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smasson13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
I'm unsure if it is just the fact that this novel sparked me out of a reading slump, or if it is truly this amazing.
TBH, there are some predictable events in the story and usual tropes, but it feels new and fresh. The pace is so fast and the characters are killer.
Amazing read, definitely a win.
TBH, there are some predictable events in the story and usual tropes, but it feels new and fresh. The pace is so fast and the characters are killer.
Amazing read, definitely a win.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Violence
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Cursing, Death, Blood, Medical content, War, and Injury/Injury detail
fishfinngers's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
snazzysie's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
Aurora Rising is the first book in the series "Aurora Cycle" and it follows the journey of a space squad as they try to figure out the powers of their new friend and what secrets her past holds. This futuristic sci-fi novel has a sort of found family trope, adventures, aliens, and a touch of romance.
I like stories being told through multiple points of view, but I think this book overdid it a bit, as there were quite a few main characters. The switching back and forth was pretty confusing, as were the futuristic names, which made it hard to follow at times. As someone who doesn't love a lot of violence in their books, I found the few fist-fights and injuries described not too overwhelming, and I would recommend this book for 14+
I like stories being told through multiple points of view, but I think this book overdid it a bit, as there were quite a few main characters. The switching back and forth was pretty confusing, as were the futuristic names, which made it hard to follow at times. As someone who doesn't love a lot of violence in their books, I found the few fist-fights and injuries described not too overwhelming, and I would recommend this book for 14+
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Grief, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, and Death of parent
dadimabookernow's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I found this book a bit of a drag. I read it via audio book and the production was amazing. The cast / voice actors did an amazing job.
The plot however I feel was a bit lacking. It only picked up right at the end of the book. The only reason I read the second book was to find out how they were going to stop the main villian. But generally first books are there to introduce characters and the readers to the world / universe created. That being said throughout the book it really had me wishing I had a squad like the main characters had.
I give it 3.25 stars mainly because I feel like the authors were holding back abit plot and character development wise.
The plot however I feel was a bit lacking. It only picked up right at the end of the book. The only reason I read the second book was to find out how they were going to stop the main villian. But generally first books are there to introduce characters and the readers to the world / universe created. That being said throughout the book it really had me wishing I had a squad like the main characters had.
I give it 3.25 stars mainly because I feel like the authors were holding back abit plot and character development wise.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Genocide, Grief, and War
luciiee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail