At Aetheria Academy, where celestial energy intertwines with artistry, Seraphina dreams of mastering her Lumina Arts and carving her place among the stars. Enterprise Day, the academy’s annual celebration of innovation and discovery, promises to unveil new paths for its students—but for Seraphina, it sparks more questions than answers. Struggling to control her powers and overshadowed by her talented peers, she stumbles upon an ancient relic hidden within the academy’s forgotten halls.The Luminous Relic awakens something within her—a power she’s only beginning to understand and a connection to Lumos, a mysterious wisp-like guide who reveals a daunting prophecy. As Seraphina’s bond with the relic deepens, whispers of a growing rift threaten the very fabric of Aetheria, and shadowy rivalries emerge, led by the enigmatic Umbra.With her closest friends, Alessa and Thorne, Seraphina must navigate fractured alliances, unravel celestial secrets, and uncover her true potential. But as the weight of destiny bears down, she is haunted by a single question: Can she rise to protect Aetheria, or will her fears consume the light within?In Chronicles of Lumina: Shattered Shadows, magic and destiny collide in a luminous tale of friendship, self-discovery, and the fragile balance between light and shadow.A young adult fantasy novel by DC Highet.