Take your first look at the cover for An Arcane Study of Stars (US), the historical dark academia fantasy by Sydney J. Shields, coming April 2026! Cover Design by Lisa Marie PompilioFrom Sydney Shields, the breakout author of The Honey Witch, comes An Arcane Study of Stars, a historical dark academia fantasy filled with ancient secret societies, swoon-worthy rivals-to-lovers romance, and dangerous deals made after dark. By night, she studies the stars, slowly unraveling the mystery of Dorian’s prison. As Claudia inches closer to the truth, she must decide: would trusting him be the last mistake she ever makes? Also by Sydney J. Shields