This Shattered World (Starbound, #2) in Aussie Readers

Jun 08, 2014 Joy rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: sci-fi, recommended, fantasy, young-adult, romance, 2014-goodreads-challenge

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Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5.

This Shattered World is an infinity times better than These Broken Stars. If you’ve read my review for the first book, then you’ll understand that what I found lacking in the book was the adventure and world-building elements that make up a great science-fiction novel. If you set a story in space, I expect to read a ...more

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Mar 16, 2014 Soph - Lock&Key rated it it was amazing

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Right now I am really feeling like Amie Kaufman AND Meagan Spooner can do no wrong.

To put it simply: This Shattered World was an absolutely stunning read. There really is no need to elaborate, because the awesomeness that takes place in the novel really speaks for itself.

I really loved this, the world, the characters, the tension, the build up....you name it, I adored it all. The way my rating system works is that I will give something five stars if there is nothing about it that I would change ...more

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Dec 09, 2013 Keely rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Stop right here if you haven't read These Broken Stars because there will be spoilers!

Jubilee Chase and Flynn Cormac, a captain and a rebel, looking for a reason why Avon isn't terraforming. The military wants peace for everyone on Avon, while the rebels want access to the medical supplies, food and education. When Flynn kidnaps Lee, he doesn't realise the series of events that he sets off.

Trying to stay alive and getting away from the rebels shouldn't be a big deal for Lee since after all she ...more

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Dec 14, 2013 Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Thank you to Allen & Unwin for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

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This Shattered World is the companion novel to These Broken Stars and is the second novel in Aime Kaufman and Meagan Spooner’s Starbound Trilogy and is another beautifully written and detailed story of romance, danger and the powers of love and truth set amongst a futuristic backdrop.

Having been deeply impressed with this first n Thank you to Allen & Unwin for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Find this review and more on my blog The Rest Is Still Unwritten!

This Shattered World is the companion novel to These Broken Stars and is the second novel in Aime Kaufman and Meagan Spooner’s Starbound Trilogy and is another beautifully written and detailed story of romance, danger and the powers of love and truth set amongst a futuristic backdrop.

Having been deeply impressed with this first novel in this trilogy, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that This Shattered World was a wonderful follow up. Authors Aime Kaufman and Meagan Spooner introduce readers to two new characters and explores a new aspect of their world.

Told through the eyes of Captain Jubilee "Lee" Chase, a solider and Flynn Cormac, a rebel and resistance fighter who live on the planet of Avalon, This Shattered World sees the two collide when a chance encounter results in Flynn taking Jubilee captive before they discover that something sinister is at foot on their planet and the war that has raged between their two sides for decades may not be a clean cut as either believes it to be….

Even though I fell in love with Lilac and Tarver during the first book and was sorry to see our time with them come to an end, I was very satisfied with Jubilee and Flynn as our new main characters in this installment. Jubilee is a very strong young woman and although she is a solider; well trained, alert and methodical, she also has a heart---although there are those who would dispute this. Flynn on the other hand is softer and wants only peace. He’s willing to fight for what he wants, even if he has to make hard choices along the way.

I liked the growth I saw in both Jubilee and Flynn during the story. Jubilee learns to feel again and comes to care about something real, while Flynn has his eyes opened to the world around him. I liked that the authors drew two people from opposing sides together and gave them a common want and goal. They found themselves against the world and it was very interesting seeing their reactions when they only had each other to rely on.

Throughout the novel there is an underlying tone of romance to the story. As Jubilee and Flynn get to know each other and an alliance and friendship blossoms, they bond and the mutual attraction they feel develops into something very sweet. They’re very much attracted to each other and they have a simple chemistry that has you as the reader eager to see them in situations where they’re acting on what they feel, but I felt like I appreciated the softness to their romance. It wasn’t in your face or too much, but rather a nice undertone to an action packed story.

As the second novel in a trilogy featuring a different couple and storyline, This Shattered World was very well told. We’re treated to Tarver Merendsen making an appearance in the story for a little while and even Lilac has a brief cameo that just prove how adorable they are as a couple.

Deliciously told and wonderfully written, This Shattered World is a worthy sequel to its predecessor and leaves me raring for the third and final book in the trilogy!
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Dec 17, 2013 Sheree rated it really liked it

Shelves: reviews, read-in-2015, fantasy-sci-fi, young-adult, aussie-author

4.5 stars

I wasn't convinced when we left Lilac and Tarver in These Broken Stars that I'd be quite as sold on new star-crossed lovers. Wrong! Captain Jubilee (Lee) Chase and Flynn Cormac are on opposing sides of the war on Avon, military and rebel, both bad-ass, likable and both fighting for the same thing. Ok Flynn wasn't quite Tarver but he still got my vote ;)

This Shattered World is a darker, harsher tale than it's predecessor with the romance taking a back seat to war, death and madness. The ...more

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Dec 22, 2024 Rina rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Jubilee Chase and Flynn Cormac should never have met. Lee is captain of the forces sent to Avon to crush the terraformed planet's rebellious colonists, while rebellion is in Flynn's blood. His sister died in the original uprising against the powerful corporate conglomerate that rules Avon with an iron fist. Desperate for any advantage against the military occupying his home, Flynn takes Lee as a prisoner. But as his fellow rebels prepare to execute her, Flynn makes another choice that will chang ...more

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Mar 21, 2015 Tanya rated it liked it

I'm not sure if it's because I'm still a bit book drunk from the last novel I read and not quite ready to move onto a new world, but it took a while for me to connect with this book. For probably the first half I had to force myself.

I didn't find Jubilee and Flynn as likeable as Tarver and Lilac. Jubilee is hinted at being this cold hearted bitch, but I didn't find that's what we were actually shown. We're told she is 'Stone cold Chase' but her actions suggest otherwise.

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