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shelvesofsecrets's review against another edition
4.0
If I were to choose a favourite genre, I would likely choose apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic. Mix that with my love for YA and Monument 14 should theoretically be the series for me. While I found Monument 14 to be ok, I definitely found Sky on Fire to be an improvement! I love how Emmy Laybourne was able to mix defending what you have with being on the road, two important aspects of any survival story.
In this installment, we have alternating POV between Dean and his little brother Alex. I found myself preferring Alex's chapters, since I identified more with him as a character. However, there was nothing wrong with Dean's chapters, just personal preference. I often have issues with alternating POV, but I thought it worked in this one, considering the plot.
As I mentioned, I enjoyed reading Alex's POV, but I sometimes found Dean to be a bit meh. He doesn't have a ton of personality, besides being immensely devoted to Astrid, who I'm also not crazy about. However, I love a bunch of the other characters, especially the little kids. Max always has me laughing and Baptiste and Ulysses are adorable as well.
One thing I wasn't expecting were the feels I got near the end of the story! I had tears rolling down my cheeks! I don't want to give anything away, but I definitely had a few hugs on my heartstrings.
My only complaint is that this book was short at only 212 pages. I would have liked another 50-100 pages to feel a bit more satisfied.
I enjoyed Sky on Fire more than it's predecessor, Monument 14, so I'm hoping that Ms. Laybourne is able to keep up her momentum with Savage Drift, which comes out soon!
In this installment, we have alternating POV between Dean and his little brother Alex. I found myself preferring Alex's chapters, since I identified more with him as a character. However, there was nothing wrong with Dean's chapters, just personal preference. I often have issues with alternating POV, but I thought it worked in this one, considering the plot.
As I mentioned, I enjoyed reading Alex's POV, but I sometimes found Dean to be a bit meh. He doesn't have a ton of personality, besides being immensely devoted to Astrid, who I'm also not crazy about. However, I love a bunch of the other characters, especially the little kids. Max always has me laughing and Baptiste and Ulysses are adorable as well.
One thing I wasn't expecting were the feels I got near the end of the story! I had tears rolling down my cheeks! I don't want to give anything away, but I definitely had a few hugs on my heartstrings.
My only complaint is that this book was short at only 212 pages. I would have liked another 50-100 pages to feel a bit more satisfied.
I enjoyed Sky on Fire more than it's predecessor, Monument 14, so I'm hoping that Ms. Laybourne is able to keep up her momentum with Savage Drift, which comes out soon!
abergland7's review against another edition
3.0
Meh, read this one because everyone was saying that it was better then the first. Although that may be true, I still think that this book was lacking. Especially in the character department... I wish the plot was the same but with better, more likable and less stereotypical characters.
kristi_starr35's review against another edition
4.0
This sequel to Monument 14 isn't as predictable as you'd think. It reaches a satisfying conclusion - but there's just no market for only sequels these days. While there's no cliffhanger ending, there will be another book.
fractaltexan's review against another edition
4.0
It was a little fast paced, and very irritating with the change in text. A tad daring at times. But it was a good continuation of Monument 14 in retrospect. But are they truly the Monument 14 anymore?
epiremedy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
5.0
what an emotional rollercoaster.
I spent most of this book just sure I couldn't keep reading. I kept having to pause and take breathers,it was just sooo tough
but keep going, break through
the lovely story is so worth it.
I hope we get at least one more....
I spent most of this book just sure I couldn't keep reading. I kept having to pause and take breathers,it was just sooo tough
but keep going, break through
the lovely story is so worth it.
I hope we get at least one more....
computerabuser's review against another edition
4.0
This one is pretty short. A little bit of the same (with regards to the first book) but with a few new twists added in. It seemed to wrap up pretty nicely; I don't think a 3rd book is really necessary.
I would say somewhere between 3.75 & 4 stars.
I would say somewhere between 3.75 & 4 stars.
rennegade's review against another edition
3.0
It took me a while to get into this one. Like most YA trilogies, the second book always seems to suffer a bit.
I did like the alternating POVs, and the cliffhanger had me put the third book on hold so I can see what happens.
I did like the alternating POVs, and the cliffhanger had me put the third book on hold so I can see what happens.
wrenl's review against another edition
4.0
The way Emmy Laybourne wrote it was amazing. I liked the 'day' part from Dean and 'miles' from Alex. The story was cute. Dean and Astrid are a great couple. Alex and Sahalia is a maybe, and I think that would be great. I hated when Payton appeared, but it had to be there.