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Aurora Burning by Jay Kristoff, Amie Kaufman

friendshipbravery's review against another edition

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3.0

This book was a little unoriginal because it relied soo much on Avatar the Last Airbender to carry it. The entire premise is the same as Avatar's but with the changes and intergalatic warfare; Aurora is Aang, Scarlet and Tyler are Katara and Sokka, Cat probably doesn't play a role ngl because she dies so early on, Saedii is Azula and Kal is Zuko, and their father (WHICH I CALLED BTW, IT WAS SO OBVIOUS FROM THE VERY BEGINNING) is the firelord and the Starslayer in this book. Him being a Trigger was not something I expected though. Oops. Spoilers hehe. Spoilers for probably the rest of this review. This book didn't hit me as much as the next book would so I gave it a 3 stars because there was nothing memorable that happened except for character stuff and Aurora learning her powers and a lot of sexual tension between Saedii and Tyler... uhhh Idk how to feel about that either. Weird. The only thing I liked really was the reference to Harry Potter book 7 with the bank break in, and the part where Caersen (Starslayer, starlord, whatever, man) talked about the Maker being multiple MAKERS, which theY NEVER ADDRESS IN THE REST OF THE SERIES WTF NO SHOCK REVEAL NOTHING?
A little disappointed, but we'll talk about the next book in the next review.

effie_'s review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

lissajean7's review against another edition

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2.0

I am so mad at this book right now! That is not an ending. That’s a “hey, y’all, I know we’re in the middle of everything, and literally everyone is about to die—in the process of dying? already dead?—but we’re gonna call it over now, kay?” kind of stop. I already called bs on the squad’s reaction to the Big Secret, but I can typically hurtle over forced plot devices—at least once—but this? No. Do yourself a favor: if you’re going to read this one, wait until the third book is published.

nkthomas720's review against another edition

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5.0

I need the next book like now and it’s not even titled yet! I can’t deal! Ugh! Lol

bookworm_15's review against another edition

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5.0

OH. MY. FREAKING. WORD. YOU CAN NOT JUST END A BOOK LIKE THAT!!!!!!!!! ARE YOU TRYING TO HAVE ME GO I TO EMOTIONAL BREAKDOWN MODE?!?!?!?!?!??! CAUSE IF SO, IT IS DEFINITELY WORKING!!!!! GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

science_dragon's review against another edition

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SpoilerThe plant zombies were less nightmare inducing in this one, which was nice. I like the characters and want to see what happens to them. 
To be honest, this feels less like a series and more like a single long book sold in three separate pieces.

nevercomemonday's review against another edition

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4.0

Dear Jay Kristoff and Aime Kaufman

FIRST OF ALL, HOW DARE YOU????

helloakosisam's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-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

leo_the_first's review against another edition

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5.0

Amie and Jay are masters of their craft!

This book is so good! I either need a sixth star or to take away a star from every book I've ever rated to do justice to how good this book is!

The pace is just right, the story is enticing, the characters and their backstories are being explored and revealed in a believable way, and the universe K&K created is one I wish wouldn't end with the next book.

riiiclark's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5

Um wtf was that ending?? cause it’s ass