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atvreads's review against another edition
5.0
One Sentence Book Review: #aurorarising by @misterkristoff and @amiekaufmanauthor: uhm, I’d like my heart back, you evil evil people. K, thanks. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
winterm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cmitchell2781's review against another edition
5.0
Another success
I don't typically like reading sci-fi books, but this was an exception for me. The writing was phenomenal, with the character growth seamlessly built it. You got all the sci-fi lingo without feeling like you were reading a quantum physics textbook, which made it more enjoyable to read. I'm super intrigued by the story and the path these characters have been set on, and I look forward to reading the next book.
I don't typically like reading sci-fi books, but this was an exception for me. The writing was phenomenal, with the character growth seamlessly built it. You got all the sci-fi lingo without feeling like you were reading a quantum physics textbook, which made it more enjoyable to read. I'm super intrigued by the story and the path these characters have been set on, and I look forward to reading the next book.
liftedlife's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-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? Yes
5.0
hannahhbic's review against another edition
2.0
It's solid intro SF, but their first trilogy was way better. I did not appreciate any aspect of Finneon's character. Bisexual or pansexual people shouldn't be portrayed as creeps or always thirsty because it's a dangerous stereotype, and yet here is Finn, constantly checking people out AND making gross comments about their appearances. I also did not care for the depiction of his disability. Surely a highly specialized military school would have been able to make more accommodations for him than just that. Surely a galaxy with such advanced technology would have been able to help him more and discriminate less. I hated how broken and basically pathetic Finn became without his exoskeleton. Us disabled people aren't broken, period. With or without mobility devices, disabled people are worthy. That message did not come through, and that was a major failing. Other than not buying the insta-love between two other main characters and everything about Finneon, this was an okay ride. The audiobook version is great and I found myself wishing for more Kal chapters, just for his narrator. Looking forward to the next book.
justjess2031's review
4.0
As my first space novel, this book was fantastic! The characters were amazing. I loved the sarcasm and banter between the characters throughout the story and especially during the most serious of times. The book was certainly a page turner and I struggled to put it down.
mhariwarner's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0