Lavinia Fenwick was never meant to be seen. A handmaiden in the royal palace of Delmera, she’s kept her head down and her mouth shut, surviving on observation, subtle defiance, and the protection of a crown princess trapped in her own cage. But beneath Lavinia’s skin lies a scar she can’t explain, one that begins to burn as the kingdom's unrest rises. It’s not just a mark. It’s a signal. And she’s not the only one who sees it. As Delmera tightens its grip on its people, and whispers of rebellion stir in the east, Lavinia finds herself navigating the court’s dangerous games, where affection is weaponized, faith is enforced, and cruelty wears the crown. Her place beside the princess is no longer safe. Neither is her body. Nor her blood. And then there’s the man who sees too much. The only one who speaks to the part of her she’s tried to silence. When a foreign envoy arrives bearing fractured truths, Lavinia’s carefully constructed world begins to crack. Kiernan is too observant, too dangerous, and far too interested in the scar she’s never dared to speak of. And when he reveals the prophecy she is meant to fulfill, Lavinia is thrust into a legacy of magic, war, and betrayal she never asked for, and may not survive. She never asked to matter. But if the prophecy is true, her blood was never hers to begin with. Starborne is a slow-burn romantasy debut filled with palace intrigue, morally gray desire, and ancient magic. Perfect for fans of dark romance, subtle rebellion, and heroines who learn that being chosen is its own kind of curse. Mature content warning: This novel contains explicit scenes, psychological trauma, and adult themes. Please refer to the content warning page inside.