Under Different Stars (Kricket #1)

by Amy A. Bartol (Goodreads Author)

Book Synopsis(Goodreads):

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?

Quote 1:

“I’m used to holding on to nothing as tight as I can.”
― Amy A. Bartol, Under Different Stars

Quote 2:

“You cannot thrive under the wrong stars, Kricket… the stars here are in opposition to you… can’t you feel it?… Let us take you home.”
― Amy A. Bartol, Under Different Stars

Quote 3:

“I told him that when we first met… I felt like a butterfly trapped in a net. But… I told him that the more time I spent with him, the more I began to realize how much he means to me I told him that since it seems to be my destiny to dodge raindrops… I was grateful to be dodging them with him. So, I promised him that it would always be his name on my mind when I start my rotation… and when I go to bed each evening… and every quiet moment in between. It will be his name… savored on my lips… stretched across my heart… worshipped by my body… and branded in my mind… until death do us part… and forever after that.”
― Amy A. Bartol, Under Different Stars