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Defying the Stars

The Defying the Stars series in reading order: 1 book reviewed on The Bookish Elf, first published in 2025.

Book 1 in one line: Burning Daylight succeeds as both a standalone romance and the foundation for what promises to be an engaging series. McIntire has created a world rich enough to support multiple storylines while delivering a satisfying conclusion to Roman and Juliette's central…

Books reviewed1
Series average4.0★
Where to start
Burning Daylight cover
Book 1Burning Daylight2025 · ★ 4.0

A Star-Crossed Romance That Burns Bright in Rosebrook Falls

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Burning Daylight cover
Start hereBurning Daylight2025 · ★ 4.0

A Star-Crossed Romance That Burns Bright in Rosebrook Falls

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What is the reading order of the Defying the Stars series?

Burning Daylight.

Where should I start the Defying the Stars series?

Start with Burning Daylight, first published in 2025.

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