Holy amazeballs this was good!!! Full review to come... 
 Update 12/23/13: 
 Under Different Stars was quite simply one of the best starts to a series I have read in a long time. Amy has once again crafted a story that is unlike any other. She has given us a sexy new alien to pine after, and ladies he will have you drooling and swooning! His name is Trey Allairis, and ooh boy, I can't wait to read more about him. But more on him later. The world building is great; it is partially dystopian, but more alternate reality. Amy introduces readers to Ethar, a planet similar to our own, but still very different. My one complaint would be that some of the terminology the boys used in the beginning were a bit confusing at first, but by the end of the book, I could pretty much tell what all the terms meant. 
 The main character Kricket, was a fantastic lead. She is strong, brave, and doesn't put up with anything. She knows how to survive on her own, and doesn't back down from a fight. She's sarcastic and goes to great lengths for those she loves and cares for. Kricket is definitely a character to look up to and admire, which is something I greatly enjoy while reading a novel. The other thing that I loved about her character was her reaction to the whole situation. She had a typical reaction to everything that was happening, and didn't just accept the situation she was thrown in to. Overall, Kricket was a very relatable character, and I can't wait to read more about her. Now the part you want to hear about, Trey...first things first, I'm claiming this boy! He's a bad boy on the outside, and a good guy on the inside, which is the best of combinations. He tries to fight his feelings for Kricket, but fails miserably, and you can easily see how much he cares for her. There's some steamy scenes between the two of them, and I"m sure there will be more to come! The other boys are just as swoonworthy, and added a lot of humor to the story. I liked that even though they were secondary characters, they didn't fall to the way-side. They were in a lot of scenes and had a voice in those scenes. I hope we find out more about them in future books. I would also love to read from both them and Trey's POV because it would add an even better element to the next books in the series! 
 This novel is fraught with tension and suspicion; you don't know who to trust or believe, and it makes for a wonderful, interesting, and intriguing story. This one will definitely leave you guessing till the very end. There is plenty of action and adventure, as well as new creatures and a brand new world to enjoy. The writing flowed expertly off the page, and this novel will amaze any reader, especially Amy Bartol fans. I can't wait to see what Amy has in store for us next because judging by this book, the story will be even more mind-blowing. I highly recommend this book to everyone! Happy reading :) 
 5+++++ stars