Ignite the Stars by Maura Milan Review
Hey Guys! I'm finally out of my slump and reading things, Starting with this ARC! I'm ashamed to say that I have quite a few ARC's in need of reading and I'm starting a hardcore program to get these read. Without further ado, enjoy my review of this Sci- Fi ARC!
Ignite the Stars by Maura Milan
Length: 400 Pages
Publication Date: 09/04/18
Genre: YA Sci- Fi
Story Development: Gets more enthralling the more you read!
Romance: Very Little
Protagonist Strength: Above Average
Re-readable? Yes!
Received From: NetGalley
Everyone in the universe knows his name. Everyone in the universe fears him. But no one realizes that notorious outlaw Ia Cocha is a seventeen-year-old girl. A criminal mastermind and unrivaled pilot, Ia has spent her life terrorizing the Olympus Commonwealth, the imperialist nation that destroyed her home. When the Commonwealth captures her and her true identity is exposed, they see Ia’s age and talent as an opportunity: by forcing her to serve them, they will prove that no one is beyond their control. Soon, Ia is trapped at the Commonwealth’s military academy, desperately plotting her escape. But new acquaintances—including Brinn, a seemingly average student with a closely-held secret, and their charming Flight Master, Knives—cause Ia to question her own alliances. Can she find a way to escape the Commonwealth’s clutches before these bonds deepen? In this exhilarating edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure—perfect for fans of The Lunar Chronicles—debut author Maura Milan introduces our world to a thrilling new heroine.
I've had this ARC for a little while now but haven't started it because I'm always hesitant of sci- fi. While I've found some real gems in this genre, I have also read some I disliked. I had heard some really great things about this book though so I decided to give it a shot, and I'm glad I did.
This novel succeeds in keeping the main cast count low, allowing for more development in the main characters. One of the things I enjoyed was how vast the development of the characters was from the beginning to the end of the novel. While the characters start out looking out for themselves and are mostly immature, they develop into complex characters who look out for the good of others. Ia, herself, is pretty whiny in the beginning but gets alot better as she matures!
While romance is not the main focus of this novel, it does still exist in the plot. One of the main focuses, however, is female friendship. The relationship between Brinn and Ia starts off very rocky and turns into something beautiful and complex. This relationship is really the star of this book and I can't wait to see how it unfolds in the next book.
As there are 3 main characters in this book, it is told from 3 perspectives which were written in a way where nothing was lost. The beginning of this book gave me Throne of Glass vibes which I enjoyed because it took inspiration from that novel without ripping it off. Another thing I enjoyed was the way the main Villain was revealed. I knew there was going to be a twist with the villain but I did NOT expect it to unfold how it did.
Overall, I was quite impressed with this sci- fi novel. This story was enjoyable and kept me guessing throughout. I really Loved the diversity among characters and the way that this played out in the story. This story wrapped up really well and I'm intrigued to read the second novel. You should give this a read if you enjoy space adventure and post apocalyptic sci- fi.
