sneakyawe's review
3.0
A very different world from the first book, but I'm excited to dive in to the full length second one!
dhilderbrand's review
2.0
This was a prequel - actually would give it 2 1/2 stars. I liked it fine... It was a quick read. The world created has some interest for me although the character introduced seems to be VERY clueless which may get annoying
gabrielavmarques's review
5.0
This novella was incredible! I kept wishing it wouldn't end and when it did it left my fangirl emotions all over the place, in a good way, of course!
Diana Peterfreud's writting is so incredibly beautifull! And her characters really get under your skin.
Diana Peterfreud's writting is so incredibly beautifull! And her characters really get under your skin.
story_sanctuary's review
4.0
I've already read Across a Star-Swept Sea, so I read The First Star to Fall for another glimpse into Persis Blake's life. I was not disappointed. I loved getting to see Persis discover her passion to save the helpless and create her alter ego. There were a lot of seeds planted that came to flower in Across the Star-Swept Sea. A definite must-read for any series fans.
amanda1620's review
3.0
A nice sneak-peek to Persis Blake's life before it all happened and discovers her alter-ego and the calling to help others.
wanderlustlover's review
4.0
Mmmmmmmm. I'm so, so, so, so looking forward to where this goes and having a brand new, utterly reimagined Pimpernel. I love the governments, classes, and characters we've laid out so far. I love how the foreshadowing of the main country is put right up the glass of the violent revolution in the other, both on tv at a party and up close in the second half.
I love who we are discovering our characters are. I love the choices made right at the end of the novel. I, seriously, can not wait to have this show up ready to be bought so I can dive into this series, too.
I love who we are discovering our characters are. I love the choices made right at the end of the novel. I, seriously, can not wait to have this show up ready to be bought so I can dive into this series, too.
readerturnedwriter's review
3.0
Meh. I think this came out before Across a Star Swept Sea, but I read it after. It didn't really seem to add anything new and felt very introspective of ideas explored in the full novel.
If you read this between the two novels, it might be worth it. If you've already read both novels, I would pass on this.
If you read this between the two novels, it might be worth it. If you've already read both novels, I would pass on this.
mon_ique's review
4.0
Interesting, horrifying back story. Not completely necessary, yet insightful into the relationships delved into the main book.
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.