The Agapéd Bearer: Wishing Stars

By Hannah Taylor Lindsey

Book Overview

He's the Star Gardener. She's the new Agap d.

Lisa Rae Robbie, a freckled, soon-to-be-eighth-grade girl from Keyport, New Jersey, happens upon a shooting star that isn't merely space debris but is magic-the Agap d Magic. This leads her to a whole new way of life where she learns she has the most powerful magic in all four galaxies, a power that the Guardians have waited 120 years for... and they are not too thrilled about it.

The only person who sees her worthy enough to wield this magic is the 700-year-old brutish Wishing Star gardener, Gaius. Still, even he won't tell her the Agap d's true purpose-the purpose for Lisa's life. Why don't they like me having this magic? What is so special about it? Why are they keeping me and this Agap d Magic a secret?

Curiosity takes Lisa's new life down a path of nightmares as the Agap d Magic begins to take a toll on her heart, and she must decide if this new way of life is worth all the pain and sorrow tagged along with it.

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The Agap d Bearer: Wishing Stars begins the epic light-versus-darkness saga, a fantasy adventure perfect for those who enjoy constant tugging at their heartstrings and plenty of magical encounters.

This edition of the book does not contain illustrations. Only the limited editions contain the author's colored illustrations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DJWTMR3X
• ISBN13: 9798991767309
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Starnate Publishing
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 2.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

I enjoyed this story!

For the most part, I enjoyed this story. The artwork by the author (spotted on Instagram due to a friend sharing her love of the series in a post) is part of what drew me to take a look. There's a fair bit of telling where I'd have appreciated more showing (please note this review is by an author ... not just a reader) and I really doubt a 13-year-old comments as much on a father-figure's brawn as Lisa does. I usually don't mind 1st person POV, but sometimes this one was a bit hard for me to stay in the story with. I LOVE Tuff, Lisa's little glainie; her friendships - especially after she discovers magic; and the very father-daughter like relationship between her and Gaius as the story progresses. I'm curious what's next. But I also have to admit, there were times with this big book that I had to push myself a bit to get to the next good part.