The Whisper of Stars

Hardback Published on: 06/11/2025
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Synopsis

A frozen island.

A monastery turned political prison.

A cipher inked in blood.

When anarchist poet Katya Efremova is transferred to the prison colony on Solovetsky Island, she finds an enigma among her returned possessions - a blood-stained book containing a cipher left by her murdered mother, written on the day she died.

Following her mother's clues, Katya begins to unravel a centuries-old mystery woven into the history of Solovetsky Island. Finding the island's legendary power might be the key to overthrowing the Bolshevik regime, but Katya wasn't sent to Solovetsky by chance. The head of the government's spy network is watching, and there will be no hope of a free Russia if he takes hold of the magic hidden beneath the White Sea snow.

Readers are loving THE WHISPER OF STARS'The perfect blend of fantasy and historical fiction' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A magic infused sonnet to revolutionaries everywhere... for anyone who enjoys magic, who loves the underdogs, or is feeling overwhelmed with everything that has gone wrong recently, take a break and listen to the stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Good story, mega-great plot twists and i loved șo much the evolution of the heroine' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This novel felt like stepping into a dream, beautiful, cold, and filled with whispers of light in the darkness. It is not a book to rush through but one to savor slowly, letting the weight of its themes and its quiet magic linger long after turning the final page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This was such a cool story! I love a good follow-the-clues plot anyway, but I found myself so interested in the Russian folklore and history' ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9781399621311
  • Number of pages: 464
  • Dimensions: 236 x 156 x 42 mm
  • Weight: 680g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Whisper of Stars
A great historical fiction
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the arc, I received it in exchange for an honest review. I thought this was an interesting read, I really lik... READ MORE
Ellen Knowles
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Whisper of Stars
Historical and magical
“Words are symbols, afterall. They mean something different to each person, based on individual perceptions and experiences.” It’s difficult to put into... READ MORE
The Bookish Chimera
The Whisper of Stars
Haunting Atmosphere and Incredible Research, but Emotionally Hard to Connect With
A richly atmospheric alternate-history set on Solovetsky Island, written with impressive historical depth and vivid detail. I loved the setting and the res... READ MORE
Laura McToal