Shadows and Starlight is a heartfelt coming of age novel that follows Amelia a teenage girl navigating the overwhelming grief of losing both parents her mother in a car accident and her father to suicide. After moving in with her grandparents, Amelia begins to rebuild her life with the help of her compassionate English teacher, Miss Smal and a kind steady classmate named Liam.Throughout the story, Amelia finds solace in art, reading, and eventually, her own courage to face the truths of her family's past. She discovers a hidden letter and journal from her father, which offer insight into his pain and deep love for her. This helps her grief.