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3.99 AVERAGE
I am not saying this is a bad book.. just not my type of book
I went into reading this book with some pretty high expectations due to the feedback I’d encountered about this book up to this point. This of course then also had me worried, because it’s easier to be disappointed if your expectations are higher, right? Well, it turns out that I had nothing to worry about, because this book was absolutely wonderful!
Where to even begin? But I suppose I’ll start with the world, because it was so complex and easy to imagine, that I found myself daydreaming about floating through the galaxy which Claudia Gray created for us. As is mentioned in the synopsis, our leading lady, Noemi, is from the planet Genesis which is a settlement planet of Earth. But Genesis is at war with Earth, and it’s really interesting to find out why! There are also a few more planets in this world, all of which can be accessed through wormholes. It’s all so cool! And Gray made each planet and its inhabitants really unique and memorable. I look forward to reading more about these planets and their citizens in the next books!
The characters were really awesome, memorable, and also quite diverse! Noemi is the descendant of a bloodline from Chile, and there are also supporting characters from varying backgrounds (Earth-wise), as well as planetary-wise! I really liked Noemi because she’s very tough while also possessing some very human attributes, such as insecurities, doubts, impulses, intuition, and innovation! My favourite character in this book, however, would have to be Abel the AI. If you’ve read my reviews for The Scorpion Rules, The Swan Riders (both by Erin Bow), and The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid, you’ll know that I really like narratives which tackle the questions about sentience and the soul regarding robots and AIs! Besides that, Abel is just a character that I wanted to hug tight and never let go! He’s just very likeable, and it was really interesting to see the thinking process of an AI like him, as the perspective in this story switched between Abel and Noemi.
This book was written in the third person (which is my favourite form of narrative), and although some people have a hard time becoming attached to characters which are written in the third person, I have never had this problem. I also feel that we get a lot of information about the characters (at least Abel and Noemi) and their inner workings through the third person narrative style. I think that this style was also suitable for the type of book that Defy the Stars is, since there were quite a few explanations which were necessary in order for the reader to understand the world. The pacing of this story was also very pleasant for me, and also quite suitable for this particular plot. It is evident that Gray is a skilled and experienced storyteller!
I highly recommend this book to young adults, and adults, who enjoy science fiction, interesting galactic worlds, well-paced adventure, romance, and questions regarding AIs and what it means to be human!
Where to even begin? But I suppose I’ll start with the world, because it was so complex and easy to imagine, that I found myself daydreaming about floating through the galaxy which Claudia Gray created for us. As is mentioned in the synopsis, our leading lady, Noemi, is from the planet Genesis which is a settlement planet of Earth. But Genesis is at war with Earth, and it’s really interesting to find out why! There are also a few more planets in this world, all of which can be accessed through wormholes. It’s all so cool! And Gray made each planet and its inhabitants really unique and memorable. I look forward to reading more about these planets and their citizens in the next books!
The characters were really awesome, memorable, and also quite diverse! Noemi is the descendant of a bloodline from Chile, and there are also supporting characters from varying backgrounds (Earth-wise), as well as planetary-wise! I really liked Noemi because she’s very tough while also possessing some very human attributes, such as insecurities, doubts, impulses, intuition, and innovation! My favourite character in this book, however, would have to be Abel the AI. If you’ve read my reviews for The Scorpion Rules, The Swan Riders (both by Erin Bow), and The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid, you’ll know that I really like narratives which tackle the questions about sentience and the soul regarding robots and AIs! Besides that, Abel is just a character that I wanted to hug tight and never let go! He’s just very likeable, and it was really interesting to see the thinking process of an AI like him, as the perspective in this story switched between Abel and Noemi.
This book was written in the third person (which is my favourite form of narrative), and although some people have a hard time becoming attached to characters which are written in the third person, I have never had this problem. I also feel that we get a lot of information about the characters (at least Abel and Noemi) and their inner workings through the third person narrative style. I think that this style was also suitable for the type of book that Defy the Stars is, since there were quite a few explanations which were necessary in order for the reader to understand the world. The pacing of this story was also very pleasant for me, and also quite suitable for this particular plot. It is evident that Gray is a skilled and experienced storyteller!
I highly recommend this book to young adults, and adults, who enjoy science fiction, interesting galactic worlds, well-paced adventure, romance, and questions regarding AIs and what it means to be human!
I read this book in two days! I could not put it down!
This is definitely a must-read for lovers of The 5th Wave and The Host.
You know how we are always talking about how bad our lives on Earth will be if we don't get control over global warming? Well, in this book, the people of Earth lost control and Earth is in trouble...it's dying. In our desperate attempt to survive in the future, we are colonizing other planets. One of the planets that we have discovered is called Genesis. It is perfect! The only problem is that people already live there are they will fight us to the death to keep us from coming there.
(Can I just say that I really enjoyed the twist that we are the aliens who are taking over other planets?)
17 year old Noemi is one of Genesis's fighter pilots and she is willing to do anything to save her planet--even sacrifice her own life. During a battle with artificial intelligence (mechs) from Earth, Noemi's best friend is injured. Noemi lands on an abandoned Earth ship in an attempt to save her friend's life. Little does she know that the most advanced mech in the galaxy is lying in wait to kill her.
Can Noemi survive long enough to save her own planet? Or will the mech change her life forever? You HAVE to read this book to find out!
PS- Claudia Gray, there BETTER be a sequel!!!!
This is definitely a must-read for lovers of The 5th Wave and The Host.
You know how we are always talking about how bad our lives on Earth will be if we don't get control over global warming? Well, in this book, the people of Earth lost control and Earth is in trouble...it's dying. In our desperate attempt to survive in the future, we are colonizing other planets. One of the planets that we have discovered is called Genesis. It is perfect! The only problem is that people already live there are they will fight us to the death to keep us from coming there.
(Can I just say that I really enjoyed the twist that we are the aliens who are taking over other planets?)
17 year old Noemi is one of Genesis's fighter pilots and she is willing to do anything to save her planet--even sacrifice her own life. During a battle with artificial intelligence (mechs) from Earth, Noemi's best friend is injured. Noemi lands on an abandoned Earth ship in an attempt to save her friend's life. Little does she know that the most advanced mech in the galaxy is lying in wait to kill her.
Can Noemi survive long enough to save her own planet? Or will the mech change her life forever? You HAVE to read this book to find out!
PS- Claudia Gray, there BETTER be a sequel!!!!
Also posted on Rally the Readers.
* I received an ARC via NetGalley.
4.5 Stars
FINALLY—my first 2017 read above 3 stars! I’ve been in a horrible reading slump since late 2016, really, and I’d started to worry that it would never end. Thank you, Defy the Stars for breaking me out of the slump at last!
I’m sure that I would’ve loved this book as much as I did based solely on its own numerous merits, but the way in which it reminded me of HBO’s Westworld, a show that completely blew my mind, just pushed Defy the Stars over the top. Abel, one of the novel’s two main characters, is a mech, a combination of organic parts and technology, modeled after his brilliant creator, Burton Mansfield. Mansfield’s genius is so acclaimed, he’s practically a mythical figure. I did feel that there were even a few parallels between Mansfield and Westworld’s own mastermind, Dr. Robert Ford.
I absolutely loved Abel and his story line. After Mansfield and the rest of the human crew on board the spaceship Daedalus abandon it, Abel is stranded in space, all alone for thirty years until the book’s other protagonist, Noemi, unintentionally finds both the Daedalus and Abel. Although Abel’s been programmed to protect Mansfield, the man whom Abel considers his father, Abel’s programming also directs him to follow the orders of the highest human authority on the ship. Noemi ends up being that human. On Genesis, Noemi’s home planet, mechs are seen as soulless killing machines; having to place her trust in a mech goes against every one of her beliefs and instincts. Abel, being as advanced in intelligence as he is, realizes that his rescue from isolation may be short-lived with his fate in Noemi’s hands.
Claudia Gray gives both of her protagonists so many layers to their characters and develops them wonderfully. Noemi is a fierce fighter, willing to do anything to save her planet from being destroyed by Earth. Although ensuring a future for Genesis remains close to Noemi’s heart throughout the book, traveling to other planets with Abel opens her eyes and mind to the possibility that Genesis’s strategy for ending the war with Earth might not be the only way. Abel and his evolving programming also challenge Noemi to question everything she’s ever believed about mechs, which she’s encountered in battle all too often. Abel, however, proves himself to be a different kind of mech. He is the only model of his type, programmed with the skills of the other mech models but possessing a continuously developing personality. Sometimes Abel himself pauses to wonder whether a new feeling he’s experiencing is merely a malfunction or part of Mansfield’s design. The line between man and machine becomes very, very fine, and Gray just nails this aspect of the book. One thousand percent. It is so, so, so easy to forget that Abel is not entirely made of flesh and blood. He’s even got some sass! Abel melted my heart, too, which is not an easy feat.
I’m kind of a reluctant sci-fi reader; previous sci-fi books that I’ve read were too heavy on the technical details of the world and/or contained lots of info dumps. Defy the Stars features the perfect amount of world-building, enough where I feel immersed in the world but without being overwhelmed by endless minute details. The best thing about the world-building here? It’s done through showing, not telling! My last few reads employed a lot of telling, and it was exhilarating to finally encounter some skillful showing.
I’m still thinking about how amazing this book was, which pretty much illustrates the amount of love I have for it. Defy the Stars is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that also stirs the heart and asks how human a machine can be. There are many facets to this book, and each one is highly compelling and engrossing to read about.
* I received an ARC via NetGalley.
4.5 Stars
FINALLY—my first 2017 read above 3 stars! I’ve been in a horrible reading slump since late 2016, really, and I’d started to worry that it would never end. Thank you, Defy the Stars for breaking me out of the slump at last!
I’m sure that I would’ve loved this book as much as I did based solely on its own numerous merits, but the way in which it reminded me of HBO’s Westworld, a show that completely blew my mind, just pushed Defy the Stars over the top. Abel, one of the novel’s two main characters, is a mech, a combination of organic parts and technology, modeled after his brilliant creator, Burton Mansfield. Mansfield’s genius is so acclaimed, he’s practically a mythical figure. I did feel that there were even a few parallels between Mansfield and Westworld’s own mastermind, Dr. Robert Ford.
I absolutely loved Abel and his story line. After Mansfield and the rest of the human crew on board the spaceship Daedalus abandon it, Abel is stranded in space, all alone for thirty years until the book’s other protagonist, Noemi, unintentionally finds both the Daedalus and Abel. Although Abel’s been programmed to protect Mansfield, the man whom Abel considers his father, Abel’s programming also directs him to follow the orders of the highest human authority on the ship. Noemi ends up being that human. On Genesis, Noemi’s home planet, mechs are seen as soulless killing machines; having to place her trust in a mech goes against every one of her beliefs and instincts. Abel, being as advanced in intelligence as he is, realizes that his rescue from isolation may be short-lived with his fate in Noemi’s hands.
Claudia Gray gives both of her protagonists so many layers to their characters and develops them wonderfully. Noemi is a fierce fighter, willing to do anything to save her planet from being destroyed by Earth. Although ensuring a future for Genesis remains close to Noemi’s heart throughout the book, traveling to other planets with Abel opens her eyes and mind to the possibility that Genesis’s strategy for ending the war with Earth might not be the only way. Abel and his evolving programming also challenge Noemi to question everything she’s ever believed about mechs, which she’s encountered in battle all too often. Abel, however, proves himself to be a different kind of mech. He is the only model of his type, programmed with the skills of the other mech models but possessing a continuously developing personality. Sometimes Abel himself pauses to wonder whether a new feeling he’s experiencing is merely a malfunction or part of Mansfield’s design. The line between man and machine becomes very, very fine, and Gray just nails this aspect of the book. One thousand percent. It is so, so, so easy to forget that Abel is not entirely made of flesh and blood. He’s even got some sass! Abel melted my heart, too, which is not an easy feat.
I’m kind of a reluctant sci-fi reader; previous sci-fi books that I’ve read were too heavy on the technical details of the world and/or contained lots of info dumps. Defy the Stars features the perfect amount of world-building, enough where I feel immersed in the world but without being overwhelmed by endless minute details. The best thing about the world-building here? It’s done through showing, not telling! My last few reads employed a lot of telling, and it was exhilarating to finally encounter some skillful showing.
I’m still thinking about how amazing this book was, which pretty much illustrates the amount of love I have for it. Defy the Stars is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that also stirs the heart and asks how human a machine can be. There are many facets to this book, and each one is highly compelling and engrossing to read about.
4.5/5
I tend to devour Claudia Gray's books—her ability to mix daring adventure and serious swoon is so dang good—so it's no surprise that I ate this one up. Noemi is amazing, regardless of how she sees herself in the beginning of the book, and Abel is so much more than his mechanical parts.
I was worried at one point that this book was slipping into instalove territory, but Gray added a bit of of twist at the end that'll make the relationship even more meaningful in the books to come.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
I tend to devour Claudia Gray's books—her ability to mix daring adventure and serious swoon is so dang good—so it's no surprise that I ate this one up. Noemi is amazing, regardless of how she sees herself in the beginning of the book, and Abel is so much more than his mechanical parts.
I was worried at one point that this book was slipping into instalove territory, but Gray added a bit of of twist at the end that'll make the relationship even more meaningful in the books to come.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
*3.5 stars (but it was really close to 4 stars)
I’m always attracted to a good space opera, but I did not expect this.
I picked this book up on a whim. A booktuber I follow was talking about it and I thought, 'space, enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romance, YA-adventure—sign me up.' However this book brought a lot more to the table than I thought. Since this book came out in 2017, I’m not going to give an extensive review. However, 519 pages deserves some recognition.
so, what’s it about?
The story follows Noemi, a young Genesis soldier who stumbles upon a mech (robot) in an abandoned ship while trying to save her friend. Abel, the mech, is originally an enemy to Noemi but understands that she is his only salvation to escaping the ship he's been abandoned in for 30 years. Forced to work together, the two embark on a journey across the galaxy to save Genesis from the war.
The plot is fast-paced. Definitely binge-worthy since so many of the chapters end spectacularly. I finished it relatively quickly, with everything considered. Towards the end, I couldn't put it down.
The world-building was fantastic, and I loved it when they visited different planets. I do wish we went more in-depth with the different planets, but it was generally easy to understand the unique personality of each planet. This book was also filled with moral conflicts. I’m usually not a big fan of this in books (as I find books an escapism), but all the issues were conveyed in a meaningful way that pushed the plot.
characters ‘n relationships
Noemi – a badass with a big heart. She isn’t your traditional YA Heroine. Her character development was also executed nicely. She didn’t simply take everything at face value. She thought things through and slowly changed her opinion on topics but kept her beliefs strong.
Abel – His development was painfully slow, but somehow it worked. I’m not normally into the robot vibe but his character was witty, prideful, and warm. Towards the end of the book, it didn't really feel like he was a machine—Claudia Gray’s exact plan, in my opinion. She pulled the audience in and made them feel like he was human too.
This book was a dual POV between Abel and Noemi in the present tense third person. This kept the flow going smoothly. The story mainly followed Abel and Noemi but there were some side characters. The side characters were important in the fact that many of them were the reason why the plot was able to move along but I didn’t feel quite connected to them as I could have. I was impressed by Virginia though. She was by far my favorite side character.
I’m gonna be real here and say that I started reading for the romance. I’m a hopeless romantic, okay? However, this book was such a slow-burn, romantic stuff happened but not often—up until the end anyway. (Even at the ending there wasn’t that much, I mean I'm satisfied but I know there could be more. Hence the second and third books, I'm assuming) Anyway, I usually stay away from slow-burns, at all costs, but this book built the relationship up nicely. She takes it so slowly that you savor every special moment between the two characters. Also, this book had some great banter between the two MCs, always a plus.
dislikes + why the 3.5 rating?
I had a few bumps while reading this book that I just had to take note of. One, the plot had a couple of conveniences that were well...convenient. I found myself able to predict a lot of what was going to happen, but at the same time anticipating the next chapter anyway. The conveniences helped move along the plot, but some things were just annoyingly obvious.
Ah, the side characters. The side characters didn’t leave an impact on me. I feel they could have been stronger. If the side characters became a part of their mission and joined them on the ship, then it would be different. I didn’t connect with them as much as I could have. This was a downfall because every time a new character was introduced it felt almost rushed because there wasn’t much time with them.
The time zone. This was set in the faraway future (I think in 2200 something). Which okay, cool, but there were a couple of times where trends and tech were from the present (20th and 21st century). The book had it written off really well, but sometimes it felt like an out to not have to imagine as much about what the future could be. For example, one planet still used trains built in the 1900s (trains/railroads weren’t even a thing until 1830), they explained it but still. Of course, this could just be a convenience to help the reader better relate the fictional world to the reader's personal experience and knowledge. Anyway, it just felt...convenient at times.
But, also, plot conveniences and relations to the present time (even if the book is set in the future) is common among sci-fi books, so it isn’t that big of a deal.
So, this book was good. I genuinely considered giving it a 4-star rating. BUT I wasn’t fully amazed by this book. Now, I would totally recommend this book to other people since it was fun with a decent plot. However, I’m picky with my ratings and if it didn’t blow me away or leave a lasting impact then I won’t give it a 4 or 5-star rating. This book did leave a small impact on me in the sense of environmentalism and politics, but that’s just the activist in me. Hence the 3.5 rating. (It's like a 3.8 in my mind but y’know). I would recommend this to anyone interested in a good space read, even if you don’t like romance ;)
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general spoiler-y notes
—the amount of em dashes in this review is a reflection of the amount of em dashes in the book.
—Mansfield was a great villain. I originally had some hope but knew it seemed a bit sketch. By the last half of the book, he was effortlessly the antagonist.
—I loved how independent the two MCs were. Yes, they leaned on each other when they needed too but it was no damsel in distress situation. We love strong independent characters!
—this book really made me think about environmental issues in a whole new way.
—The protecting thing really got me. At first, it was just Abel but then NOEMI I-
—Virginia being like ‘hey this is cute n all but let's break out of prison now.’
—ALSO, I read this book while the world is very political and we’re going through a pandemic, and when the whole Cobweb thing happened in the book I flipped. How is it my luck to have randomly picked this book up when we are experiencing some of the things that happen in this book what?
—Check out my kindle notes and highlights to see my thoughts while reading and a few of my favorite quotes!
CONTENT WARNINGS AND ISSUES MENTIONED: Violence, death of a friend, many close calls to dying, somewhat constant threat of death/being captured, people are severely injured in various ways, mentions of prostitution, mentions of sex, one or two mentions of drugs and drinking, curse words are rarely said. Environmental issues, religious themes and issues, political themes and issues, medical issues.
I’m always attracted to a good space opera, but I did not expect this.
I picked this book up on a whim. A booktuber I follow was talking about it and I thought, 'space, enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romance, YA-adventure—sign me up.' However this book brought a lot more to the table than I thought. Since this book came out in 2017, I’m not going to give an extensive review. However, 519 pages deserves some recognition.
so, what’s it about?
The story follows Noemi, a young Genesis soldier who stumbles upon a mech (robot) in an abandoned ship while trying to save her friend. Abel, the mech, is originally an enemy to Noemi but understands that she is his only salvation to escaping the ship he's been abandoned in for 30 years. Forced to work together, the two embark on a journey across the galaxy to save Genesis from the war.
The plot is fast-paced. Definitely binge-worthy since so many of the chapters end spectacularly. I finished it relatively quickly, with everything considered. Towards the end, I couldn't put it down.
The world-building was fantastic, and I loved it when they visited different planets. I do wish we went more in-depth with the different planets, but it was generally easy to understand the unique personality of each planet. This book was also filled with moral conflicts. I’m usually not a big fan of this in books (as I find books an escapism), but all the issues were conveyed in a meaningful way that pushed the plot.
characters ‘n relationships
Noemi – a badass with a big heart. She isn’t your traditional YA Heroine. Her character development was also executed nicely. She didn’t simply take everything at face value. She thought things through and slowly changed her opinion on topics but kept her beliefs strong.
“The opposite of faith isn’t doubt. The opposite of faith is certainty.”
Abel – His development was painfully slow, but somehow it worked. I’m not normally into the robot vibe but his character was witty, prideful, and warm. Towards the end of the book, it didn't really feel like he was a machine—Claudia Gray’s exact plan, in my opinion. She pulled the audience in and made them feel like he was human too.
This book was a dual POV between Abel and Noemi in the present tense third person. This kept the flow going smoothly. The story mainly followed Abel and Noemi but there were some side characters. The side characters were important in the fact that many of them were the reason why the plot was able to move along but I didn’t feel quite connected to them as I could have. I was impressed by Virginia though. She was by far my favorite side character.
Virginia doesn’t go to the screen, but she leans over far enough for Mansfield to see her hand as she flips him off.
I’m gonna be real here and say that I started reading for the romance.
dislikes + why the 3.5 rating?
I had a few bumps while reading this book that I just had to take note of. One, the plot had a couple of conveniences that were well...convenient. I found myself able to predict a lot of what was going to happen, but at the same time anticipating the next chapter anyway. The conveniences helped move along the plot, but some things were just annoyingly obvious.
Ah, the side characters. The side characters didn’t leave an impact on me. I feel they could have been stronger. If the side characters became a part of their mission and joined them on the ship, then it would be different. I didn’t connect with them as much as I could have. This was a downfall because every time a new character was introduced it felt almost rushed because there wasn’t much time with them.
The time zone. This was set in the faraway future (I think in 2200 something). Which okay, cool, but there were a couple of times where trends and tech were from the present (20th and 21st century). The book had it written off really well, but sometimes it felt like an out to not have to imagine as much about what the future could be. For example, one planet still used trains built in the 1900s (trains/railroads weren’t even a thing until 1830), they explained it but still. Of course, this could just be a convenience to help the reader better relate the fictional world to the reader's personal experience and knowledge. Anyway, it just felt...convenient at times.
But, also, plot conveniences and relations to the present time (even if the book is set in the future) is common among sci-fi books, so it isn’t that big of a deal.
So, this book was good. I genuinely considered giving it a 4-star rating. BUT I wasn’t fully amazed by this book. Now, I would totally recommend this book to other people since it was fun with a decent plot. However, I’m picky with my ratings and if it didn’t blow me away or leave a lasting impact then I won’t give it a 4 or 5-star rating. This book did leave a small impact on me in the sense of environmentalism and politics, but that’s just the activist in me. Hence the 3.5 rating. (It's like a 3.8 in my mind but y’know). I would recommend this to anyone interested in a good space read, even if you don’t like romance ;)
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general spoiler-y notes
—the amount of em dashes in this review is a reflection of the amount of em dashes in the book.
—Mansfield was a great villain. I originally had some hope but knew it seemed a bit sketch. By the last half of the book, he was effortlessly the antagonist.
—I loved how independent the two MCs were. Yes, they leaned on each other when they needed too but it was no damsel in distress situation. We love strong independent characters!
—this book really made me think about environmental issues in a whole new way.
“We can’t even buy beauty any longer. Can’t even work for it. Sometimes I think Earth has no more to give.”
—The protecting thing really got me. At first, it was just Abel but then NOEMI I-
—Virginia being like ‘hey this is cute n all but let's break out of prison now.’
—ALSO, I read this book while the world is very political and we’re going through a pandemic, and when the whole Cobweb thing happened in the book I flipped. How is it my luck to have randomly picked this book up when we are experiencing some of the things that happen in this book what?
—Check out my kindle notes and highlights to see my thoughts while reading and a few of my favorite quotes!
CONTENT WARNINGS AND ISSUES MENTIONED: Violence, death of a friend, many close calls to dying, somewhat constant threat of death/being captured, people are severely injured in various ways, mentions of prostitution, mentions of sex, one or two mentions of drugs and drinking, curse words are rarely said. Environmental issues, religious themes and issues, political themes and issues, medical issues.
Sucked me in and felt believable. The ending felt right.
wholesome story about a robot who falls in love :')) but even better? this robot has some serious sass...
although.... the plot itself felt like it didn't actually go anywhere in the end? they had a mission yet they didn't even really need to follow through with it at all, which is fine... just a bit underwhelming for an ending... the world building was super enjoyable, though! each different world was so fuckin neat, and I loved the idea that earth was so crazy populated and bare that they force their way onto other planets, even if those planets' conditions are terrible. overall, fun read yet very predictable and explicitly YA lmao
although.... the plot itself felt like it didn't actually go anywhere in the end? they had a mission yet they didn't even really need to follow through with it at all, which is fine... just a bit underwhelming for an ending... the world building was super enjoyable, though! each different world was so fuckin neat, and I loved the idea that earth was so crazy populated and bare that they force their way onto other planets, even if those planets' conditions are terrible. overall, fun read yet very predictable and explicitly YA lmao
As soon as I started reading, I was instantly immersed in this outstanding sci-fi adventure.
I've read a lot of books recently where the writing is good but it's easy to put down. However, Defy the Stars was so compelling and engaging — and after each chapter, I was desperate to learn more.
Both Noemi and Abel are fascinating characters and I loved how naturally their relationship evolved!
I've read a lot of books recently where the writing is good but it's easy to put down. However, Defy the Stars was so compelling and engaging — and after each chapter, I was desperate to learn more.
Both Noemi and Abel are fascinating characters and I loved how naturally their relationship evolved!
Abel is a smol [19 year old] child!!! I find it amazing that a mech like him was able to yield compassion, humor, doting and love. And his creator was too selfish and too cowardice to die and was blinded by the potential of a machine being able to experience what no other mech can.
Abel is still a work in progress and I he has so much more to feel...emotionally. I hate it how Abel knows how to cry because its a pain he can experience, notwithstanding, Abel is become more human and he can be empathetic towards his companions. ANFGRSHSTHKMHPLEASEHELPME
MOMENTS THAT MADE MY HEART FISSURE:
-Abel's compassion and suggestion where to bury Ester
-Abel's only solution is prostitution
-Abel stopped making comments of how more superior machines are than humans
-Being worried for Noemi
-Because he fell in love with Noemi
-The thing that happened before Noemi left (FAngIRl MoMEnT HaLp)
-Abel crying
-Abel realizing nothing is better than Noemi; doting
I think im too lazy to read the next book.
BUt.
I.
WILL>
TRY>>>