Some stars guide you home. Others illuminate the person you're meant to become. In the nostalgic glow of the early 2000s-when mixtapes, DIY zines, and late-night AIM chats are more than trends, they're lifelines-sixteen-year-old Elina "Eli" Fomes navigates the uncertainties of teenage life. After her father's recent naval deployment unexpectedly extends for months following the events of September 11, 2001, Eli grapples with a growing sense of absence, her world losing its steady orbit. Searching for a voice amid the silence, Eli and her best friend Maya channel their restless energy into creating an underground zine: Starlight in a Dark Sky. What begins as a simple act of rebellion quickly becomes a beacon for unheard stories, igniting conversations and sparking changes they never anticipated. Then comes the Blink-182 concert ticket-April 2002, just days before her father's promised homecoming. To everyone else, it's merely another show, another night. To Eli, it's a defining crossroads between the familiar comfort of who she was and the uncertain promise of who she might become. Amid neon lights, VHS-tinted memories, and moments frozen in time, Eli faces an undeniable choice: Will she continue waiting for life to happen, or step boldly forward and let the music guide her into the unknown? Perfect for readers who love: - The Perks of Being a Wallflower meets Daisy Jones & The Six - Heartfelt stories about friendship, identity, and found family - Nostalgic journeys filled with music, hope, and self-discovery Starlight in a Dark Sky is a poignant, uplifting exploration of growing up, grieving, and finding the courage to use your voice-even when the night feels endless. It's a love letter to mixtapes, zines, and everyone who ever felt lost, reminding us that sometimes, our brightest moments come from the darkest skies

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