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lillanaa 's review for:
Burn Cycle
by Joel Dane
This book was received as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I have to say, this book definitely stepped up from the last. The characters finally feel like characters and not shallow stereotypes; I was especially impressed with Ting and M'Bari's character developments, becoming someone who you could actually understand being here. There's still a lot to work on with that side of things, definitely, but they're a heck of a lot more tolerable than they were in [b:Cry Pilot|43514595|Cry Pilot|Joel Dane|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1546995891l/43514595._SY75_.jpg|67677661].
The story, for what's it's worth, is making logical progression; small bases, to taking down the home field, to space. It makes sense as a way to up the ante without feeling forced. I'm also a fan of the fact that we know this is a trilogy along that line. It doesn't feel like the author is forced to up the ante again after the next book.
Ending each book with a relief moment also helps the story flow; tension is definitely built with every final line, but prior to that we get to actually wind down, have a moment of what feels like genuine rest before the characters are thrown into another major moment, something that's necessary and lacking in a lot of current longstanding series.
All in all, can't wait for the next one! The author is getting better book by book and I'm excited to continue this series.
I have to say, this book definitely stepped up from the last. The characters finally feel like characters and not shallow stereotypes; I was especially impressed with Ting and M'Bari's character developments, becoming someone who you could actually understand being here. There's still a lot to work on with that side of things, definitely, but they're a heck of a lot more tolerable than they were in [b:Cry Pilot|43514595|Cry Pilot|Joel Dane|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1546995891l/43514595._SY75_.jpg|67677661].
The story, for what's it's worth, is making logical progression; small bases, to taking down the home field, to space. It makes sense as a way to up the ante without feeling forced. I'm also a fan of the fact that we know this is a trilogy along that line. It doesn't feel like the author is forced to up the ante again after the next book.
Ending each book with a relief moment also helps the story flow; tension is definitely built with every final line, but prior to that we get to actually wind down, have a moment of what feels like genuine rest before the characters are thrown into another major moment, something that's necessary and lacking in a lot of current longstanding series.
All in all, can't wait for the next one! The author is getting better book by book and I'm excited to continue this series.