EDITORIAL REVIEWS:5-Star Review by Pikasho Deka, READERS' FAVORITE| Spirals of Stardust a coming-of-age tale with heart, Spirals of Stardust is full of wonder and celebrates humanity's ingenious strength to change the world using its creative spark. Diane C. Jerome presents an astonishing view of a fictional future where humans have pushed beyond their physical limitations to merge with animals, crafting a uniquely authentic world featuring various kinds of intelligent species. In addition to the stellar worldbuilding, the author has written an engaging plot with likable and relatable characters. Apart from being a jaguar, Jill is your average teenager who struggles with her exams and desperately wants to carry on the family legacy by pursuing nursing as her career. Young readers will easily become attached to this character. Overall, this is for readers of coming-of-age stories who love books that make them contemplate. Diane Donovan, Senior Reviewer, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW| Spirals of Stardust should be added to the top of the list for those seeking evocative, memorable characters whose perspectives on life are moving and engrossing. Protagonist Jill is the epitome of such an attractor. Diane C. Jerome moves back in time to explain and explore the roots of this revised Earth, deftly creating a foundation of history before returning to Jill’s dilemmas over shifting bonds with family and friends. The line between human and animal blurs in an innovative, thought-provoking manner as Jill immerses her audience in her life and its many changes. Human-centric concerns, such as getting an education or losing a father, juxtapose with fantasy elements of futuristic endeavors, influences, and situations. This encourages young adults to think about not just this extraordinary setting and scenario, but questions about human and nature connections. Diane holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a M.S. and B.S. from the University of Houston. A sagacious facilitator of student learning, she has woven firsthand experiences into dissertation vignettes and into peer-reviewed articles: “Blue Dragonflies are ‘Dandleflies’. . .” for the Affective Reading Journal and “A Challenged Third Grader Connects with Meaningful Books” for the Indiana Reading Journal. When she's not writing, coaching, or crafting, Diane can be found enjoying the Texas outdoors with her Goldendoodle, Josie. Read more about this authorRead less about this author