by Rachel Griffin
Published 2026
There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world... and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy. Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in sunlight over the peaks, providing the village with the light it needs to survive. Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker's magic, never imagining she'd one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered castle and far from everything she's ever known. The Starmaker is as cold and distant as the mountain itself, leaving Aurora to explore his enchanted castle alone. Yet the more she discovers about the sorcerer, the stronger their attraction grows, pulling her closer to the secrets he refuses to share. But a deadly frost approaches and Aurora must uncover what the Starmaker is hiding before she is left in an endless winter that even the Sun cannot touch.
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American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Casual
“This voice offers a warm, deep, and slightly raspy texture, perfect for an enchanting and cinematic narrative in a romantic fantasy setting. Its expressive quality can convey the sweeping feel. ”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Pleasant
“Kristen's natural storytelling flow and warm, expressive tone are ideal for an immersive, magical world. The voice brings a pleasant depth suitable for a narrative voice. ”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Serious
“Lauren's smooth, intense, and slightly haunting quality provides the mysterious edge required for a sweeping fantasy. Her captivating tone builds intrigue effectively. ”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Casual
“Vera Onyx presents a deep, velvety voice with a calm, grounded delivery, fitting for an atmospheric and dramatic narration. The controlled yet evocative presence works well. ”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Solenne's warm, velvety tone and naturally slow, measured pacing would create an intimate, fireside-like experience for listeners, enhancing the magical, snowy world. ”
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A young woman who starts as gentle and curious, but grows in confidence and magic, discovering her own power.
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Whispery
“Gentle Gemma's breathy, intimate, and whispery tone perfectly captures Aurora's initial gentle and curious nature. The youthful age matches the character's description. ”
Male · Middle-Aged · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · Social-Media · +57 more
“Matt Dillon's voice, although male, has a 'young' tag and can be soft and bright, offering a gentle, conversational quality that could portray Aurora's growing confidence. ”
Male · Young · Medium · Conversational · Narration · Character-Voice · +56 more
“Gus is a young male voice with a calm and conversational tone, which could represent Aurora's developing inner strength and curiosity. The clear articulation is a plus. ”
A powerful and mysterious sorcerer, initially cold and distant, but with a deep, authoritative presence and hidden warmth.
Male · Old · Narration · Character-Voice · Deep · Serious · +3 more
“This voice, BIBLE STORY TELLER, has a deep, serious, and calm quality, which suits the Starmaker's initially cold and distant demeanor. Its character-voice capabilities are strong. ”
Male · Old · Narration · Deep · Calm · Smooth · +3 more
“Bible Story Teller (second instance) has a deep, resonant, and mysterious tone, ideal for the Starmaker's hidden warmth and powerful sorcerer persona. The measured delivery enhances the presence. ”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Whispered Truths offers a calm, mysterious, and deep male voice, which aligns with the Starmaker's enigmatic nature. The balance between warmth and enigma is fitting. ”
Male · Old · Narration · Deep · Calm · Mysterious · +3 more
“Wisdom provides a mature, deep male voice with a calm and mysterious tone, perfectly embodying the Starmaker's powerful and enigmatic presence. The authoritative resonance is spot on. ”