I appreciated and loved the complexities of the relationship between Miriam and Harding but the story itself did not flow. It felt disjointed at times. However, I love their relationship in itself. The understandings of life and it's delicate humanity. I loved how the two main characters embraced each other's flaws while also playing a dangerous 3-centuries long game of life or death. I do wish it would have touched more on the day-to-day challenges and also would have flowed as a well-rounded story more instead of the choppy picketed chapters. I was also super sad about Walter dying. He brought such energy to a pretty plateaued story.

I was so excited for this arc when it was compared to Addie larue which is one of my very favorite books! Unfortunately it just didn't really work for me. Neither of the mcs really had a personality and I was extremely bored just waiting for it to end. I didn't feel any chemistry or tension between them since we are just told they suddenly have love and sexual tension but it is not shown on the page at all. The ending was super cliche and I didn't care about either of them at all. And random annoyance but in the first timeline the use of the word mayhap was driving me insane because it was on every page yet the rest of the writing was modern English.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

CW: Parental Neglect, Gore (Wounds), Unhealthy Relationships, Obsession, Stress & Emotional Breakdown

For the sex repulsed, there are two semi-graphic sex scenes, pretty well telegraphed.

This book was a mixture of toxic and sweet that I loved. The premise of the book is simple enough: a demon named Miriam Richter makes a pact with a witch named Cybil for her soul if, in her second life, Cybil cannot break her family curse before she turns 23. Reincarnation occurs, a dark, obsessive love forms, and both parties struggle for ownership of said soul.

However, it’s the smart writing details that make this book. The magic system is not tediously described, but wonderfully fluid in how it can be manipulated and shaped based on belief and expectation, as well as the categorical truth that light and dark must both exist, even if they shift amount and focus. It allowed for some great character building and plotting.

Similarly, the risk with a book that features reincarnation and multiple versions of the “same” person in different time periods is that readers may favor one version of a character or particular time period. I think Siegel navigates this tricky area very well through having shared memories (acquired late in second life, early in third life) and the ever present figure of Miriam Richter. We get to see how both characters progress in different ways, based on their interactions with each other and the worlds around them.

I think some readers may struggle with two elements of this book. First, regardless of which life experienced, Cybil always comes from a white, privileged background. Cybil herself (in her third life) recognizes that fact, but it might affect some people’s ability to relate or enjoy the narrative. Second, because there are three lives to go through and seduction (in both the platonic and sexual sense) is a key element, sometimes the back-and-forth may feel repetitive or readers may wish to get to the conclusion sooner. I think that’s just unavoidable in a book structured like this one; I found the balance of tensions and shifts in dynamic between Cybil and Miriam well done, so I didn’t feel it dragged. Individual tastes may vary.

Very interesting take on magic and curses with a love that spans centuries.
This book is well written and ties everything together seamlessly. Did not see the twist coming at all.
Appreciate the LGBTQ representation - very much a part of the story - didnt feel forced at all.

This story was unlike anything I've ever read and I didn't want it to end; Natasha Siegel is truly an incredible writer. As Many Souls as Stars is a poetic, breathtakingly beautiful and devastating story about a love, and a hatred, that spans centuries, an intriguing cat and mouse chase that gripped me from the first page and didn't let go. Harding is absolutely one of my favorite FMCs of all time and her perseverance in each lifetime was admirable. Her conflicting feelings for Miriam and her wit were captivating. And whether Miriam's love was truly that, or obsession, I found myself rooting for her as much as I was Harding. I doubt I'd be able to resist a deal with her myself. The side characters were all well crafted and interesting bringing with them feelings of hope, hatred, sympathy and grief. The historical atmosphere was enchanting and clearly well-researched to give the reader the ability to envision in each time period so clearly.
What you can expect:
- gothic, historical atmosphere
- enemies AND lovers
- sapphic romance
- feminine rage
- unique magic
- monster romance (demon)
I wish I could read this book for the first time again, because I enjoyed the experience that much. This will definitely be a story I return to again in the future. Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow Books for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

This book was a wild ride as Cybil experiences multiple lifetimes and Miriam finds her to claim her soul on each and every one. They're like star crossed lovers and Cybil also has some magical abilities that she struggles with in her first two lifetimes. Each lifetime was similar from one another but also different at the same time. Her family life was vastly different with each and every lifetime but unfortunately she was alone each time until her last one. I felt so conflicted with Miriam because I did feel ultimately there was a love there but at the end of the day there's too much darkness. I really enjoyed this book.

The vibes were absolutely vibing!!!! This was such a good dark, gothic time with utterly STUNNING writing. Sadly the plot got a little repetitive and I feel like the romance kept going back and forth. Like I could never gauge how they really felt about each other — whether it was actually love or just obsession — but that was probably the point. Still, the historical atmosphere — especially in Cybil’s part — was super enjoyable and I loved the feminist themes throughout 🙌

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow Books for the ARC!

I was excited to read this, but I was kind of disappointed. It lacked the whimsy and romantic intrigue that The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue did and I'm sorry but I really did not enjoy this and the ending disappointed me.

This felt like a conglomerate of a bunch of other stories shoved together. I like Cybil and being on her head but fret that it kind of lost me. I’m wondering if i stayed out of Miriam’s head if I’d connect to the story more. I wanted more atmosphere, just not for me I guess

I love and hated “As Many Souls as Stars.” At first, the brutality of Miriam (the antagonist) who is totally amoral and lacking any humanity was terrifying. Following the main character’s reincarnations (Cybil, Esther, Rosamund) with both growth and stagnation was enthralling.. The action leading to the finale was riveting. So many mixed emotions work together to make this a thrilling novel. Well worth the read! Many thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶

"As Many Souls as Stars"

Where do I even start?! This is the best written, poetic, beautifully tragic book I have ever had the pleasure of reading. This fantastic book is officially my favorite book out of the all of the books that I have ever read.

You meet Cybil, Esther, Rosamund, and the enigmatic Miriam. You will follow them across a span of 500 years and three lifetimes.

The love in this story is brutal and all teeth. The love between the main characters leaves scars of affection and blends pain and pleasure. It is a story of a sharp hunger, obsession, and pure feminine rage.

The ending wrapped things up in the perfect way and had me laughing and crying at the same time. I am trying not to give to much about this gem away. If you want Hannibal meets Killing Eve meets Monsters and Witchcraft, then you should check this book out. Thank you for allowing me to read this in advance!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!!!
The first fifty percent of this book had me in a CHOKEHOLD, I was obsessed. The characters were fascinating, the setting was fascinating, the plot was fascinating.
By eighty percent, I was slightly bored, things felt like they were happening over and over again. Internal and external dialogue felt so similar. I loved the vision and the idea and TBH I was SAT for most of this book, but it was honestly hard to finish.
There genuinly was so much about this book that was wonderful! I just wish the ending had been more interesting and climatic.

As Many Souls as Stars by Natasha Siegel was such an unexpectedly amazing read.

The book follows our First Daughter, Cybil Harding. In the Harding family, there’s a long-held belief that every first daughter is cursed and destined to bring misfortune. Desperate to break the curse, her father turns to witchcraft—and summons a demon.

Enter Miriam Ritcher: tall, beautiful, a shadow demon destined to be alone and consume souls to survive. When a desperate man calls out, she answers—mostly out of curiosity. But chaos quickly follows when she meets Cybil and becomes immediately entranced. Miriam is desperate to strike a deal for her soul, and when everything else goes wrong, they finally make a pact. Cybil wants another chance at life, and Miriam can give her just that.

The story follows Cybil’s many lives as the immortal Miriam chooses to love her in each one.

This story was fun, tragic, sapphic, and such an incredible ride. I really loved the writing style—it was thoughtful, emotional, and beautifully done. The magic felt effortless, and the historical elements made it feel grounded without being too heavy. It’s the kind of book I’d easily recommend to new fantasy readers, especially those who love pining and romance across lifetimes.

Also: Miriam has absolutely earned the title of Shadow Mommy.

This book comes out November 25th, 2025.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review!

Wow!! This is the kind of book that lingers.

As Many Souls as Stars is a dark, sapphic fantasy romance that follows two magical beings—one a cursed witch, the other a soul-hungry demon—across centuries and lifetimes. At its heart, it’s a story about obsession, fate, and the blurry line between love and destruction.

The writing is absolutely gorgeous— using poetic prose set against a hauntingly gothic backdrop. Natasha Siegel knows how to build a world that feels both intimate and otherworldly. The tone is dark, but never heavy in a way that drags—it’s the kind of darkness that pulls you in like a secret.

Cybil and Miriam are compelling opposites…. Cybil, a demon who is drawn to the brightness of Miriam’s soul, chasing her across lifetimes in a pursuit that borders on devotion… and Miriam…. a cursed witch, desperate to break free from the fate that binds them. Their connection is charged with tension and longing…. a tragic kind of love that feels both inevitable and impossible.

What really makes this book stand out is how it explores the concept of good versus evil—not in black and white terms, but in all its messy, gray complexity. It’s about choice, power, and the question of whether we’re defined by our nature or our will to change.

If you’re into moody, romantic, morally complex stories with sweeping timelines and spellbinding writing, this one’s for you.

Thank you to NetGalley & William Morrow.

“Hatred is a gift, Miriam. It gives you the strength you need to survive.” This just covers the tip of the iceberg on the Love/Hate… torment of this book.

I’m completely in love with Miriam—I’d gladly offer her my soul without hesitation. I’d dive into that deal with both feet. This romance was unlike anything I’ve read before: intense, raw, and brutally beautiful. It wasn’t about sweetness or butterflies and rainbows; it was harsh, passionate, and utterly consuming—perfect in its imperfection. The story drags you through the full spectrum of emotion: desire, fury, longing, and love. The historical setting added incredible depth, making the entire experience even more compelling. It was an unforgettable read

I am now a die hard fan of this Author and will be reading everything she writes.

Tropes:
❤️ Enemies to Lovers (still enemies?)
❤️‍🔥LBQTQ+
❤️ Power Hunger
💕Empowerment

Spice Level: 🌶️

Enemies to lovers? Passé. Enemies AND lovers? Poetic cinema. I loved the dynamic between the two main characters. The author never tried to sugar coat just how toxic and parasitic the relationship was, and still managed to create beautiful moments. It balanced on a knife’s edge in a way that was so engaging. And the prose! Vivid and wry and satisfying.

This was an easy 5 star read.
It had all the elements that I enjoy: morally gray characters, strong female protagonists, a “villain” that is somewhat sympathetic, and a tangled love story that spans centuries. Aside from lyrical prose (which I love) and a strong narrative, the characters were well defined and relatable and the book makes the reader examine deep themes of good and evil, love, hate and obsession and women in a male dominated society.

This book explores the theme of good versus evil in the framework of a sapphic love affair between a being in search of a soul to consume and a cursed witch in search of a way to break free. It spans several centuries and lifetimes as the two main characters struggle against their own natures and society to achieve their goals.

But it’s more than just a romance. Or a fantasy (romantacy?). This novel is also about feminine rage and oppression. And it centers on several moral dilemmas.

It begs the question is something truly evil just because man deems it so?

Why do men label powerful women as evil?

“A woman with magic. It is too dangerous to leave unchecked. “

Why are women forced throughout history to struggle for agency and prove their strength and worth?

Does naming something evil make it evil? If something follows its own nature and does what it is made to do is it natural or is it demonic?

“They had made her what she was, and she had killed them for it. “

It makes the reader reexamine beliefs about evil and paints what we as society commonly describe as evil as neither good nor bad.

“Light chases shadows”
“Light creates shadows. . . No absence without presence.”

Can an inhuman entity feel human emotions?

“Love, hatred…Both were simply hunger. “


“Magic is belief. You must believe in something deeply. And for generations we have believed… that the first daughter is a monster perhaps that is why you are the way you are”

“I didn’t choose to be this way. I didn’t choose to be cursed.
It does not matter what you are the way you are. It only matters what you have done. “

“Is it truly her fault? Is it truly mine? “

A truly thought provoking read. Entertaining and quite satisfying.

Natasha Siegel is a genius and As Many Souls as Stars is a masterpiece. The story's about Cybil and Miriam, a witch with an exceptionally bright soul and a demon keen on consuming that soul - even if she has to chase that light through the ages to make it her own. There's something so bittersweet about their relationship that yearns so badly to grow into something great but it is endlessly stunted by the malevolent foundation upon which it has been sewn. This story has the reader put through the absolute ringer of emotions; from the depths of a cursed witch's despair, to the fiery rage that guilt inspires, and further into the savage hope that you can't help but to feel while wanting for a happy ending.
This novel is perfect for the fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue if they might have fancied a deeper and more substantial cat-and-mouse chase between Luc and Addie but with a whole new brand of feminine rage and a sapphic twist. While Cybil/Esther/Rosamund and Miriam were excellently thought out, perfectly flawed characters, I also very much enjoyed the levity of Isaac, Walt, and the briefly mentioned Caviar. The ending is so perfectly and tragically bittersweet but I think that any other kind of ending wouldn't have felt so deserved and right.

As Many Souls as Stars is a dark sapphic fantasy romance that follows two magical beings over the course of 3 lives. While I do not typically read dark romance, this one has such strong characters. Specifically, the main human/witch character (Cybil, then Esther, then Rosamund), is enthralling, intelligent, and captivating. I was entranced in her story and was invested in her success from the very beginning. For readers of dark romance, the romance of this book might appeal more, however, for readers looking for a strong female main character who does not give up on herself and fights for her own fate, As Many Souls A Stars is perfect. The writing of this story is amazing, as well, and as someone who loves history, it was a nice touch to see the writing style and vocabulary change with the centuries and times!

"I love you," she said, "and I hate you, more than I have ever hated anyone. I see it now: you must love someone to truly hate them. They must give you something before they can take it away."

This is a beautifully written gothic lesbian historical fantasy romance with a vivid, imaginative magic system. I agree with other reviewers who have said that this novel would be great for dark romance fans. There's nothing traditional or healthy about the relationship between Ritcher and Harding, but it was still beautiful and painful. The characters were all vivid and interesting, even the male side characters who didn't appear for very long. Natasha Siegel has a beautiful way with words and has written a poetic romance that feels timeless despite being a romance between two women. I would say that this novel qualifies as literary fiction. The sex scenes are also written poetically.