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402 pages
Published June 12th 2012 by Balzer + Bray
It's been several generations since a genetic experiment gone wrong caused the Reduction, decimating humanity and giving rise to a Luddite nobility who outlawed most technology.
Elliot North has always known her place in this world. Four years ago Elliot refused to run away with her childhood sweetheart, the servant Kai, choosing duty to her family's estate over love. Since then the world has changed: a new class of Post-Reductionists is jumpstarting the wheel of progress, and Elliot's estate is foundering, forcing her to rent land to the mysterious Cloud Fleet, a group of shipbuilders that includes renowned explorer Captain Malakai Wentforth--an almost unrecognizable Kai. And while Elliot wonders if this could be their second chance, Kai seems determined to show Elliot exactly what she gave up when she let him go.
But Elliot soon discovers her old friend carries a secret--one that could change their society . . . or bring it to its knees. And again, she's faced with a choice: cling to what she's been raised to believe, or cast her lot with the only boy she's ever loved, even if she's lost him forever.
Inspired by Jane Austen's "Persuasion", "For Darkness Shows the Stars" is a breathtaking romance about opening your mind to the future and your heart to the one person you know can break it.
Elliot North has always known her place in this world. Four years ago Elliot refused to run away with her childhood sweetheart, the servant Kai, choosing duty to her family's estate over love. Since then the world has changed: a new class of Post-Reductionists is jumpstarting the wheel of progress, and Elliot's estate is foundering, forcing her to rent land to the mysterious Cloud Fleet, a group of shipbuilders that includes renowned explorer Captain Malakai Wentforth--an almost unrecognizable Kai. And while Elliot wonders if this could be their second chance, Kai seems determined to show Elliot exactly what she gave up when she let him go.
But Elliot soon discovers her old friend carries a secret--one that could change their society . . . or bring it to its knees. And again, she's faced with a choice: cling to what she's been raised to believe, or cast her lot with the only boy she's ever loved, even if she's lost him forever.
Inspired by Jane Austen's "Persuasion", "For Darkness Shows the Stars" is a breathtaking romance about opening your mind to the future and your heart to the one person you know can break it.
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I've read so many positive reviews of For Darkness Shows the Stars, and heard so many good things about Diana Peterfreund's books. I can't wait to read this!
ReplyDeleteThe short version would be because FDStS sounds fantastic! Plus it was inspired by Persuasion. And the cover is gorgeous <3
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ReplyDeleteI've only recently become intrigued by classics retellings, and this book sounds like such an interesting take! Plus I love the title of the book, and Persuasion is locked in battle with Pride and Prejudice for my favorite Austen book.
ReplyDeleteI've actually read the book twice already; I have the ebook. I love it. I would love a copy to keep on my shelf, but I'm trying to keep my resolution of not buying any more books until next January. I was thinking of buying the paperback when it comes out.
ReplyDeleteThe cover is gorgeous. I hope they don't change it for the PB version or I'll be disappointed.
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ReplyDeleteI want to read Darkness because I've read Diana's other series and loved its uniqueness.
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ReplyDeleteI am interested to see how Persuasion translates into a sci-fi/dystopian setting, not just the love story (that could be done anywhere) but the social/cultural/political climate of Peterfreund's world.
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ReplyDeleteI loved this book so much! Seems the world of the future is a perfect setting for Austin retellings.
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Alyssa Susanna
I want to read because i'm so jealous of all the people who have read it! Lol! I want to devour this book too! (Ileana-rafflecopter)
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Leanne
My first reason for wanting to read it is the title. My second (shallow, I know) is the cover. My third is that I love second-chance love stories.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I want to read For Darkness Shows Stars because once the Persuasion read along is complete it will be interesting to compare it to this newer retelling. And the story just sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed one of her other novels so I am excited to read anything she writes.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read For Darkness Shows the Stars because I love dystopia and I've heard great things about Diana Peterfreund's writing
ReplyDeleteI am really excited about this book - a friend of mine really loved it and I've been wanting to read it ever since. Plus, now that I've read Persuasion, I'd really like to see its take on it.
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really interesting book. I don’t recall another Persuasion adaption set in the future like this. Can’t wait to read this one!
ReplyDeleteThe excerpt was amazing, and I love Jane Austen inspired works, 'cause I don't have time to read the originals.....:D. This book seems epic and I really want to see what happens to Kai and Elliot!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteI have yet to read a Persuasion fanfic, but this one sounds like I might have to check it out and take a break from Darcy and Lizzy
ReplyDeletePersuasion is, by far, my favorite Jane Austen story. I can't wait to read this retelling- it sounds excellent!!!
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ReplyDeleteI want to read it because I have heard nothing but good things about it and I am after some more sci fi/space reads!
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ReplyDeletePersuasion if my favorite Austen novel (obviously). I have read so many great reviews and I would love the chance to read For Darkness Shows The Stars! Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI loved Persuasion and to see a new take on this novel is something I really want to read!
ReplyDeleteGenerally I don't go out of my way for Austen adaptations (with a few exceptions), but considering this is based on Persuasion - my favourite Austen novel - I couldn't help myself. Even if I have heard mixed reviews regarding this book (more negative than positive) - I am still curious to how the book will turn out for me and to see how good this book will really be.
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