Starless

By Jacqueline Carey,

Book cover of Starless

Book description

I was nine years old the first time I tried to kill a man...

Destined from birth to serve as protector of the princess Zariya, Khai is trained in the arts of killing and stealth by a warrior sect in the deep desert; yet there is one profound truth that…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked Starless as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Starless is a classic epic—a band of characters undertakes a dangerous quest to fulfill an ancient prophesy—but its creativity will keep you gasping. I dare not enumerate the many marvels Carey created lest I ruin the surprise for readers, but I can tell you that it features thousands of fallen stars who become deities in the world, and manifest their power and identities in varied and unpredictable ways. Besides the magic itself, Starless also features many different cultures and lands that make me think Carey’s mind must be a beautiful and dangerous place! This book might be telling the oldest…

Want books like Starless?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 80 books like Starless.

Browse books like Starless

Book cover of The Elvenbane
Book cover of When the Sea Turned to Silver
Book cover of The Silvered

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,188

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in gods and goddesses, Jesus, and fallen angels?

Jesus 242 books
Fallen Angels 12 books