STAR Academy Series by Emilia Zeeland

Yalena Russo, your STAR Academy invitation has arrived. Unlike other teenagers across the near worlds, Yalena isn't space-crazed. But a surprise invitation to join the exclusive STAR Academy opens a window to her unknown origins, making her ponder… What if space is where she belongs?Mystified by the leadership trio known as the O'Donnells, as well as the reason they brought her on board, Yalena stumbles onto an alarming secret... moreYalena Russo, your STAR Academy invitation has arrived. Unlike other teenagers across the near worlds, Yalena isn't space-crazed. But a surprise invitation to join the exclusive STAR Academy opens a window to her unknown origins, making her ponder… What if space is where she belongs?Mystified by the leadership trio known as the O'Donnells, as well as the reason they brought her on board, Yalena stumbles onto an alarming secret. Pulled deeper into the mystery by the commander's son, she will find that some riddles can be hard to walk away from—especially if she is the one holding the answers. Take a plunge into the not-so-near future, where travel is interplanetary, competition is a rush, and even the elite don't always play by the rules. less

Yalena Russo, peace was never an option. Pushed out of the spotlight and into obedience, Yalena returns to a STAR Academy that has changed. In fact, the near worlds have changed, forcing her to walk the thin line between politics and mayhem. Determined to find out why the Fians claim to be connected to her, Yalena has to track down whoever gave her up as a baby. But the truth can be elusive. Yalena must employ her friends' talents—and her own—on a shadow quest to hunt down the answers... moreYalena Russo, peace was never an option. Pushed out of the spotlight and into obedience, Yalena returns to a STAR Academy that has changed. In fact, the near worlds have changed, forcing her to walk the thin line between politics and mayhem. Determined to find out why the Fians claim to be connected to her, Yalena has to track down whoever gave her up as a baby. But the truth can be elusive. Yalena must employ her friends' talents—and her own—on a shadow quest to hunt down the answers. And all the while, she weaves herself deeper into the web of Fian lies. But what if some of them aren’t lies at all? Throw in some grueling training, a few inconvenient affections, as well as a pair of mischievous freshmen, and second year at the Academy just got tricky. Pre-order now at 2.99$. The price will jump up to 3.99$ on May 26th. less

Yalena Russo, you're behind enemy lines now. Yalena wades into the darkness. Sinister mood throws her bulldozing into enemy terrain, where plans quickly turn into havoc, and end in a discovery that is as gut-wrenching as the blood it cost her to reach it.Eric is reeling. His desperate attempts might save the ones he loves, but at what cost? With personal and political goals headed for a collision, the support he hopes to inspire is running thin... moreYalena Russo, you're behind enemy lines now. Yalena wades into the darkness. Sinister mood throws her bulldozing into enemy terrain, where plans quickly turn into havoc, and end in a discovery that is as gut-wrenching as the blood it cost her to reach it.Eric is reeling. His desperate attempts might save the ones he loves, but at what cost? With personal and political goals headed for a collision, the support he hopes to inspire is running thin.Relying on unlikely allies and aided by people they long thought were lost, Yalena and Eric will lead the defense of the near worlds against a gruesome plan to erase humanity as it is known. Strap in for a wild chase through the galaxy, more than one dynamic duo, and the unnerving truth behind the cryptic warning "You have no idea what's coming." less