Life is a long road ahead for Abigail Henson, she is a 15 year old girl whose life is more then unstable. Her father is a alcoholic and a gambler, her money obsessed mother only cares about herself, and her money issue has put the family in horrible debt. Abigail thinks it's best if she takes off on a long journey with her boyfriend will they make back or will something happen?

When a stranger arrives at Barbra Nelson's house Max's life is changed forever. After finding out a secret her Aunt has kept from her for seventeen years Max now has to leave her old life behind to attend Black Star Academy, a school for the most gifted beings in their teenage years. There Max's powers grow, she finds true love, and gets herself into some sticky situations. Most importantly she comes face to face with her parent's killer.