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Her Whisper so Soft and Bitter: A Sapphic Fantasy Romance (A Curse of Fallen Stars Book 2)

Elsie Hawthorne
4.6 / 5.0
Published: 2026

Description

The stakes of the heavens have never felt more personal. In this high-stakes sequel to A Curse of Fallen Stars, the celestial bond between two women is tested by the crushing weight of prophecy and the lingering sting of betrayal. As they navigate a world where magic is as treacherous as it is beautiful, our heroines must confront the ghosts of their pasts—and the undeniable, magnetic pull between them that refuses to be silenced by the encroaching shadows. Elsie Hawthorne weaves a tapestry of longing and danger, where soft, intimate whispers are punctuated by the bitter reality of a war between gods and mortals. More than just a quest for survival, the story serves as a poignant exploration of devotion, the cost of power, and the resilience of a love that defies cosmic decree. With lush world-building and the slow-burn intensity that fans of sapphic fantasy crave, this second installment pushes the characters to their breaking points. Will their connection be the spark that restores the light, or the final casualty of a celestial grudge? For readers who crave atmospheric tension, intricate character development, and a romance that feels written in the stars, this is an unmissable journey into the heart of a broken universe.

Customer Reviews

Top 5 from Amazon
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iamgrewt
February 2, 2026
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Hard to put down

Fun in the sense of pacing, adventure, and finding courage in love to overcome threat and danger. Has relevant themes of cruel zealots running around like thugs, mad king/queen/gods, and community banding together with found family. Sacrifice, stepping into power, and sexy. Read this out of order so getting first book right away to catch up on origins; might not need to, but don't want to miss any bits of the story, it's that good.
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Nic Adams
January 25, 2026
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Love this!

I am suuuper loving the ending and the storyline in this book! I read the first one 3 times and I am so excited for this story and am not disappointed at all. Pacing, cadence, characters that I love. I'm so happy with this. Happy to see that there will be a 3rd but not focusing on Sila & Lorel, they need the landing in a good place.
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kelly c
January 23, 2026

Wild ride

4⭐️ 3🌶 I had been waiting on this sequel for a while. Book 1 had such a buildup and then that cliffhanger left you in a lurch. It was like riding a rollercoaster as you slowly ascend that first big hill. Each slow notch up taking you higher, until you're hanging over the edge and then spiraling through that drop. This book picks up on that curve out of the drop. It's all action at every turn, keeping you on edge with the darkness closing in. You think you know what's going to happen to Lorel and Sila, but then another dip in the road. I loved the addition of the new characters Sabian and Ysa, they brought a new viewpoint. Sila is the shadow mommy you didn't know you needed, but now can't live without. I can't wait for the next book to see the other viewpoint. I'm not going to give too much away, but if you liked book 1 then don't sleep on the sequel, when it's released. Tropes: touch her and die, found family, forced proximity, morally grey.
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Kindle Customer
February 6, 2026
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loved

The choices we make lead us to where we need to be. Love ever lasting transcends through time. Fulfilling life’s fate and finding your person also no the way.
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CCangel
January 24, 2026
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So very good. It makes waiting the next one bearable :)

I'm so glad I discovered this author. Truly great writing. Love this story line and can't wait for the next in series!! Highly recommend