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Aurora Rising
by Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman
A band of misfits parading through space on their first ever (disastrous) mission? A found family dynamic with a tinge of romance? Intergalactic chaos bound to ensue? Sign me up.
I swear, Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman are an author duo from the heavens. These two can write up pretty much anything and I’m bound to love every moment of it. Though this doesn't quite match the greatness of their first series The [b:Illuminae|23395680|Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1)|Amie Kaufman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1443433956l/23395680._SY75_.jpg|26653661] Files, it was brilliant nonetheless.
~★~ What is this book about? ~★~
Tyler Jones is in the top of his graduating class at Aurora Academy, earning him the first pick of recruits to form his mission squad. Hours before recruitment day, he discovers a girl who’s been stuck in a frozen sleep for the past 200 years, and she may be the catalyst to an interstellar war on the horizon. Her rescue causes Tyler to be late for the choosing ceremony, leaving him with a squad of the rejects no one else wanted, and an oncoming war bigger than he could ever imagine…
Oh hell, did I fall in love with this wonderful cast of characters! Each of our seven crew members had really distinct narratives; I found myself enjoying each of their POV’s almost equally. There was something so great about the witty dialogue and banter amongst the squad that made for such a fun read!
The plot of Aurora Rising was incredibly entertaining, as to be expected. Amie and Jay pull no punches; the stakes are high, and constant blows are always delivered. I loved the uniqueness of this universe and the careful construction of it all. There’s sure to be a slew of twists and turns as this series progresses!
The writing was spectacular--everything regarding the mechanics and different alien races of this universe was explained thoroughly. I can’t wait to see how things play out in the next book, as this one ended on an insane note.
I’d recommend this to anyone in need of a fast paced adventure with a cast of lovely characters. You’re in for such an entertaining story!
“But they have not seen their sun die. Their people burn. Their world end. And they do not know, yet, that there are some breaks that cannot be fixed.”
I swear, Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman are an author duo from the heavens. These two can write up pretty much anything and I’m bound to love every moment of it. Though this doesn't quite match the greatness of their first series The [b:Illuminae|23395680|Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1)|Amie Kaufman|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1443433956l/23395680._SY75_.jpg|26653661] Files, it was brilliant nonetheless.
~★~ What is this book about? ~★~
Tyler Jones is in the top of his graduating class at Aurora Academy, earning him the first pick of recruits to form his mission squad. Hours before recruitment day, he discovers a girl who’s been stuck in a frozen sleep for the past 200 years, and she may be the catalyst to an interstellar war on the horizon. Her rescue causes Tyler to be late for the choosing ceremony, leaving him with a squad of the rejects no one else wanted, and an oncoming war bigger than he could ever imagine…
“Do moons choose the planets they orbit? Do planets choose their stars? Who am I to deny gravity, Aurora? When you shine brighter than any constellation in the sky?”
Oh hell, did I fall in love with this wonderful cast of characters! Each of our seven crew members had really distinct narratives; I found myself enjoying each of their POV’s almost equally. There was something so great about the witty dialogue and banter amongst the squad that made for such a fun read!
The plot of Aurora Rising was incredibly entertaining, as to be expected. Amie and Jay pull no punches; the stakes are high, and constant blows are always delivered. I loved the uniqueness of this universe and the careful construction of it all. There’s sure to be a slew of twists and turns as this series progresses!
The writing was spectacular--everything regarding the mechanics and different alien races of this universe was explained thoroughly. I can’t wait to see how things play out in the next book, as this one ended on an insane note.
I’d recommend this to anyone in need of a fast paced adventure with a cast of lovely characters. You’re in for such an entertaining story!