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Scars: Alak's Story by Amber D. Lewis

brokenchell's review

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5.0

Wow!!! It was as good as I had imagined. From the beginning I knew there was more to Alak and not only his life, but that horrible bet. My heart aches for him in this. There’s more to his story tho, it’s unfolding now. I can’t wait for the next book.

Amber D. Lewis is a wonderful writer, her words flow easy and she keeps you intrigued. She’s has great wit and in an instant have you in tears, happy and then sad and then happy again. I’m very invested in this saga and I can’t wait for the rest.

If you haven’t read this series yet, I recommend that you do. It’s worth it.

readingwithtay's review

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  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

mandypurv's review

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5.0

Just when I thought I couldn’t fall more hopelessly in love with Alak, here comes this ARC. Obsessed doesn’t cover it. I loved meeting Alak and Ehren when they were younger, and although I thought I would hate her, I also loved Isabella! I still hate Bram, but I’ll hate him til I die. Excellent storytelling as always, and it left me dying for more!!

disfordoom's review

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5.0

Heartbreaking yet hopeful

bygolly_missmolly's review

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5.0

I received and ARC from the author, and I am grateful for it.
Alek is one of my favorite Characters from The Fire and Starlight Saga. I am a big fan of knowing backstories of characters. It helps me appreciate them more.
This story takes place before the first book, so Astra isn’t part of this story. Alek and Prince Ehren are both 15 and Bram is 16. They’re teenagers! That makes the events of this book heartbreaking. The ending is my favorite part. Without spoiling anything, it made me excited for book two!
There is mention of suicide and abuse. I do appreciate that there is a content warning and a suicide hotline for multiple countries.

danif1979_reads's review

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adventurous emotional funny sad fast-paced

4.0

Alak has been through a lot, at just 15 years old: Abuse, pain, feeling unwanted & being alone a large part of his life.

One day he has an unlikely meeting & starts to get to know what it means to have actual friends and people who care about him. Maybe even love?

But nothing good will last forever…

I loved reading some more about Bram & Ehren (in their younger years) and meeting new characters like Isabella and Alak.

Very nice & easy read, love the way the author makes you feel for the characters. I was definitely sad nearing the end, because she really makes you care!

Please check for TW.

alliekat1205's review

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4.0

I received an ARC by the author

This book is really good and really sad. Amber D. Lewis once again told an amazing story in this prequel novella to The Night The Stars Fell. My only complaint is that I wish is was slightly longer. I feel like it was just alittle rushed, though the story had me from the beginning. I just wish there was more to it.
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