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The Valley of Stars Kindle Edition

by Yona Katz (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars (33)
Asha, a Star, is an outstanding seventeen-year-old student in the flawless realm of the Valley of Stars. Her life’s purpose is to bring light to Adama, the world below. The promise of her perfect noble future is shattered when one day, she is caught breaking the law.

Asha’s disgraceful crime is unforgivable and requires the ultimate punishment. She is thrown out of the Valley of Stars to crash down on Adama—certain death for any Star.

Against all odds, Asha’s execution doesn’t go as planned. Not only does she miraculously survive the fall but a mysterious Adamian comes to her rescue. Her saviour is a distrusting girl who has no intention of compromising her own mission for the sake of a fallen Star.

Asha’s idea of Adama is challenged as she quickly learns that this world is not as safe as the Stars are taught. With danger hot on their heels, the exiled Star and the guarded Adamian might find that they need each other more than they think.

The Valley of Stars is the first book in the trilogy The Rise of Penumbra. This volume takes Asha on an unexpected adventure across Adama, where wonders and dangers go hand in hand, and friendship and love make anything possible.

This is a Young Adult series with no explicit content.
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  1. Print length
    308 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    July 10, 2023
  5. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  6. File size
    3.3 MB
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"A sweet, touching story of first love that brings back all the roaring joy of young romance and adventure." - Seth King, international bestselling author

"The Valley of Stars by Yona Katz is a spell-binding story of adventure, friendship, and finding oneself. Filled with action, adventure and romance, this teen and young adult fantasy is a wonderful, skillfully written, one-of-a-kind story that is, by far, the best fantasy novel I have read this year." - ChickLit Cafe. Awarded First Place at CLC Book Excellence Award Best Teen, Young Adult, Fantasy Romance & Adventure

Honourable mention recipient by the Writers' Digest

"A bright shining sci-fi fantasy!" - LesBiReviewed

"An outstanding first installment of The Rise of Penumbra series, The Valley of Stars is an original work of fantasy with the symbolic weight of a fable. Both adventurous and emotionally complex, Katz's storytelling is refreshingly inventive, establishing an elaborate mythical world, which also explores themes of friendship, family, duty, and acceptance, for an enchanting and imaginative read that stands apart in a crowded genre." - Self-Publishing Review
"This series stands out thanks to its rich worldbuilding and deep thematic exploration. The Valley of Stars is not just a backdrop for Asha's journey; it is a character in its own right, with its own rules, conflicts, and mysteries. Katz deftly balances the story's magical elements with poignant social commentary, resulting in a narrative that is as entertaining as it is thought-provoking." - Independent Book Review

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CBN72Y6K
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 10, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 15 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,810,658 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars (33)

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A citizen of the universe, Yona Katz is a financial director during the day. But as soon as night falls, numbers and reports are chased away by the stories that live in the stars. One day, Yona decided that she was brave enough to share these stories with the world. Yona loves exploring the themes of diversity and inclusivity. She wants to reach young adult readers to show them that love is universal, that even heroes are flawed, and that everyone has the right to make mistakes. Yona is Canadian but Antigua and Barbuda is her current home.

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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
33 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find this young adult book engaging, with one review highlighting its exciting journey and suspenseful elements. The worldbuilding receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating the well-crafted setting.
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5 customers mention engaging, 5 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book engaging, describing it as an intriguing YA novel that keeps readers interested, with one customer noting its exciting journey and suspenseful elements.
...The story is easy to follow. It has suspense, some plot twists, the feelings of the characters are well described....Read more
...From the amazing art work on the front cover, I knew this would be a great book and I was right....Read more
I enjoyed this young adult novel and have found myself invested in the main characters' journey....Read more
This is such an interesting and fresh story from this newer author....Read more
5 customers mention worldbuilding, 5 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the worldbuilding in the book, with one mentioning how easy it is to imagine the Valley of Stars.
...And the showing was fantastic. Excellent world building....Read more
...The Valley of Stars is another series that has great worldbuilding and charater develpoment....Read more
Interesting worlds with great descriptions that make it easy to imagine the world Asha lived in, and also Adama....Read more
...The world building is absolutely top notch, and it just feels so fresh and immersive....Read more
Fully invested in this original and unique story
5 out of 5 stars
Fully invested in this original and unique story
This is a truly unique story. It's been a long time since I've read a book with descriptions quite like these. This is the story of a fallen Star making her way with a mysterious stranger in a world she has only read about and imagined. Traveling through the world, you get to experience every smell, every object as if for the first time. I'll be eagerly waiting for the next books in this series!
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Dan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice adventure for YA audience
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    The story takes two strangers on a path neither of them have planned. The two girls travel together while encountering all sorts of dangers, and at the same time getting to know each other. I loved Asha's gradual building of trust toward her savior, as well as careful and hesitant openness of Yusra. A friendship built during rough times is priceless and this is shown well in this volume. The interesting world of the Valley of Stars with the intriguing villain made me curious to see what the story has for us in book 2.
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  • Leara Nicole Morris-Clark
    4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this young adult novel and have found myself invested
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I enjoyed this young adult novel and have found myself invested in the main characters' journey.
    It started off a bit slow and there was a little more telling than showing than I'd prefer but overall, it worked as the pace picked up about a third in and action increased. And the showing was fantastic. Excellent world building.
    I thought there were some language or speech pattern inconsistencies with the MCs that felt a little off.
    Some of the scenarios worked out a bit too conveniently along the way, as well.
    I really liked the main characters and getting to know their personalities as well as the developing friendship that grew into something more. It was very sweet. I liked how their love and appreciation for one another grew as they were apart and felt natural as they came back together. They are smart, resilient, and kind, but flawed. Very easy to cheer for.
    I liked the inclusion of all the Hebrew terms and references. I had to look up several things, but it didn't detract for me. I like to learn.
    This story ends on a cliffhanger, but I was aware it was the beginning of a trilogy, so I was mentally prepared. I gave it a 3.5 rounded up to 4 and I look forward to the next installment.

    Thank you to Yona Katz and StoryOrigin for the ARC. This is my honest review.
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  • Brandy Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for a book series! Beautiful story.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I'm glad I was able to come across this book, especially since it is the first in a series. From the amazing art work on the front cover, I knew this would be a great book and I was right.

    Chapter one had my attention and I was looking forward to each next page. I like how this book gradually built up so I could keep up, it was easy to understand, and well written. The plot was unique to me. A class of stars that are taught their roles, have rules that could be broken, even families they miss, and friendships. Filled with an exciting journey, The Valley of Stars is a book that I highly recommend for book lovers to sit back and enjoy.

    Chapter 22 was special to me. I liked Palba, Notzi, and the way things were described about her lifestyle because it made the book feel realistic to me. There were also moments with sarcastic conversations that made me laugh. I look forward to the next part of the journey to see what happens with Yusra and Asha.

    It's also a great poem at the end for readers to enjoy.
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  • VM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait for book 2!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I have discovered this author through her other book series and was waiting for what Katz would write next. And she didn't dissappoint. The Valley of Stars is another series that has great worldbuilding and charater develpoment. Asha, despite having strong opinions about Adama imposed by the rulers of her former home, sees them crumble once she gets to experience the real life on Adama and meets Adama's inhabitants. There is always two sides to the same coin and it was great to see how Katz shows it seen through Asha's eyes. I liked Yusra's character as well and their unlikely friendship.
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  • Corinne
    3.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Descriptive
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
    Format: Paperback
    I love the world that Yona Katz built in this novel and I’m
    so excited to finish reading The Dark Mountain. The idea that stars are people, called Silvers, who are training to be protectors of Adama, an earth-like planet, is so creative.

    The lore and society that Yona has developed is thought provoking, magical, and incredibly unique. The characters were flawed and real, and I truly found myself wrapped up in the magic of stars, the idea of silver world, and constantly intrigued by the dark that threatens to overwhelm our two heroines.
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  • J.K.
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Valley of Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
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    Interesting worlds with great descriptions that make it easy to imagine the world Asha lived in, and also Adama. Other than the MCs, I want to mention that I liked Rana and Palba as secondary characters. The story is easy to follow. It has suspense, some plot twists, the feelings of the characters are well described. I wish, however, that there were more events while the characters were on their mission. At times, it felt like that their quest was not dangerous enough. I’m invested to know what happens next.
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  • Joshua Rook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a sweet, and intriguing YA book.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023
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    This is such an interesting and fresh story from this newer author. The world building is absolutely top notch, and it just feels so fresh and immersive. The characters are well drawn out, and the story has great pacing and keeps you interested. I loved the use of color in the story telling. This is my most delightful read of 2023!
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