The Daystar Prophecy: Book One in the Tales of Termont Series

by Hailee Hendrix

Do not use magic. Do not hide magic. Do not witness magic. Do not consort with magic-users.

Magic is outlawed. The Mondi are extinct. And Catherine Sinclair is trained to keep it that way. In the thriving capital of Ivory Hill, Catherine isn't just another girl—she's a soldier in the King’s Legion Army. When she and the handsome almost-royal Tatum Thorne are recruited for a special team that will be sent to the old capital, Catherine is ready. But what begins as a simple assignment unearths more than ancient ruins—it unravels everything she thought she knew.

Whispers of undead magic. Shadows that speak. A stranger with fire in his eyes and secrets that might burn down the world. And Catherine finds herself in the center of it all.

Now doubting the beliefs she was raised on, Catherine must cling to the life she knows and hide from who she is–or follow her instincts and face the truth of who she could become.

Tatum will chase her. Pirates will kidnap her. Mondi will try to save her–or burn her. And lurking in the shadows, waiting to be revealed is the truth about the Daystar Prophecy.

325 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2025

Reviews

[Lindsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jaw DROPPED!!!!! This book was SO good I ate it right up and even contemplated calling out from work to have more time to read 😂 The Daystar Prophecy is face paced and keeps you on your toes. I really enjoyed the multiple POV and the surprise I had when I saw there were scene sketches made me giggle. I absolutely adored this book and I cannot wait to see what Hailee has in store for the rest of the series! 🫶🏻🤍

[Rylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely LOVED this book! It had all the pieces you could ever ask for in a good fantasy book—magic, unexpected twists and turns, and even a little romance. The author did such an incredible job of portraying the story from different perspectives. I feel like I know (and love) these characters now! Could not put this book down and CAN’T WAIT for book two!!

[Jane Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you only pick up one fantasy book this year, LET IT BE THIS ONE. This was such a fun and gripping read. There were so many times my jaw fell open in shock or I smiled wide with giddiness. The characters were so fun and the fantasy details were easy to follow.
10/10 recommend🤩

[Bailey Budde · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not usually a reader of anything other than romance and thrillers, but I have never been more glad to pick up a book like this! From the get go you’re pulled right into the action, and by the end of the book it’s really a journey of the characters. Incredibly well written and easy to follow with enough room for curiosity about what happens next. Automatic 5/5 stars.

[Jaimee Mahanga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun read! Appropriate for teens, young adults and adults alike! This book has magic, romance, mystery and adventure. It is definitely a page turner that keeps you wanting more! The writing is well done, I enjoyed the voice, and the characters are so alive that by the end of it I felt like we had gone on a journey together. Carter is a strong, smart, hard working heroine that has the ultimate coming of age story- I hope to see this story continued as additional books!

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so good! I fell in love with the characters instantly because while they are relatable they are also so cool and made me wish I was living in a magic kingdom and had fire powers lol. Super fun slow burn romance that’s so intriguing but doesn’t take away from the story, 10/10 read for me!! (Also loved how I felt like this book has a lot of potential to be a big series!)

[Clayton Hodgson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was fortunate to be on the early release list. This book was so well written and thought out. I thought it was witty and fun at first and then, BOOM!! When the book really took off I was completely sucked in by the relationship tensions. The incredible landscape and peoples. And of course, the magic!! So well crafted