Reviews

Aurora Rising by Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman

kems_21's review against another edition

adventurous challenging fast-paced

• Loveable characters? No

0.5

Just the most cliche, didn’t enjoy it at all

megdawson's review against another edition

4.0

I really liked this book, but I listened to the audiobook and it was hard for me to follow because of that. I’ll have to get physical copies for the rest of the series!

hollybolly's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

spiringvenus's review against another edition

3.0

Booktok recommended. Enjoyed the audiobook because it has multiple narrators. 

Things I liked:

1. Different humanoid species with interesting language, looks, and cultural differences 
2. The mystery surrounding Aurora (the girl)
3. Audiobook narration 
4. Finn’s cousin 

Things I didn’t like:

1. Adults don’t disclose things to teens that could be very helpful 
2. The plot was predictable in many ways 
3. Some parts were slow and I wasn’t always ready to jump back into the story 

catbag's review against another edition

4.0

Dear god I will never understand how these two writers do what they do. Aurora Rising was intricately woven, beautiful, and absolutely devastating. I can’t wait to see what’s next.

tani_2307's review against another edition

emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

oldcrow1111's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 stars. This book hooked me at the beginning, but about half way through, it started to drag. I liked the plot but felt disconnected to the some characters (some I loved!) and disliked some of the tropes/cliches. But, I was entertained, and I will probably read the sequel. I hear Illuminae is much better and do hope to read that!

luccinda's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

rocketdea's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny 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? No

4.0

arlo10's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious

4.0