Asha, a Star, is an outstanding seventeen-year-old student in the flawless realm of the Valley of Stars. Her life’s purpose is to bring light to Adama, the world below. The promise of her perfect noble future is shattered when one day, she is caught breaking the law.
Asha’s disgraceful crime is unforgivable and requires the ultimate punishment. She is thrown out of the Valley of Stars to crash down on Adama—certain death for any Star.
Against all odds, Asha’s execution doesn’t go as planned. Not only does she miraculously survive the fall but a mysterious Adamian comes to her rescue. Her saviour is a distrusting girl who has no intention of compromising her own mission for the sake of a fallen Star.
Asha’s idea of Adama is challenged as she quickly learns that this world is not as safe as the Stars are taught. With danger hot on their heels, the exiled Star and the guarded Adamian might find that they need each other more than they think.
The Valley of Stars is the first book in the trilogy The Rise of Penumbra. This volume takes Asha on an unexpected adventure across Adama, where wonders and dangers go hand in hand, and friendship and love make anything possible.
This is a Young Adult series with no explicit content.
Check these editorial reviews of The Valley of Stars:
“A sweet, touching story of first love that brings back all the roaring joy of young romance and adventure.” – Seth King, international bestselling author
“The Valley of Stars by Yona Katz is a spell-binding story of adventure, friendship, and finding oneself. Filled with action, adventure and romance, this teen and young adult fantasy is a wonderful, skillfully written, one-of-a-kind story that is, by far, the best fantasy novel I have read this year.” – ChickLit Cafe. Awarded First Place at CLC Book Excellence Award Best Teen, Young Adult, Fantasy Romance & Adventure
Honourable mention recipient by the Writers’ Digest
“A bright shining sci-fi fantasy!” – LesBiReviewed
“An outstanding first installment of The Rise of Penumbra series, The Valley of Stars is an original work of fantasy with the symbolic weight of a fable. Both adventurous and emotionally complex, Katz’s storytelling is refreshingly inventive, establishing an elaborate mythical world, which also explores themes of friendship, family, duty, and acceptance, for an enchanting and imaginative read that stands apart in a crowded genre.” – Self-Publishing Review
“This series stands out thanks to its rich worldbuilding and deep thematic exploration. The Valley of Stars is not just a backdrop for Asha’s journey; it is a character in its own right, with its own rules, conflicts, and mysteries. Katz deftly balances the story’s magical elements with poignant social commentary, resulting in a narrative that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.” – Independent Book Review
Check this wonderful review by Review Tales Magazine https://jeyranmain.com/2024/06/08/the-valley-of-stars-by-yona-katz-book-review-1745/
