The Sun and the Starmaker (Deluxe Edition)

The Sun and the Starmaker is a romantic fantasy about Aurora Finch, a village dependent on a mysterious Starmaker, and an approaching deadly frost. This deluxe-edition listing gives a 448-page print length and frames the story around magic, a snowy setting, and a developing attraction.

At a glance

Aurora Finch discovers she has powerful magic and is asked to study with the Starmaker.
The story combines a remote snowy village, an enchanted castle, romance and a threat of deadly frost.
Listed as a 448-page English-language edition for ages 14 - 18.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$29.99~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listing provides a substantial 448-page story with a clear romantic-fantasy premise.
The snowy village, sunlight-drawing magic and approaching frost give the story a distinctive setting and central conflict.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Sourcebooks
Publication date	Feb. 17 2026
Language	English
Print length	448 pages
Reading age	14 - 18 years
Grade level	8 - 12

Identifiers
ISBN-10	1728256186
ISBN-13	978-1728256184

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	522 g
Dimensions	14.61 x 3.48 x 21.59 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking romantic fantasy with magic, a wintry setting and a village-scale threat.
Readers who enjoy emotional love stories and are comfortable with potentially dense prose.

Less suited to

Readers looking specifically for a light or consistently easy read, since customer feedback is mixed on readability.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 861 ratings

5 stars61%61%
4 stars26%26%
3 stars10%10%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the story and love story as beautiful, sweet and emotionally affecting, with some readers calling it heartbreaking. Readability is mixed, with reports of both dense prose and boredom. For readers drawn to the listed magic-filled romantic-fantasy premise, the emotional response may appeal, while the reading experience may not suit those seeking brisk or especially accessible prose. Aggregate ratings lean positive but do not explain individual reactions.

Positive themes

Readers describe the story as lovely, beautiful and emotionally powerful.
The love story is described as sweet.

Mixed feedback

Readability receives mixed reactions, including reports that the prose can feel dense and that parts may be boring.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Sun and the Starmaker about?

Aurora Finch meets the mysterious Starmaker, discovers her own magic and is taken to his ice-covered castle as a deadly frost threatens her village.

How long is this edition?

The listing gives a print length of 448 pages.

What age range is listed?

The listed reading age is 14 - 18 years, and the grade level is 8 - 12.

Is the writing easy to read?

Customer feedback is mixed: some readers describe the book as dense, while others found it boring. Buyers seeking a particularly light read may want to consider that feedback.