Description

Inspired by the life of Vincent van Gogh, including his famous works and quotes from letters to his brother Theo.

Paris is teeming with Shee, fairies sustained by the creations that bleed from an artist’s veins. Vesper swore never to succumb to the temptation of having a fairy Muse, she’d personally seen enough to know better. But after a failed art exhibition leaves her and her pregnant little sister, Thea, on the verge of homelessness, a sudden offer from a nameless, yellow-eyed Shee is too good to refuse. It’s a bargain for three trips to the realm of the fairies; three trips that could Inspire her work and bring the success she needs. Though all magic has a price…
Without telling her sister, Vesper traverses to The Underground in hopes of creating a worthy painting, one that might save them from immediate destitution. When some success is found, Vesper decides that Thea and her unborn child need to be set up for life. So, with desperation clouding her better judgement, she commits herself to another deal with the mysterious Shee, intertwining their fates when she makes him her Muse.

The cost? Every single painting the fairy magically Inspires, drains fragments of Vesper’s life.

Despite this monstrous bargain, Vesper’s bond with her adoring Muse deepens, and she soon discovers that he is not as he seems. He has secrets; about himself, about the Shee, and perhaps even about why he chose Vesper. Yet, secrets and all, she’s falling for the handsome creature that’s slowly killing her. And as her life wanes, Vesper must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice for her art, her sister, and the love that may cost her everything.

From the award-winning author of the Numina Parable series, McKenzie Catron brings you a new star-dusted, whimsical romance filled with fairy bargains and magical artwork. Fall into The Underground and discover a world teeming with Own Voice autism and mental health representation, sisterly love, and otherworldly creatures all wrapped up in a reimagining of Vincent van Gogh’s creations and life. With a mix of Irish folklore, this tale is reminiscent of Holly Black’s The Cruel Prince, Margaret Rogerson’s An Enchantment of Ravens, and Jim Henson’s The Labyrinth.

Pre-orders of “The Starriest Night” will receive additional gifts free with their order. Including:

• 2 character art postcards
• Signed bookplate from the author
• Van Gogh Starriest Night sticker
• 1 bonus surprise gift

The exclusive edition of this book includes:

• Dust jacket art
• Hardcover art by McKenzie Catron
• A letter from the author
• Metallic golden sprayed edges
• Full colour interior illustrations
• Bonus content

Sprayed edges and the preorder gifts will only be available during the preorder period, until the book’s release day on April 13th, 2027!