Kalani: Shadows of Destiny (Fostering Worlds Book 1)

What if the afterlife wasn’t the paradise you were promised?When Desiree and Zach awaken in the celestial realm of Kalani, they expect peace and rest. Instead, they find a dystopian afterlife where followers prosper, non-followers stagnate, and the faithless are abandoned to despair. But as they navigate this immortal world, they realize that as they overcome their past and submit to their Creator, they are being led toward their destiny.Two souls. One destiny.Leading toward an epic battle for every soul.As Desiree uncovers forbidden abilities and Zach wrestles with a truth that shatters his faith, both are thrust into a cosmic war between the Army of Awry and the Army of Magnar. Their choices will ignite rebellion, test their loyalty, and determine the fate of every soul in existence.⭐ Perfect For Fans Of:Shadow and Bone • Powerless • Mistborn • The Giver • Divergent • Matched • Red Rising • prophecy • character-driven stories • noblebright fantasy • dystopian worlds⭐ What You’ll ExperienceDystopian afterlifeAngels & demonsAncient prophecyShape-shifting soul predatorsSpirit weapons & crystal magicHigh-stakes battles of faith, destiny & identityFound family, loyalty, and redemption⭐ Praise for Kalani: Shadows of Destiny★ “Jolene’s storytelling masterfully combines the intricate world-building of Brandon Sanderson with the spiritual depth of C.S. Lewis.” — ManyBooks.net★ “Hailed as ‘The Christian Star Wars,’ Jolene Fine’s Fostering Worlds series delivers epic battles of light against darkness.” — ReadersHouse.uk★ “A richly immersive, emotionally charged fantasy debut.” — Literary Titan⭐ Series OverviewThe Kalani Trilogy blends starships, prophecies, crystal magic, and angelic warfare into a bold reimagining of the afterlife—one where Heaven is a battleground and immortality is only the beginning. As Desiree rises as the Ornith and Zach becomes the Soul-gazer, both must harness the light within their amulets to face the greatest darkness in the universe. Read more