Week 29 Reviews: Sea of Stars, Darken the Stars

From Goodreads:

Eighteen-year-old Kricket Hollowell was looking for her place in the world when she discovered that the universe was bigger—and more dangerous—than she had ever dreamed. Now, whisked across space to the planet Ethar, Kricket learns that her genetic ability to see the future makes her a sought-after commodity…and the catalyst for war between her star-crossed parents' clans. According to Alameedan prophecy, one house will rise to power and the other will be completely wiped out, and Kricket's precognition is believed to be the weapon that will tip the scales.

A target of both the Rafe and the Alameeda houses, Kricket finds protection—and a home—in the arms of Trey, her Etharian bodyguard-turned-boyfriend. But her visions of what's to come disturb her deeply, especially since she must discover whether the gift of foresight will allow her to rewrite the future, or if her fate is as immovable as the stars.

From Goodreads:
Kyon Ensin finally has what he's always wanted: possession of Kricket Hollowell, the priestess who foresees the future. Together, their combined power will be unrivaled. Kricket, however, doesn't crave the crown of Ethar—she has an unbreakable desire to live life on her own terms, a life that she desperately wants to share with her love, Trey Allairis.

As conspiracies rage in the war for Ethar, Kricket's so-called allies want to use her as a spy. Even those held closest cannot be trusted—including Astrid, her sister, and Giffen, a member of a mysterious order with a hidden agenda. But Kricket's resolve will not allow her to be used as anyone's pawn, even as the Brotherhood sharpens its plans to cut out her heart.

As the destiny prophesied by her mother approaches, Kricket will backtrack through her fiery future to reshape it. For she knows one thing above all else: the only person she can truly count on is herself.

My Review:
I loved reading these books! I loved being back in this world with these characters, and I had such a great time watching as their stories continued, and oh, I loved how things ended! So much happened, and it was so entertaining to read!

I loved getting to spend more time with Kricket and co. I really enjoyed the first book, getting to know her and this world, and to learn more, I had such a great time with reading these books! What with what Kricket is facing, yeah, I had to read it!

The position that she's put in, because of what she was able to do, of her family, yeah, that was not easy to deal with. To have that power, but to want to be used because of that, I didn't envy her having to navigate that situation.

There were moments where I thought things were going to go horribly wrong, because they were. But I loved how they prevailed in the end. It was a joy to see these wonderful characters stories come to a conclusion, though it was sad to say goodbye. 

Loved reading these books, and I can't wait to read more by Amy A. Bartol! 

Author: Amy A. Bartol
Series: Kricket #2, 3
Read: July 19th, 19th, 2023
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Love her books, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2023 Books and Darken the Stars is a End of Series 2023 Book!
Publisher: 47North
Published: March 31st 2015, September 8th 2015

Sea of Stars:

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars

Darken the Stars:

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars