Debut Novel Spotlight

STARS AROUND
MY SCARS

A Novel by Zoya Thanewala • Writer. Storyteller. Author.

"Some people don't just stay, they leave stars behind."

A deeply poignant contemporary romance of unexpected love, heartbreak, vulnerability, and the quiet journey of finding yourself again after losing a part of who you were.

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"Some Bonds Are Written Beyond The Sky"

1st
Debut Novel
4.9★
Reader Rating
280+
Pages of Emotion
100%
Authentic Heart
Back cover of Stars Around My Scars by Zoya Thanewala
Madrid to Barcelona The Setting of Olivia & Alex
About The Book

What happens when the person who broke your heart is the only one who could heal it?

Stars Around My Scars is a contemporary romance about unexpected love, heartbreak, regret, and the quiet journey of finding yourself again after losing a part of who you were.

Olivia Walker has always been the quieter one — the girl who observes more than she speaks and feels more than she lets anyone know. Moving from Madrid to Barcelona opens the door to a new university, new friendships, and a life she never expected to live.

And then there is Alex Adamson. Confident, charming, popular, and seemingly impossible to read. Alex is the kind of person Olivia never imagined herself falling for.

"She thought it was love. For him, it was just a bet... Until she wasn't just a challenge anymore."

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The Protagonists

Two Worlds Colliding in Barcelona

Meet the characters whose unspoken feelings and tangled pasts make Stars Around My Scars an unforgettable emotional journey.

The Quiet Observer

Olivia Walker

"It took me a few days to go back. A few days of quiet healing. Of bandaged skin and louder thoughts. The burns had started to fade. But the questions hadn't."

Guarded, gentle, and shaped by a difficult home life. Olivia moves to Barcelona hoping for a fresh start, never imagining that allowing someone into her quiet universe would become the sweetest feeling — and the deepest ache.

The Star Athlete

Alex Adamson

"I don't deserve to just walk back into her life, I said quietly. And I won't. Not like this. Not as the person I used to be."

Popular, magnetically charming, and carrying the silent burden of losing his mother. Alex treats life like a game where nothing can truly touch him — until Olivia's genuineness breaks down all his defenses.

Formats & Editions

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Stars Around My Scars is available now for just ₹349 (+ standard delivery charges across India). Each physical order is packaged with care and sent with an official Starlight bookmark.

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Reader Resonance

Why Should You Pick Up This Book?

Stars Around My Scars was written for anyone whose heart has known the weight of unspoken truth.

Maybe you've ever loved someone who didn't love you in the same way.

A reminder that loving deeply is never a weakness, even when it isn't returned in the manner you hoped.

Maybe you've ever had to watch someone you cared about become a stranger.

Navigating the strange silence between two souls who once shared every late-night thought.

Because sometimes, the scars left behind become the places where the stars begin.

A story about what happens when love changes you, and how you find something stronger on the other side.

"It is about the girl who loved, the boy who didn't understand what he had, and the journey between heartbreak and healing."

A Glimpse Inside

Pages That Resonate

Real highlighted moments and emotional milestones from inside the pages of Stars Around My Scars.

Excerpt: This is love quietly growing
Chapter Excerpt

"This is love... quietly growing beneath everything I tried to hide."

Excerpt: Stars Around My Scars
Key Dialogue

"And you have drawn stars around my scars. This is real to me..."

Excerpt: Journal Entry on healing
Journal Entry

"Changing doesn't erase what he did. It's not my responsibility anymore."

Excerpt: Crossing Paths Alex Adamson
Alex's POV

"Crossing Paths: It wasn't just a hobby — it was a gift from my mother."

Excerpt: Olivia Walker POV
Olivia's POV

"A few days of quiet healing. Of bandaged skin and louder thoughts."

Excerpt: And I Won't
Turning Point

"I don't deserve to just walk back into her life. And I won't."

Author Zoya Thanewala holding her debut novel Stars Around My Scars
Zoya Thanewala
Meet The Author

Zoya Shoaib Thanewala

Writer • Storyteller • Author

Zoya Thanewala is a young writer and storyteller with a love for turning raw emotions, real-world experiences, and imagination into stories that stay with readers.

Her journey with writing began when she was 16 years old and got the idea to write a book randomly. Having immersed herself in reading since lockdown, she discovered that what started as a quiet pastime would soon turn into her lifelong passion.

Through her novels, she hopes to create an intimate sanctuary where readers can find something familiar — even in characters who exist only on the page. Stars Around My Scars is the humble beginning of her literary journey. And hopefully, it won't be the last story she tells.

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The Author's Bookshelf

Current & Upcoming Works

Zoya Thanewala's expanding bibliography. Start with her debut, and stay tuned as new worlds unfold.

Stars Around My Scars
Available Now • Debut Novel

Stars Around My Scars

Contemporary Romance • 280 Pages

"Some people don't just stay, they leave stars behind." The beloved story of Olivia Walker and Alex Adamson in Barcelona.

Poetry Collection

Anthology in Writing

In Writing • Poetry Anthology

Untitled Poetry Collection

Expected 2026/2027

A soulful upcoming anthology of poems, verses, and micro-prose exploring silent heartbreaks, vulnerability, love, healing, and starlight.

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Book Three

Concept & Planning

Future Title

Book Three

In Development

Future stories in Zoya's literary universe. Subscribe to updates to receive early teasers, character drafts, and release dates.

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Author Headquarters

Where the Words Begin

Based out of Kurla West, Mumbai. Get in touch for signed orders, book club discussions, and reader queries.

Official Contact Details

Location & Postal Address

Room no 13, Ayesha Cottage, Kurla West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Direct Phone / Call +91 9773547852
WhatsApp Orders & Chat +91 9773547852
Official Email zthanewala@gmail.com
Instagram Profile @zoyathanewala
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"Because sometimes, the scars left behind become the places where the stars begin."

— Zoya Thanewala, Stars Around My Scars

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