There are not many descriptions of the characters; perhaps, because most characters are based on real historical figures and readers are already familiar with them from the previous volume. The mix of magic and real French locations, such as Versailles, make this an enjoyable read. Overall, this is a fun, quick read with court drama and magic that would have benefitted from more details about the various settings in France. VERDICT Recommended for those who enjoyed the previous book; new readers should start with that one for context.-Maeve Dodds

      Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:880
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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