"[T]he relationships are powerful,
the messaging is strong, and this thoughtfully penned adventure is
undeniably charming."~Self-Publishing Review
"It was so captivating that I couldn’t put it down. ...Can’t recommend this book enough. It’s a powerful message that teenagers and adults will enjoy!" ~Amazon Review
A forgotten realm. A false friend. A dying star to save.
An emotional allegory with flairs of Greek mythology, romance, and sci-fi, Starlight Legend by Alana Lee is a heartfelt novel about growing up, finding love, and staying true to yourself.
Elliana
made a big mistake that taught her to keep her mouth shut and just be
nice. But living too safely and avoiding risks all together gets old, so
she takes a risk of the heart. That little risk turns her world upside
down and inside out in ways she never could have imagined, which makes
her careless enough to make a deal with a handsome stranger and daring
enough to discover a portal to a forgotten realm.
But accessing
the forgotten realm throws the doors of destiny wide open. This one act
grants her answers to life’s big questions, gives her a daunting quest,
and makes her the latest target of the enemy realm.
The quest?
Elliana must rescue a dying star—a star that, oddly enough, has
everything to do with the survival of love and goodness on earth. She is
torn between avoiding more risks and wanting to experience love,
especially after she meets Cai. So she agrees to help, but the enemy
realm wants to destroy her, and they almost succeed. Can the forgotten
realm rely on Elliana, or must they seek after another?
Perfect for fans of Goose Girl and The False Prince, this fantasy romance introduces a new fairy tale-esque legend of love, stars, and the battle between good and evil. Starlight Legend is 2 PARTS clean romantic comedy, 1 PART contemporary fantasy, with a DASH of sci-fi.
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Editorial Review from SPR
Elliana is just a high school senior trying to end her romantic drought with a dreamy date to the spring formal, but destiny has other plans for this heartbroken heroine. Born as an “old soul in a new world,” it isn’t long before Elliana summons herself to the fantasy realm that has filled her dreams.
After passing through the Tree Portal into the Seeking Realm, she embarks on an existential – yet very real – quest to save a dying star, and protect the hearts and minds of everyone on Earth. Overcoming her ever-present fears of loneliness and rejection, and bolstered by the unexpected discovery of new love, Ellie is tasked with saving the world from the creeping darkness of the Shadow Realm.
The storytelling in this expansive novel is engaging and believable, with Lee capturing the pace, tone, and fickle emotions of high school, while also taking the time for deeper introspection and moments of self-revelation. Woven through both the Seeking and Earth realms are themes of loyalty, sincerity, loss, and young love, not to mention the importance of compassion, generosity, and honesty.
[T]he relationships are powerful, the messaging is strong, and this thoughtfully penned adventure is undeniably charming.
Read the full editorial review at Self-Publishing Review.
