Leonie's writing delves into the profound human connections and life experiences that shape our perspectives. Her style is perceptive and sensitive, focusing on detailed character portrayals and their inner lives. Through her narratives, she explores themes of resilience, loss, and the search for meaning in everyday existence. Readers are drawn to her authenticity and her ability to capture the complexities of the human psyche.
The Garsal have landed and Frontier has changed forever. Even as Shanna and her friends struggle to master their new gifts before the Garsal enslave them all, Council infighting threatens the new alliance. But only by uniting do the Scouts, their starcats, and the Starlyne have any chance of surviving, and time is running out for the people of Frontier.
Shanna faces the challenge of gaining acceptance in the Scout Corps, a group dedicated to exploring the dangerous planet Frontier. As the youngest member of her class, she must navigate the complexities of peer dynamics while managing the unique situation of having two starcats, the massive feline companions of the colonists. Her journey highlights themes of ambition, belonging, and the struggle against prejudice in a harsh environment.