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title: "Where the Forest Meets the Stars"
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# Heartfelt storytelling Nature-inspired narrative Engaging character development Where the Forest Meets the Stars

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## Summary

> 🌌 Discover the magic where love meets the wild!

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## Key Features

- • **Emotional Depth:** Experience a story that challenges and uplifts.
- • **Nature's Embrace:** Immerse yourself in a vivid, enchanting setting.
- • **A Journey of Healing:** Explore the transformative power of love and loss.
- • **Thought-Provoking Themes:** Delve into life, death, and the beauty in between.
- • **Unforgettable Characters:** Meet a cast that will resonate with your soul.

## Overview

Where the Forest Meets the Stars is a poignant novel that intertwines themes of grief, love, and the healing power of nature. It follows the journey of a woman who, while grappling with her own loss, encounters a mysterious child and an unexpected connection that changes her life forever.

## Description

Where the Forest Meets the Stars [Vanderah, Glendy] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Where the Forest Meets the Stars

Review: Beautiful story of second chances - Glendy Vanderah’s Where the Forest Meets the Stars is a breathtaking debut novel that effortlessly blends magic, mystery, and raw human emotion. The story pulls readers into an enchanting world where three unlikely souls—Ursa, Joanna, and Gabe—find each other and create an unbreakable bond. With its perfect balance of drama, heartache, and hope, this novel is a masterfully woven tale of love, loss, and healing. The story follows Joanna, a scientist conducting field research, who stumbles upon a mysterious little girl named Ursa. Claiming to be an alien from another galaxy, Ursa refuses to leave until she witnesses five miracles. As Joanna and her reclusive neighbor, Gabe, take her in, their lives become entwined in ways neither could have expected. The novel keeps readers engaged by slowly unraveling Ursa’s true origins, all while exploring deep themes of grief, trauma, mental illness, and resilience. The way Vanderah reveals the truth behind Ursa’s past is beautifully executed, holding back key revelations until the final act. This slow-burn storytelling ensures that readers remain emotionally invested, mirroring Joanna’s own journey of discovery. Each character is deeply layered, with personal struggles that make them feel real and relatable. Joanna is a strong yet vulnerable protagonist, carrying the weight of personal trauma, while Gabe’s battles with depression and isolation add further depth to the narrative. Ursa, with her whimsical and wise-beyond-her-years personality, is the heart of the novel—both a mystery to be solved and a beacon of hope. What makes this book truly special is how Vanderah uses these characters to highlight the power of human connection. Each of them carries significant pain, yet through love and trust, they find solace in one another. Vanderah’s writing is immersive and poetic, drawing readers into a world that feels both real and magical. She seamlessly weaves heavy themes like death, illness, and abuse into a story that ultimately feels uplifting. The novel’s emotional weight is balanced by moments of warmth, humor, and wonder, making it a deeply moving read. For a debut novel, Where the Forest Meets the Stars is astonishing in its depth and quality. It offers a Shakespearean-style comedy, delivering a profound message about love, resilience, and the unexpected ways in which people come into our lives. This is more than just a story—it’s an experience, one that lingers long after the final page. An absolute must-read.
Review: very sweet story - It’s a very sweet heart warming story. Not super complicated or hard to read, simple and sweet. It’s a nice read if you want a feel good story. It may be triggering for some as some aspects may be disturbing for some.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,978 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #35 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction #44 in Literary Fiction (Books) #143 in Contemporary Women Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (119,945) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches |
| Edition  | Unabridged |
| ISBN-10  | 1503904911 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1503904910 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 332 pages |
| Publication date  | March 1, 2019 |
| Publisher  | Lake Union Publishing |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful story of second chances
*by R***E on February 14, 2025*

Glendy Vanderah’s Where the Forest Meets the Stars is a breathtaking debut novel that effortlessly blends magic, mystery, and raw human emotion. The story pulls readers into an enchanting world where three unlikely souls—Ursa, Joanna, and Gabe—find each other and create an unbreakable bond. With its perfect balance of drama, heartache, and hope, this novel is a masterfully woven tale of love, loss, and healing. The story follows Joanna, a scientist conducting field research, who stumbles upon a mysterious little girl named Ursa. Claiming to be an alien from another galaxy, Ursa refuses to leave until she witnesses five miracles. As Joanna and her reclusive neighbor, Gabe, take her in, their lives become entwined in ways neither could have expected. The novel keeps readers engaged by slowly unraveling Ursa’s true origins, all while exploring deep themes of grief, trauma, mental illness, and resilience. The way Vanderah reveals the truth behind Ursa’s past is beautifully executed, holding back key revelations until the final act. This slow-burn storytelling ensures that readers remain emotionally invested, mirroring Joanna’s own journey of discovery. Each character is deeply layered, with personal struggles that make them feel real and relatable. Joanna is a strong yet vulnerable protagonist, carrying the weight of personal trauma, while Gabe’s battles with depression and isolation add further depth to the narrative. Ursa, with her whimsical and wise-beyond-her-years personality, is the heart of the novel—both a mystery to be solved and a beacon of hope. What makes this book truly special is how Vanderah uses these characters to highlight the power of human connection. Each of them carries significant pain, yet through love and trust, they find solace in one another. Vanderah’s writing is immersive and poetic, drawing readers into a world that feels both real and magical. She seamlessly weaves heavy themes like death, illness, and abuse into a story that ultimately feels uplifting. The novel’s emotional weight is balanced by moments of warmth, humor, and wonder, making it a deeply moving read. For a debut novel, Where the Forest Meets the Stars is astonishing in its depth and quality. It offers a Shakespearean-style comedy, delivering a profound message about love, resilience, and the unexpected ways in which people come into our lives. This is more than just a story—it’s an experience, one that lingers long after the final page. An absolute must-read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ very sweet story
*by J***N on November 10, 2025*

It’s a very sweet heart warming story. Not super complicated or hard to read, simple and sweet. It’s a nice read if you want a feel good story. It may be triggering for some as some aspects may be disturbing for some.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Riveting
*by T***D on January 29, 2026*

The story was very interesting and kept me engaged the entire time. It's a must read. I wish there was a second book to continue this story of events.

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