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thebookwormsfeast's review against another edition
5.0
Do moons choose the planets they orbit? Do planets choose their stars? Who am I to deny gravity, Aurora? When you shine brighter than an constellation in the sky?
Kaufman and Kristoff have done it again! We follow Squad 312; a band of misfits thrown together at the start of the book after Tyler - the squads Alpha - misses his chance to choose his squad due to playing hero. This beautiful bunch have totally captured my heart, and seeing their development is so heartwarming!
I love the dynamic of the Aurora Legion squads - these compact groups of six comprised of an Alpha, Ace, Face, Tank, Gearhead, and Brain. Alphas are the leaders and tacticians, Aces are the pilots, Faces are the diplomats, Tanks are the highly skilled and efficient fighters, Gearhead will fix everything, and Brains bring the science and medicine.
Aurora is a girl completely out of time, having just woken up from 200 odd years of cyro-sleep. She must come to terms with everyone and the universe she knew being long gone. Humanity has encountered other lifeforms, her popculture references are lost on everyone, and did someone say conspiracy theories around the mission she was on?
I must admit, I would like to see a bit more of the individual characters, some do take a bit of a back seat, but the fast pace which limits this completely suits the book - packed with action and humour it was a joy to read and so I'm not letting this impact my rating. Each character has their own distinctive style and feel which does bridge some of this gap.
But they have not seen their sun die. Their people burn. Their world end. And they do not know, yet, that there are some breaks that cannot be fixed.
There is a lot of sadness in this story, and a lot of loss that the members of the squad have suffered. I think this makes the little things between them all the more poignant though. The dedication at the beginning of the book is definitely apt, and I'm not going to lie nearly made me cry just in itself- I think everyone has felt a sense of not belonging before, and I know I definitely have struggled with it myself.
I'm certainly looking forward to the next installment!
Kaufman and Kristoff have done it again! We follow Squad 312; a band of misfits thrown together at the start of the book after Tyler - the squads Alpha - misses his chance to choose his squad due to playing hero. This beautiful bunch have totally captured my heart, and seeing their development is so heartwarming!
I love the dynamic of the Aurora Legion squads - these compact groups of six comprised of an Alpha, Ace, Face, Tank, Gearhead, and Brain. Alphas are the leaders and tacticians, Aces are the pilots, Faces are the diplomats, Tanks are the highly skilled and efficient fighters, Gearhead will fix everything, and Brains bring the science and medicine.
Aurora is a girl completely out of time, having just woken up from 200 odd years of cyro-sleep. She must come to terms with everyone and the universe she knew being long gone. Humanity has encountered other lifeforms, her popculture references are lost on everyone, and did someone say conspiracy theories around the mission she was on?
I must admit, I would like to see a bit more of the individual characters, some do take a bit of a back seat, but the fast pace which limits this completely suits the book - packed with action and humour it was a joy to read and so I'm not letting this impact my rating. Each character has their own distinctive style and feel which does bridge some of this gap.
But they have not seen their sun die. Their people burn. Their world end. And they do not know, yet, that there are some breaks that cannot be fixed.
There is a lot of sadness in this story, and a lot of loss that the members of the squad have suffered. I think this makes the little things between them all the more poignant though. The dedication at the beginning of the book is definitely apt, and I'm not going to lie nearly made me cry just in itself- I think everyone has felt a sense of not belonging before, and I know I definitely have struggled with it myself.
I'm certainly looking forward to the next installment!
giada_herondale's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
the_alexeli's review against another edition
4.0
Um, excuse you?
What utter brilliance did I just read?
Aurora Rising was in my top 5 most anticipated books of the year, and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT, FUCKING GOD BLESS YOU!
It was exciting, it was dangerous, it was smart, it was witty, it was heartbreaking, it was endearing, it was everything.
Let me tell you, there was not a dull moment in sight. I was hooked from the first sentence of the first paragraph of the first page of the first chapter. Something intriguing was happening on every page, which kept me turning them faster and faster. I practically read the whole thing in one sitting. The plot was complex enough to have more than one direction, more than one meaning, which is important for a series. Plus it twisted and turned in several directions I did not predict (but, if I'm honest, there were also a few predictable points in there as well). And the characters! Oh, my love for these characters is extensive. From Finian to Auri to Zila to Ty to Cat to Scarlett to Kal (and yes, in that order specifically), I adored them all. And love how much this story centered around their friendship and companionship, a bunch of misfits finding a family when most of them had none. It was beautiful to read about.
All in all, totally on Alex's list of highly recommended books.
What utter brilliance did I just read?
Aurora Rising was in my top 5 most anticipated books of the year, and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT, FUCKING GOD BLESS YOU!
It was exciting, it was dangerous, it was smart, it was witty, it was heartbreaking, it was endearing, it was everything.
Let me tell you, there was not a dull moment in sight. I was hooked from the first sentence of the first paragraph of the first page of the first chapter. Something intriguing was happening on every page, which kept me turning them faster and faster. I practically read the whole thing in one sitting. The plot was complex enough to have more than one direction, more than one meaning, which is important for a series. Plus it twisted and turned in several directions I did not predict (but, if I'm honest, there were also a few predictable points in there as well). And the characters! Oh, my love for these characters is extensive. From Finian to Auri to Zila to Ty to Cat to Scarlett to Kal (and yes, in that order specifically), I adored them all. And love how much this story centered around their friendship and companionship, a bunch of misfits finding a family when most of them had none. It was beautiful to read about.
All in all, totally on Alex's list of highly recommended books.
brittneyfike's review against another edition
4.0
After listening to this one for a second time I have to say it is a solid 4 ⭐️ and I enjoyed it much more this time around. I am still a huge fan of the ending and will be listening to Aurora Burning ASAP.
batsyxgirl's review against another edition
4.0
i was a little iffy about this book at first but it ended up being SO GOOD i could hardly put it down.
i am super excited to read the next one in the series
i am super excited to read the next one in the series
kmthomas06's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, this was GOOD! I didn't even know I needed this book. It's action-packed, funny, full of awesome characters and with a good mystery set-up to boot. A bit of Guardians of the Galaxy meets Ocean's 11 meets Star Wars meets lots of other movies I love complete with a sassy computer named Magellan. It's been a while since a book could surprise me and this one managed it a few times. But, basically, I adored the characters. Every single one. And it's been a loooooong time since I found that in a book. I am sure some readers may get annoyed at the many points of view as each chapter changes narrators but I really enjoyed that and felt it added to the story to get to see it from each of the crew's perspectives and how they even open up to the reader over time in this format. I especially appreciated that the book also moved along and gave out information at a good pace. I wasn't left with so much world building that my head was spinning or so little information that I was too frustrated to care what happened next. I cannot wait for the rest of the story (which sadly, will be a while yet since this just came out). PS best tag line I've seen for a book in a long time too!
tatjana2004's review against another edition
4.0
I love the characters. All of them. Very intresting story line. sometimes a little bit weird but definetly enjoyed reading it.
cindyc's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the premise and admit that I was completely sold when I started this book. The first few chapters really drew me in and I was optimistic that I would love this book.
However, as the story progressed I started to dislike both Tyler and Cat, to the point where I just didn’t want to read about them anymore.
Because of this, the ending did not pack the same punch and did not elicit the expected emotions. A shame really, because it started out so strong!
I did, however, really enjoy the POVs of Auri, Fin and Zila.
I’m still debating if I’ll read the next book, but if I do it won’t be a priority read I’m afraid.
However, as the story progressed I started to dislike both Tyler and Cat, to the point where I just didn’t want to read about them anymore.
Because of this, the ending did not pack the same punch and did not elicit the expected emotions. A shame really, because it started out so strong!
I did, however, really enjoy the POVs of Auri, Fin and Zila.
I’m still debating if I’ll read the next book, but if I do it won’t be a priority read I’m afraid.
hanie_hadadnia's review against another edition
5.0
پایان کتاب قلبم رو شکوند .
بعد از پایان آخرین امپراطوری و قهرمان دوران تا به حال اینجوری قلبم نشکسته بود .
باید چیکار کنم بتونم با پایان کنار بیام و نرم اون جمله آخر فصل ۳۴ رو بخونم؟
بعد از پایان آخرین امپراطوری و قهرمان دوران تا به حال اینجوری قلبم نشکسته بود .
باید چیکار کنم بتونم با پایان کنار بیام و نرم اون جمله آخر فصل ۳۴ رو بخونم؟
sboydsurka's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Incredible! Great story, super well performed and sound designed in the audiobook. It’s such a fun cast of characters. Can’t wait to start the next one!