The Star-Crossed Gods Series by Sarah Gallego

Love could be her greatest weakness… or her deadliest weapon. Sorrow Villente is no princess waiting to be saved. When a devastating accident partially blinded her, Sorrow was locked away at the top of a tower in the wilderness, offered up as a sacrifice to the gods. But Sorrow refuses to die quietly. Only she knows a dark magic burns inside her. With her fiercely protective wolf, Pablo, she spends every moment plotting her escape... moreLove could be her greatest weakness… or her deadliest weapon. Sorrow Villente is no princess waiting to be saved. When a devastating accident partially blinded her, Sorrow was locked away at the top of a tower in the wilderness, offered up as a sacrifice to the gods. But Sorrow refuses to die quietly. Only she knows a dark magic burns inside her. With her fiercely protective wolf, Pablo, she spends every moment plotting her escape. And yet when she finally breaks free, Sorrow is captured immediately… by the one man she never expected to see again. Long ago, Sorrow and Matthias were inseparable. Tall and devastatingly handsome, with sparkling green eyes, the sight of him still sends her heart racing. Then she remembers the truth. When she needed him most, Matthias walked away. He didn’t just abandon her. He betrayed her. And he hasn’t come to rescue her. Matthias is the ruler of a distant land, where monsters lurk in mist-shrouded forests. To save his kingdom, he needs an alliance with Sorrow’s family – one that can be sealed only by marriage. Sorrow must marry the man who broke her heart… or die. 🌶️ Spice on the page. ❤️ Second chance romance. 💍 Marriage of convenience. 🔮 Fated love. 🗡️ Touch her and die. 💔 Yearning. 🦇 Gothic setting and atmosphere. The first book in the steamy epic romantasy series, The Star-Crossed Gods. Fans of Hannah Whitten, Leigh Bardugo and Sabel Sorensen will love Heart of the Wolf Queen and its feisty heroine. What readers love about Heart of the Wolf Queen:. ‘Fun fast-paced romantasy that was hard to put down. I love how [Sorrow] doesn't take sh*t and the banter between her and Matthias was so enjoyable… my favourite… an incredible journey! ’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘Exactly what I want in a romantasy novel! Fast-paced… yearning off the charts… I devoured it in less than 24 hours. I loved the dynamic between Sorrow and Matthias… I just love how [Sorrow] still has a spine and stands up for herself. I absolutely loved her… amazing animal sidekick… wonderful… This one should be on everyone's radar. ’ Bookishbookwormreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘Fast-paced romantasy… a very fun read… I loved the banter, and humour… perfect… I finished it in one day. ’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐. less

Love was once her salvation. Now it’s her deadliest enemy. Queen Sorrow has survived monsters, a coup, and defied the gods. Yet now she faces not just an army, but the man who holds her heart. Matthias was once Sorrow’s shelter, her strength – now he is a weapon in the cruel hands of the empress. Bound to the will of his enemy, Matthias is no longer the man Sorrow fell for, hunting her down without by day, by night, even in their dreams. And still, she cannot stop loving him... moreLove was once her salvation. Now it’s her deadliest enemy. Queen Sorrow has survived monsters, a coup, and defied the gods. Yet now she faces not just an army, but the man who holds her heart. Matthias was once Sorrow’s shelter, her strength – now he is a weapon in the cruel hands of the empress. Bound to the will of his enemy, Matthias is no longer the man Sorrow fell for, hunting her down without by day, by night, even in their dreams. And still, she cannot stop loving him. Sorrow will do whatever it takes to reclaim her stolen throne and save the man who still makes her burn. The magic binding Matthias is powerful, but even the strongest spells can be broken…. Fleeing with her loyal wolf at her side, she struggles to stay one step ahead of Matthias, searching desperately for a way to set him free. But time is running out. When Sorrow reaches rebel territory – the last refuge beyond the empress’s control – she realises there is nowhere left to run. Can love save them both… or will the bond between them obliterate their kingdom? The sizzling conclusion to epic romantasy duology the Star-Crossed Gods. Fans of Hannah Whitten, Leigh Bardugo and Sable Sorensen will love the gothic atmosphere, feisty heroine and delicious yearning. 💔 Star-crossed lovers 🔱 Vengeful gods 🗡 Damsels out of distress ❤️ I can fix him 🔮 Dark magic 💛 Found family. Readers are raving about the. ‘I spiralled into it like a woman possessed. You start a book thinking “I’ll just read a chapter before bed”… THERE IS NO WAY you’re stopping… CHEF’S KISS… I was absolutely eating it up… Such an addictive romantasy… inhaled it in basically one sitting… Going to live rent free in my brain. ’ plottwistjess, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘I may be a little obsessed with Matthias… Perfect romantasy book boyfriend! ’ _fantasy_and_thrillers, ⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘Yearning off the charts… Devoured it in less than 24 hours. I loved Sorrow and Matthias… amazing. ’ Bookishbookwormreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘I was hooked… The humour was fantastic… I found hard to put down… Honestly so obsessed with this. I need the next book yesterday! ’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘I couldn’t put this down. I loved the world building… heartbreaking… I about threw my tablet across the room. I was going through all the emotions while reading this. ’ chey. enne_books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ‘Incredible… Omgg… a 6-star read for me for 2026! !… So many of my favourite tropes… I have so many emotions after that &l. less