The Sun and the Starmaker
  • Published: 17 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9781464261367
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $19.99

The Sun and the Starmaker

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There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy.

There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy.

Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the small village of Reverie endures on a miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in sunlight over the peaks, providing the village with the light it needs to survive.

Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker's magic, never imagining she'd one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered castle at the mountain's peak.

The Starmaker is as cold and distant as the dark woods, leaving Aurora to explore his enchanted castle with only an immortal rabbit for company. Yet the more she discovers about the sorcerer, the stronger their ruinous attraction grows, pulling her closer to the secrets he refuses to share. A deadly frost approaches, and Aurora must uncover what the Starmaker is hiding before she is left in an endless winter that even the Sun cannot touch.
  • Published: 17 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9781464261367
  • Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $19.99
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About the author

Rachel Griffin

Rachel Griffin is the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches and Wild is the Witch. When she isn’t writing, you can find her wandering the Pacific Northwest, reading by the fire, or drinking copious amounts of coffee and tea. She lives in the Seattle area with her husband, dog, and growing collection of houseplants. Visit her online at rachelgriffinbooks.com or say hi on Instagram @TimesNewRachel.

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Praise for The Sun and the Starmaker

A whimsical and wondrously clever fairytale with a brightly burning romance that will leave you breathless. The Sun and the Starmaker is a rare treasure of a story!

Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart

Utterly enchanting. Rachel Griffin’s latest is a spell spun from whimsy. Charming, romantic, and brimming with magic that lingers long after the last page, I didn’t want it to end!

Adalyn Grace, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna

Rachel Griffin’s The Sun and the Starmaker shimmers with whimsy, wonder, and magic. With a heroine you’ll root for from the very first page, this luminous, wintry fairytale is one to treasure. Make room on your shelves!

Isabel Ibañez, #1 New York Times Bestseller

The Sun and the Starmaker sparkles like fresh snow. Achingly romantic, undeniably swoony, and completely enchanting, Griffin has spun a fairytale for a new generation.

Sasha Peyton Smith, New York Times best selling author

With whimsy and heart, The Sun and the Starmaker is a tale that enchants its readers from the opening line and keeps them spellbound as Aurora Finch is spirited into a frostbitten land teeming with secrets and wondrous intrigue. Readers will find Griffin deftly balances charming prose with compelling narrative pace; she has penned a story lovers of fantasy will devour to the last delicious crumb.

Ayana Gray, New York Times bestselling author