alyram4's review against another edition
3.0
Sci-fi is always a difficult genre for me to enjoy. I have to be in the mood whenever I read it, and even then my experience can be a bit rocky. Eclipse the Skies kept me entertained while still providing a strong storyline and developed characters. Character development is key in this book, and the story itself takes a backseat. The main focus, as I saw it, was how characters changed and reacted to the situations they were put in. Some of them change completely from who they were in the beginning. Difficult decisions, bonds formed and broken, and even some who are quite morally gray. While there was a hint of romance, it's very little and I'd just brush it off when reading. I found it didn't matter to me much in terms of the story, so I'm not sure how others would perceive the little teases. The ending itself is wonderful, and it definitely left a lasting impression for a moment. While the entire book didn't wow me, the ending more than makes up for what I felt was lacking.
Overall, this is a strong sequel, but would definitely be better for those who enjoy Sci-Fi more than I. Even if you have similar feelings on the genre like me, I think this would still be an entertaining read to pass the time.
Overall, this is a strong sequel, but would definitely be better for those who enjoy Sci-Fi more than I. Even if you have similar feelings on the genre like me, I think this would still be an entertaining read to pass the time.
emilygaynier's review against another edition
3.0
So I probably would've loved this book if it had been twice as long or spread out over two books instead of one
Everything felt rushed and plot twists or shocking moments felt cheap because they were used so much.
I loved the plot and how the story went, but it felt so rushed. There was so much unanswered and the civil war was actually unnecessary in this story
Read Infinity and Beyond: Space Cops - Read a book with some form of law enforcement in it
Everything felt rushed and plot twists or shocking moments felt cheap because they were used so much.
I loved the plot and how the story went, but it felt so rushed. There was so much unanswered and the civil war was actually unnecessary in this story
Read Infinity and Beyond: Space Cops - Read a book with some form of law enforcement in it
stephanielc's review against another edition
4.0
4.5; NO WAY. DON’T TELL ME THAT’S HOW IT ENDS.
My god, this was a journey. Plot twists, so much destruction and hope.
Ia is so awesome, and I wish I could’ve seen more of her interaction with Knives. I’m not particularly fond of Brinn, though. It feels every time I get closer to liking her, it all crumbles down.
The plot was good, it was pretty engaging and I liked how you couldn’t really tell whose side Goner was on until the very end.
The Nowhere Ramen place was a great touch.
My god, this was a journey. Plot twists, so much destruction and hope.
Ia is so awesome, and I wish I could’ve seen more of her interaction with Knives. I’m not particularly fond of Brinn, though. It feels every time I get closer to liking her, it all crumbles down.
The plot was good, it was pretty engaging and I liked how you couldn’t really tell whose side Goner was on until the very end.
The Nowhere Ramen place was a great touch.
biblioemily's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Still too many amazing coincidences in the plot, and it seems very slow at times and then picks up rapidly. But it was a fun and satisfying sequel nonetheless.
professionalydysfunctional's review against another edition
2.0
IA and her dark humor return in full force for this sequel to "Ignite The Stars". However, IA is comatose for a good portion of the novel which is disappointing. During the interim Muara Milan takes time to further develop Brinn, Brennen, Knives. While I enjoyed seeing the other characters in new ways the plotline seemed chaotic. I felt I would have rather had two separate books dictating IA's past and what was currently happening in the timeline. Placed together the story felt rather forced. In the end the story felt unfinished. I was left wanting to know more about her past in addition to what happened after the black hole.
skinnygetout's review against another edition
3.0
A decent finish to the series. It was mostly satisfying with the wrap up of story arcs, but it did feel like there were some gaps. However, there was plenty of space action to keep it interesting and some creative characters, too.
oncemorewithreading's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Albert Whitman & Company for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Eclipse the Skies is the final book in a duology written by Maura Milan so my review is going to be as spoiler free as I possibly can make it.
This is a series I had never heard of but was intrigued by the synopsis. Honestly, I really loved this series and I’m sad that it’s over. Maura Milan has created a universe which you find yourself escaping to. This book left me in shambles and I honestly felt myself tearing up at the end. While is was an epic conclusion I wish it hadn’t ended that way.
This is a story of three main characters who are slowly finding out who they really are and fighting for what they truly believe in. I adore Ia, Brinn and Knives and found myself constantly rooting for them throughout the book. These characters were relatable, likable and honestly what I love in main characters.
This book was a lot more serious than its predecessor, focusing on crucial topics such as oppression but felt a lot more action packed and full of twists. I did find myself missing the humour from the first book and felt that at times the book really dragged parts out and rushed through others however I will really miss this series and really do recommend giving it a read!
Eclipse the Skies is the final book in a duology written by Maura Milan so my review is going to be as spoiler free as I possibly can make it.
This is a series I had never heard of but was intrigued by the synopsis. Honestly, I really loved this series and I’m sad that it’s over. Maura Milan has created a universe which you find yourself escaping to. This book left me in shambles and I honestly felt myself tearing up at the end. While is was an epic conclusion I wish it hadn’t ended that way.
This is a story of three main characters who are slowly finding out who they really are and fighting for what they truly believe in. I adore Ia, Brinn and Knives and found myself constantly rooting for them throughout the book. These characters were relatable, likable and honestly what I love in main characters.
This book was a lot more serious than its predecessor, focusing on crucial topics such as oppression but felt a lot more action packed and full of twists. I did find myself missing the humour from the first book and felt that at times the book really dragged parts out and rushed through others however I will really miss this series and really do recommend giving it a read!
queer_bookwyrm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
3 ⭐ CW: Violence, descriptions of blood and gore, severed limbs
Eclipse the Skies by Maura Milan is book two in the Ignite the Stars duology. Since I've been finishing up Duologies lately, I've noticed that I am often disappointed with the second book. It just feels like there should be more time to build up the characters and the stakes. It just felt a tad rushed at the end.
We pick up with Ia after she has discovered how evil her brother, Einn, truly is. A master manipulator, he has everyone who used to follow Ia convinced they should side with him, promising them freedom from the Commonwealth. But Einn only wants chaos. Ia is actually down for the count for the majority of the book, so we get a lot of time with Knives and Brinn.
The most frustrating thing about this book was how little character growth the characters actually had. Brinn's development goes backward, and I didn't feel like I connected with her this book. I get her grief, but I thought she was incredibly naive. Knives I felt like had almost no development and spent the whole book just pining and worried about Ia.
I wanted a lot more from this book. I thought there were a lot of things that could have been explored more if this was a trilogy instead. The slow burn romance was basically only a fizzle and was not satisfying at all, and the end was actually very disappointing for the Blood Wolf of the Skies. I didn't hate it, I'm just super disappointed.
Eclipse the Skies by Maura Milan is book two in the Ignite the Stars duology. Since I've been finishing up Duologies lately, I've noticed that I am often disappointed with the second book. It just feels like there should be more time to build up the characters and the stakes. It just felt a tad rushed at the end.
We pick up with Ia after she has discovered how evil her brother, Einn, truly is. A master manipulator, he has everyone who used to follow Ia convinced they should side with him, promising them freedom from the Commonwealth. But Einn only wants chaos. Ia is actually down for the count for the majority of the book, so we get a lot of time with Knives and Brinn.
The most frustrating thing about this book was how little character growth the characters actually had. Brinn's development goes backward, and I didn't feel like I connected with her this book. I get her grief, but I thought she was incredibly naive. Knives I felt like had almost no development and spent the whole book just pining and worried about Ia.
I wanted a lot more from this book. I thought there were a lot of things that could have been explored more if this was a trilogy instead. The slow burn romance was basically only a fizzle and was not satisfying at all, and the end was actually very disappointing for the Blood Wolf of the Skies. I didn't hate it, I'm just super disappointed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Violence, and Gore
necessitteem's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this duology! I felt it had a very fitting end and wrapped up nicely. Loved everything about it! I look forward to seeing more from Maura Milan.