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Title: Under Different Stars (Kricket #1)
Author: Amy A. Bartol
Genre: YA Dystopian
Book Blurb:
All she wants is a home, but can she find one...UNDER DIFFERENT STARS
Kricket Hollowell is normally not one to wish upon stars; she believes they’re rarely in her favor. Well versed at dodging caseworkers from Chicago’s foster care system, the past few years on her own have made Kricket an expert at the art of survival and blending in. With her 18th birthday fast approaching, she dreams of the day when she can stop running and find what her heart needs most: a home.
Trey Allairis hates Earth and doubts that anyone from his world can thrive here. What he’s learning of Kricket and her existence away from her true home only confirms his theory. But, when he and Kricket lie together under the stars of Ethar, counting them all may be easier than letting her go.
Kyon Ensin’s secrets number the stars; he knows more about Kricket's gifts than anyone and plans to possess her because of them. He also knows she’s more valuable than any fire in the night sky. He’ll move the heavens and align them all in order to make her his own.
When everything in their world can be broken, will Kricket rely upon love to save her under different stars?
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Under Different Stars by Amy A. Bartol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Under Different Stars (Kricket #1)
ARC kindly provided in exchange for a fair and honest review. Spoiler-free review. 5+ stars.
I don’t read a ton of paranormal/dystopian books—but when I’m in the mood my go to authors include: Addison Moore, Jennifer Armentrout, S.L. Jennings, Christine Zolendez, Shelly Crane and Amanda Hocking to name a few. I have been hearing Amy Bartol’s name over and over again. So…I finally took the plunge and read her latest book Under Different Stars. Would I big the biggest loser to say it was out of this world? This book absolutely consumed me. I don't know what I am craving more – the next book in the series or just another book by Amy Bartol? Bartol’s writing is seriously engaging. Under Different Stars is the ultimate paranormal escape.
Under Different Stars does end with a cliffy…but not a full blown cliffy where you want to pull your hair out. I’m in this for the long haul. I’m emotionally invested in the characters and this story. I loved everything about this book. Its official I am Amy Bartol fan. I am going to read her Premonition series while I wait to see what happens with Cricket and Trey. 5+ out of this world stars! Under Different Stars is paranormal Kindle Crack. One click this now!
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Excerpt:
Water swirls around me as I open my eyes. I shiver, realizing I’m in Trey’s arms. He’s standing chest deep in crystal blue water with Wayra pacing on the bank only steps away. Clutching Trey closer to me, my cheek remains on his shoulder. Watching a bead of water slip down his powerful neck, I hear Jax say, “She’s waking up.”
Trey, cupping his hand in the water, pours some of it over my hair. It drips down the sides of my face, cooling me. “Let’s get her out. I’ll get the visor and we can check her vitals.”
As Trey wades out of the pond with me in his arms, I try to lift my head from his shoulder. It makes me dizzy so I lay it back. It’s then I notice that I’m only in my bra and underwear. A blush creeps into my cheeks as I hug Trey tighter to me. Wayra meets us on the bank,
draping a blanket over us. Trey sits down with me on his lap. He leans against a tree trunk holding me securely to his chest. Peeking at his face, he seems angry as he smoothes my hair back from my face.
Hurrying over with the visor that looks like grandma goggles, Trey sets them on my eyes. Everything is green as I gaze around at the water in front of us. Flashing green lights and readouts occupy the peripherals of the glasses, but the information is running faster than I can possibly read it.
“Ho!” Jax exclaims next to me.
Immediately, Trey’s arms tighten on me as he barks out, “What? How bad is it?”
“Naw, it’s not bad…it’s just…Kricket…” Jax breathes, like he’s in awe. “Look at this brain activity…it’s massive.”