When we left off in
Aurora Rising, Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff's first novel in the Aurora series, our space heroes were down one member (Godspeed, Cat), framed for intergalactic terrorism, and on the run. The story in
Aurora Burning picks up on a space station called Emerald City where the remaining members of Squad 312 are trying to outrun their captors. No matter what they do, their best plans to escape are thwarted by Gremps, long-lost family members, and the publicized bounty on their heads. Good thing they still have the Trigger, human Aurora whose hundreds of years in a cryopod sleep have somehow given her powers to destroy. And though she doesn't have full control of her powers, that doesn't stop her from using them.
In this sequel, we learn more about the experiences and people that made the squad members who they are today. But what doesn't unfold as easily is the mystery of how to save the galaxy and where the Trigger's weapon is located.
Don't worry - there will be another book in the series.
Aurora Burning leaves you hanging just as the action is getting good, and I can't wait to see what happens next. I like this series because it reminds me of
Guardians of the Galaxy and
Star Wars, and there's diversity of characters with a message that is perfect for today's teens.
Aurora Burning
is published by Knopf Books for Young Readers and is on bookstore shelves now. I received a free ARC to review.
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