Forces of Nature

What does it mean to shine when no one can see you?Stella is a star. Not a celebrity—an actual star. And she's lonely.For billions of years, she's burned alone in the darkness of space, wondering if her light matters to anyone at all. Then, one day, something extraordinary happens: a small blue planet begins to form in her orbit. And on that planet... life.Suddenly, Stella isn't just burning—she's nurturing forests, warming oceans, and watching civilizations rise and fall. She becomes more than a star. She becomes a sun. A mother. A home.But stars can't burn forever. As Stella ages, she must face an impossible choice: the same light that gave life will eventually take it away.Perfect for readers who loved THE WILD ROBOT and fans of personified nature, THE LIGHT BETWEEN US is the first book in the FORCES OF NATURE series—where natural forces have feelings, personalities, and stories to tell.A story about loneliness, purpose, and what it means to matter.