"Mya meets Elin or Love meets Light," is a spiritually inspired novel for young readers aged 14 and up. It is written in a diary style by Mya, a 14-year-old girl who is experieincing bullying at school. She goes on regular walks and horse rides in the forest near her family's farm. One day, while she is in the forest, Mya meets Elin, a lovely, wise woman, who becomes Mya's mentor as their friendship grows through frequent rendezvous. The author, Kate Rouse, wanted to share her ideas from her previously published book, "A Spiritual Handbook for the Modern Era," in a readable and memorable form which would appeal to young readers.
Mya lives her day-to-day life enduring her problems at school, at the same time developing a very close friendship with Elin. They meet most days and Elin teaches Mya about coping with difficulties and becoming spiritually aware. Different chapters represent various themes as each conversation becomes a lesson on topics such as nature and the world as it is.
Other characters in the novel are Mya's parents, her brother, Ben, her grandfather, some teachers, the bullies, and an older girl, Grace. Mya loves animals and they also have a role to play. Her family have a dog, Sefton, a cat, Whispit, horses, sheep and chooks. Australian wildlife and the beautiful environment near Mya's home provide a backdrop to the story.
Many young people may feel worthless and pessimistic at times. They may experience anxiety about their own lives and the current world situation. "Mya meets Elin or Love meets Light," has been written to give them some insight and hope when at times things may only seem bleak. The book is here to amplify love and light.
