{"product_id":"9780356522579","title":"An Arcane Study of Stars","description":"Author: Sydney J. Shields\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780356522579\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Little Brown\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 28 Apr 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 512\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom breakout star Sydney Shields comes \u003ci\u003eAn Arcane Study of Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, a historical dark academia fantasy filled with ancient secret societies, a swoon-worthy rivals-to-lovers romance and dangerous deals made after dark. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eHeavenly Bodies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Atlas Six\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Claudia Jolicoeur is rejected from Cygnus University, a devilish stranger named Dorian appears in her nightmares offering a bargain: he will get her into Cygnus if she learns how to free him from a prison of stars.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a bite of her soul to seal the deal, Claudia is enrolled, taking the place of Odette, a student who mysteriously passed away.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer arrival sparks suspicion and Cassius MacLeod - her infuriating academic rival - spreads the rumour that Claudia had a hand in Odette's death.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHell bent on clearing her name, Claudia makes a discovery that puts her in direct danger. The only way to protect herself: free Dorian.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBy night, she studies the stars, slowly unravelling the mystery of Dorian's prison. By day, she and Cassius wage rhetorical war as debate partners in class. What begins as a fierce rivalry devolves into something deeper, darker, and dangerously sensual. But Cassius may not be who he says he is, and soon Claudia must decide: will trusting him be the last mistake she ever makes?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Utterly transportive and thrilling. Shields is clever as they come, and this the author at her most ambitious and triumphant'\u003c\/b\u003e S. T. Gibson bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e A Dowry of Blood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e '\u003ci\u003eAn Arcane Study of Stars\u003c\/i\u003e is a deal with the devil like you've never read before. Sharp, clever, spicy; this is the blueprint for dark academia romantasy'\u003c\/b\u003e Breanne Randall, author of\u003ci\u003e The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e '\u003cb\u003eAn atmospheric and devastating tale. . . This magical, phenomenal novel will keep you guessing until your last second at Cygnus'\u003c\/b\u003e Kamilah Cole, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAn Arcane Inheritance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e 'Gothic, gripping and utterly spellbinding' \u003c\/b\u003eHazel McBride, author of\u003ci\u003e A Fate Forged in Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e 'Glitters with the lush atmosphere and heart. . . written in prose so sharp it sinks its teeth into you and takes a bite out of your soul'\u003c\/b\u003e Callie Rowland, author of\u003ci\u003e Fields of Asphodel\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857137746078,"sku":"ADS-9780356522579","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780356522579.jpg?v=1781481856","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780356522579","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}