Her Day to Die

A Dark Why Choose Romance (Star-Crossed, Book 1)

By: Sage RelleAnne

Narrated by: Ava Monroe

My brother? He’s dead. My first love? Dead.

I am alone. Until I’m not.

My first love, he had three brothers, and for some reason they are hellbent on not leaving me alone. No matter where I go or what I do, there they are. Always watching in the shadows, waiting for something to happen, but what?

I try my best to steer clear of them, but in doing so I stumble across a mystery. It’s one that I must solve, even if it means putting myself in danger, even if it means getting the help of the three brothers I should most decidedly avoid.

Even if it means realizing nothing is as it seems.

Join Sunday as she navigates the waters of grief, the devastation of first love, and the possibility of a truth so painful she might just wish she could forget it all.

This is a why choose, Sunday will end up with multiple men. And I want to make this abundantly clear, nothing is at it seems.

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That twist at the end!!

I wasn’t sure how I’d like this book but holy cow! There’s a mystery that Sunday is trying to figure out that surrounds her brother and her lover’s deaths. As she goes through this new life of living with her dead lover’s three brothers, she starts to fall for each one in different ways. But that ending… I did not see coming!!

Mysterious and Intriguing

I have the pleasure of being a part of the Dana Morris / Ava Monroe Listener Team. This was the 1st book I was able to listen to as part of the team and I have to say I was really impressed with the narration, the character pivots, the nuance brought to each voice. The only critique I have with the narration is with the pronunciation of "across" sounding like "acrosst" reminding me a bit of my older Italian-American relatives and their pronunciation of the word rather than the youthful character that Monroe was portraying.

I found myself so drawn to the storyline and wanting to know more. I was curious to see how much more supernatural the storyline would get and what connections would rise to the top between the brothers. I also had so many theories swirling throughout the book and that's usually a good sign that I'm invested! I look forward to book 2

Not what I expected

The story blends grief, mystery, and romance in a way that feels intense and immersive from the start.
What really stood out to me was the character dynamics and slow-building tension. The emotional weight carries the first half of the book, but the spice steadily builds and noticeably intensifies in the second half, adding heat without overshadowing the plot. The payoff feels earned, especially as the relationships deepen and the stakes rise.
If you enjoy dark romance with emotional depth, layered relationships, and increasing spice, this is definitely worth picking up. I’m always happy to support indie authors, and this one delivered a compelling, memorable read.

A Dark, Slow-Burning Masterpiece

This story may begin with a slow, somber tone, but every moment is deliberate—and every heavy theme is handled with depth and care. Definitely check the trigger warnings before diving in, but once you start, be prepared to lose yourself completely.

From the very first chapter, I was hooked. I thought I understood where the plot was heading, yet the journey felt like riding a roller-coaster blindfolded. Each twist, each reveal, each emotional hit left me reeling. By the end, I felt upside down, queasy, and absolutely unwilling to leave this world behind. Thank goodness there’s another book coming.

We follow Sunday alongside the 3 O’Brien brothers—each distinct, each compelling, each hiding secrets that bind them together through grief, tension, and a series of reckless choices. The slow-burn paranormal edge adds even more depth to an already rich, dark narrative.

But what truly elevates this experience is the audio narrator. She doesn’t just read the story—she breathes life into it. Every emotion, every moment of tension, every whispered secret feels amplified and visceral. Ava Monroe captures the personalities of each character with incredible nuance, turning an already gripping novel into an unforgettable audio experience.

If you love dark, atmospheric slow burns with emotional depth—and you enjoy audiobooks that fully immerse you—this one is an absolute must. Five stars, easily.

Great narrator

The narrator really brings this book to life. The suspense had me on edge and questioning who I could trust and what was going on. That cliffhanger though. I need to know what happens next.