sadie’s star
YA Inspirational Mystery & Romance
A Redwood Hills Novel
Sixteen-year-old Sadie Foster wants nothing more than to live a normal life. Raised on a biological research base in The Great Bear Rainforest, she not only grew up alongside the native Spirit Bears but developed a deep love and protectiveness for them. When her father dies trying to save a beloved Spirit Bear cub from a poacher, Sadie’s left heartbroken and burdened with guilt.
Needing a fresh start, Sadie, and her mom transfer to a research base in Redwood Hills, California. She begins her junior year at Redwood Academy and takes a job at the local animal sanctuary, where she finds herself unexpectedly falling for Ronan O’Connor, the handsome assistant ranger.
Any hope of starting over is soon uprooted when she begins having dreams connected to the mysterious disappearance of the Spirit Bears in Great Bear. She soon realizes someone’s hiding a dark secret and will stop at nothing to keep it hidden. Not knowing who she can trust, Sadie must confront her past in order to solve the mystery and save the Spirit Bears and community she loves.
Book Trailer
“Colleen Marie makes characters come to life. I loved reading about the animals and the rainforest. It’s a quick read with well-researched details in the setting and animals. The descriptions make you feel like you are there. I loved the mystery with the spirit bears.”
Amazon Review
“Colleen Marie writes with incredible description and characterization. Her descriptions of characters show their personalities in the most unique ways and this story is one that I know will keep coming back to. When you can't stop thinking about the characters and story that it's a good one!”
Goodreads Review
“Sadie's Star was a joy of a read. I was pulled into the setting from the first pages and immediately connected with Sadie. I loved the connection with he animals, especially the spirit bears. Sadie and Ronan's love story was sweet and meaningful. I was surprised by the ending and was left with a feeling of hope for Sadie. I would love to read more about Sadie's story in a sequel!”