Brightly Burning
“Brightly Burning delivers a brooding gothic mystery and a swoony romance, all set in space. Donne’s atmospheric, twisty update of a cherished classic will keep you up late into the night!” —Elly Blake, New York Times best-selling author of the Frostblood Saga
Stella Ainsley leaves poverty behind when she quits her engineering job aboard the Stalwart to become a governess on a private ship. On the Rochester, there’s no water ration, more books than one person could devour in a lifetime, and an AI who seems more friend than robot. But something sinister lurks beneath the Rochester’s immaculate façade.
When Stella meets Hugo, the nineteen-year-old captain at the helm of the ship, she finds herself drawn to the mysterious boy who’s as unpredictable and broody as he is kind. But Stella’s suspicions against Hugo mount as the ship is plagued by ghostly hauntings and deadly assassination attempts. Now, she must choose between following her heart or listening to her head.
In Alexa Donne's captivating novel, "Brightly Burning," we are introduced to a world where the lines between reality and illusion blur, and the power of love and self-discovery comes to the forefront. Through the eyes of our protagonist, Margot, we embark on a journey of transformation and enlightenment.
Margot, a young woman grappling with the complexities of her identity and her place in the world, finds herself drawn to a mysterious and enigmatic book called "The Book of Light." As she delves deeper into its pages, she discovers a hidden realm known as "Luminara," a place of magic and wonder where her dreams and desires take tangible form.
Within Luminara, Margot encounters a cast of extraordinary characters, each possessing unique gifts and challenges. There's the enigmatic Elias, a guardian of the realm, who guides Margot on her journey of self-discovery. And there's the captivating Julian, a young man whose connection to Margot runs deeper than either of them could have imagined.
As Margot navigates the intricate landscapes of Luminara, she learns to embrace her own inner light and harness the power of her dreams. She discovers that the boundaries between reality and illusion are fluid, and that the true path to fulfillment lies in accepting her authentic self.
"Brightly Burning" is a captivating tale of self-discovery, love, and the power of imagination. Alexa Donne's evocative writing style transports us to a realm where dreams and reality intertwine, leaving us breathless until the very last page.
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