The Girl with Stars in her Hair

In a race against time, Cassie Goodlight embarks on a perilous quest to rescue her kidnapped brother, even if it means delving into the dangerous magic that once nearly ruined her mother. As she faces a cunning shape-shifting sea goblin that taunts her at every turn, Cassie must navigate her challenges and secrets, all while encountering a mysterious stranger who keeps appearing in her life. Will she succeed before the year runs out, or will her brother be lost forever?