for darkness shows the stars by diana peterfreund

But some things never change, such as the complex feelings that accompany the mating ritual.Įlliott North (think Anne Elliot from Persuasion) is eighteen: barely out of her teenage years, she virtually runs the baronial estate of her feckless father. If you know the story of Persuasion (which you can read for free online in a nice format here), you will recognize the names and situations of the main characters of this book even though it is set in a future world that has been altered by the disastrous consequences of genetic experimentation. And classic beloved stories are classic and beloved because their authors have crafted these stories in ways that resonate with many people over a very long time. After all, there are only so many plot ideas. This post contains affiliate links and I receive a small percentage of sales made through these links.For Darkness Shows the Stars is a post-apocalyptic retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion, with a touch of Gone With the Wind and the lyrics of Sting. It might be that it’s just been too long since I’ve read For Darkness Shows the Stars that made it feel like I didn’t learn anything new or interesting.Įven though I wasn’t a fan of this prequel, you should definitely still check out For Darkness Shows the Stars.Ĭontent Rating: Mild, for very brief non-graphic mentions of abuse. It fills in details about Kai but I already knew where the plot was going. I didn’t get any new insights into the story.

I just didn’t see the point of this novella. I feel like if there’s going to be a prequel it should be about something mind-blowing or amazing and the simple plot about the boat race was not enough to keep my attention. The story was ok but not terribly interesting. The writing in this novella didn’t seem to be the same quality that I loved in the novel.

But the journey was not an easy one.įeaturing narrow escapes, thrilling boat races and at least one deadly volcanic wasteland.Īmong the Nameless Stars was a prequel novella for one of my favorite novels, For Darkness Shows the Stars. Genres: Dystopian, Novella, Science Fiction, Young Adultīefore Kai joined the Cloud Fleet, he wandered… AMONG THE NAMELESS STARSįour years before the events of FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS, the servant Kai left the North Estate, the only home he’d ever known, and Elliot North, the only girl he ever loved, in search of a better life. Series: For Darkness Shows the Stars #0.5

For darkness shows the stars by diana peterfreund