Kay Pearson:The Moon's Descendant

MainCharacters

Zelena: Zelena is a high school senior with a tough exterior, shaped by years of abuse from her father and bullying at school. Despite her hardships, she has a deep love for nature and finds solace in the forest. She is initially wary of others but gradually opens up to Gunner, Cole, and Smith, who show her kindness and protection.

Gunner: Gunner is one of the new students at Zelena's school. He is tall, muscular, and has a commanding presence. Despite his intimidating appearance, he is gentle and protective towards Zelena. He quickly becomes a significant figure in her life, offering her support and understanding.

Cole and Smith: Cole and Smith are Gunner's close friends and also new students at the school. They are both kind and supportive of Zelena, helping her navigate the challenges she faces. Cole is calm and collected, while Smith is more playful and light-hearted. Together, they form a protective trio around Zelena.

Zelena and Gunner's Relationship: Zelena and Gunner's relationship develops from initial curiosity and wariness to deep trust and affection. Gunner's protective nature and genuine care help Zelena open up and trust him. Their bond grows stronger as they face various challenges together, including the dangers posed by Zelena's abusive father and the bullying at school.

Main Themes

The novel explores themes of resilience, trust, and the transformative power of kindness and love. Through Zelena's journey, the story highlights the importance of finding strength within oneself and the impact that supportive relationships can have on overcoming adversity.

Hot Chapters

Chapter 1

I lifted my head slightly as the cool breeze brushed against my neck. My long raven hair waved gently with the breeze. It was a glorious morning, the air was still fresh and there isn’t a cloud in the sky. The sun felt warm on my face as it struggled to shine through the trees.

Chapter 2

As class continued the presence of the two new boys made me uncomfortable. I squirmed in my seat as their closeness to me began to feel like it was shrinking by the second. Finally, the first morning bell rang, and the students started getting up and walking out the door. Cole and Smith both stood in front of my desk blocking my exit, everyone else had left the room already.

Chapter 3

The rest of the day dragged on and on. After what felt like days, the final bell rang at last. As usual, I very slowly gathered my things, waiting for majority of the kids to clear out before I make my way to my locker. The longer I wait the less people I have to see. And I like it that way.

Chapter 4

The piercing sound of my high pitched beeping alarm clock woke me up early, well before Hank wakes up anyway. Quickly hitting the button on the top to silence the sound, I looked to my closed bedroom door for any signs of movement on the other side. Nothing. I laid there for a minute, contemplating, did I really need to go to school today?

Chapter 5

When we reached the school, the lot was empty, meaning everyone was already inside. We followed Cole and Smith through the doors of the school, still hand in hand. As we entered the hallway an eerie silence befell the halls, they all turned and stared at Gunner and me. My eyes darted around the hallway, seeing everyone whispering to each other and looking at me with disgust.