Cynder, the Terror of the Skies, was bested in combat by the prophesied purple dragon wielding a power she didn't understand. With her form changing to that of a child, she now is held prisoner inside the dragon temple by the guardians she had hunted for years! And with this forced stay, she discovers all is not what it seems for both herself and her master.

The Star Festival is upon the Mushroom Kingdom! A tradition that has been held every one hundred years in celebration of the life-giving stars. That is until trouble starts to brew and Mario attempts to save the day, but is then propelled by the power of the Grand Star. Now he, and his friends, are stranded and scattered in the vast cosmos. [**Novelization with PM characters**]

Donovan, an innocent and confused Snivy, wakes up randomly to find a life he never knew existed. In fact, he doesn't recall life from before, or anything about him for that matter! Donovan muddles through this new underground world while making friends and enemies alike. A looming past haunting over him as others more important than him know just what exactly he is.