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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.
kiik's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
librarykym's review against another edition
4.0
Talk about a series that came out of no where. I had never heard of the Monument 14 books and I read through the second one like wildfire. It's so hard to say anything without spoilers, but I'm going to try. This book bounces between Alex's POV and Dean's. This book takes the kids through the world after the plant explosion where gangs of people have banded together to turn on each other. While reading the book it almost felt like the apocalypses. Neighborhood were abandoned,
owlishbookish's review against another edition
4.0
This review appears on Book Brats. This digital review copy was provided free by the publisher via Netgalley. No compensation was received in exchange for this unbiased review.
Having really enjoyed Monument 14 last year, I have been eagerly awaiting the second book in the series, Sky on Fire, ever since. The fast pace, situation, and interesting approaches to the problems at hand all made Monument 14 the fun read it was for me. I dearly hoped for more within the pages of Sky on Fire and, while there were some differences, I largely got it. With a little change of scenery, Sky on Fire made for a good continuation of the story I had become so fond of.
In Sky on Fire, we get the events from two perspectives: Dean, a lovesick teenager who has made the decision to stay behind in the store. His motives for doing so are two-fold and mostly good, but you have to wonder a little about him, all the same. Though angsty at times, Dean provides an interesting viewpoint, especially when he succumbs to the rage that breathing the toxic air brings about in him. The only downside would be the obsession with Astrid. Dean says crush, I say obsessed. After a while, it gets to the point of monotonous and it definitely left me feeling as though I wanted to shake him. The second point of view comes from Alex, Dean’s younger brother and computer whiz kid. Alex has accompanied those on the bus as they try to seek help in Denver. The story he tells as the kids on the bus do their best to make their way safely provides another narrative of harrowing near-escapes and near-tragedy. He proved to be my favorite of the two narrators as he has a more level head than Dean and felt more reliable when it came to the finer details. These two characters, while connected, are able to give readers a wider view of the events going on in their world and makes for an even more detailed story.
The plot in Sky on Fire takes the very bad (explosions and toxic air) and makes it even worse. What can be worse than that, you ask? Well, as it doesn’t appear in the synopsis, I’m not going to tell you. I will say that survival in their world is about to be made even less likely. We’ll just leave it at that. The landscape that we are shown this time around really hits home just how bad things have become in Monument and the stretch of area between it and Denver. There are some truly frightening behaviors and occurrences going down, so you’re in for a lot of action.
If you enjoy post apocalyptic fiction that really lets you see the world through the main character’s eyes, then Monument 14 and Sky on Fire may be the books for you. Sky on Fire is a short, fast-paced read that gives you a lot of adventure and even a touch of horror for the time you spend reading it. With its two narrators and volatile settings, there’s a lot to see within the pages of Sky on Fire. I really enjoyed it and will, once again, be eagerly awaiting the next installment.
Having really enjoyed Monument 14 last year, I have been eagerly awaiting the second book in the series, Sky on Fire, ever since. The fast pace, situation, and interesting approaches to the problems at hand all made Monument 14 the fun read it was for me. I dearly hoped for more within the pages of Sky on Fire and, while there were some differences, I largely got it. With a little change of scenery, Sky on Fire made for a good continuation of the story I had become so fond of.
In Sky on Fire, we get the events from two perspectives: Dean, a lovesick teenager who has made the decision to stay behind in the store. His motives for doing so are two-fold and mostly good, but you have to wonder a little about him, all the same. Though angsty at times, Dean provides an interesting viewpoint, especially when he succumbs to the rage that breathing the toxic air brings about in him. The only downside would be the obsession with Astrid. Dean says crush, I say obsessed. After a while, it gets to the point of monotonous and it definitely left me feeling as though I wanted to shake him. The second point of view comes from Alex, Dean’s younger brother and computer whiz kid. Alex has accompanied those on the bus as they try to seek help in Denver. The story he tells as the kids on the bus do their best to make their way safely provides another narrative of harrowing near-escapes and near-tragedy. He proved to be my favorite of the two narrators as he has a more level head than Dean and felt more reliable when it came to the finer details. These two characters, while connected, are able to give readers a wider view of the events going on in their world and makes for an even more detailed story.
The plot in Sky on Fire takes the very bad (explosions and toxic air) and makes it even worse. What can be worse than that, you ask? Well, as it doesn’t appear in the synopsis, I’m not going to tell you. I will say that survival in their world is about to be made even less likely. We’ll just leave it at that. The landscape that we are shown this time around really hits home just how bad things have become in Monument and the stretch of area between it and Denver. There are some truly frightening behaviors and occurrences going down, so you’re in for a lot of action.
If you enjoy post apocalyptic fiction that really lets you see the world through the main character’s eyes, then Monument 14 and Sky on Fire may be the books for you. Sky on Fire is a short, fast-paced read that gives you a lot of adventure and even a touch of horror for the time you spend reading it. With its two narrators and volatile settings, there’s a lot to see within the pages of Sky on Fire. I really enjoyed it and will, once again, be eagerly awaiting the next installment.
markbucktin's review against another edition
5.0
This was an amazing sequel the plot twists were just so unpredictable. And the cliff hanger at the end was just POW I just need the next one right now I need to know what's going to happen next. I highly recommend this book series and I would love to see as a tv show
anna1_lou's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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
4.5
jobrien14's review against another edition
4.0
Although this book is very short, I felt like it was the right length. I keep getting more and more attached to these characters and teared up at one point! A very good dystopian read, I'd highly recommend!