"My name is Aspen and I'm a 30 year old dark romance lover, flat lay junkie, and bookish merch obsessed reader from Ohio. I'm so excited to be returning for another year to celebrate all things sinful and sprinkled with stardust with you. I am an indie author enthusiast and love stumbling upon new authors to obsess over. My true love of reading lies with all things romantic, the darker the better. Some of my favorite authors include Elle Mitchell, Penelope Douglas, Nicole Fiorina, Tate James, Harley Laroux, Ember Nicole, and sooo many more that could take up this whole page. When I'm not writing or meticulously placing props for bookish content, you can find me reading next to the gold 8 foot skeleton in our living room (having a Halloween wedding had its perks!) I also play video games and love taking walks with my husband and our two dogs. That's enough about me - come say hi on Instagram! I can't wait to spend the weekend with you in Boston!"
Meet aspen!
Instagram & TikTok @booksandblackshirts
"I’m bryn! I’m 26 years old and I’m a dog mom of two! Coconut Redbull flows through my veins and is my literal life force. I listen to Taylor Swift what some would consider “way too much”, but I love 2000’s emo and 90’s country too. I’m a kindle girlie for life and monster romance, fantasy, and horror are my favorite genres! I love to collect Stephen King books and I have almost every book he’s ever written! I’m so excited to meet you all *again* in 2025!“
Meet bryn!
Instagram & TikTok @brynreadss
Meet Diem!
“I am a happily married homeschooling mama to a 7 year old boy. Feeling the need to connect with others I made a TikTok, and it grew into something I would have never imagined. I have a beautiful community of book besties who all support and uplift each other,. It has been the absolute best experience!”
Instagram & TikTok: Diemsbookshelf
Meet Bella!
“Hi sinners! My names Bella, I’m from Ohio and I’m a Medical Scientist. I started reading last year on a whim and I never looked back. My favorite is fantasy and romance, however these can come in any shade and I will be devouring it. I never had a place to belong until I found the words on a page, and then I found the amazing book community. To whatever made me pick up a book that day, I am forever grateful because it has connected me with many amazing souls. My Bookstagram is a place for every reader who was ever been made to feel like they shouldn’t be here, and anything In between. Spicy, diverse, and delicious reads can always be found not too far behind me! I am excited to be an influencer for this wonderful event, and I cannot wait to meet all of you sinners ;)”
Instagram: @turningpageswithbella
TikTok: @bellabigler
Meet coco!
“HI BABES!! I’m Courtney (aka Coco), I’m 33 & from Seattle I like to think of myself as an extroverted twerking Wednesday Addams. I’m a Gemini & will probably read your natal chart within minutes of meeting you I am forever trying to bring more positivity & laughs to the book community & i’m a huge supporter of indie authors & small businesses Dark books are my happy place, the darker the better But honestly I love all genres, minus nonfiction I just had twins & was unable to attend 2024 Sinners & Stardust but I am SO EXCITED that I will be attending in 2025. Everyone better be ready to twerk with me on the dance floor, caz MAMAS READY TO PARTY”
Instagram & TikTok: @Bootynthebooks
Meet Eliza!
“Hello! I’m Eliza aka Eliza_lovesbooks! I hail from Massachusetts living with my family just north of Boston. I found BookTok during the pandemic and started listening to Audiobooks (Zodiac Academy & Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac) during my daily walk to escape the house which quickly escalated into a mile long TBR of all things romance. I “lurked” for a year before I got the courage to make a BookTok account in November 2022. I’m so glad I did because it has brought me so much joy and gave me something solely mine. The authors and friends I’ve met has been life changing.
Fun Fact: My first Dark Romance Why Choose was Den Of Vipers and my love for dark romance & why choose has only grown. My page and reading tastes includes dark romance, romantic suspense, romantasy, and contemporary romance (sports, small town, billionaire, etc).
I’m so excited to be an Influencer for Sinners & Stardust 2025 - I literally screamed when I saw the email. I’m attending in 2024 as an attendee and can’t wait to see you all there - make sure to say hi!”
Instagram & TikTok: Eliza_lovesbooks
Meet Kaila!
"Hi! I’m Kaila, I’m 27 years old, a mother of two, and I currently live in North Carolina! Growing up I was an avid reader, and you could pretty much always find me in a library searching through all the shelves. Reading is a huge passion of mine, so a little over a year ago I decided to make a booktok to try and help others find that love for reading. Since then I’ve expanded to bookstagram, and I truly can’t express how much this community has become like family. I am so thankful for everyone I’ve met through this community, and I seriously love each and every one of you!
Fantasy is where my heart is, but I also love dark romance, contemporary romance, and paranormal romance. Some of my favorite authors include, Melissa K. Roehrich, Whitney Dean, Raven Kennedy, S. Massery and J Bree. I am also a total sucker for a good why choose. I genuinely can’t put into words how excited and thankful I am to be an influencer for Sinners and Stardust 2025! Let’s make some amazing memories 😎🥰"
Instagram: kailareads1
TikTok: kailareads
Meet Kaitie!
“Hiii Sinners & Stardust babes ✨ I’m Kaitie & I’m from little Rhody so as you can imagine have a book convention this close to home is EPIC! I started my love of reading when Twilight came out… obviously… sparkling vampires, enough said 😉 I’ve been hooked on Romantasy ever since and that has slowly evolved into dark romance as well. Give me all the 🌶️ baby! Some of favorite books include Bow Before the Elf Queen, ACOTAR & The Coven. My journey with influencing is new and evolving and I’m winging it honestly 😅 but having fun while doing so! My bookish community has really pushed me to be more creative and have fun with my content. I really post whatever I want bookish related and don’t really have a set aesthetic but I always say I’m working on it 😂 TikTok and I are learning to be friends. I love making all the bookish friends so please stop by & say hello 😈 I’m wicked excited to be on this journey with you all & hope you tag along for the wild ride ♥️”
Instagram & TikTok: mymagicalbookshelf_
Meet kat!
"Hi everyone! My name is Kat and I'm from a small town outside of Toronto, Canada. I'm a huge animal lover (Taurus in me ♉) and am a fur mom to two dogs and two rabbits. I'm a fan of iced coffee, metalcore, travelling and spending time outside reading on my Kindle. I've been an avid reader my entire life and my dream is to publish my own book someday (currently WIP)!
I love a variety of genres, specifically dark romance, fantasy, taboo, paranormal, and have been venturing into sci-fi lately. I started my bookstagram last fall because I didn't know many people in my "real life" who enjoyed the same books as me. Joining this community has been a wonderful experience, as I've made a lot of great friends here and discovered amazing authors. On my page you can find meme Mondays, fancasts, funny reels and, of course, book recommendations 🥰
I can't wait to attend Sinners & Stardust 2025 and to meet everyone! It'll be my first time in Boston and I'm already counting down the days 🖤."
Instagram & TikTok: littleblondebooks
Meet Kayley!
"My name is Kayley AKA @crusadeannihilation and I am born and raised from the sunshine state. I am obsessed with alligators, going to metal concerts and you guessed it: books. I began this reading journey about 3 and a half years ago and have found such an incredible community out of it. Because of books I have found some of the best forever friendships. I am forever grateful to have found such a space that makes me feel seen, and safe. :']
My favorite book is KID by Jescie Hall, other books include: The Dare & Losers Duet by Harley Laroux, From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout, The MindF*ck Series by S.T. Abby, Desire In His Blood by Zoey Draven.
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to be apart of something so cool! I look forward to meeting everyone!!"
Instagram: crusadeannihilation
TikTok: kayleysthere
Meet Krystal!
"Hi 👋🏻 I’m Krystal & I am from the beautifully green state of Oregon. I am a boy mom, a dog mom, and potentially the most annoying wife 🫶🏻 I am a September Virgo so my life is organized chaos, but people always tell me I’m a lot of fun 🤪
I fell back in love with reading in 2021 when a friend told me to read a romance book…. Well, she created a monster. Shortly after that I fell down the fantasy rabbit hole before tumbling in to dark fantasy and dark romance. Eventually my IG transitioned into a booksta as a way for me to get all my thoughts out of my head and to share my love of books and indie authors. I get so hyped and excited for things I can wanted to share a piece of that. I have made it my goal to introduce everybody to the world of big wingspan, shadow daddies, and morally grey men. I will never forget the day my best friends caved and picked up some fairy smut. It was in that moment we all became soulmates.
I will read anything….. as long as it’s spicy. Sentient object… you betcha. Monsters… what’s special about his 👀. Why choose… why not? I love it when my husband asks me what I’m reading and his reaction is a little unsure and a little afraid, but at this point nothing surprises him
Some of my favorite authors include Whitney Dean, Erin Mainord, Helen Scheuerer, and Raven Kennedy. But honestly, I could go on forever. I talk… a lot.
I cannot wait to see everybody in Boston in 2025. We’re going to have a blast 🫶🏻"
Instagram: littlemrsspooner
Meet Mads!
“My name is Maddie. I’m 28 and have loved reading for as long as I can remember. I didn’t have many people in my everyday life to talk books with so that’s when I decided to start my bookstagram. I’ve met so many amazing authors and friends over the last couple years. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. I love books across many genres; mostly fantasy and dark romance. Some of my favorite books, along with my favorite authors, are ACOTAR by SJM, Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, That Sik Luv by Jescie Hall, and Little Stranger by Leigh Rivers. When I’m not reading you can find me playing with my golden pup, taking care of my geckos, and just enjoying the outdoors.”
Instagram & TikTok: mads.chaos_
Meet Margaret!
“My name is Margaret Samora and I am a mama of three and wife! I love why choose, dark romance, fantasy romance, and paranormal romance. My favorite authors are Tessa Hale, Gray Holborn, Rebecca Quinn, Santana Knox, and Tate James. My favorite books & series are, Twilight of Embers by Tessa Hale, The Protector Guild by Gray Holborn, Heartless Heathens by Santana Knox, and Hades by Tate James. I became an influencer because I love books and fashion and wanted an outlet to express myself. I feel so lucky and blessed to be where I’m at in life. Finding myself through books and edgy fashion.”
Instagram: margaretsamora_ TikTok: margaretsamora
Meet paula!
“I’m a feisty Aries, Latina - 36, wife & a mom to 3 🖤 I was born and raised in NY. I have always loved to read, it wasn’t until 2021 that I fully fell back in love with reading and discovered that I love and enjoy dark romance more than anything. I enjoy romance and sub genres that fall into that category; like contemporary, some small town, paranormal, monster, basically a little bit of everything. I tend to go for more darker themes, taboo, forbidden, spicy. The spicier the better 😈 lol - To name a few of my favorite authors are QB Tyler, Marie Maravilla, Santana Knox, Harley LaRoux, Lee Jacquot, Jescie Hall, Dylan Page, Sara Cate, and a newly favorite RuNyx. I started my journey on TikTok when my SIL told me about a fantasy book, I read it loved it at the time, next thing I knew I read 18 Ice Planet Barbarians and got sucked into booktok, met a few people and one of them convinced me to do a bookstagram and the rest is history. I don’t feel like an influencer to be honest, I just love being here, reading what I love, sharing the books that I love, the quotes that get me hot & bothered but also fall in love with the characters, being able post and talk about the bookish merch I love to wear and rock. Being in a community that lets me share that, and just to be in a space with like minded people, no judgment.”
Instagram: Mspaulaa_reads TikTok: Ms_paulaa_reads
Meet terree!
“helllooooo my dark romance loving sinners my names Terree and I’m a romance reader to my core, as long as the spice is SPICY and the characters are morally gray! I got back into reading about 2 years ago and have found not only my favorite fictional characters but a safe space with the book girlies on my side of booktok! I’m a yapper & hugger and cannot wait to meet everybody at Sinners & Stardust”
Instagram: Astoldbyterree
Tiktok: Bigmamasreading
Meet Thea!
✔️The Blaze Legacy
✔️Spawn of Darkness
✔️A Choice of Light and Dark
✔️Ironside Academy
✔️Four Kingdoms
✔️Psycho Shifters
✔️The Heavenly Bodies
"Hi, I’m Thea from Theaviciouscosplay. I am a book cosplayer for indie authors. You’ll find me attempting to be the main character in all my fave books. I’m a neurospicy mood reader so I change genres often. If it’s dark I’m going to devour it. Then of course try to get everyone equally obsessed.
I have way too many favorite authors. I can say that if I cosplayed it, I absolutely fell hard in love.
These are only but a few favorite series.
✔️Agia Sahnta
✔️Legacy of Gods
✔️Sentinel series
✔️The Broken series
✔️The Kindreds Curse saga
✔️The Four Horsemen
✔️The Starstorm series "
Instagram: Theaviciouscosplay
Influencers, we want you to join us for a weekend dedicated to everything dark and delicious.
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