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Midnight on the Celestial

A dark, enemies-to-lovers romantic YA fantasy

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Midnight on the Celestial

By: Julia Alexandra
Narrated by: Leela Bassuk
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Prepare to be enchanted and terrified by Midnight on the Celestial, Julia Alexandra's debut YA horror-fantasy. An enemies-to-lovers story set aboard a nightmarish ocean liner.

'Should be on any dark fantasy/horror-lover's radar. Full of immersive magic and romance, this kept me glued to the pages 'til the very end' – Kat Ellis, author of The Devouring Light

When heiress Roe Damarcus fails a trial to keep her magic, deemed too dangerous for society, she finds herself serving aboard the Celestial, her family’s luxurious magical cruise ship.

As a concierge, Roe juggles the demands of affluent guests, cruel bosses, and the suspicion that an infuriatingly handsome silks performer, Ivander, is determined to sabotage her.

But the true dangers surface at night when the ship of dreams transforms into a nightmare, killing all who wander its halls. Roe must uncover the secrets of the ship, her family, and their entwined bloody past before she becomes the Celestial’s next victim.

Staff or guest, no-one is safe in these waters.

'Whimsical magic, haunting nightmares and a twisted murder mystery – all with the added thrill of romance and the friendship of found family' – Felicity Epps, author of A Grave Inheritance

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Critic reviews

'Leela Bassuk’s narration is dramatic and emotional as Roe starts to uncover secrets on the ship and finds herself accused of murdering a guest. Bassuk builds suspense throughout the audiobook, and she gives voice to a wide variety of characters, conveying age, gender, and personality... A well-narrated mystery set in a fantastical world'
'Darkly enchanting, Midnight on the Celestial is ready to summon spirits and rebellion in an impeccably crafted world. Behind the veil of a glamorous cruise ship, readers will encounter whimsical magic, haunting nightmares and a twisted murder mystery - all with the added thrill of romance and the friendship of found family. The perfect combination of opulence and fantasy-driven horror!' (Felicity Epps, author of A Grave Inheritance)
'Vivid and captivating! Exquisite horror haunts the halls of the Celestial cruise ship, where nothing is as it seems. Alexandra enchants with dark secrets and a simmering mystery that kept me gasping all the way to the last page' (Leslie Vedder, bestselling author of The Bone Spindle trilogy)
'Darkly magnetic and twisty, Midnight on the Celestial sweeps you onboard its titular ship and won't set you free . . . A propulsive debut that will have readers turning the pages long past midnight' (Shalini Abeysekara, Sunday Times bestselling author of This Monster of Mine)
'A fantastical adventure and a gripping tale of power and conspiracy, full of wonder and danger. Spooky and magical in all the best ways with a loveable cast of characters.' (Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies)
'I devoured Midnight on the Celestial like a five-star buffet on a haunted cruise ship. Never have I read anything like this glittering, gothic debut. Alexandra threads silk and horror into every scene, spinning a decadent critique of wealth, power, and the consequences of spectacle. I couldn’t look away' (Mikayla Bridge, author of Of Flame and Fury)
'Welcome aboard the most deliciously immersive ride you’ll never want to end. Midnight on the Celestial has everything you could want. Dazzling magic, swoony romance, tension-filled mystery, and hints of horror. Julia Alexandra has crafted an enchanting debut' (Dana Swift, author of Cast in Firelight)
'An imaginative tale about the difference between having power and hoarding it, Midnight on the Celestial combines a spirited heroine, a spooky ship, and a skilled found family into an immersive and unique debut adventure you need on your shelves' (Kamilah Cole, Lodestar Award finalist and bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology)
'With a plot as creepy and twisted as the ship's sinister hallways, Midnight on the Celestial should be on any dark fantasy/horror-lover's radar. Full of immersive magic and romance, this kept me glued to the pages 'til the very end. A fantastically thrilling debut!' (Kat Ellis, author of The Devouring Light)
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