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Aurora Burning by Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman

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natashalg's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.0

The character interactions have improved since the last book. I found myself skipping ahead in the story to see what happens to the characters, so this was a really interesting and captivating book. Only 4 stars because the language/attitudes of the characters still bother me a bit, but not as badly as in the first book. The drama does make me a little anxious though!

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safety_pin's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny 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? Yes

3.0

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lawbooks600's review against another edition

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adventurous 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

4.0

Representation: Biracial main character
Score: Seven points out of ten.

I wanted to read this for a while after enthralling myself in Aurora Rising and liking the author's other book I read recently, The Isles of the Gods so I finally picked it up and read it. When I finished it I thought it was enjoyable but a step down from the preceding instalment (which I thought was better) and I hope the final part of the series, Aurora's End will be as good if not better than the first. It starts (more like continues) with the characters from the previous novel returning like Tyler, Aurora, Zila, Kal and Scarlett (except Cat) and immediately it picks up where it left off with Aurora still being the most wanted criminal (after breaking an interstellar law by landing on a forbidden planet) so all the characters are still on the run from the Terran Defence Force (space police I suppose.) The first hundred pages had action but the middle three hundred were slower (which didn't ruin the narrative. That let me explore more character dynamics.) For a while Aurora and another person distanced themselves so Aurora could practice the Trigger which becomes useful later. At least the last hundred pages quickens the pace again when The Unbroken (I can best describe them as a galactic terrorist group who rebelled from their race) threatened to destroy Earth but that didn't go to plan and instead Squad 312 comes in, saves the day (as usual) and all that's left is a cliffhanger. Book #3 sounds promising.

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

4.75

Once again, Amie Kaufmann and Jay Kristoff have knocked it out of the park.

Aurora Burning picks up only a few hours after the end of Aurora Rising and continues to follow Squad 312 as they try to understand their roles in the fight against Ra’haam.

Just like its predecessor, Aurora Burning keeps a consistently fast pace.

I think this was brilliant not only to keep readers engaged with the story but to really allow you to feel the strain and stress the Squad is going through as they just continuously get caught in thing after thing with no break.

With most of the galaxy pretty well explained in Aurora Rising, the only real world-building necessary in Aurora Burning was to delve into the Eshvaren.

While I didn’t particularly enjoy the chapters that featured Auri’s training in the Echo, those chapters did play a titular role in understanding how the Squad came to be in the position they’re in.

As with The Illuminae Files, what really takes the cake in The Aurora Cycle trilogy are the characters.

Aurora - She’s kind, she’s spunky, she’s smart, what more could we ask for in a leading lady?

Auri went through some considerable growth in Aurora Burning, particularly during her time in the Echo.

I’m not going to lie, I got a little worried after the Squad discovered the truth about Kal’s father and Auri went stone-cold for a bit.

I was beyond relieved when Auri decided to fight against the Eshvaren’s direction to push away the people she loves.

While technically the Eshvaren won against the Ra’haam, they weren’t able to completely defeat them, so I’m not sure why they are so determined that Auri (and any other Trigger out there) do the same thing they did.

Kal - The more I learn about Kal’s history, the more proud of him I become, and the more sure I am that he’ll never betray the rest of the squad.

Tyler - It was a refreshing change of pace to see Tyler get more comfortable breaking the rules and just fighting for himself and (mostly) his Squad.

Scarlett - I have nothing but praise for this amazing badass. My favorite thing about Scarlett and her incredible Face skills is that every time she gets them out of a situation, it’s not just this magic tool she pulls out.

Scarlett lives and breathes diplomacy. Every single way she got them out of (or into) a situation was completely feasible for her character.

Finian - Every book needs a designated crack-up, and Finian de Seel does not disappoint.

It was nice that Kaufman and Kristoff took the time to really develop Fin all around, showing his vulnerable side just as easily as his wiseass exterior.

Zila - Zila really shone in Aurora Burning. We finally learn her backstory and the reasons behind her indestructible emotional wall. And we get to see her start to lower it.

Saedii - I’m not gonna lie… She’s a bitch, but I kind of love her.

After the ending of Aurora Burning, I have no idea where Aurora’s End is going to pick up, but I’m excited to see where this last installment takes Squad 312.

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tranquiltides's review against another edition

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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

4.25

I very rarely enjoy book 2s more than the first (or third) in a series.
But this book is the exception to the rule. Fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat thee whole time, I cannot WAIT to see what the heck is happening with Squad 312 in book 3.

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hannaws's review against another edition

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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

4.0

“But don't fall in love with me, Zila. I'll just break your heart."
"That does seem consistent with your romantic modus operandi." She pauses a moment before adding, "You are also too tall for me."
I blink at that. "Wait… you like girls?"
Zila shrugs, scanning the crowd. "Not tall ones.”

First of all: this book starts with a sort of summary of the first book! And boy did I really appreciate it, also needed it. It's been a while since I read the first book and it had started to melt together with that Sanderson book so I very much appreciate that summary.

The characters, oh man. I had forgotten how much the loss hurt in the previous one and how precious all these Legionnaires are. They all have their own quirks and everything. They are so different, yet so similar. I love them all very much.
Some of them make very dumb decisions, keep very stupid secrets. Causing unnecessary fights. It hurt my little fragile heart. But thus is life! I still got this motherly need to go and give them an earful.

Their adventure continues to save the whole universe. But it gets a lot harder and more dangerous, being hunted by everyone else at the same time. It sure is a wild ride for them. Maybe I am growing out of YA but some times it all felt a little too much. Too much was constantly happening, none of it good. Yet they somehow managed to make it out of everything alive. Overwhelming might be the right word for it.
But the plot is still good. It was kind of "on the edge of my seat" type of ride. We get some new enemies, whom aren't so "new" after all! A lot of character development, which is a big plus. Though they all are thrown into grown up shoes so they do have to grow up rather quickly. Yes, I know none of them are little kids! But still they have big shoes to fill.

There is still a lot of things that needs to be unraveled. And not any little things, mind me. There is one big HOW, still nagging in the back of my head and I'm a little irritated that the subject wasn't much thought about. Understandably they were under some more critical matters but they all thought about it at some point! I need answers so I guess I will have to get my hands onto the last book then?

All in all I really enjoyed this book. It sure was a wild ride. It is on the faster side with pace, but it fits perfectly! 500 pages gets read in no time.

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aseel_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous funny 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? It's complicated

3.0

I was really enjoying this book for the first 60% especially all the character interactions but then things started being a bit unbelievable, in particular, several of the character relationships, and then I started skimming sections because I couldn't care. I liked the plot though and will continue with the last book

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aspoonfuloflanguage's review against another edition

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Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Tyler freaking Jones. He’s what drew me into book 1, immediately became my favourite character, and here we are at book 2 and he’s still. My. Favourite. He’s a caring badass with the weight of the world on his shoulders and while that’s one of the causes of his internal struggles, he doesn’t let that stop him from making tough calls and protecting those that need to be protected. His growth was incredible and I’m excited to see how his trajectory continues in book 3.

Kaliis. He’s so kind and caring and RESPECTFUL and emotionally wise. He’s also afraid. But his growth in spite of all that’s trying to hold him back? It’s like watching metal be forged and refined in the fire. It’s beautiful. The end of the book broke my heart for him. I felt his pain, his intentions, the rift between who he truly is and what he was made to be. And the way it all came about? He’s a good man with a good heart and it breaks mine to see what he’s going through.

Auri!! I didn’t know what to make of her during the first book. I liked her, I understood her emotions. At the same time there was just *something* that felt… one dimensional that made me not like her? Well not anymore. There’s still so much more I want to learn about her, but this was a beautiful way to begin bridging that gap. The ending of this book abso-freaking-lutely crushed me and I’ll admit I didn’t quite understand her reaction but at the same time I did. Oh how it hurt though.

I feel like I shouldn’t go on about the other characters because if I do this review will get really long, but we get to see loads of growth in the other characters as well, especially Zila. She opens up in huge ways and it really drew me in. I love her personality, I love how clever she is, I love how brave she is, and I love how her chapter POVs reflect that. Same with Finian. Seeing him really start to open up to the squad was so heartwarming, and his journey was such a beautiful thing to watch.

Also also also!!! Newtons law was satisfied!! I’m satisfied! Thank!

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mypatronusisajedi's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny tense medium-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

3.5

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smasson13's review against another edition

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adventurous sad tense 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

4.5

As a second novel, it held the pace and twists of the first. I did find the story to lag a little around the 300 page mark, but definitely left on a strong ending.
The character development in book two was not as fleshed out as book one.
Overall, a great read.

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