This is such a fun sci-fi adventure book with a cliff hanger that makes me want more! While I think it was a slower pace book because of its storyline, it still packed some punch. I missed the same amount of witty banter from the first but my favorite characters go through tough circumstances that make them so much stronger. I enjoyed the twists and turns, betrayals, and surprises. Great diverse space opera that stands out in the genre for its suspense, cast of characters, and ethical dilemmas concerning corporations, military, refugees, chaos, power, and so much more

I loved the first book in this series but I couldn't get into this one. I found it confusing and all over the place. I'm not one to DNF books but I made it about 75% in before I realized that I didn't care about the characters and the plot.

Set in a world full of space and galaxies, Eclipse the Sky is a sequel that will tear everyone's heart.


Up until now, I still can't believe that it's already over. I haven't even recovered yet, with Ignite the Stars and here I'm writing my review for Eclipse the Sky. To Maura, how dare you for writing the two books like that.


But kidding aside, Eclipse the Sky is a story written beautifully and it screams how Maura wrote with such ease. It is the kind of story where readers can feel what the author wants his/her reader to experience.


Reading the book at first makes me learn things for the first time. It let me remember what are the things that happened and who are the old and new characters. But with the author's writing style, I didn't find it hard to grasp the new things that the book has.


One thing that makes the story interesting and enjoyable is the characters. I love the way how the characters grow. The characters have responded well with the situations they have met and with the characters that they have acted with. You can see that they evolve in a way that readers will learn to love them and not hate them. With their characteristic, the readers where be able to sympathize with them and understand who they are. All in all the characters are one of the things that make the book perfect for the readers.I want to say more but I should stop to avoid spoilers.

All I can say and recommend is you should read the two books. I promise you that you will not regret it.

At the end of Ignite the Stars, our three heroes found their lives changed in ways that made them question all they’d known previously. Eclipse the Skies is the story of how Ia, Brinn, and Knives rediscover their reason to fight for their beliefs, even if it’s hard to see the path to enlightenment.

Ia, the Blood Wolf of the Skies, lives for the day when she and her brother will come face to face, knowing only one of them will be left alive. Brinn embraces her heritage just as the world wants to demolish that same heritage. Knives finds out his father is not the ogre he thought just as he is about to lose the chance to make amends. Needless to say, Eclipse the Skies definitely takes a turn to the dark side, as our characters fight to overcome adversity.

I will admit, I did miss the more swashbuckling adventure the first novel set into play. It was a little harder for me to lose myself in this world without the interaction between these characters. They were separated through most of the book and all three of their storylines were pretty gloomy. The story picked back up when they started interacting with each other again and that’s when my enjoyment of the book ratcheted up.

This was a good sequel to Ignite the Stars, but beware, the pace is a little slower and the plot a little gloomier. My favorite character, Brinn, really took a turn to the dark side and I’m still recovering from that momentary panic that she wouldn’t return to the light. If you’re a fan of young adult and would like to give this sci-fi series a try, please read the books in order as this novel is a continuation of the previous plot. ❤️❤️❤️❣️

I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley for my honest review and it was honest.

Thank you to NetGalley and Albert Whitman & Company for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Eclipse the Skies is the final book in a duology written by Maura Milan so my review is going to be as spoiler free as I possibly can make it.

This is a series I had never heard of but was intrigued by the synopsis. Honestly, I really loved this series and I’m sad that it’s over. Maura Milan has created a universe which you find yourself escaping to. This book left me in shambles and I honestly felt myself tearing up at the end. While is was an epic conclusion I wish it hadn’t ended that way.

This is a story of three main characters who are slowly finding out who they really are and fighting for what they truly believe in. I adore Ia, Brinn and Knives and found myself constantly rooting for them throughout the book. These characters were relatable, likable and honestly what I love in main characters.

This book was a lot more serious than its predecessor, focusing on crucial topics such as oppression but felt a lot more action packed and full of twists. I did find myself missing the humour from the first book and felt that at times the book really dragged parts out and rushed through others however I will really miss this series and really do recommend giving it a read!

Surprising, twisty, and utterly exhilarating, Eclipse the Skies is a fantastic and emotionally moving finale that left me broken and in tears, but I loved every moment.

So, there’s a monster black hole in my heart and I’m an emotional wreck right now. Everything aches so much and I have this uneasy heaviness on my chest that just won’t go away… I don’t feel like that’s the end and I really don’t want it to be because as bittersweet and kind of fitting as it is, that’s not the conclusion I pictured for this amazing series. Just… I can’t accept that it’s over. But, alas it is and I have to say goodbye to these complex, flawed, but incredible space heroes I’ve come to admire and love.

In this thrilling conclusion, loyalties will be tested, allegiances will shift, secrets will be unraveled, and something sinister and dark might just destroy and end everything. Can Ia, Brinn, and Knives find a way to save the universe and the people they love?

I have to admit, there are some parts of this book that I don’t particularly like. I also really missed the humor and playful bantering between the characters in the first installment and wanted something a little bit more in the romance aspect of the book. Some parts are also a bit rushed and even a little disconnected. That being said, I still really enjoyed a huge chunk of this novel and I can honestly say that I had a blast racing through the finish line and watching everything unfold. The plot is filled with plenty of action, drama, tension, and twists and turns that will either break or warm your heart. The ending is something I hate and love at the same time and that’s all I’m going to say about that… definitely prepare yourself for the FEELS cause there’s so many emotions in this book and those last few pages really got to me.

My absolute favorite part of this novel is seeing the characters go on their separate journeys, learn something about themselves, and fight for what they believe in. Ia, Brinn and Knives have definitely been through so much, done terrible and amazing things, and evolved into the kind of heroes I love. They’re also very likable, relatable, and I rooted for them the entire time. I’m quite sad to say goodbye to them, but I feel so proud of Ia, Brinn and Knives and everything they’ve accomplished individually and together.

Maura Milan’s vivid storytelling is absolutely gorgeous, alluring, and impressive. Eclipse the Skies delivers a wonderfully emotional and absolutely unforgettable sci-fi adventure with all the feels I love. But this story isn’t just about fun and thrills… it’s also incredibly thought-provoking — an examination of humanity at its core, a reminder to never lose hope in the face of darkness, having the courage to stand up for justice and ultimately remembering the good and happy moments that are worth fighting and living for.

This is such a stunning and thoroughly satisfying series and I really wish there’s more.

I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review and for participating for a Blog Tour hosted by Shealea @ CAFFEINE BOOK TOURS.. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

After finishing Ignite the Stars, I went straight into Eclipse the Skies and it took me roughly eight hours to finish it. I just couldn’t stop reading. This book is more serious than its predecessor and it somehow made me miss Ia’s humor and her banters with the other characters. But I liked that this book is more darker and action-packed.

Like in the first book, we have multiple POVs from the three main characters which I thoroughly enjoyed reading. They continued to grow thoughout the story and I really liked how the author made me feel all kinds of emotion towards them. We finally get to know more about Ia’s past and see her vulnerable side. Brinn starts to question her loyalty and beliefs. Knives feels a lot of pressure and struggles of being the new Headmaster. We get to meet new characters including Ia’s old crew, and Goner, her rival. I honestly would love to get to know more about him.

This book is fast-paced but sometimes it felt too rushed, in my opinion. There are so many things happening and I didn’t really have enough time to process everything. I wished this was a trilogy because I still have so many questions. The author did an incredible job portraying some relevant and important political themes in the story. The romance, just like in the first book, is not really a huge part of the story which was totally okay for me. But I was quite disappointed with the lack of progress between Ia and Brinn’s friendship.

I have mixed feelings about the ending. I don’t know if I like it or not and I’m not even sure if it’s the perfect way to end this duology. But one thing is for sure, I know that it broke my heart. I honestly wasn’t expecting that this book will end like that. I both love and hate it.

Eclipse the Skies is a thought-provoking and very enteraining read. I’m not a very huge fan of sci-fi novels but I definitely enjoyed this duology. I highly recommend reading this book especially if you love the first one or if you enjoy reading light young adult sci-fi in general.

The story follows 3 characters into the futurestic world of unknown galaxies and dead space and a Organisation called Commonwealth building it's territory by expanding and taking control over more and more planets and star systems.

While Ia, the Blood Moon of the Skies finds out her brother that she cherished the most was her real enemy she takes on the taste as a responsible sister to deal with it and end him herself, if he is going to wreck havoc in her world and threaten her new found freedom in friendship she will make him pay for it, and also for trying to kill her. Brinn on the other hand had been running from who she is, what's happening in Commonwealth and the faith of her family for so long that it all comes crashing on her, and she has no one to turn to except Ia who is not interested in listening to her but giving orders. Knives is willing to take on as the Headmaster for the time being but juggling expectations amid the brewing war in the skies it is hard to remember himself and keep going for him, while he also has the feelings for Ia hard to accept and harder to convey.

The book 2 has been just as crazy as the first one but even better. While I did see some of it coming the utter joy of reading a well writing story that literally pulls you with it is unprecedented. I haven't been as angry, confused and into a book this much in a long while and it just took over my life for a few days.

The world-building and characters by Milan aren't just incredible but easy to imagine, accept and believe all throughout. Ia Brinn have a unique dynamic and to see them struggle after finding each other and cherishing each other is such a hard characteristic to find. Knives, on the other hand, was always my favorite since the start.

While 3 POVs don't always work well, Milan manages to present them with ease from their own and each other's perspective whole while weaving the world-building into the story presenting it as it goes.

I will not spoil much for you but while this end could leave you shocked and angry, it is an almost perfect ending. I will miss Ia and Brinn and Knives.. their witty behaviour, their *mifs* and *mungs* and their unsolicited dedication for each other.

I would recommend Eclipse the Skies as a Sci-fi that will give you what you have been looking for with just a smig of almost everything else.

Eclipse The skies is the long awaited sequel to Ignite the Stars. I must say it didn't dissapoint me at all. Amazing worlbuilding that is easy to understand and incredibly written characters. A book filled with amazing humor and unexpected moments. A really good conclusion to the duology.

Thank you, Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book, sent to me in exchange for an honest review.

4/5 stars! Eclipse the Skies is one of those rare sequels that was way better than it predecessor! ( I admittedly was not a big fan of the first book, Ignite the Stars)

Ia and her team of unlikely friends are back after their battle with Ia's brother, Einn and they're ready to team up and stop him from taking over the universe! While the first book in the series, Ignite the Stars, was lacking in the action department, this book was the exact opposite! This one had me turning pages with all the kick-ass space action happening through-out the entire story! There's more unlikely friendships, more betrayal, and more battle scenes and I loved it!

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Hi Friends :) I started reading Eclipse the Skies immediately upon finishing Ignite the Stars. I just had to know how it ends! I love just being able to binge a whole series instead of having to wait for the next book to be released. Special thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

So we're back with my babies Ia and Knives, who both find themselves in situations they never expected to be in. Ia is on the Commonwealth's side (mostly) because her beloved brother is trying to kill her? Plot twist I did NOT see coming! Knives is now headmaster of the Academy and is very not ready for this type of responsibility. Partly because he's hardcore crushing on Ia who is a known criminal and normally Commonwealth enemy numero uno.

I won't go too much into the plot of this story so I'm not too spoiler-y but I did enjoy reading this follow up. There was plenty of action and more slowburn romance from our friends Ia and Knives, though if I'm being honest it was <strong>too </strong>slow of a burn for me. There were definitely aspects of this book that didn't fully do it for me, so I had to drop the rating. Even though Ignite the Stars was a 5 star read, I had to give Eclipse the Skies a 4/5.

First off, a lot abut the plot feels unfinished. It felt like a lot of ends were not wrapped up and I still had many questions at the end of the book. The romance was lacking, I definitely prefer more romance between the main characters. Lastly, I was not happy with the ending. It felt very stiff and wasn't a "happy" ending - which I definitely prefer. But, it seems like she left it open so she could return to this world at a later date. For this, I will postpone final judgment.

So here comes the sequel to the most-awaited space-themed dysptopian novel. In this book, Maura Milan focused on Ia Cõcha's battle against her evil brother, Einn Galatin, after the latter wreak havoc on most of Commonwealth's territory.

With the brewing intergalactic war between Einn-led rebels and the weakening forces of Royal Star Force, Ia has had to make a choice between making her dream of bringing Commonwealth down or taking his brother down before he unleash his full force and be the god of the universe he dreams of ever since. Stars, planets, starjets, lasers, blades, and anger will all clash in this riveting sequel to Maura Milan's debut novel, Ignite the Stars. The question is who will stand the test of time? Will it be our beloved outlaw-turned-hero Ia Cõcha or her powerful evil sibling Einn.

Let's have a serious talk. I am still enraged with all these type of tropes that let you have unhappy endings. I mean, after building all that chemistry between Ia and Knives my past self reading the book 100 pages before the end was so sure that these two are deserving of a majestic sunset viewing in the end. But no, our beloved Blood wolf of the Skies made a huge sacrifice for the entire universe leaving our poor good-hearted Knives alone in the vast blanket of blackness. Anyway, that just made this story even greater and it showed on my pace as I finished this book in two days, reading in-between breaks and meetings.

On a lighter note, Eclipse the Skies showed Maura Milan's darker style of writing. Her flexibility greatly showed in the chapters of this book and how our beloved characters turned into something we love, hate, or worse, abhor.

Overall, this duology is an unexpected ride that I wholeheartedly enjoyed all along and I am more than happy to read more books featuring our esteemed intergalactic heroes.

RATING: 4stars

While Ignite the Stars had more light-hearted banter and enough teenage angst to satisfy a YA contemporary, Eclipse the Skies takes a darker turn. It dives deeper into the crucial themes of oppression, refugees, and government control established in the first book, and it never lets go.

The interesting aspect of Eclipse the Skies is that Ia and Brinn’s characters switch places thematically. Ia teams up with the Commonwealth to stop her brother and Brinn, after losing everything she knows and being hated by a galaxy’s worth of citizens, joins Einn in his dark conquest. This unexpected turn keeps the story on its toes, propelling the plot and the characters forward.

The story, however, at times feels rushed. Weeks would go by in the matter of paragraphs, leaving out opportunities for character development and growth. Characters make impulse decisions that never quite pan out. Some elements aren't fully explained, leaving an assortment of questions dangling in my mind. As I neared the end of the story, I worried there weren’t enough words, enough pages, enough chapters to complete the story. Since the series is a duology, the story did conclude, but a part of me wonders what would have happened if it had been expanded into a trilogy instead, giving another arc to the characters and their fight against Einn.

Overall, Eclipse the Skies has the same epic galaxy building, action-packed plot, and compelling characters as the first book. It wraps up the story in a clean swipe, offering both tragedy and hope to the conclusion. Fans of Ignite the Stars will not be disappointed.

This was a lot of fun as well as a good sci-fi novel, the characters were good and the worldbuilding was well done. I overall enjoyed reading it.

Eclipse the Skies follows Ia, Brinn, and Knives as they try to keep Ia's brother from destroying the universe in a thrilling conclusion to this duology. Exploring themes such as xenophobia, misogyny, familial trauma, and the military industrial complex this novel is timely in many ways. A thriller that keeps you to the edge of your seat, the ending is satisfying and a true tribute to a great cast of characters!

A special thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

How do I feel about this book? Good question. I'm not sure I have an answer. I really didn't like Brinn's storyline in this book and Ia's was so slow. And then there's that ending. I doubt there will be a third book after this. Everything seems pretty much wrapped up. But yeah, I did not enjoy this one nearly as much as I did the first book.

I saw that this book was in "Read Now" on Netgalley and rushed to download it. Except, I hadn't read the first book, despite having heard great things, so I checked it out from the library and read it all in one sitting. And I'm so glad I had the sequel on hand! Eclipse the Skies was a thrilling read from start to finish.

This book was a lot more technical than the first one, so there's a lot more world building. Milan brings constant action; there isn't any time for you to breathe because the characters are always in very stressful situations, especially in the second half. So much happens in such a short amount of time that I didn't really know how to process anything!

We also get to learn more about the mythology of this universe! It was definitely interesting to see more about the religious system and whatnot.

Ia is her lovably annoying self, and there's so much growth on her part. I loved reading about her, the consistently strong, arrogant character, at her emotional lowest and then overcoming it. We also get to know more of her past.

Knives's character development was also so good! I loved seeing him grow into his duties and stop rejecting his responsibilities. It was nice to see him open up more too.

I was honestly a bit annoyed by Brinn, but I could also understand her decisions. This book deals a lot with some morally gray areas, and it was interesting to see how each character dealt with everything.

Apparently the author said that she changed some things from the ARC in the finished edition, so I'm not quite sure what to expect. Eclipse the Skies was a fast-paced read, with very human characters. They have doubts and ambitions, and I loved reading about them. I think this might be the last book in this series, but I would love to read more from this author in this universe!

**This review will be up on my blog Magical Reads on September 3, 2019.**

I really enjoyed this book, but I missed the humor that was in IGNITE THE STARS. Is was such a spitfire in the first book, where as she looses some of that in this book (it makes 100% sense though).

ECLIPSE THE SKIES reminded me of season four of THE LEGEND OF KORRA: darker themes, less humor, and more of a focus on overcoming mental barriers rather than external enemies.

I enjoyed the new characters in this book, but had conflicted feelings about the ending.

Content Warnings and Trigger Warnings: slurs (against aliens), anti-refugee protests, colonization, death, discrimination, profiling, war, violence, ptsd, suicidal thoughts, “heroes” suicide, burry your gays trope, depression, abusive sibling relationship, addiction

I really liked the first book of this series and was anticipating this second one. It did not disappoint! I enjoyed it but it is not a book that i would read again and again. I would still recommend everyone to read this.

Sci-fi is always a difficult genre for me to enjoy. I have to be in the mood whenever I read it, and even then my experience can be a bit rocky. Eclipse the Skies kept me entertained while still providing a strong storyline and developed characters. Character development is key in this book, and the story itself takes a backseat. The main focus, as I saw it, was how characters changed and reacted to the situations they were put in. Some of them change completely from who they were in the beginning. Difficult decisions, bonds formed and broken, and even some who are quite morally gray. While there was a hint of romance, it's very little and I'd just brush it off when reading. I found it didn't matter to me much in terms of the story, so I'm not sure how others would perceive the little teases. The ending itself is wonderful, and it definitely left a lasting impression for a moment. While the entire book didn't wow me, the ending more than makes up for what I felt was lacking.

Overall, this is a strong sequel, but would definitely be better for those who enjoy Sci-Fi more than I. Even if you have similar feelings on the genre like me, I think this would still be an entertaining read to pass the time.