Starlight

by K.A. Rygaard

She's the Keeper of the Galaxies... and he's out to kill her.

Losing one’s magic means losing your life, and Emma Fitch has been tethered to the life-force of the Galaxies since she was an infant. Emma’s deepest secret might be the death of her and everyone else around her, if not for Zach Stone, who Emma always assumed to be just an ordinary classmate of hers– that is, until he pulls her out of the way of a curse and an electrifying current races through them. This current sends their hearts and their magic racing, pushing their friendship over the line. When Emma and Zach learn that they are the Kahi– the King and Queen of the Galaxies, a united front– they swear to keep the other safe, no matter the cost, which might very well be each other. Lucas Adler has declared war on both of them. He always gets what he’s after, and he won’t stop until he does. Lucas is willing to kill anyone who gets in his way, but he might delude himself in the process...

In the end, they will learn more about themselves and her Galaxies than they ever could have imagined.

464 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2008

About the author

K.A. Rygaard was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She is the author of The Lightning Strike Trilogy, The Keeper's Light Trilogy, The Garders, The Elf Queen, and her latest works: The Fated Wood Duology. She currently works in her childhood library and lives with her young son and their cats.

Reviews

[Suzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would rate Starlight a Five-Star young adult fantasy that captivates from the first page with its rich world-building and compelling characters. Emma, bound to the life-force of the Galaxies, faces mortal peril if she loses her magic, but her life changes when her classmate Zach saves her from a curse, revealing their shared destiny. Their relationship evolves with electrifying intensity, and their determination to protect each other against the malevolent Lucas Adler, who will stop at nothing to destroy them, adds heart-pounding suspense. The author masterfully blends action, romance, and magic, creating a unique narrative that keeps readers enthralled from start to finish.

[Hannah Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whew!!! This book has everything I love — magic, mind speaking, a different realm, someone trying to ruin everything. I finished it in one day and can’t wait for the release of the 2nd one because I have a lot of questions and am eager to see how things unfold based on the ending. I enjoyed every moment of reading this - including moments when I wanted to throw the book across the room LOL

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wild ride! There is a lot going on and a lot to remember- this is the first of the series. The characters have so much to say, and I am here for that ride.