Hopepunk | Fantasy & Dystopian with Romance
Author of the Starless Sky Trilogy
Midcoast Maine, USAThe best stories break your heart just enough to remind you that hope is always worth reaching for.
CURRENT PROJECT:
the last remaining light
starless sky trilogy - book 1
ᴡʜᴀᴛ ɪꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴇɴᴅɪɴɢ... ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ꜰᴇᴀʀᴇᴅ ᴍᴏꜱᴛ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴᴇ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴ ʏᴏᴜ ᴄᴏᴜʟᴅɴ'ᴛ ʟᴏꜱᴇ?As the stars disappear from the sky and an ancient darkness rises beneath the world, Elowynn Selvicta is forced to confront buried truths, impossible choices, and a love powerful enough to survive the dark.The Last Remaining Light is a story about finding hope when all seems lost.Status: Doing my line/copy edits!
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About the Author
Hello! I’m Catrina, a fantasy romance writer living near Midcoast Maine with my loving husband and our children, who continue to be my biggest supporters. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science and have been writing for enjoyment since my mid teens, though for much of my life I believed I lacked a creative outlet entirely—until I realized writing had always been mine.As an avid reader of dystopian fiction and romantasy, I’m drawn to stories that explore grief, resilience, longing, and the ache of yearning for something that feels forever out of reach while still finding the courage to pursue it. My work often centers on emotional endurance, fractured hope, and the enduring connections people forge in darkness.I’ve dreamed of becoming an author for as long as I can remember, beginning my journey first as a book reviewer before finally turning my own stories into reality. When I’m not writing, I can usually be found being a mom first, then reading, hiking, worldbuilding, or disappearing into fictional lore with absolutely no concept of passing time.Thank you for joining me on my journey as I work toward becoming a debut author!
BOOK LIST
THE LAST REMAINING LIGHT
starless sky trilogy - Book 1
What if the world was ending... and the person everyone feared most was the one person you couldn't lose?The stars are disappearing.Across Aetheris, an ancient corruption known as the Dimming is spreading through the land, leaving fear, loss, and unanswered questions in its wake. Raised within the safety of Lumenshire Abbey after the fall of her noble house, Elowynn Selvicta has spent her life searching for answers among forgotten histories and legends.When her studies draw her to the great city of Veylspire, she uncovers secrets buried. Secrets that nearly destroyed civilization. As ancient forces begin to stir and the darkness grows stronger, Elowynn finds herself at the center of a mystery that could determine the fate of the world.And the fate of the man she loves.Feared by many and burdened by secrets of his own, Caelyn may be connected to the very darkness threatening Aetheris. As impossible truths come to light, Elowynn must decide whether to trust the warnings of the world—or the one person who has never given her a reason to doubt him.Because sometimes hope is an act of defiance.And sometimes the last remaining light is the one we refuse to let go.The Last Remaining Light is a character-driven fantasy romance perfect for readers who love yearning romance, ancient mysteries, celestial themes, crystal-based magic, found family, and choosing hope when all seems lost.
NEXT PROJECT:
title tbd
starless sky trilogy - Book 2
release tbd
BOOK ARTWORK
All artwork has been commissioned by me from various artists.
Elowynn Selvicta done by AinemsWork
Elowynn Selvicta done by an artist from A&C before it shut down.
Map within the Starless Sky books. Done by Saumyasvision/Inkarnate.
Elowynn Selvicta by Valkoron
Caelyn by Valkoron
By @rishabh.illustrates
Content Warnings
This is where you will find the trigger and content warnings for each of my books. Please note that this section contains spoilers, as some warnings require story-specific details to be complete.If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
This story contains themes and scenes that some readers may find distressing, including:
‣Grief and bereavement
‣Loss of family and presumed parental death
‣Child displacement and separation from parents
‣Murder and public execution
‣On-page death
‣Violence and fantasy combat
‣Blood and graphic injury
‣Physical assault and bruising
‣References to torture and imprisonment
‣Body horror (corruption, transformation, and physical deterioration)
‣Cosmic horror and existential dread
‣Psychological distress, panic, and fear
‣Claustrophobic settings (underground tunnels and confined spaces)
‣Monsters and creature attacks
‣Civilization under threat and apocalyptic themes
‣Religious institutions and abuse of authority
‣Moral ambiguity and betrayal
‣References to war, famine, and societal collapse
‣Character manipulation and secrecy
‣Death of minor characters
‣Themes of sacrifice and survivor's guilt
‣Themes of prejudice, ostracization, and dehumanization of Nulls (fictional individuals born with abilities that others fear)
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Releasing November 24, 2026
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