Souls in the Stars

A TEENAGE GIRL MUST RESCUE HER LITTLE BROTHER AFTER HE DIES AND IS TRAPPED AS AN ORB OF LIGHT. Bay Lilly knows what happens when people die-but, that doesn't mean she's okay with her little brother Ash's looming form-death. And now, after eighteen years in her human form, Bay is expected to take her spiritual test. Except she's far from ready. She's horribly unspiritual and can hardly control her thoughts and emotions, especially when it comes to her brother. When Ash's death goes very wrong, Bay finds herself facing a reality where he's stuck forever in the in-between. With a crew of unlikely people at her side, Bay sets out on a trek across the unforgiving island jungle, determined to free her brother's soul and, along the way, forced to better understand her own destiny. A thought-provoking sci-fi with your favorite tropes: chosen one, dystopia/utopia (yes, both), jungle adventure, mystical island, love triangle romance, telekinesis, magical systems, reincarnation, reluctant heroine, new-age-type society. (Think Hunger Games meets Avatar.) Souls in the Stars explores science vs faith in a nuanced way and highlights the similarities we share as humans no matter where we land on the belief spectrum. It's an emotional story about grief, love, growing up, and finding our true selves. __ PRAISE: "It had everything-adventure, romance, grief, hypocrisy, spirituality, and some seriously cool sci-fi tech. The "Hunger Games meets Avatar" pitch is delivered upon, but the stakes are totally different, making it a story all its own." - Genna Q, GoodReads "As someone who wants to get the quote "We are all stardust" tattooed, the overall message really resonated with me. It's ultimately about accepting that sentiment, no matter where you fall on the belief spectrum." - Genna Q, GoodReads "I loved how different it was... and yet still familiar in its tropes. I found myself completely immersed in this world... This book had the perfect balance of romance, action/adventure, and mind boggling sci fi!" - Anne S, GoodReads "Genuine and heartfelt. It really makes you ponder the deep aspects of sonder while exploring what makes us individuals." - Sheasciles, GoodReads __ Themes in this novel that may be of concern to some (spoilers): a scene involving the death of a young boy, mild violence, battles, insinuated (closed door) sexual content, discussions of poverty, a wildfire, and neglectful parents.