The Lake of Forgotten Stars

In a kingdom torn by war and famine, Princess Amara Lyselle is forced into into an arranged marriage to Prince Kaelen of Draymere, a neighboring kingdom known for its ruthless rulers and bloody past. But Amara's heart belongs to Elias, a charming knight who has promised to one day take her away from her royal cage.

On the eve of her wedding, Amara discovers Elias has been secretly having an affair with one of her closest friends. Devastated and betrayed, she throws herself into the Lake of Forgotten Stars a scared place where souls are said to linger forever her spirit is caught by her grandmother. The Elder witch Seraphine, who reincarnates her into the body of a young black girl named Nyla, born in a distant village. Though her memories are fragmented, pieces of her old life remain - dreams of castles, betrayal, and a deep sadness.

Fate pulls Nyla back to the royal court years later when she's chosen, again, to marry Prince Karlen - still feared as a ruthless man. But Nyla soon learns that beneath his hardened, battle scarred exterior, Kaelen hides a heart marked by trauma, loss, and a longing to be loved for who he truly is.

As Nyla confronts her past life, her reincarnated powers as a witch, and a destiny she can't escape, she must choose between vengeance, forgiveness, and the chance at a new kind of love.