FIVE-WING BOOK REVIEW:
I listened, yes listened through Audible, to ALL THREE books in the span of a week. The Kricket Series engulfed my life and made me feel all the feels. It may be a controversial opinion, because you will either love the books or hate the books.
I was annoyed with the audio (Audible) in the beginning, probably not the voice actresses fault, (honestly I was mostly annoyed with the beginning of the story, but I pressed on.) Not long into it I actually really liked the performance of the audiobook. I really enjoyed the story, Kricket was an enjoyable character, and the love story was sweet. I stayed up listening to this book way later than I should have... sleep was lost. I'm really happy I found this story.
I should preface this review with this book is not for everyone, I like the escapism of it and the trope of it, sometimes I just like reading a book with mooshy, eye-candy, flirtation, and something I can disconnect and enjoy the core feelings behind it. Because those feelings within these kinds of novels are very true to how I used to feel when I was younger, but as an adult if a person did these things I would laugh, and say they were unrealistic. But I don't read these kinds of books for realism.
There were a few kisses in the first book, and eluded to sexual situations.
There was also violence (and past abuse), just in case you have triggers.
The story had a lot of male dominance in it, females within this story do not hold much freedoms, but the character pulls off strength within horrible situations. I really connected with Kricket, and felt her frustration and sadness. Even though the circumstances behind how Kricket comes to all of her plights through out the series may annoy some people, the raw emotions behind it all were very true to form of what I felt when I was growing up. Behind the plot lines, is a person struggling to find their place, being told what they should or should not do, what they should or should not be, who they can or can not become, and control over her own destiny in life is snatched away from her so many times it is so true to life and normal human feelings even though her situation is extreme.
This series was all of the feels, and Kricket was a strong female lead that made the most of a messed up situation, many messed up situations. I won't spoil the story, but I enjoyed it and I even enjoyed the final book that so many would normally be pissed off about.
If you are offended by violence, torture, or abuse this story might not be for you. It doesn't go into gore too much in my opinion, but all of this is a part of the story. Also, book two and three have sexual situations. This book is not recommended for younger readers, this is definitely an older young adult crowd type of book. If you've ever felt depressed, alone, worthless, and struggling you will connect with Kricket and root for her to survive, and not just survive but come out the other side clutching victory against her aggressors.
This is the type of series that garners a powerful fan base and a just as powerful anti-fan base. When you write a book with feeling, and an empathy so strong that people feel for it, they are bound to love it or hate it. People read books for different reasons. I read them to enhance my regular feelings and come out the other side feeling like I can conquer if I push myself to be a little bit more strong, a little bit more kind, a little bit more aware, a little bit more smart than I would have if I didn't just feel like I went through war inside of a good book.
Here's a little blurb:
Kricket Hollowell is normally not one to wish upon stars; she believes they’re rarely in her favor. Well versed at dodging caseworkers from Chicago’s foster care system, the past few years on her own have made Kricket an expert at the art of survival and blending in. With her 18th birthday fast approaching, she dreams of the day when she can stop running and find what her heart needs most: a home.
Trey Allairis hates Earth and doubts that anyone from his world can thrive here. What he’s learning of Kricket and her existence away from her true home only confirms his theory. But, when he and Kricket lie together under the stars of Ethar, counting them all may be easier than letting her go.
Kyon Ensin’s secrets number the stars; he knows more about Kricket's gifts than anyone and plans to possess her because of them. He also knows she’s more valuable than any fire in the night sky. He’ll move the heavens and align them all in order to make her his own.
When everything in their world can be broken, will Kricket rely upon love to save her under different stars?
Five-wing Review. - Heaven's Fiction Reviews
Please do follow the author around and await her next novel with baited breath.
About the author:
I live in Michigan with my husband and our two sons. My family is very supportive of my writing. When I’m writing, they often bring me the take-out menu so that I can call and order them dinner. They listen patiently when I talk about my characters like they’re real. They rarely roll their eyes when I tell them I’ll only be a second while I finish writing a chapter…and then they take off their coats. They ask me how the story is going when I surface after living for hours in a world of my own making. They have learned to accept my “writing uniform” consisting of a slightly unflattering pink fleece jacket, t-shirt, and black yoga pants. And they smile at my nerdy bookishness whenever I try to explain urban fantasy to them. In short, they get me, so they are perfect and I am blessed. Please visit me at my website: www.amyabartol.weebly.com
CATEGORY: YA Paranormal Romance
"...I fear that I've come to love a lie." -- Kricket from Book Three.
I was annoyed with the audio (Audible) in the beginning, probably not the voice actresses fault, (honestly I was mostly annoyed with the beginning of the story, but I pressed on.) Not long into it I actually really liked the performance of the audiobook. I really enjoyed the story, Kricket was an enjoyable character, and the love story was sweet. I stayed up listening to this book way later than I should have... sleep was lost. I'm really happy I found this story.
I should preface this review with this book is not for everyone, I like the escapism of it and the trope of it, sometimes I just like reading a book with mooshy, eye-candy, flirtation, and something I can disconnect and enjoy the core feelings behind it. Because those feelings within these kinds of novels are very true to how I used to feel when I was younger, but as an adult if a person did these things I would laugh, and say they were unrealistic. But I don't read these kinds of books for realism.
There were a few kisses in the first book, and eluded to sexual situations.
There was also violence (and past abuse), just in case you have triggers.
The story had a lot of male dominance in it, females within this story do not hold much freedoms, but the character pulls off strength within horrible situations. I really connected with Kricket, and felt her frustration and sadness. Even though the circumstances behind how Kricket comes to all of her plights through out the series may annoy some people, the raw emotions behind it all were very true to form of what I felt when I was growing up. Behind the plot lines, is a person struggling to find their place, being told what they should or should not do, what they should or should not be, who they can or can not become, and control over her own destiny in life is snatched away from her so many times it is so true to life and normal human feelings even though her situation is extreme.
This series was all of the feels, and Kricket was a strong female lead that made the most of a messed up situation, many messed up situations. I won't spoil the story, but I enjoyed it and I even enjoyed the final book that so many would normally be pissed off about.
If you are offended by violence, torture, or abuse this story might not be for you. It doesn't go into gore too much in my opinion, but all of this is a part of the story. Also, book two and three have sexual situations. This book is not recommended for younger readers, this is definitely an older young adult crowd type of book. If you've ever felt depressed, alone, worthless, and struggling you will connect with Kricket and root for her to survive, and not just survive but come out the other side clutching victory against her aggressors.
This is the type of series that garners a powerful fan base and a just as powerful anti-fan base. When you write a book with feeling, and an empathy so strong that people feel for it, they are bound to love it or hate it. People read books for different reasons. I read them to enhance my regular feelings and come out the other side feeling like I can conquer if I push myself to be a little bit more strong, a little bit more kind, a little bit more aware, a little bit more smart than I would have if I didn't just feel like I went through war inside of a good book.
Here's a little blurb:
Kricket Hollowell is normally not one to wish upon stars; she believes they’re rarely in her favor. Well versed at dodging caseworkers from Chicago’s foster care system, the past few years on her own have made Kricket an expert at the art of survival and blending in. With her 18th birthday fast approaching, she dreams of the day when she can stop running and find what her heart needs most: a home.
Trey Allairis hates Earth and doubts that anyone from his world can thrive here. What he’s learning of Kricket and her existence away from her true home only confirms his theory. But, when he and Kricket lie together under the stars of Ethar, counting them all may be easier than letting her go.
Kyon Ensin’s secrets number the stars; he knows more about Kricket's gifts than anyone and plans to possess her because of them. He also knows she’s more valuable than any fire in the night sky. He’ll move the heavens and align them all in order to make her his own.
When everything in their world can be broken, will Kricket rely upon love to save her under different stars?
Five-wing Review. - Heaven's Fiction Reviews
Please do follow the author around and await her next novel with baited breath.
About the author:
I live in Michigan with my husband and our two sons. My family is very supportive of my writing. When I’m writing, they often bring me the take-out menu so that I can call and order them dinner. They listen patiently when I talk about my characters like they’re real. They rarely roll their eyes when I tell them I’ll only be a second while I finish writing a chapter…and then they take off their coats. They ask me how the story is going when I surface after living for hours in a world of my own making. They have learned to accept my “writing uniform” consisting of a slightly unflattering pink fleece jacket, t-shirt, and black yoga pants. And they smile at my nerdy bookishness whenever I try to explain urban fantasy to them. In short, they get me, so they are perfect and I am blessed. Please visit me at my website: www.amyabartol.weebly.com
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