Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read When Stars Come Out by Scarlett St Clair!

I have enjoyed everything that I have read by this author and this was no different. It is a YA book, but I still really liked it.

This book was provided by netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

"when stars come out " was written years ago before "A touch of darkness", it's a YA book with mithology (Orpheus and Eurydice). The female lead, Anora can see dead people and turn them into coins, she's in a new school wanting a fresh start but everyone there has their own secrets who want to keep too (including the ML Shy)
i liked the duo pov's between the FL and ML, it's like seeing two world's colliding and anything can happen after that.
Recommended for everyone who likes YA's with supernatural creatures, magic, destiny and reincarnations and of course for Scarlett fans 'cause eventhought it's not a spicy story, many feelings that made them love her other works are here.
i'm expecting the continuation to explore another pov's and what would happen betwen Anora and Shy. fingers crossed!

Thank you NetGalley and Bloom Publishing for allowing me early access to this book for an honest review.**

I’m a huge Scarlett St. Claire fan and I went into this completely blind. I requested it purely because she wrote it. I didn’t know what it was going to be about going into it. It started off strong. Within a few pages of the first chapter, I was hooked.

There was mystery and intrigue. There were twists I didn’t see coming. Honestly, Scarlett had me thinking one thing and then she reveals something that makes so much more sense.

This YA fantasy book is everything I could want from her. Anora is a teenager with a mysterious past. She transfers to a new school in a different state to run away from something in her past. And she has to try hard to live a normal life. This is a new start, except Anora can see the dead.

This book was thrilling, mysterious, and just all around an edge of my seat read. I’m really not trying to spoil anything because going into it blind was such a good experience. I can’t wait for book 2 and book 1 isn’t even out yet.

A nice twist in a Greek tragedy. The plot was really interesting, especially turning the souls into coins. I feel like the first half of the book done a lot of world building, and all the action happens in the last half. I'm hoping book 2 clears up many of the questions I still have.

Anora Silby is not your average teenager. After transferring to a new school for her junior year, she notices some things are not as they seem - and that’s not even mentioning the fact that she can see the dead. This book has a lot of fun elements from traditional YA urban fantasy with a really nice Greek mythology twist. This is also probably Scarlett’s cleanest romance to-date (definitely YA and not adult) but the romance is so cute. Can’t wait for book two!!

I love the story, but I can't tell, it's amazing. Some parts are missing, some information that could have linked everything. We know there is an Order, but nothing else about it. We have many questions and few responses. I believe there is a lack in the construction of the world. A lot of good ideas with a lack of connectivity. The idea with Eurydice, the soul, Charon, and the reincarnated lover was awesome and it would have made this book excellent if it wasn't for what I mentioned.

I was hooked from the first page. The premise was intriguing and the magic system very unique. There was some cliche stuff and Shy felt sometimes too good too be true. But that doesn’t matter, because it’s a very entertaining read that keeps you wanting more. Highly recommend!

I got this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Scarlett St. Clair and Netgalley for providing me with this free eARC!

Exciting, a well thought out world, with just a splash of romance. A good twist on a classic story!

Anora can see the dead. Not something she wants known when she moves to a new town, this ability nevertheless draws her into a gothic fantasy she could never have expected.

This book was OK, but the characters felt a bit flat and undeveloped. The plot was a bit slow in places and I found the writing style a bit frustrating! The overall story was interesting though.

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review

I read this whole book in one day, and the fact that I don't have the sequel right now is killing me. The miscommunication trope always kills me, and I wasn't a huge fan of the characters themselves, but I enjoyed the plot and the writing style.

*Thank you Source Books Fire for my advanced copy!*

"My words flood the air between us far past midnight, when stars come out and monsters come to life."

This is my second Scarlett St. Clair series and I am absolutely in love with her dark, gothic writing. It was really refreshing to read a retelling of a Greek Myth - Eurydice and Orpheus - that isn't considered one of the more popular stories.

This book is full of plot twists, betrayal, mystery, and mythological references. It is YA, so the main cast is obviously slightly juvenile and the romance is very PG & slow burn - which I felt necessary to call out since Scarlett's adult books are very steamy. It reads like a CW Paranormal Drama show and I was obsessed. (I honestly really need someone to adapt this to TV.)

The only critique I have is that the plot is very slow-moving. The last 20% is WILD and action-packed and definitely made up for the 50% build-up, though. I NEED book two ASAP and hope that we get some NA vibes in future content. Overall, this was a very entertaining read and I'd recommend to anyone who loves Urban Fantasy & Greek Mythology.

3.5 stars

Sometimes a paranormal YA romance is exactly what I need. There's excitement and action, fantastical creatures, and a mysterious boy who the heroine is immediately drawn to. This was fun and quick and I read most of it in one sitting. I liked the Valryn, a sort of human-crow hybrid, since I haven't heard of them before. Then there's ghosts and a thread of fate and I was drawn in.

Anora can see ghosts and is having trouble living with this strange new ability. She's also grieving the loss of her grandpa and dealing with a mom that struggles with her own mental illness and isn't always the best parent. Anora needed someone to be on her side and help her figure out the strange things going on. Luckily she makes several friends at her new school and starts to put together what is actually going on.

The plot wasn't too complicated and the romance took a bit of time to develop, which was nice. I had fun following Anora and learning about the Eurydice and Valryn. I did think we should have gotten more information about the gates and guiding spirits, but maybe that comes in the sequel.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All opinions are my own. Thank you to Bloom Books and NetGalley for the copy.

Publication Date: July 26, 2022

Anora has just moved with her mother to a small rural town. She is determined to blend into her new school but that isn’t so easy when you can see the dead. At every turn there seems like a spirit wanting to be seen. So when she accidentally claims the soul of one of the deceased and turns it into a coin, it doesn’t look like she’s going to be able to fly under the radar. Not when she has caught the attention of Shy, a shapeshifting shadow-knight, tasked with protecting the town and who just so happens to be a good looking quarterback.

When Stars Come Out is actually a novel self-published by St. Clair many years ago. As part of a new publishing deal, Sourcebooks has acquired and is re-printing Scarlett’s back catalogue. We are even getting new books in this series! It is a young adult fantasy and there is no spice so if you’re looking for a new Daddy Hades, keep looking.

I honestly didn’t even notice the absence of spice because I was hooked by the plot from the very beginning. Why can Anora see the dead? Why do Shadow Knights live in secret? Who is behind all the strange events? The mysteries will keep you enthralled until the very end because even when you thought you knew what was happening, you only guessed a fraction of the truth.

This is a reimagining of the story of Eurydice and Orpheus where Eurydice is taken to the underworld and Eurydice is allowed to take her back only if he walks in front of her and promises not to look back the until both had departed the underworld. Spoiler alert… Orpheus looks back.

The romance was a Romeo and Juliet type situation which played out pretty satisfactorily.

I believe I read somewhere that St. Clair stated that while this was a young adult book, further novels that will be published in the series will graduate to new adult. If this is the case, I can’t wait because like anything Scarlett publishes this book is magic.

Thanks to Sourcebooks Bloom Books for providing an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Anora Silby just moved to a new town in Oklahoma to escape her past in New York. She is starting at a new school and just wants to be normal. But Anora has a secret. She can see ghosts and can capture their spirits and turn them into a coin.

When she loses one of her coins, Anora is concerned that someone may know her secret. Pretty soon, a classmate dies mysteriously and Anora figures someone has found a way to manipulate the coin. She has to find it before anyone else ends up dead and her powers are revealed.

This is my first book by this author. I enjoyed the story and look forward to reading more in the series.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Scarlett has done it again. I literally could not put this book down. I haven’t read much YA lately and was hesitant starting but within the first two chapters my mind was changed. The story is such a unique take on a fantasy YA book. This book brought back so much nostalgia from my high school days. I love books that take place on campus. There are so many teen related topics that are explored so well in this book. I haven’t quite read a YA book that’s like this! Scarlett is such a great story teller. I really hope she is able to continue this as a series because I will definitely be reading the next book if she does!

Anora can see the dead. She can also turn their souls into gold coins. Her mother is in an ongoing state of depression and denial so they move across the country to run from their troubles. Anora quickly realizes that hiding her powers and identity will be harder than she thought... also, there’s a boy. A boy who draws her in and feels so familiar. Great move, mom. Surely, everything will be just fine, right? Let’s find out!

Read if you like: YA paranormal romance, dual POV, the ‘what am I?’ trope, murder mysteries, Greek mythology, secret societies, fate, forbidden love, doing the right thing even if it’s against the rules, sweet and steamy slow burn teen romance.

Anora is trying her best to be normal. But there’s nothing normal about her these days. Running from herself and trying to make her mom happy has become her sole focus. Unfortunately, there is nothing normal about her new town, school, or classmates. On her first day she meets Shy. He’s gorgeous, kind, and the resident golden boy. Surely, he’s just being nice. But why can’t she stop thinking about him?

Shy has a lot of expectations from a lot of people. And everyone expected him to know better than to get involved with the new girl. But there’s something special about her and he can’t help but want to be near her and get to know her. Unfortunately, her arrival coincides with some very strange events and the gossip fueled school can’t help but make their own assumptions.

I absolutely adored this book. YA Paranormal Romance is my first love. How do I get more of this story? I love the mythos. I love the setting. I love the feel of the writing and characters. It’s DUAL POV!!! Beautiful. It’s dark and slightly creepy. There are some slightly nebulous terms when getting into the magic but they are basic enough to get an understanding of what’s happening. And there’s plenty of space built in the story for them to be explained later.

Anora questions things. No blind trust here. She makes mistakes and tries to fix them. Shy is poised to make a name for himself. But he does what is right. He doesn’t use his status to bully or coerce anyone. I love them. I love their friends. I love the questionable people. The mom is flawed and struggling. Heck, all the parents are!
There are so many questions pinging around my head because there were so many well laid foundations that I cannot wait… I CAN NOT WAIT to see what is in store for Anora, Shy, and crew. Scarlett St. Clair have mercy on my soul… for the love of Hades 😉… give us more of this world.

Thank you to NetGalley, Scarlett St. Clair, and Bloom Books for my eARC. I’m off to preorder this beauty.

Thank you to NetGalley for this review copy. When I saw this book was available, I was excited because I love St. Clair's other books. This one is very different though. It is solidly YA so if you are into her NA books, you are in for a surprise. The writing is solid though and the story was interesting. I liked the idea of the plot but since I was unfamiliar with the myth this book is loosely based off, I didn't get a sense of the story until about 75% the way through. I think the story would have been better executed if the cast was in their 20s but oh well. It is also worth pointing out that this was previously self-published and is now being republished and "rebranded." Overall, I give it 3.5 stars. It was a good book just not what I expected from this author.

I quite enjoyed this dark story. The main character was likable and I felt for her with the burden of seeing the dead. It has strong themes of suicide and death. I definitely think it’s not a book for everyone but I enjoyed it

This was such an interesting Orpheus/Eurydice retelling
As this is my favorite Greek myth I was so excited to dive into a retelling of it
I am not a huge paranormal romance reader but this one was filled with so much action that I could not put it down!
I also really loved the paranormal/creepy elements
Our protagonist, Anora, can see the dead and she can see them as they were when they died- so the ghosts are SO creepy! The very first night I started this book I almost had to sleep with the lights on lol
Anora also has a mysterious power where she can take people’s souls & turn them into ghosts
She despises this power and is constantly anxious that people will figure out who she is
Our second protagonist is Shy who is the golden boy of the school with a big secret… he is Valryn a group of shapeshifters that are trained in combat through the Order
The Order is a secret society that deals with the paranormal… especially the Influence which is responsible for the turmoil of the world
However, the Order is desperate to find the Eurydice… the one person able to open Charon’s gates and help lead souls to rest
When Anora & Shy collide, they are instantly drawn to each other
But a rise in Influence & chaos has them wondering if they can trust each other….

I enjoyed this book, it was fun and I loved the paranormal aspect of it the most
I do wish it was more like the myth (which is what I was hoping for) but it was still a really cool twist of the myth
The romance was a little insta lovey for me but it made sense at the end and I wish their history was talked about more
Overall, this was a fun paranormal romance that I think many will enjoy

There’s a lot of YA Greek mythology out there at the moment, but I adore Scarlett’s style of writing and her ability to keep you entertained. So this is one of the better YA/mythology books out there.
It’s very different from the spice she normally writes but I’m here for it! Liked the magic system, the characters and world building. Will be fun to see where she takes the next book in the series!
Hopefully we get a touch of chaos first though!