Kricket is overall a strong female lead with sarcasm and sass right along with a hint of vulnerability and strength rolled into one.

I have a few reasons why I love this series, first and foremost, the characters themselves. I do not want to put spoilers on this entry, because this series is totally worth reading. Then Sea of Stars, the war has begun and Kricket is dodging and trying to escape capture. Without giving too much away Under Different Stars is before the war starts where the two houses are fighting over her (also Trey and Kyon fighting over her). Kricket’s father was Rafe and her mother a priestess of Alameeda. War ensues throughout Ethar, we see a prophecy that more than likely points to Kricket being the cause of a house to fall (Trey’s house is Rafe, Kyon is Alameeda, Comantre, Peney, and Wurthem). From here, we witness Kricket’s journey home and growing of her powers as a priestess. They claim she is from another Ethar, Trey wants to take her “home” to pay for her crimes and Kyon wants to take her for his consort (another word for wife, more like slave). What she does not expect is for Trey Allairis or Kyon Ensin to show up. Kricket makes a wish to go “home” (She is an orphan and on the run from the state foster system). The story follows our main character, Kricket Hollowell, who believes she is a normal human living in Chicago. The plot is unique and brings in some sci-fi features that I really enjoyed. I have been patiently waiting for book 3 to drop (September 8) since I finished book 1. Under Different Stars and Sea of Stars (Book 1 &2) captivated me from the start.

Bartol weaves a very intricate story with detail and mystery. I started reading her Premonition series when it first came out, and I absolutely loved the story. In honor of one of my favorite series, I will be making my first blog about the Kricket Series by Amy Bartol.

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