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gitruz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
wannabekingpin's review against another edition
4.0
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skaitom nakties rezimu
About: They were great at what they aimed for. And yet, they got scratched for this or that nonetheless. So there they were, failed pilots and whatnots, packing their bags to go back home as warning sirens flared and got silenced just as abruptly. In those short moments they had to decide their own fates, and those, as it later turned out, of human colonies. Meet the Swift Kick crew, the most diverse and fiercest little group of misfits any terrorists have ever seen.
Out there there is a terrorist group that calls itself Earth First. Their philosophies all lean on one idea: get rid of the colonies. Some think we should take care of our own planet first. Others believe Earth to be sacred. Either way, they’re up to some murder, and the space station those kids were on? Oh, that was just the start.
Mine: Once again, a mediocre story that you’ve definitely read before under different names, circumstances, titles. But saved by really great and diverse characters. All of the skin colors, all of the sexual orientations. The bisexual guy was actually bi, not just by the title author would slap on to get diversity points. Religions are on board too. One young woman is practicing, and has hijabs to fit a situation. She’s a badass hacker too, and, my favorite, a rebel. And if that’s not yet representing, there’s a transgender woman too. Full, glorious set. The story itself is fast paced. Just as you get through what seemed a longish personal episode, grenades are flying, bullets are whistling. It’s written in real fun speech manner too, no sugarcoating, straight to the point, with no high and mighty phrases. But, as I said, the plot has been chewed on plenty by now. So it’s as predictable as they get, with merely different details.
All in all, I’m going to give it a strong 4 out of 5. It was an easy, fun, fast read. If you feel like supporting diversity in literature, this is one of the books to take and review, I feel.
night mode reading ;
skaitom nakties rezimu
About: They were great at what they aimed for. And yet, they got scratched for this or that nonetheless. So there they were, failed pilots and whatnots, packing their bags to go back home as warning sirens flared and got silenced just as abruptly. In those short moments they had to decide their own fates, and those, as it later turned out, of human colonies. Meet the Swift Kick crew, the most diverse and fiercest little group of misfits any terrorists have ever seen.
Out there there is a terrorist group that calls itself Earth First. Their philosophies all lean on one idea: get rid of the colonies. Some think we should take care of our own planet first. Others believe Earth to be sacred. Either way, they’re up to some murder, and the space station those kids were on? Oh, that was just the start.
Mine: Once again, a mediocre story that you’ve definitely read before under different names, circumstances, titles. But saved by really great and diverse characters. All of the skin colors, all of the sexual orientations. The bisexual guy was actually bi, not just by the title author would slap on to get diversity points. Religions are on board too. One young woman is practicing, and has hijabs to fit a situation. She’s a badass hacker too, and, my favorite, a rebel. And if that’s not yet representing, there’s a transgender woman too. Full, glorious set. The story itself is fast paced. Just as you get through what seemed a longish personal episode, grenades are flying, bullets are whistling. It’s written in real fun speech manner too, no sugarcoating, straight to the point, with no high and mighty phrases. But, as I said, the plot has been chewed on plenty by now. So it’s as predictable as they get, with merely different details.
All in all, I’m going to give it a strong 4 out of 5. It was an easy, fun, fast read. If you feel like supporting diversity in literature, this is one of the books to take and review, I feel.
cdale's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
hastings91's review against another edition
3.0
Despite only giving this book 3 stars, I legitimately enjoyed it. It’s honestly what I wanted Aurora Rising to be - a fun space romp about a classic five-man-band and their wacky hijinks. The characters are funny and diverse if not particularly developed, there are cool world building concepts even if they aren’t explained particularly well or cohesively. I especially liked all the muslim representation in both the characters and the world. The plot itself is structured well enough and the storytelling is clear enough that this was an enjoyable book specifically for what it set out to do, and some types that’s okay. (If you want a more stunning take on some of these ideas on the other hand, I’d recommend Invictus by Ryan Graudin)
lailybibliography's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 stars
This is one of the best lines I've read all year, don't even @ me. Gotta love how this book for being chock full of witty and clever phrases but my bi-disaster self could only think of this. I truly am a critical reader. Also, fellow a bisexual South Asian Muslim! In an actual book!! We finally get some good fucking content.
I just wish the writing style suited my tastes better because this feels like a low rating for a book I enjoyed so much. The guilt is strong with this one, however, I can't justify a higher rating with the writing so lukewarm. Overall, this book is the perfect alignment of be gay, do crime and chaotic good and that's a pitch if I've ever heard one.
”Latent homoeroticism is the backbone of the British education system, is it?"
This is one of the best lines I've read all year, don't even @ me. Gotta love how this book for being chock full of witty and clever phrases but my bi-disaster self could only think of this. I truly am a critical reader. Also, fellow a bisexual South Asian Muslim! In an actual book!! We finally get some good fucking content.
I just wish the writing style suited my tastes better because this feels like a low rating for a book I enjoyed so much. The guilt is strong with this one, however, I can't justify a higher rating with the writing so lukewarm. Overall, this book is the perfect alignment of be gay, do crime and chaotic good and that's a pitch if I've ever heard one.
singsthewren's review against another edition
This was a really fun scifi adventure book. The plot was pretty straightforward and the whole book has a breakneck pace that doesn't let you settle into characters as much as I would have liked, but it was really fun and I was along for the ride the whole way! I was fascinated by the idea of one-way colony trips despite there being travel to and from, it felt unlikely that there wouldn't be a black market trade in people wanting to go back to Earth, but I liked what the book was exploring and the way the world was set up.
achillreads's review against another edition
4.0
it was such a fun read. it made me genuinely happy as i read it. the little signalling convos between rian and nax were gold. nax is a fun main character to read from. he is funny, charming, and quite relatable with him being horny for his passion. the second half wasn't as exciting for me as the first half, so 4 stars.
but anyone who is looking for the queerest spaceship to ever queer, this book is for you ✊️
but anyone who is looking for the queerest spaceship to ever queer, this book is for you ✊️
thelasagna's review against another edition
5.0
The Disasters is an adrenaline fuel rocket ride to the stars 🌟. A full throttled joyride with a diverse, unique cast of characters. Space may be hard, but it’s also fun. But, definitely wear a helmet.
thegingerpageturner's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book 😊 the world building was great, the space terms used were easy to follow or explained well. There were a few terms I had to look up but they were related to different cultures referenced. I liked the fact that the POV was from a male character, it was a nice change. The storyline was good and it had a good balance between intense moments and chill moments. There was also times when their plans fell apart but they managed to figure it out 😊
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Nax is one of the main characters and I found him to be real and relatable. I loved his inner monologue on things 😅 Case, Rion, Asra and Zee make up the rest of the crew and the banter between them was great. It has good character development and the romantic relationships formed were subtle. It was also great seeing Nax's struggles with the two he is interested in, there is some laugh out loud moments 😅 There was also some very relatable family issues that the characters have or are going through 😊
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One of the main things I liked about this book was the diversity. Some of the characters faced mental health challenges, there was LGBTQI rep, as well as a multitude of different cultures living on planets together. And despite it being set in the future there was still some remnants of differences not being completely accepted.
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Overall I enjoyed this book 😊 I believe it was a standalone but I would definitely read more about Nax and his crew 😊
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Nax is one of the main characters and I found him to be real and relatable. I loved his inner monologue on things 😅 Case, Rion, Asra and Zee make up the rest of the crew and the banter between them was great. It has good character development and the romantic relationships formed were subtle. It was also great seeing Nax's struggles with the two he is interested in, there is some laugh out loud moments 😅 There was also some very relatable family issues that the characters have or are going through 😊
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One of the main things I liked about this book was the diversity. Some of the characters faced mental health challenges, there was LGBTQI rep, as well as a multitude of different cultures living on planets together. And despite it being set in the future there was still some remnants of differences not being completely accepted.
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Overall I enjoyed this book 😊 I believe it was a standalone but I would definitely read more about Nax and his crew 😊
bronwynheeley's review against another edition
4.0
3.5stars. I enjoyed this book so much. It had one of the best bi rep I’ve ever read, not just in YA but ever and ive read enough so far. Not only was it shown through the whole book but it was said, both in his history but out loud it was unmistakable which is better then just having a past. Unfortunately the rest of the story, tho fun wasn’t that original or really futuristic, tho it was set in 2194, if I’m honest it’s probably why I liked it, I’m not a huge fan, but truly this could have been a contemporary on earth in cars or buses. The plot was like any other and I’m not sure if I will even remember anything about it in a few days, but it was a quick read, had great rep, both, again in bi, but also a quick through to trans, different races and religions without making it a big deal (or at least I didn’t think so)
Anyway, was it the best book? no, but it was fun, I smiled nearly the whole way through and I’m a fan of Nax.
Anyway, was it the best book? no, but it was fun, I smiled nearly the whole way through and I’m a fan of Nax.