For Darkness Shows the Stars (For Darkness Shows the Stars, #1)

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by Diana Peterfreund (Goodreads Author)

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Are there any cuss words or sexual intimacy scenes in this book? It sounds really good, too.
Addison Dixon No. Well, the "d" word is said once and near the end. But that's it for cussing. There is no sexual intimacy, the love is very sweet and innocent. I r…moreNo. Well, the "d" word is said once and near the end. But that's it for cussing. There is no sexual intimacy, the love is very sweet and innocent. I really liked it. Although I was confused a few times, I thought it was entertaining. It's one of the few dystopian/sci fi books I've enjoyed.(less)
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is is necessary to read the prequel to understand this?
Addison Dixon No. I read this before the prequel and understood it perfectly well.
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Could this be read as a standalone?
Quadakait Yes, personally I read this before the prequel and understood everything.
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Do you think it would entertain a 5th grader?
Quadakait I'm not sure what your preference in books is, but this book is fantastic. I would wait a little longer to give it a try though, so you can understand…moreI'm not sure what your preference in books is, but this book is fantastic. I would wait a little longer to give it a try though, so you can understand all the themes in the text. (less)
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Is the main character strong independent female - like RED QUEEN - or love sick teenager -similar to cinder ???
Quadakait Elliot is a mixture of both. She is very independent in the sense that she is a determined individual who is not afraid to get her hands dirty. On the…moreElliot is a mixture of both. She is very independent in the sense that she is a determined individual who is not afraid to get her hands dirty. On the other hand, she is a bit of a love sick puppy at times, but it is nothing exaggerated or annoying. (less)
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