Where to Start Reading Athena Starr’s Books
Not sure where to begin? This guide breaks down my series, tropes, reading order, and spice level—so you can dive into the kind of obsession you’re craving.
Ashes and Vows (Series)
Half-Fae survivor × Vampyr.
When Aisling is kidnapped by Cyrus Ramirez—a vengeful vampyr with centuries-old rage—she discovers her blood is the perfect weapon for his revenge. Trapped on a blood-soaked island where vampyrs hunt humans for sport, she becomes both his captive and his obsession as her fae blood awakens something darker than hunger.
Tropes in Ashes and Vows: Captive × Captor, Morally Gray MMC, Blood Bond/Obsession, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Something Worse, Fae Heritage, Power Imbalance, Dual POV
Trigger Warnings: Captivity, Blood Consumption, Dub-Con Elements, Emotional Manipulation, Psychological Trauma, Self-Harm Ideation, Physical Threats/Violence, PTSD Themes, Mentions of Sexual Violence (off-page), Addiction/Bloodlust Themes
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The Damned and The Devoured (Duet)
Demonic vampyr x chaotic witch. When Viola Bennett accidentally releases Matic—a centuries-old demon vampyr—from his ancient prison, their fated bond unleashes chaotic magik that threatens everything they thought they knew about power, betrayal, and destiny.
Tropes in The Damned and the Devoured: Enemies to Lovers, Fated Mates/Magical Bond, Forced Proximity, Hidden/Awakening Powers, Touch Her and Die, Morally Gray MMC, Found Family, Gothic Romance, Dual POV, Historical Elements
Trigger Warnings: Violence and gore, Dub-Con, Psychological manipulation and gaslighting, Past betrayal and emotional trauma, Physical domination, Emotional and physical coercion, Physical and psychological distress.
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The Savage Kin
Rogue lycan x witch on the run. When Kaylee’s desperate attempt to save her brother awakens something deadly in the supernatural underworld, she finds herself under the brutal protection of Skoll Ulfric—a feared alpha haunted by his brother’s death and hungry for vengeance against those who destroyed his pack.
Tropes in The Savage Kin: Enemies to Lovers, Alpha/Omega Dynamics, Forced Proximity, Touch Her and Die, Morally Gray MMC, Found Family, Dark Urban Fantasy, Dual POV, Revenge Arc, Underground Fighting.
Trigger Warnings: Graphic violence and gore, Dubious consent, Past trauma and addiction, Physical dominance and restraint, Blood and injury, Underground fight scenes, Emotional manipulation, Supernatural drug addiction themes.