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The truth behind the pop singer’s dark past Fifteen-year-old Amena is a spy and thief for the rebellion, but she dreams of being a singer. Fame seems impossible when she lives in a hidden village in a remote part of the empire. But when she gets arrested on an easy recon mission, a magical doorway appears and offers her a way out. The goddess of the rainforest gives Amena one chance: serve the gods, and she can have everything she ever dreamed. A talking bird will guide her on the path to become a divine warrior, and in exchange, she gets the fame she craves! With a goddess' magic on her side, Amena could win the biggest competition: Star Search. But it means leaving behind the rebellion, her mother, and everything she’s ever known. She doesn’t know what the goddess really wants, or if her criminal record will catch up to her. And one of her rival singers is beautiful—but hiding her own secrets. Will the price of fame be too high?
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Kristen S. Walker is a fantasy writer, blogger, and geek from California. She grew up in small towns in Northern California, running around barefoot in the woods and climbing trees with a notebook to write down stories. She lives with her family, including one rescued cat, in a house full of books. She writes and self-publishes fantasy novels for teens and adults.