Stardust Child

De: Melissa J Cave

Narrado por: Danielle Rayne

Their marriage was forged by the end of a war. Now it's all that stands between them and the Empire.

On the edge of a dangerous frontier, Remin and Ophele struggle to build a home in the ruins of a century of war. He's a knight and a general, shaped by a lifetime of violence. She's a secret princess raised in silence. Though he was promised her sister, they found a love that could be the foundation of a dynasty.

But there are many monsters that still need slaying, from the mindless devils outside the gates to an undeclared war by the Divine Emperor. As a bloody summer wanes toward a deadly harvest, Remin and Ophele must unite to protect their people. And it will take a reckoning with the past if they hope to face the future.

Stardust Child is the second book in the Empire of the Stars series: a romantic epic of loyalty, quiet resilience, and the dream of building something that lasts. Perfect for anyone who loves the monsters of The Witcher, the high-stakes strategy of Game of Thrones, and the intimate romance of Outlander.

Begin this unforgettable journey to discover how Remin rose from a despised son of traitors to the Empire's greatest hero—and how Ophele's father destroyed his world.

©2025 Melissa J Cave

Emotional performance

There is a lot of emotional depth to the story and the narrator does a fabulous job conveying the sincere despair that drives so much of Ophele's arc in this part of the story.

Great story, not the best narration

The story was very interesting and different than usual fantasy/romance. Very refreshing! The narrator, unfortunately, made the FMC sound like a small (5-7 year old) child with stunted speaking cadence- not at all the case for the intelligent 18-year old character.