Goodreads has been blogging
about the “buzziest” YA reads so far this year. Their list includes new
works by authors who should be familiar (e.g., Angie Thomas, Jennifer Donnelly)
and has some titles which we have reviewed previously like Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
and Internment by Samira Ahmed.
Another title on
the list is AURORA RISING by
Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, co-authors of the Illuminae Files series. This futuristic space adventure chronicles the
team building of Aurora Legion Squad 312, comprised of an Alpha leader named
Tyler, his twin sister and diplomacy-trained Scarlett, an ace fighter pilot
called Cat, a gearhead named Finian, an Syldrathian fighter called Kal and a scientist
geek named Zila. This group of misfits is given a seemingly routine mission,
but soon learn they have a stowaway on board: Auri who was “suspended” in the
Fold (space) for 200 years. Auri and the others share the narration – and what
a set of dramatic exploits they have! Filled with flirtatious banter and reminiscent in part of Star Wars and other space
operas, this tale traverses the galaxy while also building strong bonds within
the squad. AURORA RISING is
the first in a series with a bit of everything: romance, mystery and rebellion, plus starred reviews from Booklist, Kirkus
and VOYA.
If you are still looking for more great young adult novels once you finish
this exciting sci-fi work, here’s Goodreads take on more of the most anticipated YA books to be published later this year.
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