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anonymous_dinosaur's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
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
3.75
The book was overall very good, and the way the world was explained was incredibly easy to digest and interesting. However, I feel the ending went for shock value and did not deliver. Massive letdown.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Death
Minor: Sexual content
rebeccajost's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Medical content, Blood, Death, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Death of parent, Violence, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Ableism, Sexual content, Colonisation, and Abandonment
hungrybookworm_'s review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
snazzysie's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.0
Aurora Rising is the first book in the series "Aurora Cycle" and it follows the journey of a space squad as they try to figure out the powers of their new friend and what secrets her past holds. This futuristic sci-fi novel has a sort of found family trope, adventures, aliens, and a touch of romance.
I like stories being told through multiple points of view, but I think this book overdid it a bit, as there were quite a few main characters. The switching back and forth was pretty confusing, as were the futuristic names, which made it hard to follow at times. As someone who doesn't love a lot of violence in their books, I found the few fist-fights and injuries described not too overwhelming, and I would recommend this book for 14+
I like stories being told through multiple points of view, but I think this book overdid it a bit, as there were quite a few main characters. The switching back and forth was pretty confusing, as were the futuristic names, which made it hard to follow at times. As someone who doesn't love a lot of violence in their books, I found the few fist-fights and injuries described not too overwhelming, and I would recommend this book for 14+
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, War, and Gun violence
Minor: Cursing, Death, Death of parent, and Sexual content
thepickyarchive's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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? No
5.0
Really fast-paced and AMAZING writing--I was so pleasantly surprised by how deftly the story and characters were developed and intertwined. It was such an effortless read in that I was hooked from the first chapter to the very end, and there were no slow parts at all. And no awkward dialogues! We love that.
The only thing is that I would not recommend this for anyone under 13 or so, as there are plenty of sex jokes, some swearing, and characters with different sexualities. I just say this as a disclaimer for any parents who may not want their kids to read about that kind of thing before having a chance to talk about these things to them.
The only thing is that I would not recommend this for anyone under 13 or so, as there are plenty of sex jokes, some swearing, and characters with different sexualities. I just say this as a disclaimer for any parents who may not want their kids to read about that kind of thing before having a chance to talk about these things to them.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
booksonhermind's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Absolutely loved this! A fast, fun read where a group of unlikely heroes band together to try to solve the mystery that is Aurora. All of the characters were distinct and easy to like. There was a bit more innuendo talk in a YA book than I was expecting. I also am glad that Scarlett, who I initially didn't care for since she was the smart but overly flirty one, got her kind side showcased. Lots of great character development with the other characters as well. I was truly shocked by where the plot was taken and can't wait to see what happens next.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cursing and Sexual content
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