15 parts Complete In the world of Steven Universe, there is always room for one more exceptional gem-only this one's special. Marie Frostbourne is a 14-year-old half-human, half-Sapphire hybrid who has spent most of her life in the shadows of her immense potential. With her red hair blazing and mysterious sapphire gem embedded in her chest, she is at once a guardian and a mystery to all around her. Gifted with ice abilities and the ability to see the future, Marie's life has been a whirlwind of uncertainty and self-doubt.
Living in Beach City, Marie's world is turned upside down when she meets Steven Universe-a optimist who always thinks the best of people, even of one as tormented as she. As the two form an improbable bond, Marie will be forced to grapple with the deeply knotted nature of her human self and Sapphire heritage. Her glimpses into the future suggest a reality that she cannot control, and each day the weight of knowing what is to come presses down on her.
But as peril looms to strike the Gems in ways they could never have imagined, Marie has no choice but to make life-changing decisions. From finding out where her otherworldly powers come from to learning how to believe in herself, Marie's journey has only just started. As she faces her phobias, grows stronger, and finds a family among the Gems, she must also come to terms with a growing connection with Steven-a connection that will define her future and her heart.
In Shards of the Future, Marie will grapple with the dilemmas of love, self-discovery, and fate as she discovers just how resilient-and fragile-her heart can be.