Starling House

About the book

Step into Starling House, if you have the courage to do so... Alix E. Harrow presents a fresh retelling of Beauty and the Beast in a stunningly modern Gothic fantasy, ideal for those who love V. E. Schwab and Naomi Novik.

This special edition also features a bonus short story that ventures beyond the twisted, mysterious gates of the house.

Opal is a complex character - an orphan, a dropout, a perpetual skeptic. Above all else, she’s resolute in her mission to secure a better future for her younger brother. An escape from Eden, a town shrouded in misfortune. When presented with the opportunity to earn a decent wage at Starling House, the infamous haunted estate of Eden, Opal jumps at the chance.

Her new workplace is eerie and cloaked in secrecy - much like Arthur, the enigmatic heir of the estate. It also evokes a sense of belonging and danger that Opal has never experienced before: a place to call home. As dark forces encroach upon Eden, Opal realizes that she may have finally discovered a reason to stay. However, she must now fight to protect it...

Prepare to be enchanted by this captivating Gothic romance from the acclaimed Alix E. Harrow, nominated for prestigious awards including the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus.