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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
Normally, I’m not a big sci-fi person. If it’s sci-fi with more fantasy, then I’m more likely to read and enjoy it. However, Defy the Stars was pretty much pure sci-fi. And the pages - oh, there were SO MANY PAGES. It could have ended so many times, but it keep going and going and going. I’m glad that I read it, but I personally feel that it could have been shorter. In spite of that, the action and adventure were exciting, and someone who likes science fiction will love Defy the Stars. Everyone else might enjoy it as well. Bonus for fans - there are more books coming!
Interesting plot, characters, and decent writing. Good one time read. Probably not going to read any sequels though.
Extremely enjoyable scifi novel. Readers will relate to the characters even though one character is not human...or is he? Noemi, a warrior of Genesis (a planet that has been fighting Earth, it's pollution and tech for generations) spends much of the book trying to decide how Abel can be SO like a human. Throw in some intergalactic strife, deception, and wicked cool space ships, you've got yourself an amazing story. Covering major ethical questions about what does it mean to have a soul and be alive while being action packed and totally plausible, this book is the best read I've enjoyed in quite a while. Go get it and get lost in the worlds and stars.
Oh... my gosh?! How is a book this good not more well known? I only heard of it because I loved Claudia Gray’s Star Wars novels and wanted to check out her other stuff. Seriously, the way she develops Abel’s character, the way she shows how people from different cultures view war in different ways, the philosophical and theological questioning?? the side characters (I would die for Virginia), the SLOW BURN??.... it’s everything. Noemi and Abel’s dynamic is so perfect and sweet and I can’t wait for more.
Me at the beginning of this book: oooh a robot that has possibly developed human emotions, interesting concept
Me at the end of this book: NO ONE HURTS MY BABY BOY ROBOT’S FEELINGS AND GETS AWAY WITH IT 🤬🤬🤬
I cannot wait to read the other books in this series and more of Claudia Gray’s writing!!
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Ms. Gray. You Casablanca-d me. You even told me you were going to Casablanca me and I didn’t see it coming and I’m crushed. But that’s on me because I refused to see the signs. Yes I know there’s two more books. Yes I’m going to read them. In the mean time thank you for the ANGST 😩😩😩
Me at the beginning of this book: oooh a robot that has possibly developed human emotions, interesting concept
Me at the end of this book: NO ONE HURTS MY BABY BOY ROBOT’S FEELINGS AND GETS AWAY WITH IT 🤬🤬🤬
I cannot wait to read the other books in this series and more of Claudia Gray’s writing!!
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Ms. Gray. You Casablanca-d me. You even told me you were going to Casablanca me and I didn’t see it coming and I’m crushed. But that’s on me because I refused to see the signs. Yes I know there’s two more books. Yes I’m going to read them. In the mean time thank you for the ANGST 😩😩😩
Ey yi yi! Space, AI with a heart, wormholes, fighter pilots, new planets. My heart be still. So good. Need time to process.
This book surprised me in a good way. I was a little unsure about a romance between (essentially) a robot and a human, but I actually didn't mind it. Was it my favorite part of the book? No. There is definitely a part of me that thinks it would have been a lot more interesting as a platonic relationship. But I did enjoy a lot of the themes in this book, and thought it was a very fun read.
I had some some trouble with the start of this book, but that was mostly because I really couldn't always follow what the characters were doing and why. Sometimes it felt a little too obvious that a sideplot existed only because the author just needed two characters to be in a certain place for a while, but once I got used to the characters I stopped minding that so much. The 'twist' wasn't really too surprising, but I did really enjoy it even though I saw it coming. Abel's story was just very well written in my opinion, and I enjoyed Noemi's character too. I liked that we got to see both sides of the war between the planets and understand the motivation of both sides. It wasn't a black and white conflict, and I have a feeilng it'll be explored a lot more in the future.
I just don't really understand the ending.
All in all, it was an amusing scifi book. Sometimes the reasons for characters having to travel certain places were flimsy, but the places they traveled to were very entertaining to read about so it's not hard for me to forgive that. The romance was a bit meh, but I did enjoy the slow build of the relationship. I just kind of wish it wasn't romantic in nature.
I had some some trouble with the start of this book, but that was mostly because I really couldn't always follow what the characters were doing and why. Sometimes it felt a little too obvious that a sideplot existed only because the author just needed two characters to be in a certain place for a while, but once I got used to the characters I stopped minding that so much. The 'twist' wasn't really too surprising, but I did really enjoy it even though I saw it coming. Abel's story was just very well written in my opinion, and I enjoyed Noemi's character too. I liked that we got to see both sides of the war between the planets and understand the motivation of both sides. It wasn't a black and white conflict, and I have a feeilng it'll be explored a lot more in the future.
I just don't really understand the ending.
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I get that it was supposed to be dramatic and a bit tragic, but was there any real reason Noemi couldn't bring Abel back to Genesis with her?All in all, it was an amusing scifi book. Sometimes the reasons for characters having to travel certain places were flimsy, but the places they traveled to were very entertaining to read about so it's not hard for me to forgive that. The romance was a bit meh, but I did enjoy the slow build of the relationship. I just kind of wish it wasn't romantic in nature.
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Once again Claudia Gray does not disappoint!! She builds some of the best characters I have ever had the privilege of meeting. So excited to start another trilogy by this author!! Loved this so much l purchased the second and third book before I got even halfway through!! Can’t wait to follow these characters to the next journey.