Of Stardust and Ruin: Prequel to the Kallos Trilogy

By Karoline Ettinger

Before a villain is made, darkness is born.

But Matthew was never meant to become the villain; he believed he was destined to save the worlds.

In the enchanting realm of the Kallos, magic is balanced and sacred. Diya, a young majan gifted in healing, is determined to earn a coveted spot in Avalon - if only her final year of training weren't so dominated by thoughts of her handsome classmate.

Matthew, a charismatic fairy from Earth who challenges the careful teachings of the Kallos, is lured by the promise of unlimited power into Skotadi, a realm where magic is raw and ambitious. Under the mentorship of a mysterious fairy who pushes Matthew to discover his true potential, his abilities expand beyond anything the Kallos can control. Eager to prove himself, Matthew consents to forbidden blood magic while pledging to fight the evil Soulless threatening the realms, setting off a chain of events that alters the balance in the Kallos and Skotadi forever.

They say love conquers all, but even the purest love can't save us from our true destiny written in the stars.

OF STARDUST AND RUIN is a dual-perspective young adult fantasy of first love, ambition, and the fragile line between hero and villain. It stands alone as a prequel to The Kallos Trilogy or serves as a companion for fans eager to diver deeper into this mystical world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4824181879
• ISBN13: 9784824181879
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Next Chapter
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary