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morgan96's review against another edition
4.0
The romance is only briefly starting in that first book but I really enjoyed how different they are from each other, how they have different strengths and seem to complete each other pretty well whether it's physically or emotionally.
zelenah's review against another edition
2.0
Trigger warnings: mentions of/attempted rape, physical assault, murder, graphic descriptions of violence, homophobia.
If that sounds like a lot, nearly all of that happens within the first ten pages or so. If you don't have the mental energy to push through that, I totally get it and you should not read this book.
Anytime the main characters meet someone the reader isn't supposed to like, they'll do tr say something homophobic - which I found rather tiring after a while.
I decided to DNF this title, as, after three months since I first downloaded it, I still hadn't finished it and could only read a handful of pages before quitting again.
For me, the story isn't compelling enough to continue. The danger is meh at best. Aliens who want to take over Earth, because reasons. Mhm, I'll stick to Independence Day for that overdone trope.
Overall, 3.5 out of 5. Some good points, but not enough to give it a higher rating.
If that sounds like a lot, nearly all of that happens within the first ten pages or so. If you don't have the mental energy to push through that, I totally get it and you should not read this book.
Anytime the main characters meet someone the reader isn't supposed to like, they'll do tr say something homophobic - which I found rather tiring after a while.
I decided to DNF this title, as, after three months since I first downloaded it, I still hadn't finished it and could only read a handful of pages before quitting again.
For me, the story isn't compelling enough to continue. The danger is meh at best. Aliens who want to take over Earth, because reasons. Mhm, I'll stick to Independence Day for that overdone trope.
Overall, 3.5 out of 5. Some good points, but not enough to give it a higher rating.
gabi90's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this story. Both the original apocalyptic part and the slowly blooming romance part as well. (Not steamy at all.)
There were some things, that I found a little... odd or just plain awkward, but overall it's an enjoyable read.
3.5 stars rounded up.
There were some things, that I found a little... odd or just plain awkward, but overall it's an enjoyable read.
3.5 stars rounded up.
kei_namir's review against another edition
3.0
Count me as intrigued. I need much more to make an accurate assessment.
ld2's review against another edition
5.0
Austin, Tan, and Mack are three young men sentence to a “reintegration” camp that’s supposed to “cure” homosexuality. This camp is nothing more than a glorified prison where atrocious acts are committed upon the imprisoned young men. Then aliens suddenly attack the Earth and begin a mass genocide of the human race. During this chaos, Austin, Tan and Mack escape and what begins as an alliance in order to stay alive transforms into something more, something pure and loving. The young men must rely on their wits and each other to survive not only the aliens and other humans, but also the environment and shortage of food.
I normally don’t like dystopian books, but I adored Ignite. I think what makes it so enjoyable is how Nora Phoenix never allows us to give up hope. These young men are survivors and they will survive somehow. The relationship between all three of them is a complex and dynamic thing that takes it time to bloom, but it’s so satisfying to see. I can feel the love and trust they have for each other through the pages. Plus the plot just sucked me into the story and I didn’t want to stop reading. The world building was fantastic and complicated, but still easy to understand.
Kenneth Obi did the narration for the audiobook and it was wonderful. He had to voice three young men and give them each a unique voice. I think he got their personalities down wonderfully, and the narration became a performance. I was on the edge of my seat listening to this audiobook.
Both the book and the audiobook receive a solid 5 star rating from me. I can’t wait for the entire series to be out.
I normally don’t like dystopian books, but I adored Ignite. I think what makes it so enjoyable is how Nora Phoenix never allows us to give up hope. These young men are survivors and they will survive somehow. The relationship between all three of them is a complex and dynamic thing that takes it time to bloom, but it’s so satisfying to see. I can feel the love and trust they have for each other through the pages. Plus the plot just sucked me into the story and I didn’t want to stop reading. The world building was fantastic and complicated, but still easy to understand.
Kenneth Obi did the narration for the audiobook and it was wonderful. He had to voice three young men and give them each a unique voice. I think he got their personalities down wonderfully, and the narration became a performance. I was on the edge of my seat listening to this audiobook.
Both the book and the audiobook receive a solid 5 star rating from me. I can’t wait for the entire series to be out.
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