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bookfessional's review
3.0
It appears as though Book 2 is told from the completely different perspectives of completely different characters.
No. Bueno.
However, I will cross my fingers and hope for the best.
No. Bueno.
However, I will cross my fingers and hope for the best.
emmadalrymple's review
4.0
Ought to have reread this before starting [b:Across a Star-Swept Sea|16102412|Across a Star-Swept Sea (For Darkness Shows the Stars, #2)|Diana Peterfreund|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1360807066l/16102412._SY75_.jpg|21913114], which didn’t have much of a refresher on what the Reduction was.
silkcaramel's review
4.0
This is the second novella in the 'The Darkness Shows The Stars' series. We get to see the events that led Persis Blake to become the famous spy, the Wild Poppy. While I love Persis as a character and enjoyed reading this novella, I think it would be better to read about what happened after 'Across A Star-Swept Sea' and tie the loose ends left at the end of that book.
During the novel we get to understand why Persis decided to become the Poppy and while we don't get to read the actual events and her first mission, we do get a little glimpse of it. I don't think it was necessary to give more to that story. Even Justen's POV of the event is present in the main novel, so there was no need to write it in a novella.
Still, we get more Percy, so that's always good.
During the novel we get to understand why Persis decided to become the Poppy and while we don't get to read the actual events and her first mission, we do get a little glimpse of it. I don't think it was necessary to give more to that story. Even Justen's POV of the event is present in the main novel, so there was no need to write it in a novella.
Still, we get more Percy, so that's always good.
faintingviolet's review
3.0
An introduction to the world of New Pacifica and the adventures of Persis Blake. Not as fleshed out as other works in this universe, but the shortened length had a lot to do with that.
kbeddes's review
3.0
Genre: new beginnings, revolutionaries and revolution
Summary: 6 months before the events of Across a Star Swept Sea , Persis is at a luau with her friends, when the news of the regicide of Queen Gala ruins the party. Persis and her friend decide to check it out, but when they arrive in Galatea, they find a revolution starting and all enemies of the new regime are at risk, not just the aristocrats. Instead of running away, Persis decides to take a stand and invents an alternate ego, The Wild Poppy, to help her make a difference.
Response: This was just a short little e-book, before Across a Star Swept Sea . It was good to see where Persis was coming from, before she had to play the dual roles of the flake and the hero. I kind of wished it showed a little bit of Justen, but I wasn't too heartbroken.
Summary: 6 months before the events of Across a Star Swept Sea , Persis is at a luau with her friends, when the news of the regicide of Queen Gala ruins the party. Persis and her friend decide to check it out, but when they arrive in Galatea, they find a revolution starting and all enemies of the new regime are at risk, not just the aristocrats. Instead of running away, Persis decides to take a stand and invents an alternate ego, The Wild Poppy, to help her make a difference.
Response: This was just a short little e-book, before Across a Star Swept Sea . It was good to see where Persis was coming from, before she had to play the dual roles of the flake and the hero. I kind of wished it showed a little bit of Justen, but I wasn't too heartbroken.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Oh, this was a fantastic novella, loved meeting these characters! Can't wait to read more!
kailey_luminouslibro's review
4.0
A great short story about Persis as the revolution begins and she starts her adventures. It's just a little snippet showing the political unrest and how Persis and her friends react to the events that began the revolution, and how they determine to help everyone they can.
I love the dynamic between Persis and Princess Isla! Those two friends are such a great addition to the story. Persis is such an intelligent and caring person, and with her bravery and resourcefulness, she makes an exciting main character.
I love the dynamic between Persis and Princess Isla! Those two friends are such a great addition to the story. Persis is such an intelligent and caring person, and with her bravery and resourcefulness, she makes an exciting main character.
annastarlight's review
5.0
Another wonderful short story by Diana Peterfreund. The First Star to Fall is the prequel to her upcoming book, Across a Star-Swept Sea. It features the heroine Persis, and introduces us to the part of the world she lives. This short is fulled with promise for the full-length book. It seems that Across a Star-Swept Sea will be more science-fiction than romance, and I like everything I've seen so far.
theresidentbookworm's review
2.0
I love Diana Peterfreund, but I had a huge problem with For Darkness Shows the Stars. A prequel is not meant to confuse you. It is meant to give a little backstory, to explain what the first book didn't in more detail. True, reading the book before the prequel helps a bit, but it is not a requirement. I knew the basic background of Across a Star-Swept Sea, but I was so lost in this prequel. More explanation was definitely needed. Still, I can't wait to read Across a Star-Swept Sea!
alexalovesbooks's review
3.0
Having read Across a Star-Swept Sea already, it was nice to revisit Persis Blake and her world (even in the midst of tragedy). I'd recommend it as a good in between for the novels, but not a necessary read.