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    Ignite the Stars

    By Maura Milan

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    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAW Teen
    Release dateSep 4, 2018
    ISBN9780807536261
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    Ignite the Stars
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    Maura Milan

    Maura Milan received her BA in Film Production from USC's School of Cinema-Television and currently lives in Los Angeles, where she works in video production.

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    • 5/5
      I did not expect to enjoy this book so much as it isn’t my usual genre. ... If you have some great stories like this one, you can publish it on Novel Star, just submit your story to hardy@novelstar.top or joye@novelstar.top
    • 5/5
      Great job author, I really like your writing style. I suggest you join Novel Star’s writing competition on April.
    • 5/5
      This book was very, very good. I’m a big fan and was completely hooked. I definitely need more soon!
    • 5/5
      Ia Cocha is the scourge of the Olympus Commonwealth. Knows as the Sovereign of Dead Space, the Rogue of the Fringe Planets, and the Blood Wolf of the Skies, Ia Cocha is public enemy number one for the Olympus Commonwealth. It isn't until she is captured that people come to realize she is a seventeen-year-old girl. Her capture escalates prejudice in the Commonwealth against refugees and encourages many to join the Royal Star Force to defend their ideals.Brinn Tarver is one of those who live on a Commonwealth planet who is inspired to join the RSF. But Brinn has a secret. She is a member of one of those despised minorities. She is half-Tawny though her father is a citizen. Since the Tawny are known for their blue hair, Brinn has been dying hers brown for years. They are also know for their intelligence and Brinn has been deliberately shooting for average in all of her school classes. The third viewpoint character of this story is Knives Adams. He is the son of the General who captures Ia but he doesn't want anything to do with the RSF. He is content to be the youngest flight master ever at the Aphelion Space Academy where Brinn and Ia are sent. Knives's father has tasked him with keeping Ia prisoner. They have fitted her out with a device around her heart that simulates a heart attack if the proper button is pushed on the control device. Ia is determined to escape from the school and rejoin her brother in their revolution on the fringe. When Brinn and Ia are assigned as roommates, Brinn is terrified. Gradually, though, they get to know each other and recognize each other's strengths.This was an engaging science fiction story. The world building was well done. The characters were also well-defined and the changes they experience through the story seemed realistic to me. I liked the adventures that each of the characters went through.
    • 5/5
      Ignite the Stars by Maura MilanAn epic young adult science fiction adventure. Ia is known throughout the galaxies as a rebel, a fighter, an avenger. When she is eventually caught, many are surprised she is a seventeen year old. This begins her new adventure fighting for her freedom, her life and now her friends. She’s a loner finding her way. The best thing that happens is encountering Knives and Brina. Those two change her life. Epic. Touching. A wonderful story. I received a copy of this book at BOA.
    • 4/5
      This book is a YA coming of age story that will hold the interest of more than young readers. Although the story is about war between the Commonwealth and the frontier colonies and the people caught in the middle, it is also a story of how much our actions depend on the information we are given. Ia's parents are dead or missing early in her life. She depends on her older brother whom she loves dearly for everything. He turns her into the Blood Wolf, known as a cold blooded killer. Plenty of action, believable characters for the most part and an interesting story line. The book begins with Ia's capture. Read it.I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. I'm happy to review as a way of saying thank you.
    • 5/5
      The story is about this most wanted criminal in the universe, and everyone fears the name I. A. Cōcha. When the Commonwealth captured the notorious outlaw, they discovered that I. A. Cōcha is only a seventeen-year-old girl. Hoping to benefit from her skills and potential, instead of throwing her in prison or death, she was now trapped in the military academy. While plotting her escape, she didn’t expect to build a bond with Brinn and Knives, which might be a hindrance once she found a way out.This is the first book of the author that I’ve read, and Ignite the Stars is also the first in the series. Guess what? I’m still in a book hangover because of this, and I can’t start reading another book yet. Can I say that it’s a good read? HELL YEAH! I enjoyed reading this because aside from its plot, the protagonist is also an Asian, which I can only see in a few books that I’ve read so far.I love how the story started. The narration already gripped me on reading the book. The action is kicking me to flip more pages, and it reignited my adrenaline. Excitement built up as more pages were turned. And yes, I loved this book. This is one of the science fiction that I loved so far.The story has three POVs, and let’s start first with our badass protagonist.Ia Cōcha. The girl who made the Commonwealth have her as the most wanted criminal in the universe. The person behind the helmet with a blood-colored feather design. And the fierce girl who makes everyone shivers in fear when they hear her name. I like her character. She has a strong and brave stand on what she believes is right and wrong. But, of course, not everyone is safe from having a mistaken view, right? She also talked about how she changes in the story, how everything she had been going through, and whom she connected with contributed to those changes in herself. Well, I’m glad to see how she developed throughout the story even if the people around her believe she is only a killer that deserves a cruel punishment from what she had done.Brinn Tarver. The girl who shows herself as an average girl. The girl who tries to stay away from the spotlight to avoid having her long-kept secret spilled. And the unlucky girl who became the roommate of Ia in Aphelion. I love Brinn, especially with how she acts as a sister to Faren and how she tries her best to keep her family from being harmed because of her lineage. Her character’s development is also good, just like Ia. I like how courageous she is from taking a risk that might put her in harm. And oh, she rocks! I love the skills she has. I hope I have it too!Knives. The Flight Master of the academy, Aphelion, where Ia was staying after being captured. The son of the respected general in Commonwealth who also caught Ia. And the person whom Ia needs to stay away from. I like his view. I like him for staying true to what he feels like. And I liked him more when he doesn’t want the other feels what he felt like before. Isn’t he a caring guy?What I like most in this story is the friendship that Ia and Brinn have. Even though they don’t really speak about it, I know that they consider one another as friends. They are like the two sides of a coin, which won’t be a coin without the other side. They ideally can make the best team, Brinn as the brain and Ia as the strength. Literally, I can say that they bring the best out of each other. They are already great being themselves, but if you put them together, I think they will be unstoppable. That’s how I see them.The world-building is okay. Though there is some stuff in the story that I want to see more in the next book. I like the author to include more of it, like describe them or give us an idea how it started – e.g., the traditions, the culture, etc. that might give me more insight about the Commonwealth and other planets.And, don’t let me start talking about the romances in the story as I’m not yet prepared to talk about it haha! But, it is a slow-burn so if you like this type of romance, then seatbelt on and get ready to feel it in the story.Overall, the author does a beautiful job of writing a twisted, fast-paced, and action-packed novel. I am recommending this book to everyone, especially if you like science fiction. If you also like a book about family, friendship, diverse protagonist, politics, and space, then I also recommend that you read this novel.
    • 4/5
      I love the cover, and the fast-paced action lives up to it. This is a solid sci-fi story with wonderful characters and plenty of details about war, refugees, and political loyalties that read as particularly on point with the current political climate. Give this to your Legend fans.