Leon has a secret. He was once an angel – a winged warrior sworn to protect Paya, a realm where people live on discs that float in space. He failed.Now, Leon’s a broken man, trying to forget the past. He thinks he’s the last angel. But then a young fugitive stumbles onto Leon’s doorstep. She’s an angel, too. And she has a riddle leading to a place where angels still live. Or so the stories claim.
Desperate for redemption, Leon begins a perilous quest through myth and folklore. But will Leon and the fugitive find their legendary destination? Or will Leon lose his last chance for salvation?
Across the Broken Stars by Jed Herne was published February 3, 2020, by Undergrove Press.
I have been a follower of Jed's YouTube channel for writing advice for awhile now. I figured it was time to check out one of his novels.
First off, his worldbuilding is off the charts. He has put a lot of work into building a rich playground for his characters, and the lore is handed out freely like candy on Halloween. I am not surprised, having read his Plotting Your Fantasy Novel book.
The story of Leon is interesting as his life is rocked by his meeting with Elena. From there, he's swept into an adventure that reminds him that life is still worth living and that he can still make a difference. At a couple points the story turned into the predictable route I would have taken it as well (hazard of being a writer who reads - we anticipate story directions), but they worked for the narrative. Given that, I did not see the end playing out the way it did.
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