Starshell
What is Starshell?
Starshell is book 1 of the Shadowtide series, a spicy romantasy that will pull you into its dystopian world full of monsters and politics, and thrill you with high stakes action and sizzling romantic tension from cover to cover.
Who is Starshell for?
Perfect for fans looking for books like Trials of the Sun Queen, The Bridge Kingdom, and Shield of Sparrows, or readers searching for an epic romantasy featuring a dystopian world and hot for teacher pairing.
When will Starshell release?
June 23, 2026, just in time for summer with its tropical island vibes. Pre-orders are also available!
What is the reading order for the Shadowtide series?
1) Starshell 2) TBD
What kind of story is Starshell?
Starshell is a dystopian romantasy book with a human protagonist, heavy atmospheric world-building, and an intricate magic system.
What are the vibes of Starshell?
Starshell has hot and heavy romantic tension, high action and stakes, magic with costs, and a lush, immersive dystopian island world.
What tropes does Starshell have?
Starshell features many popular tropes, which are listed below:
- Strong stabby female main character
- Hot for teacher
- Enemies to lovers
- Slow burn
- Found family
- Forced proximity
- Morally gray characters.
- Tropical Island Survival
How many books will be included in the Shadowtide series?
At least three, possibly more.
When will book 2 of the Shadowtide series release?
Hopefully early 2027
Will Starshell be available in audio format?
Yes, hopefully! Eventually. Details still need to be determined around this.
What is the world of Starshell?
Starshell takes place on the archipelago island world of Mesmoria, which is made up of several surrounding smaller isles and one central mainland island. The waters of Mesmoria are lethal to the touch, and fantastical monsters inhabit them. The soil of Mesmoria is infertile without the addition of fragments of Starshell fragments, and Starshells can only be gathered from the islands surrounding the mainland where they wash up.