Across a Star-Swept Sea - Tapa blanda

"A good bet for readers looking for strong female protagonists, characters of color or just an enjoyable romantic adventure with a science-fiction spin."--Kirkus Reviews

"Peterfreund's novel is riveting and intense...Readers will love this page-turning story and its dramatic climax."--Romantic Times

"Engrossing and fastpaced."--Booklist

"Complex in both plotting and themes, this science fiction revision of The Scarlet Pimpernel offers political intrigue, narrow escapes, and forbidden romance"--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"A well-paced story led by a strong and likable heroine."--School Library Journal

"Across a Star-Swept Sea is, like its main character Persis Blake, a delight. Intrigue, romance, beautiful world-building, nuanced characters, and timely, intriguing questions come together to make this the perfect read. I loved it!"--Allie Condie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Matched trilogy

"An imaginative and energetic retelling of The Scarlet Pimpernel--sheer fun!"--Lauren Willig, New York Times bestselling author of the Pink Carnation series

Praise for FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS: "A richly envisioned portrait of a society in flux, a steely yet vulnerable heroine, and a young man who does some growing up."--Publishers Weekly

Praise for FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS: "A post-apocalyptic retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion scores high for ingenuity."--Kirkus Reviews

Praise for FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS: "Don't you love it when a brilliant idea meets with brilliant execution? Thank you, Diana Peterfreund for giving us a post-apocalyptic Persuasion. This book is meltingly good."--Laini Taylor, National Book Award Finalist for LIPS TOUCH: THREE TIMES

In a romantic, science-fictional reimagining of the classic The Scarlet Pimpernel, 16-year-old Persis Blake struggles to balance her life as a socialite and a secret spy in a future where an uprising against the aristocrats on the island of Galatea has turned deadly, and the only hope for them is rescue by a mysterious spy known as the Wild Poppy (who happens to be none other than Persis Blake). 30,000 first printing.