A review by charliauthor
Aurora's End by Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? No

5.0

Where was everyone when this first came out and why was noone telling me how GOOD it is!

I'm actually really annoyed that i wasn't put onto Squad 312 earlier than this because SQUAD 312 FOREVER!!!

Honestly dude, this series was sooo much fun. With the exception of Auri, I loved everyone member of the squad and my relationship with them was just made that much better because I listened to the audio. The narrators did an absolutely phenomenal job of adding the appropriate humour and emotion and personality to each of them that i was so excited to listen to each chapter (except auri's), knowing I would have some laughs and emotional response.

Its just so straightforward and fun and built up without taking itself too seriously. The final act was a little dragged out near the end, namely because it was an Auri chapter and I just found her really annoying, overpowered and boring lol other than that, I have nothing bad to say about this.

Chapter 11 between Tyler and Saedii is *chef's kiss*!!! I actually could not deal with how beautiful it was. The grump/sunshine trope was just stunning and I actually listened to the chapter 3 times cause it was just so nice.
Don't get me started on Zila! The absolute queen that she is, carrying the fate of the galaxy on her fucking back! OMG OMG! I cried ugly tears with that one and it was just sooo lovely!!

Even though this is a collaborative venture, JK being one of my fave authors just shows that he's able to do what he does best in a different genre and I am here for it.
I cannot commend this series enough simply for being pure vibes all the way through. I love that even with a host of typically, 'main' characters, these B characters, misfits with oddities get to get the girl or get the guy and be the Main in their own narratives.

Loved it. Absolutely loved it!
(except Auri lmao)