A War Amongst The Stars ARC Team Application
Tristin Clark is looking to add readers to the A War Amongst The Stars ARC Team. If you are willing to volunteer reading the e-arc and then leave an honest review of the story after, then let's get started!
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Book Blurb

Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone (light vs dark magic, and for those who rooted for the villain) Ice Planet Barbarians (handsome giant blue aliens) and A Court of Thorns and Roses (epic romance, world building, and political intrigue.)

Dark, seductive, and with mysterious secrets lurking around every corner, begins book one in Tristin Clark’s dark epic sci-fi fantasy romance series.

Stolen and imprisoned aboard an alien ship, Serena, a human woman with a hidden celestial power and villainous past, finds herself moments away from death, but as fate would have it, another discovers and claims her life, and soon, her heart too.

The voyage back to the world of Mel’Vargon will be a long one, but until they arrive, Zurhen, the new Emperor and giant, lonely king, takes it upon himself to care for his little one, vowing to do whatever he can, to nurture her back to health and see to all… of her aching needs.

As they soar across the stars, and Serena adapts to her advancing power, and new surroundings, a puzzling yet undeniable, cosmic force between the two works at drawing them close.

With dangerous elements at play, arising tensions aboard their ship, and an already fragile and magic-less world on the verge of an uprise, a dark, peculiar presence lurks amongst the shadows, one that follows and clings to Serena and her inner light, determined more than ever, to draw it and her into his familiar, yet ominous orbit.

Hero, villain… true love knows no bounds nor judgement.

A war is brewing. One that in the end, will force all, to choose a side.

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***Content Warning: This book is intended for mature, adult audiences only. A WAR AMONGST THE STARS is a slow-burn romance and contains many dark, taboo, and triggering elements. This book is the first in the epic series and will end with a HFN and on a cliffhanger. A full list of trigger warnings, book tropes and additional information is provided on the author's website but will also be listed here. It is the readers responsibility to research all provided information. Please consider all warnings before accepting the e-arc, reading, and reviewing.***

If you would like to read the first three chapters of A War Amongst The Stars, to get a feel of the story and Tristin's writing style, you may do so here: https://BookHip.com/GJTMBKS

Welcome Message
Thank you for your interest!

Here's a little backstory... A War Amongst The Stars was set to be released last Sept 28th but two days before, Amazon cancelled the story as well as over 1,000 pre-orders. Basically, the release was a disaster all in which set things back a lot. Fast forward to now, I am giving this release a do over!

But before we begin, here's what's new about the book.

As of July 8, 2022, the new updated and revised version of A War Amongst The Stars has been published across all reading platforms. So, if you read the previous, old version, I HIGHLY suggest you give this story a re-read as it has gone through all of the following below:
  • Although the plot of the story has remained the same, there was a massive re-edit fixing all known errors and an improvement to sentence structure. 
  • Whereas there were thirty-one chapters in the old version, there are now nine extra chapters in the Amazon editions and ten chapters in the Exclusive Edition. So, forty total chapters!
  • Lot’s of new dialogue and exciting scenes were added.
  • New POV.
  • Improved world building with detailed explanations and vivid imagery. 
  • A book two title reveal.
  • The Exclusive paperback and hardcover editions include a steamy character art page of Serena and Zurhen.
  • The Exclusive paperback and hardcover editions include a digitally signed by the author page.
  • The Exclusive paperback and hardcover include an extra bonus chapter at the end in Nolance's POV.
  • The Exclusive ebook edition just includes the bonus chapter Nolance's POV at the end of the book.
Now, let's get to the main stuff:
  • Book Title: A War Amongst The Stars: A Star-Crossed Lovers Series: Book One
  • Genre: Adult Sci-Fi Fantasy / Dark Romance
  • Spice Level: This is high spice. There will be explicit and taboo sex scenes with very detailed descriptions. There are six sex scenes total, four with intercourse and two foreplay scenes.
  • Exclusive Store-Wide Release Date: Already available.
  • E-ARC’s go out: February 13, 2024.
  • ARC Reviews Due: When you finish reading.
*For the use of media professionals, bloggers, influencers, and others who publish content about books. Please use the provided press assets in the Media Kit freely in your articles and blog posts.**


If selected, all ARC team members are encouraged to share promo material. Each member will be given up to one month to read the story and then be encouraged to post their review after. Upon leaving your reviews, you will be encouraged to email Tristin a link to your reviews. The link will just be a verification. Don't worry. Tristin will not read your reviews.

If selected, all ARC team members will be invited to join a private Facebook and Discord Group. An email from Bookfunnel will be sent with a link to download an advanced review ebook copy when available. All e-arcs will be watermarked with your email and are not allowed to be shared. That means, yes, Bookfunnel can trace who shared or pirated the e-arc. Another email will also be sent which will include additional links, pre-made graphics and information regarding the campaign and how you can help promote the story.

If selected, all members agree to be subscribed to the Tristin Clark Newsletter, ARC Team and/or Street Team email.

If selected, all team members can expect to receive the following: 

  • E-ARC OF EACH ONE OF TRISTIN'S NEWEST RELEASES.
  • INVITATION TO JOIN TRISTIN CLARK'S PRIVATE BETA, ARC, STREET TEAM, AND PR INFLUENCER FACEBOOK GROUP AND DISCORD SERVER. (This is where you'll also hear about Tristin's exciting announcements before the information is released to the public.)
  • INVITATION TO JOIN AND MEET FELLOW ARC READERS IN THREE DIFFERENT EXCLUSIVE AWATS ARC GROUP CHATS. (BUDDY READ CHAT (where you can find your buddy reader, if you want one) AWATS SPOILER CHAT (to chat while reading) AND AWATS NO-SPOILER CHAT (to chat after reading.)
  • A LIVE VIDEO Q&A WITH THE AUTHOR. (You'll want to save all your burning questions for this!)
  • PRE-MADE GRAPHICS TO SHARE WHILE YOU'RE READING.
  • ANOTHER PERK, ALL MEMBERS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN IN TO WIN SOME SWEET PRIZES SUCH AS BOOK SWAG AND SIGNED BOOKS! (Shipping subject to within the USA only. May change overtime.)
Please answer all required questions below.
All applicants must be at least 18+ years of age or older to apply. Do you meet those requirements? *
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Regarding the above question, if you are a returning ARC reader, did you leave a review of A War Amongst The Stars? If so, please paste a link to your Goodreads or Amazon review. (If not applicable, please just put N/A) *
Before we dive deeper, let’s make sure you are prepared and actually want to read this book.

Provided below is the full list of Book Triggers, Book Tropes, and Additional Book Information. Please read and consider all warnings before accepting the e-arc, reading the story, and reviewing.
Book Trigger Warning
(All trigger’s listed are from the author’s own knowledge. If you read the story and find a trigger not listed, it is because the author was not aware it was a trigger. If you find a trigger while reading and it is not listed, please contact the author privately through social media or email and she will add it to the list.)

  • EXPLICIT SEXUAL CONTENT / TABOO SEXUAL ACTS: **All acts are consensual** There will be rough sex, taboo, graphic and detailed sex scenes. Acts will occur between the giant alien mmc who is just over 7ft tall and mfc human sized woman.) There will also be fingering, oral, and vaginal penetration) (Book two and forward will have anal and double penetration.)
  • BDSM (bondage, discipline, submission, masochism.) There will be tentacles and shadows that act like ropes which bind the submissives limbs. To find out more about BDSM, check out this article from Cosmopolitan.
  • Tentacle fucking will occur.
  • CURSING / VULGAR LANGUAGE: (Includes: cursing, and sexual words like: pussy, cunt, cock, etc.)
  • Love triangle which turns into a Why Choose.
  • Tragic backstories
  • PTSD (Many characters will portray individual traits from PTSD. No ones trauma is the same, and everyone will find ways of coping positively or negatively to it, which you will see amongst each character)
  • MURDER
  • VIOLENCE
  • DEATH
  • DEATH OF A PARENT / SIBLING
  • BLOOD
  • GORE
  • TORTURE
  • MENTAL ILLNESS
  • PANIC ATTACKS / DISORDERS
  • GRIEF
  • DEPRESSION
  • ABANDONMENT
  • IMPRISONMENT
  • SUICIDAL THOUGHTS
  • MENTION OF SUICIDE
  • MENTION OF RAPE (Not of the MC’s)
  • WAR
  • KIDNAPPING
  • HOSTAGE
  • GUN VIOLENCE
  • MEDICAL CONTENT
  • EMOTIONAL ABUSE
  • TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS
  • TOXIC FRIENDSHIPS
  • TOXIC CHARACTERS: (you will see jealously, possessiveness, selfishness)
  • Morally Grey / Dark Characters (characters will have realistic flaws, some choosing to better themselves, some who border between good and bad, some who don’t give a fuck about redemption, and some who start off good and later say fuck it and give into the darkness)

Book Tropes
  • Villain origin story
  • Am I the villain?
  • Why Choose?
  • Love Triangle
  • Insta love (sort of. The mfc and mmc have an instant attraction but they fall in love over a course of their travels.)
  • Trauma Bond
  • Chosen ones
  • Fated mates / Soulmates
  • Dual POV’s
  • Lost Memories
  • Trials
  • Golden retriever boyfriend
  • Strong friendships
  • Tension
  • Burn the world for you
  • One bed trope
  • Cock don’t fit
  • Giant blue aliens
  • Handsome, dark haired, mysterious morally grey villain
  • Touch him / her and die
  • Dominant male
  • Rude to everyone but her
  • Strong / badass FMC
  • Brooding / grumpy male (but sweet and happy with her)
  • Cosmic magic
  • Elemental magic
  • Portal magic
  • Dark shadow magic
  • Light magic
  • Ancient dragon
  • Language barrier
  • Bathes and nurtures her back to health
  • Slow-burn
  • Female Villain MC
  • Morally grey / villain
  • You’re mine
  • Star-crossed lovers
  • Fake dating
  • Shifter
  • Healing each other’s trauma
  • Damsel in distress
  • Who did this to you?
  • Ballroom dancing
  • Training to fight
  • Nightmare comfort
  • Angry love confession
  • Found family
  • Knife to throat
  • Monster Romance
  • Alien Romance
  • Villain Romance

Additional Book Information
  • This is book one in the epic series and is a villain origin story / introduction to the series. Again, this story will end with a HFN and on a cliffhanger which book two will pick up on.
  • There will be flowery, poetic, romantic, dramatic, cheesy composition.
  • This is a dark story which consists of a multitude of dark themes. 
  • Chapters will be long and detailed. I like to give my characters room to think and talk.
  • The sex scenes are super detailed and some scenes may stretch out far.
  • This story is in the 1st person narrative and includes multiple POV’s.
  • Some characters may portray toxic traits (No one is perfect. We all have flaws so I like to give my characters just that)
  • I have left MANY subliminal messages, foreshadowing, Easter eggs and important information to find throughout this story. If you skim read, you may be left confused and lost.
  • Amongst the dark romance theme, sci-fi and fantasy genre, this story is also is considered to be a mystery, thriller, suspense, paranormal and horror story.
  • You will see each character’s growth evolve or devolve throughout the series.
  • This story has two parts. First half (Sci-Fi) takes place in space while the second half (Fantasy) takes place on planet.
  • Book one isn’t as dark but this series WILL progressively grow darker.
  • Slow-burn (but when the sex scenes come, they are heavy and plenty.)
  • Book ones sex scenes are very detailed but as the series goes, they will become heavier as will some extreme kinks be introduced.
  • There will be secrets, twists, turns, and mic drop moments that you may not see coming. Prepare for the unexpected.
  • This is a fated mates story but with a dark and magical twist. Also, the mate bond between the couple is super intense and basically they're obsessed with each other from the beginning.
  • There is no cheating by the mfc but the villain who wants her does try to push her. He also just doesn’t give af that she has a bf.
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