If you are looking for a book that will take you to an unbelievable world of myths and fairytales, where two young women face danger, destiny, and love, then you might want to check out The Burning Star by Jessie Lane. This is the first book in the Star series, and it introduces us to Kay and Kira, two seventeen-year-olds who have very different lives, but whose paths will cross in unimaginable ways.
Kay is a normal girl who has a terminal cancer. She moves to a new town with her mother, hoping to find a cure for her illness. One day, she meets a handsome stranger in the woods, who turns out to be a shifter prince named Nick. He tells her that she is his mate, and that she has a special power that can save his world from a dark lord. Kay is shocked and skeptical, but she decides to follow Nick to his realm, where she discovers that she is a Star, a rare being who can control the elements.
Kira is a trained assassin who works for Lord Donovan, the evil ruler of the dark realm. She has endured abuse and torture all her life, and she has no hope or happiness. She is ordered to kidnap Kay and bring her to Donovan, who wants to use her power for his own gain. Kira obeys, but along the way, she meets Ryan, a shifter warrior who is Nick’s best friend. He tries to stop her from harming Kay, and he also tries to win her heart. Kira is conflicted, as she feels a connection with Ryan, but she also fears Donovan’s wrath.
The Burning Star is a thrilling and romantic story that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. The characters are well-developed and likable, the plot is fast-paced and full of twists, and the world-building is rich and imaginative. The book also deals with some serious issues, such as cancer, abuse, and self-worth, and it shows how the power of love can heal and transform lives.
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