River and the Star

Born and raised in Venezuela, Gabriela Romero Lacruz is author of the #1 Sunday Times bestselling novel, The Sun and the Void. She studied chemical engineering and launched The Moonborn, a clothing, accessories, and stationery brand featuring her own illustrations. She writes fantasy stories set in places that remind her of home, so in her mind, she's never too far from the beaches and mountains of Venezuela. She Tweets @GRomeroLacruz.

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES:A sweeping fantasy that is evocative and captivating! I loved the beautiful world and intricate characters, woven into an enthralling tale of ancient gods, dangerous magic, family and love.-Sue Lynn Tan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon GoddessCapricious gods, dangerous magic, and ancient vows straining under the weight of her characters' desperate humanity, Gabriela Romero Lacruz has gifted us a classic epic fantasy with an original, inventive setting. A rich, enchanting read and an impressive debut.-Ava Reid, award-winning and bestselling author of A Study in DrowningIn The Sun and the Void, a world of misunderstood power, summonable gods, and fearsome danger sets the stage for a gorgeous and gutting exploration of family, ambition, and belonging. Through evocative prose and desperate characters, Gabriela Romero Lacruz weaves a delightfully tangled web of magic and curses, gods and monsters, love and betrayal. This read is perfect for readers who like their fantasy served with a healthy dose of anguish. Prepare to be thinking about this one long after you turn the last page.-M. J. Kuhn, author of Among ThievesSet in a beautiful and engaging world with fascinating characters and even more fascinating magic, The Sun and the Void is an excellent addition to any fantasy reader's collection.-Tara Sim, author of The City of DuskThe Sun and the Void is a powerful and enthralling tale of struggle and hope, gods and mortals in a lavish fantasy world. Gabriela Romero Lacruz's debut boasts unparalleled world-building, fully-realized lore, and characters who will leap off the page and right into your heart. I absolutely loved it. A fantastic debut.-H. M. Long, author of Hall of SmokeI really loved it. The worldbuilding was extremely cool...The characters were so complicated and I wanted to like them AND shake them by the shoulders, which is impressive!-E. K. Johnston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of AhsokaA gorgeous epic of family and power, gods and magic, longing and betrayal, The Sun and the Void pulls you in with a fascinating world and keeps you turning pages with richly drawn characters, unfolding mysteries, and plenty of action. A compelling, heart-twisting read!-Melissa Caruso, author of The Obsidian TowerThe Sun and the Void is a highly imaginative fantasy that will captivate you from the first page. Set in a lush, sweeping world full of dangerous magic, this is a stunning story with characters who are fully realized in their humanity, their love, and their pain. It is a tale of hope and despair, gods and mortals, and the decisions we make against impossible odds. This debut is the kind of enchanting, epic fantasy that readers are craving and will remember long after they finish reading.-Francesca Flores, author of The Witch and the VampireA spellbinding sapphic fantasy... The lush worldbuilding and delightful blend of love, betrayal, and curses set the stage for a powerful and promising new series. This is a gem.-Publishers Weekly (starred)