Darken the Stars by Amy A. Bartol

Darken the Stars (Kricket, #3)

by Amy A. Bartol

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.

Reviewed by thebookdisciple on

5 of 5 stars

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So there is no way to do a review without spoilers for this book. Here is what you need to know.
1. You have to have read the other books. You might even want to reread just prior (I forgot a few things!)
2. You will love Kricket even more by the end of the book.
3. I want everyone else in that world to die. Ok, well not everyone but the major of the people on that planet are gonzo if I had my choice!
4. I cried like a baby when the book was over. I kept trying to flip the page on my kindle because it just couldn't be over. I'm still not okay.
5. I hope she writes more books in this series. I am considering stalking her until she does!

Kricket has always been one of my favorite book heroines. After this book, she is hands down the best female character in a book. Period. Not up for debate.
Why do I love Amy Bartol so much? This book is why-its inspiring, hopefully, tragic, sad, and everything in between. Each page is a different emotion. I was angry, I was laughing, I went through it all. (frankly, its a little exhausting! I am off to read something mindless now!).

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