A fallen star. A fallen guardian. And a chaotic princess. What could possibly go wrong? For thirty-three years, mortals have been on their own, abandoned by the guardians once sworn to protect them. But when a village outcast gains the powers of a star, a celestial invasion threatens to shatter the realms. Jemma never wanted to be anyone's savior. She faints at the worst moments. She can't fight to save her life.

And defending the very people who cast her out from an army of sky demons sounds, frankly, unpleasant. Worse: her breathtaking guardian Malokai was sent to the surface for one purpose—to find the Star Wielder and kill her, claiming the star's power for darkness. Divinely bound and running out of time, Jemma and Malokai build a fiercely loyal found family: a sharp-tongued princess, a size-shifting leopard, and unlikely warriors . . . to discover that the deadliest weapon against Darkness Itself isn't magic or steel. It's humility, sacrifice, and a love they can't outrun.

This novel debuts the untold beauty of Zoria, a luminous fantasy world brimming with shapeshifting creatures, starlight, ocean magic, ancient martial arts, and doomed romance—woven through with a deep story of grace and redemption. Perfect for fans of the yearning in Yona of the Dawn, the elemental adventure of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and the hope in The Chronicles of Narnia. A no-spice / closed-door secondary-world romantasy with swords and sorcery, guardians vs. demons, light sensual tension, fantasy violence, wartime peril, mature themes without graphic detail, mild language, and faith themes. Recommended for ages 13+.