Ember's Echoes(TM): The Starlight Thief

By Ian Crossland

Dive into the electrifying world of Ember's Echoes(TM) The Starlight Thief, where 13-year-old Ember Frost ignites a magical adventure that pulses with heart, courage, and mystery. Ember's no ordinary teen-she's a spark of raw energy, leaping into the lives of others to fight their battles, feel their dreams, and face their fears. With her chestnut hair flying free, hazel eyes catching every flicker of emotion, and freckles marking her sunlit spirit, Ember's built to move-sprinting through city alleys or gliding through small-town streams. Whether dodging bikes in a neon-lit urban maze or racing dirt trails under wide rural skies, she's the girl who listens, cares, and never backs down. In this thrilling romantasy for urban middle-class teens and small-town girls alike, Ember's latest leap lands her in a village where stars are stolen, and one girl's heart holds the key to saving them all.

In The Starlight Thief, Ember jumps into Lila, a stargazer in a cozy village nestled under a fading night sky. Lila's world is magic-starlight fuels crops, dreams, and hope-but a cloaked figure is draining it, star by star. Ember, living as Lila, sprints through glowing fields and climbs ancient ruins, her empathy blazing as she fights to save the village kids who need starlight to dream big. But trouble hits fast: the thief is Elias, Lila's lost brother, and a shadowy figure named Silas haunts Ember's steps, his hawk-like eyes and chilling whispers sowing doubt. "You'll fade," he taunts, gripping a locket that matches Ember's own-a clue to the mystery of her jumps. Torn between exposing Elias to save the village or protecting him out of loyalty, Ember's choice sets off a chain of magical traps, starry betrayals, and heart-wrenching truths.

As Lila, Ember navigates a romantasy world of glowing vines, crumbling temples, and starlit cliffs, her urban grit and rural heart shining through. City teens will vibe with her quick wit and fearless moves, dodging danger like they dodge crowded school halls. Small-town girls will connect with her love for open fields and quiet moments under stars, where dreams feel close enough to touch. The stakes soar when Ember learns Elias steals stars to revive their mother, a revelation that flips her world. Betrayed and trapped in a starless void, Ember hits her lowest point, doubting she'll ever be herself again. But a spark of memory-Lila and Elias laughing under a starry sky-ignites an epiphany: love, not power, is the true magic. With her empathy as her fire, Ember forgives Elias, defeats Silas's doubt, and restores the sky, jumping back to her city with a glowing locket and a new clue to her leaps' purpose.

Perfect for a global PG-13 audience, The Starlight Thief weaves a tapestry of urban buzz and small-town charm, blending magical adventure with emotional depth. Ember's story speaks to every teen-whether you're chasing dreams in a city high-rise or a rural meadow. Her loyalty, honesty, and unstoppable spirit make her the ultimate friend, lighting up the page with a vibe that's fierce, kind, and undeniably cool. From neon streets to starry plains, this is a tale of courage, family, and finding your spark, with just enough mystery to keep you hooked for the next Ember's Echoes(TM) adventure. Will Ember uncover why she jumps? What secrets does her locket hold? Join her to find out-because when Ember leaps, the world lights up.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5MCD23P
• ISBN13: 9798280424920
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"