Aurora Burning, by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Title: Aurora Burning: The Aurora Cycle, Book 2
Author: Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Genre/ issues: Sci-fi. Finding your people. Family – born and chosen.

Sometimes you have plans for the weekend. Mow the lawn? Sure. Clean the carpets? I mean, that is why you borrowed your mum’s carpet shampooer. Maybe even read one of the many books on your TBR shelf. But then you get post on Saturday. And that post contains this firecracker of a book. So, you read it instead.

I will say, I’m glad I didn’t get this too early – I often get review copies of books well before the release date. Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff comes out next week I think, and I’m so glad that I’ve just read it – if I got it much earlier than I did, I’d have far longer to wait for book three, because the ENDING IS A HELL OF A CLIFFHANGER! That’s not spoilery at all. If you’ve read anything from the dastardly duo of K+K you’ll know that they are sadistic bastards who thrive on causing pain for their readers. And boy, do I want more of their delicious brand of torture.

I loved the character development of #Squad312 in this book. I love the complexity of relationships. I love the diversity represented amongst this glorious group – from physical differences, to dealing with emotional dissociation from PTSD, to some positive queer representation, to contrasting depictions of family connections, there’s something in here for everyone. Sci-fi is definitely my bag, and these two authors are masters of their craft. I’d definitely recommend this one when it hits the shelves – if you’ve not read Aurora Rising, though, grab that first!

#TamaraReads #2020readingchallenge 17/52

Happy reading,