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lyssamarie's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely better than the first!! I loved this! It had my heart racing the entire time. I was so scared for the kids. This novel kept me guessing and actually surprised me a lot. I'm so excited to finish the series...
planetshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Drug use, Gun violence, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Excrement, Vomit, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
tiarareads_'s review against another edition
5.0
I finished this book in slightly over an hour. How is it possible for a sequel to be even better than the first?? Once again, so full of drama. The books picks up exactly where the first book ended, with a bunch of the Monument 14 on their way to Denver Airport in a school bus, while the remaining stayed in the Greenway superstore. Trouble ensues, both on the road and at the home base.
I ended up bawling my eyes out the last fifty pages? This was such a good read. My love for dystopia runs deep.
I ended up bawling my eyes out the last fifty pages? This was such a good read. My love for dystopia runs deep.
ashlikesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
***I do my reviews in the form of questions***
What made me pick this book up:
I read the first one, duh.
What did I like about the cover:
I think it's a great cover, that matches the story well. It looks creepy with the bus being bloody.
What made me read this book:
Again, I read the first one. The first one ended in such a way, that I just had to read the second. Plus it was a short book, so the audio was only like 5 hours and good for in between longer books.
What did I like the most:
I really liked the alternating chapters between Dean and Alex. I loved how on the edge this book had me as well.
What didn't I like:
I don't know that there was anything I didn't really like. The characters were better, and the story was good. I honestly can't think of anything i don't like.
Would I read the rest of the series?
Yes! I cannot wait to read, or listen to, the third book.
Overall, I really enjoyed the first book, but I enjoyed this one even more. The narration was better, even though it was the same person, and I loved the alternating chapters between Alex and Dean
“I guess I could go and get a bunch of knives from the Kitchen aisles and throw them at the intruders. So lame. I wanted to wring my own neck for being so lame.” ― Emmy Laybourne, Sky on Fire
What made me pick this book up:
I read the first one, duh.
What did I like about the cover:
I think it's a great cover, that matches the story well. It looks creepy with the bus being bloody.
What made me read this book:
Again, I read the first one. The first one ended in such a way, that I just had to read the second. Plus it was a short book, so the audio was only like 5 hours and good for in between longer books.
What did I like the most:
I really liked the alternating chapters between Dean and Alex. I loved how on the edge this book had me as well.
What didn't I like:
I don't know that there was anything I didn't really like. The characters were better, and the story was good. I honestly can't think of anything i don't like.
Would I read the rest of the series?
Yes! I cannot wait to read, or listen to, the third book.
Overall, I really enjoyed the first book, but I enjoyed this one even more. The narration was better, even though it was the same person, and I loved the alternating chapters between Alex and Dean
“I guess I could go and get a bunch of knives from the Kitchen aisles and throw them at the intruders. So lame. I wanted to wring my own neck for being so lame.” ― Emmy Laybourne, Sky on Fire
sdramsey's review against another edition
4.0
I think this book was even more intense than the first one...again I read it in, I think, two sittings. And went right to the library website to put a hold on the third one. Highly recommended for edge-of-your-seat reading!
madyou's review against another edition
4.0
Omg it's the end?? I think the ending was pretty good haha. The characters were awesome and I loved how the author put up Alex's side of the story and not just Dean's.
emslovestoread's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. This was quite the disappointing read. It just didn't gel with me. I'm debating on whether or not to finish the series. I'll probably end up doing it, just because I already own the final book. If I didn't, I'd set the series aside without a second thought.
aelinwildfire's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I will start off by saying I really loved that this second book was in Dean and Alex's' perspective.
It was refreshing to have not just the POV from Dean still in the Greenway superstore but also having Alex's perspective of is trip with Niko in the outside world.
I loved that the kids all made the bus into this 'super ride' that they could take with them through the disaster struck world.
I love the hope and the fear that the kids all have. The are scared to death of what if going to happen but at the same time they have hope they will make it to the airport and see all of their parents and families.
The end of this novel was so hopeful but very intense and it had me on the edge of my seat. It was a great sequel to Monument 14.
It was refreshing to have not just the POV from Dean still in the Greenway superstore but also having Alex's perspective of is trip with Niko in the outside world.
I loved that the kids all made the bus into this 'super ride' that they could take with them through the disaster struck world.
I love the hope and the fear that the kids all have. The are scared to death of what if going to happen but at the same time they have hope they will make it to the airport and see all of their parents and families.
The end of this novel was so hopeful but very intense and it had me on the edge of my seat. It was a great sequel to Monument 14.
eviebookish's review against another edition
3.0
Sky On Fire is a great second instalment in the Monument 14 series. I am happy to report that I enjoyed it just as much (OK, maybe even a little bit more) than the first book. In this gritty and blood-chilling tale of survival, Emmy Laybourne takes us on yet another wild roller coasted ride filled with scenes of true epicness, including a chainsaw massacre moment and a bus ride through hell on earth.
The second book picks up exactly where the first one left off. The kids are no longer together. The hiding place at the local Greenway supermarket is no longer safe. Bad things happened there, one of the kids got shot and he requires immediate medical attention in order to survive. And so the kids decide that it's time to take matters into their own hands and try their luck on the road. Their plan is to get to Denver International Airport where the government has set up an evacuation centre. Not all the kids can go, though. The moment they breathe in the toxic air, those with B blood type turn into bloodthirsty monsters. They decide to stay behind and wait for the others to get help. Separated, mentally and physically exhausted and terrified beyond words, the kids from Monument continue to fight for survival.
Sky On Fire is definitely an exciting and entertaining addition to the series. I had a lot of fun reading this book, though I was also a little bit disappointed to see that there wasn't much improvement in terms of character development. Like in the first book, the plot was filled to the brim with gasp-worthy action sequences and unexpected plot developments. The was no such thing as slow moments or boring passages. Quite honestly, at times reading this book felt more like reading a script for a Hollywood action movie. One crazy plot development after another, complete with scenes of sex and violence. In terms of entertainment Monument 14: Sky On Fire definitely delivers.
I really enjoyed the two different POVs. They made the narration more flavorful and dynamic, adding an extra kick to the already explosive cocktail. We still had Dean's (slightly douchy) POV from the inside of the supermarket, but now we also had Alex' (Dean's little brother) POV on the outside. Dark, empty and unsafe, the supermarket location felt even more suffocating and claustrophobic. And the outside world was no better. With dangerous people all around, deadly fumes in the air, weird mold growing on tires and debris everywhere you look, the outside world resembled a vicious predator.
For the most part, I liked where the story went. I loved the sense of urgency and racing against time. It made for quite an intense reading experience. I was flipping through the pages like a maniac. There were, however, moments when I was surprised (and not in a good way) by some of the plot developments. It's really hard to discuss all that without giving away major plot points, so let me just say that I wish some of the issues were handled differently. What I'm talking about is the relationship between Dean and Astrid and Jake and Astrid. I thought their love triangle (if we can even call it that) was handled rather poorly.
The writing didn't improve much, but it was decent. I found some of the sentences and expressions to be a little bit awkward or repetitive, but most of the time I was too focused on the action to be bother by that. Simple, raw and straightforward, the style of the prose fit the story perfectly.
Sky On Fire is most certainly a powerful sequel. It's a hold-on-tight-to-your-pants type of book, that is just as creepy as it is entertaining, and just as disturbing as it is fun to read. I can't wait for the third book!
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The second book picks up exactly where the first one left off. The kids are no longer together. The hiding place at the local Greenway supermarket is no longer safe. Bad things happened there, one of the kids got shot and he requires immediate medical attention in order to survive. And so the kids decide that it's time to take matters into their own hands and try their luck on the road. Their plan is to get to Denver International Airport where the government has set up an evacuation centre. Not all the kids can go, though. The moment they breathe in the toxic air, those with B blood type turn into bloodthirsty monsters. They decide to stay behind and wait for the others to get help. Separated, mentally and physically exhausted and terrified beyond words, the kids from Monument continue to fight for survival.
Sky On Fire is definitely an exciting and entertaining addition to the series. I had a lot of fun reading this book, though I was also a little bit disappointed to see that there wasn't much improvement in terms of character development. Like in the first book, the plot was filled to the brim with gasp-worthy action sequences and unexpected plot developments. The was no such thing as slow moments or boring passages. Quite honestly, at times reading this book felt more like reading a script for a Hollywood action movie. One crazy plot development after another, complete with scenes of sex and violence. In terms of entertainment Monument 14: Sky On Fire definitely delivers.
I really enjoyed the two different POVs. They made the narration more flavorful and dynamic, adding an extra kick to the already explosive cocktail. We still had Dean's (slightly douchy) POV from the inside of the supermarket, but now we also had Alex' (Dean's little brother) POV on the outside. Dark, empty and unsafe, the supermarket location felt even more suffocating and claustrophobic. And the outside world was no better. With dangerous people all around, deadly fumes in the air, weird mold growing on tires and debris everywhere you look, the outside world resembled a vicious predator.
For the most part, I liked where the story went. I loved the sense of urgency and racing against time. It made for quite an intense reading experience. I was flipping through the pages like a maniac. There were, however, moments when I was surprised (and not in a good way) by some of the plot developments. It's really hard to discuss all that without giving away major plot points, so let me just say that I wish some of the issues were handled differently. What I'm talking about is the relationship between Dean and Astrid and Jake and Astrid. I thought their love triangle (if we can even call it that) was handled rather poorly.
The writing didn't improve much, but it was decent. I found some of the sentences and expressions to be a little bit awkward or repetitive, but most of the time I was too focused on the action to be bother by that. Simple, raw and straightforward, the style of the prose fit the story perfectly.
Sky On Fire is most certainly a powerful sequel. It's a hold-on-tight-to-your-pants type of book, that is just as creepy as it is entertaining, and just as disturbing as it is fun to read. I can't wait for the third book!
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nightlock's review against another edition
3.0
Ughh. I liked the first one and I was super excited to read this one. The first pages just seemed weirdly written to me. It just didn't flow well. As the story progressed I couldn't read it fast enough. It took me maybe 3 hours to finish. I will read the next one definitely.