Bethany Frenette

I liked the story in Dark Star, but had some real problems with the way the first part of the book was written. The beginning of the book tells of Audrey Whitticomb, typical high school student except that she has a power called "The Knowing" where she is able to see the lives and events of other people that may not yet have happened. Her mother is the superhero known as "Morning Star," who spends her nights out on the streets trying to help people. We learn about all of Audrey's friends and how they are connected to her. Then, abruptly the story shifts and it is suddenly about demons and something called "The Beneath," which sounds a little like the underworld. Now Audrey's mother is a demon hunter at night and her "sidekick," Leon is a teleport. Audrey's friends, who in the beginning of the book, seemed like main characters are now relegated to supporting roles and are hardly mentioned until nearly the end of the book.
It just seemed as though the author started with one story in mind and then partway through the book decided to change it completely.
I did like both story lines, but the original story line never seemed to be completed. Even with these problems, overall a good read. Will a sequel be forthcoming?
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3.5/5 Rating

This is a good continuation of the first book. Everything flowed smoothly and I like how it ended. We learned some things that could be in the third book. I like Audrey and her Mom and how she reacts to certain situations.

My only "beef" with the series, is that I don't see the relationship between Audrey and Leon, it just seems like they have no chemistry. I think it's the bond that they share from his guardianship, that is driving there relationship. Another thing is, that they are in two different places in life with Leon being older. He treats her like a child, instead of a potential romantic partner. It's understandable that he is worried about her, but he doesn't see Audrey as his equal.

It did get somewhat resolved in the end of the book, with Audrey and Leon, but I can see them still have tension about equal footing in the future. I think the Author should either show that the romantic feelings are from them or the guardianship. It's not clear to me.

Overall, I loved most of the book and what we learned. I can't wait for the third book.… (meer)

At the time when I read this, it had some mixed reviews, and I wasn't sure if I sure read it but I'm glad I did. It was actually pretty good. There are some things that need to be worked on to make it less clunky but I think the overall story is still good. I love Audrey and seeing the situation she puts herself in and trying to get out of them. I also the dynamics of her relationship with her mother.

I haven't read the second book in the series yet but it is on my waiting list of books to read.… (meer)