The Star

The Ravenglass Chronicles #17

by Jon Cronshaw

Kat wants to end the war...

...but she needs to unlock an ancient power.

With her sights set on a monstrous titan, can she use her abilities to bring it back to life?

The Star is the seventeenth novella in the coming-of-age epic fantasy serial, The Ravenglass Chronicles.

Inspired by the tarot and set in a rich fantasy world, The Star takes Kat’s adventure to new heights...and depths.

You’ll love this latest episode because everyone loves magic, mystery, and adventure.

82 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2020

About the author

Jon Cronshaw is a British science fiction and fantasy author based in the north of England, just south of the wall.
As a freelance features writer, he has had work published in local and national newspapers across the UK, including the Yorkshire Post and the Guardian.
He earned his PhD in history of art from the University of Leeds in 2011, focusing on the life and work of Anglo-American sculptor, Jacob Epstein (1880-1959).
He's a voracious reader, guide dog owner, ex-gamer, and wrestling fan.

Reviews

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This marks a rare moment of clarity and uplift in Kat’s long, war‑shadowed journey. After so many installments defined by loss, pressure, and escalating danger, this novella lets a glimmer of possibility break through the darkness. Kat’s mission to unlock an ancient power and awaken a monstrous titan pushes her into mythic territory, and Cronshaw uses that scale to explore themes of destiny, healing, and the fragile spark of hope that refuses to die. The tone is more expansive than the previous entries, with Cronshaw leaning into wonder, mystery, and the awe of magic rediscovered. Yet the stakes remain razor‑sharp: Kat’s choices here are not just about survival but about shaping the future of a world at war. The novella balances introspection with momentum, offering both emotional breathing room and a sense of rising purpose.

[David Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

This episode follows Kat after leaving Gottsisle on her quest to collect enough Ravenglass to make eyes for the titan of Nable Haffen. This adventure/endeavor reveals a few previously unanswered questions but introduces information that creates new questions hopefully to be revealed soon. I received an Advance Reader Copy and chose to provide this review.

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

This episode wasn’t as action packed and serves as an in between? The character has a goal in mind and Kreig , a non mind controlling wyvern, helps to the best of his ability. I enjoyed the matter of fact nature of Kreig. This storyline still has many unanswered questions so the next few episodes should be revealing. All my reviews are always voluntarily written.

[Jim Pike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grrr. I hate when a book ends with the words "To be continued..." LOL

Gripping, exciting, pulse racing action. It's getting more and more exciting. On to the next one. (Again, come on book 21... you're the last one, and I'm almost to you.)

[Quilting Tangent · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ancient Magic!
An interesting short story that has Kat putting her puzzle pieces together quickly and tapping into ancient power. Looking forward to the next book.

[i j white · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's building slowly up after 17 books . Very much looking forward to the next book.

[Lyle Kroeker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too short

Loved this book. Kreig is awesome. Makes wish I could have a wyvern. Waiting patiently for the next book to come out

[Wren · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.5 stars*