The Starless Sea" by Erin Morgenstern is a fantasy novel about a graduate student who discovers a mysterious book that leads him into an ancient, underground world of lost cities, myths, and love stories. The book features an intricate narrative about the power of storytelling, with interweaving tales and symbols of keys, bees, and swords. It's written by the same author as "The Night Circus" (as noted on the cover) and features a similar dreamy, atmospheric writing style. The cover shows an archway made of stone or brick with what appears to be a ship's silhouette against a dark blue background, hinting at the maritime and architectural themes within the story.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​