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daniobsessivelyreads's review against another edition
2.0
The conclusion to this trilogy left much to be desired. If you're looking for a fast pace, all action, no friendly banter, all battle all the time, then this book is for you. The light hearted humor from the first two books was almost entirely absent. The time jumping seemed to be a plot device to get out of previous plot mistakes and was somewhat confusing to follow. I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1 is because it had a HEA at the end.
connie_joy's review against another edition
4.0
This was the first time I have dipped into the sci-fi genre and I will definitely be coming back.
This was an amazing trilogy!! For starters (I know it isn't really relevant but...) the covers are just stunning *chefs kiss*
But, on to the stuff inside the gorgeous covers. These books were blessed with a GREAT plot and some of my absolute favourite characters in the history of me reading books. This trilogy incorporates a beautiful example of the found family trope (which I adore), it genuinely taught me the importance of family. I actually cried quite a few times in the books which I wasn't really expecting, but I bonded with the characters so deeply. Scarlett: hot, sarcastic, brilliant with people, feisty and fearless she's great. Then Tyler: also extremely hot, with a scar running through one eyebrow, a born leader, loyal and a talented warrior. Cat: Really hot, with some FIRE tattoos, best pilot to pass through Aurora Academy, loyal to the end, and definitely does NOT have a thing for her squadron leader Tyler - oh and did I mention that she's responsible for the hot scar running through Ty's eyebrow? (She broke a chair over his head in kindergarten). Finnian: Sarcastic, always there to lighten the mood, feeling and compassionate, gentle, so kind beneath his spiky exterior, brilliant mind, values family above everything and just overall amazing. Kal: Hot, cheekbones could cut glass... same with his jaw, violet eyes, warrior (he's even hotter when he's fighting, loves deeply, a man of few words but when he does speak his words are so valued, has a gentle expression when he sleeps and his hard exterior slips away, mysterious. Aurora: Hot, is a few hundred years out of her time, the key to saving the galaxy, harbours an insane power, selfless, focused also loves deeply. Zila: Also, guess what, really hot. A literal genius, has a dark past, gradually warms up though, does not trust easily, but when she does love it's deep and passionate. I adore them all. I mean ADORE them.
A bunch of misfits and oddballs, bundled together on ship. Finding belonging. Finding family. It's so beautiful. Highly recommend.
P.S. Sorry this was so long, I reviewed the three books in one cause I'm lazy - sorry
This was an amazing trilogy!! For starters (I know it isn't really relevant but...) the covers are just stunning *chefs kiss*
But, on to the stuff inside the gorgeous covers. These books were blessed with a GREAT plot and some of my absolute favourite characters in the history of me reading books. This trilogy incorporates a beautiful example of the found family trope (which I adore), it genuinely taught me the importance of family. I actually cried quite a few times in the books which I wasn't really expecting, but I bonded with the characters so deeply. Scarlett: hot, sarcastic, brilliant with people, feisty and fearless she's great. Then Tyler: also extremely hot, with a scar running through one eyebrow, a born leader, loyal and a talented warrior. Cat: Really hot, with some FIRE tattoos, best pilot to pass through Aurora Academy, loyal to the end, and definitely does NOT have a thing for her squadron leader Tyler - oh and did I mention that she's responsible for the hot scar running through Ty's eyebrow? (She broke a chair over his head in kindergarten). Finnian: Sarcastic, always there to lighten the mood, feeling and compassionate, gentle, so kind beneath his spiky exterior, brilliant mind, values family above everything and just overall amazing. Kal: Hot, cheekbones could cut glass... same with his jaw, violet eyes, warrior (he's even hotter when he's fighting, loves deeply, a man of few words but when he does speak his words are so valued, has a gentle expression when he sleeps and his hard exterior slips away, mysterious. Aurora: Hot, is a few hundred years out of her time, the key to saving the galaxy, harbours an insane power, selfless, focused also loves deeply. Zila: Also, guess what, really hot. A literal genius, has a dark past, gradually warms up though, does not trust easily, but when she does love it's deep and passionate. I adore them all. I mean ADORE them.
A bunch of misfits and oddballs, bundled together on ship. Finding belonging. Finding family. It's so beautiful. Highly recommend.
P.S. Sorry this was so long, I reviewed the three books in one cause I'm lazy - sorry
grryz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The creators showed us that the third part is supposed to have a high stakes, high chance of death, but there were many moments (in the previous parts too) where they built up the atmosphere to kill a character, and when the time came, they chickened out and decided to save character X magically. Because of this, I didn't feel the fear that our beloved characters felt, because I knew that the authors would never kill anyone.
I liked the perspective of Finn, Scarlett and Zila. I liked the whole time loop issue and how they were just mentally exhausted at one point. I was glad to see that it was time for their chapter. It was completely different story when I noticed a chapter about Aurora or Kal. The problem was that they had no personality, they were just there. If they died, I wouldn't even miss them. Ba, I probably would have forgotten about them a chapter later.
I really hate how they decided to end the whole ra'haam problem. Someone who was supposed to take control of the entire galaxy changed his mind through the power of friendship and love, and decided to leave (oh, we don't know, maybe they'll change their minds and the whole problem will start all over again).
In conclusion, up to a certain point the book was good, I couldn't put it down, but halfway through something changed and I just wanted to get through it and finish it, so I could read something else. I won't be surprised if I decide to reread The Aurora Cycle in the future, but I will probably stop reading at tome 2.
I believe that Zila and Finn carried this book, so that's why we should praise them.
I liked the perspective of Finn, Scarlett and Zila. I liked the whole time loop issue and how they were just mentally exhausted at one point. I was glad to see that it was time for their chapter. It was completely different story when I noticed a chapter about Aurora or Kal. The problem was that they had no personality, they were just there. If they died, I wouldn't even miss them. Ba, I probably would have forgotten about them a chapter later.
I really hate how they decided to end the whole ra'haam problem. Someone who was supposed to take control of the entire galaxy changed his mind through the power of friendship and love, and decided to leave (oh, we don't know, maybe they'll change their minds and the whole problem will start all over again).
In conclusion, up to a certain point the book was good, I couldn't put it down, but halfway through something changed and I just wanted to get through it and finish it, so I could read something else. I won't be surprised if I decide to reread The Aurora Cycle in the future, but I will probably stop reading at tome 2.
I believe that Zila and Finn carried this book, so that's why we should praise them.
home_in_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
merilizabeth's review against another edition
3.0
Not it. If the first ones were packed with emotions and adventures, this one had a loop of time on repeat and some other not so great events. I continued the series because I wanted closure and see what else was going to happen, but i am quite disappointed. Not what I hoped for. Feels like the autors wrote it for the same reason to have an ending but no quality was added. And the characters also felt bleak and emotionless. Kal and Aurora fell out of focus, I appreciate the zoom in on Zila, Scar and Fin, but still it felt detached from series. Needed the growth of squad, but got the same old one by one character development.
anastasiaeleni's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lauri_2222's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
josworld96's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Great ending to the series. At one point in the middle, I just kind of wanted to get on with it already. That's why it's four stars instead of five. But overall it was a great book.