Star of Shalik

Advance Reader Copy

Genres

Heroic Fantasy, Demons, Coming of Age, Fantasy Adventure, Alpha Female, Epic Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, New Adult, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Sex, Profanity, and Violence

Type of Ending

Series

Second or higher in series

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is not required

Author Prefers A Review On

Goodreads or Amazon

Reader Spots Remaining

100

Number of days to read

Publication Date

Feb 1, 2026

Page Length

334 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Star of Shalik

Advance Reader Copy

Blurb

A conscript with forbidden magic. A demon born of stars. A choice that will decide their world.

Conscripted into a war against the mystical Lumani, Rowynn Murchadha uncovers a terrifying truth—she can wield the very magic her army was raised to destroy.

Worse still, as her power grows, her reflection begins to change—morphing into the face of the enemy she’s sworn to fight.

Her only guide is Zi, a mysterious demon who visits her dreams, speaking of star-born magic and ancient bloodlines. Torn between worlds, Rowynn must navigate a web of false kings, mysterious demons, and forgotten memories.

With magic itself hanging in the balance, Rowynn faces an impossible choice: trust the demon who claims only he can save her, or forge her own path before her power consumes everything she loves.

Details

Genres

Heroic Fantasy, Demons, Coming of Age, Fantasy Adventure, Alpha Female, Epic Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, New Adult, and Novels

Trigger Warnings

Sex, Profanity, and Violence

Type of Ending

Series

Second or higher in series

Series Read Order

Reading prior books is not required

Author Prefers A Review On

Goodreads or Amazon

Reader Spots Remaining

100

Number of days to read

Publication Date

Feb 1, 2026

Page Length

334 pages

Available Formats

ePub and PDF

Author

Laken Honeycutt is the author of The Chrysillium Tree and Star of Shalik, fantasy novels steeped in celestial wonder and nature-based magic. She lives in New Hampshire, where she enjoys spending time with her beautiful kiddo along with a touch of kitchen witchery, woodland wanderings, and starlit inspiration.