When Stars Were Gods

In the celestial kingdom of Astraleen, every soul is linked to a star in the sky, guiding their destiny, love, and purpose. But Lena, born without a star, lives as an outcast in a village where she believes she has no future, no love, and no destiny. Her life changes when an ancient star, thought to have fallen and gone out a thousand years ago, begins to glow again, bearing her name. Luring the Forbidden Forest, she touches the buried meteorite and awakens a mysterious young man named Cailin, a guardian from a forgotten age of stars. Cailin suffers from astral amnesia, remembering nothing of who he is or who he once loved, except that Lena is the key to restoring balance between the stars and the underworld. Together, Lena and Cailin travel through enchanted ruins, celestial temples, and realms of starlight and shadow, uncovering truths about the ancient bond between stars and spirits. As they gather the forgotten tales of Astraleen, they must choose between what fate dictates and what their hearts long for. Ultimately, When the Stars Were Gods is a poetic fantasy novel about love, destiny, and defying the zodiac to write your own story.