Description

A girl thrown between worlds. A prophecy untold. An unexpected romance. A quest for home.

Stargazer and artist Talia Benson never wanted an adventure. The titles of student, dutiful daughter, and crazy cat lady suited her just fine. But when she’s swept into an unknown world where sentient animals exist, monsters roam, and angelic beings sway fate, she’s forced to adjust to adventuring as she embarks on a quest to return to her quiet Canadian life.

Jarrett is the best runner in the Nine Realms. Well, maybe not the best––still, he’s proud of the reputation he’s built for himself. But with only a squirrel for company during his extensive travels, his social skills have grown rusty. At least, that’s what he tells himself when he impulsively delays an important mission to help a strange, vibrant girl find her way home.

Unbeknownst to most, turmoil brews in the otherworldly Nine Realms. The guardians have seen a shift in the heavens. Something has changed, a prophecy unleashed. A darkness is coming, throwing Talia, the runner she’s failing to suppress her feelings for, and their growing band of fantastical friends into the center of an oncoming war.

Shooting Stars is the second book in Micheline Ryckman’s cozy, (though spirited), fantasy series that began with Charting Stars. If you enjoy feel-good tales, magic and mayhem, sweet romance, animal sidekicks, rag tag companions, witches and angels, and a lot of heart, then you will love this young adult adventure.

Pre-orders of “Shooting Stars” will receive additional gifts free with their order. Including:

– 2 postcards with character art
– A double-sided bookmark
– An animal side-kicks sticker
– 1 surprise bonus gift
– Have your book signed by the author (please leave a note on your order if you’d like it to be personalized)!

The exclusive edition of this book includes:
– Sprayed edges
– Dust jacket art
– Hardcover art
– Interior illustrations
– A bonus chapter

Sprayed edges and the preorder gifts will only be available during the preorder period, until the book’s release day on October 20th, 2026!

For a very limited amount, we also have sprayed edge editions of Charting Stars available to preorder, and each Charting Stars sprayed edge preorder will include:

– Sprayed edges
– Character art postcard
– 1 surprise bonus gift
– Have your book signed by the author (please leave a note on your order if you’d like it to be personalized)!

There is a very limited number of these editions, only 30, so get your sprayed edge copy of Charting Stars while they’re still available!

Sprayed edges and the preorder gifts will only be available during the preorder period, until the book’s release day on October 20th, 2026!