May 2020 Not First in a Series BOTM - Aurora Burning, by Amie Kaufman

[Alaina]

Our heroes are back… kind of. From the bestselling co-authors of the Illuminae Files comes the second book in the epic series about a squad of misfits, losers, and discipline cases who just might be the galaxy’s best hope for survival.

First, the bad news: an ancient evil—you know, your standard consume-all-life-in-the-galaxy deal—is about to be unleashed. The good news? Squad 312 is standing by to save the day. They’ve just got to take care of a few small distractions first.

Like the clan of gremps who’d like to rearrange their favorite faces.

And the cadre of illegit GIA agents with creepy flowers where their eyes used to be, who’ll stop at nothing to get their hands on Auri.

Then there’s Kal’s long-lost sister, who’s not exactly happy to see her baby brother, and has a Syldrathi army at her back. With half the known galaxy on their tails, Squad 312 has never felt so wanted.

When they learn the Hadfield has been found, it’s time to come out of hiding. Two centuries ago, the colony ship vanished, leaving Auri as its sole survivor. Now, its black box might be what saves them. But time is short, and if Auri can’t learn to master her powers as a Trigger, the squad and all their admirers are going to be deader than the Great Ultrasaur of Abraaxis IV.

Shocking revelations, bank heists, mysterious gifts, inappropriately tight bodysuits, and an epic firefight will determine the fate of the Aurora Legion’s most unforgettable heroes—and maybe the rest of the galaxy as well.

[Aly]

end of part 1 (view spoiler)[ Ooh Kal has a sister and she is mean! I wonder if she and Zila will have chemistry? I love that Auri and Kal are getting closer and when they hold hands and lean into each other, I smile. I wonder how the Admiral knew all these things? (hide spoiler)]

[Kelly]

I'm still waiting for my pre-order to be delivered ^^ Enjoy Aly!

[Alaina]

THAT REMINDS ME, I SHOULD ORDER THIS

[Aly]

End of part 2 (view spoiler)[ Okay, now they left Tyler too?!! I can't handle this, we need to get people back not lose more. I'm still holding out hope for Cat.
It really seems like time travel is a thing, with them getting notes and helpful things like the ship and the case that saved Kal so maybe they can go back and save Cat! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "THAT REMINDS ME, I SHOULD ORDER THIS"

hahaha yes you should!

[Aly]

Kelly wrote: "I'm still waiting for my pre-order to be delivered ^^ Enjoy Aly!"

I hate when a pre-order doesn't come on release day

[Kelly]

I just got it :) Am I the only one disappointed by the hardcover? The colors dont blend between the spine and cover like the first one. I know it's picky but it was my initial reaction ^^" At least I can read it now.

[Cindee]

I am 107 pages into book and I am really loving being back into this story I love everything about it. I love the characters so much I like the little bits that make them who they are. I like how the loss of one of them Cat is so palpable in all of the characters each of them misses something about her. I really like the relationships between the characters the growing romance of Auri and Kal the wonderful sibling relationship between Scarlett and Tyler and how they treat each other like family. I am liking the plot so far with the group on the run and being falsely accused of something they did not do. They run into trouble and are now on their way to somewhere else. So overall I am loving this book so much will continue soon.

[Cindee]

I am 215 pages into this book and I am really enjoying it so much. I really like all of the characters but I really like how Auri and Kali are getting closer every day. I like the other characters and learning more about them makes them so much easier to understand. I am really enjoying the plot very much so they are still are on the run some things have happened I will continue soon.

[Cindee]

I am 302 pages into this book it is still good and I have a feeling the endings not going to resolve anything. I still love the characters at this part I really like Tyler and Scarlett their bond is just so profound. I am really liking the plot they are stuck where the were before most of them escape. The story is really good its just not easy to explain since not much has happened since I last left off in the story. So overall it is really good will continue soon.

[Cindee]

I am 409 pages into this book and I am even sure of the fact there will no good ending and nothing will be resolved. I still love the character but there are a few things I just can't get over (view spoiler)[Why does the sins of the father have to reflect back on the son Kal that is I hate it when books do this so freaking much it ruins so much (hide spoiler)] I am really liking the plot so far with the bits with Tyler and Saedii I really loved how Kal and Auri can as close as it is possible to be then some things came out that just ruin everything. After this I am going to have to read something more light hearted.

[Cindee]

I am finished this book had the most painful cliffhanger I have read in awhile it just rips out your heart and stomps on it. I still loved the characters there seems to be a little bit of hope at the end I really hope things get better by the time the next book releases. I still loved the plot even with how it all ended they continue on their way to save people with one less person. There are some things that happen that are just heart breaking but there is a bit of hope in the darkness. I want the sequel so much I loved this book even with its ups and downs.

[Aly]

Kelly wrote: "I just got it :) Am I the only one disappointed by the hardcover? The colors dont blend between the spine and cover like the first one. I know it's picky but it was my initial reaction ^^" At least..."

I'm listening on audio so I don't know what the physical book is like, but that's too bad the colors don't blend

[Aly]

End of part 3 (view spoiler)[ Oh boy Kal. Should've told Auri and the crew about your dad, now they all think he's a traitor.
I am not liking the bond forming between Tyler and Saedii, friends is one thing but I don't want them to hook up (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

finished: WOW, WOW WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT TO ME?!(view spoiler)[ this is crap, everyone is about to die and then a bright light and it ends!!! They better all live I swear. I'm also really holding out hope for Cat, time travel is a thing and they can rescue her I think. I can't believe we have to wait a year to find out what happens. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Cindee wrote: "I am finished this book had the most painful cliffhanger I have read in awhile it just rips out your heart and stomps on it. I still loved the characters there seems to be a little bit of hope at t..."

So painful...

[Alaina]

😩😩 I’m not ready for this

[Jenn]

Part 1: (view spoiler)[ ok what is even going on??? How did the admiral know they would all be together eight years before this happened? And he even knew zero would be gone. This is crazy and I can't wait to see where it goes from here (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Part 2: (view spoiler)[ so Ty is now captured and the group is down another person on this mission. Everything seem a little crazy. kals sister is a beast. And I really just want to know what's going on (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Part 3: (view spoiler)[ sooooo Kal is the starslayers son and the starslayer is another trigger??? What even?! So much is happening but I'm loving this one more than the first (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Aly wrote: "End of part 3 ..."

Agreed. I don't want them hooking up either lol

[Jenn]

Part 4: (view spoiler)[ what kind of ending is that? Is Kal dead? Did the missle hit Tyler? What is Fins pen for? I need to know all of these things! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

soooo excited for this book - going to start it sometime this week!

[Alaina]

I don't even know the last time I read all the BOTM books but this will officially be a thing after tomorrow :)

[Aly]

Wow, go girl!!

[Alaina]

I wish I could've read more but ugh, so many freaking work problems to deal with today and now that I'm off I don't even want to listen to a thing. Might read some ebooks though.

[Alaina]

starting this now!

[Alaina]

Part 1: (view spoiler)[I feel a bit confused by everything and I want to know Gypsy magic the admiral has.. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Part 2: (view spoiler)[NO. NOT TYLER 😭😭😭 what the heck is this book doing to me? I need everyone back together please (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Part 2: [spoilers removed]"

I know!!

[Alaina]

Part 3: (view spoiler)[definitely snorted when they were like maybe they passed but then fell down on the weapon 😂😂 other than that I’m sad that they didn’t get it. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Finished: (view spoiler)[what kind of horseshit ending was that? Who died? Who is alive? I have so many freaking questions with this sketchy ass ending. UGH. WHY DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK 😭😭😭 (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Finished: [spoilers removed]"

I know!!! I almost threw my phone lol

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Finished: [spoilers removed]"

I know!!! I almost threw my phone lol"

omg.. I would've done the same