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missprint_'s review against another edition
4.0
*Defy the Worlds is the second book in Gray's latest trilogy. To avoid spoilers start at the beginning with the first book Defy the Stars.*
Noemi Vidal is a soldier of Genesis. Her trip across the galaxy with Abel--the most advanced cybernetic man in existence--showed Noemi how much bigger her world could be. It also showed her how she could save her planet and end their centuries long war with Earth. But Noemi couldn't go through with the plan if it meant sacrificing Abel and his soul.
Now Abel is a fugitive traveling between the worlds of the Loop and trying to move on with his own life. When a dangerous plague is unleashed on Genesis Abel is desperate to help. Especially when he finds out that Noemi's own efforts to save her planet have brought her directly into a trap.
Both Abel and Noemi have done the impossible before. Now, the fate of Genesis is once again at stake as the two struggle find a cure to the plague and save each other before time runs out in Defy the Worlds (2018) by Claudia Gray.
Defy the Worlds is the second book in Gray's latest trilogy. To avoid spoilers start at the beginning with the first book Defy the Stars.
Defy the Worlds once again alternates between Noemi and Abel's first person narrations as their paths move inexorably toward each other once again. This novel raises the stakes from book one with an appropriate increase in tension and action as the plot moves forward.
Intense action and horrific chase scenes are startling counterpoints to both Abel and Noemi's internal struggles. Abel knows that he loves Noemi but he still isn't sure what that means when he is a cybernetic machine and Noemi is not just a human but one from Genesis where the disavowal of technology is intrinsic to their way of life. Noemi is equally conflicted as her faith and loyalties are once again thrown into question.
Interestingly when I first read Defy the Worlds I was convinced it was a duology and could not find any information on a third book which makes the cliffhanger ending more than a bit frustrating. However that I know a third book is in the works I'm eagerly waiting to see what adventures and challenges Abel and Noemi will face next.
Defy the Worlds is another great installment in a thrilling sci-fi series that expands the world, raises new questions, and will definitely leave readers clamoring to know what happens next. Recommended.
Possible Pairings: Bound by Blood and Sand by Becky Allen, Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza, Beta by Rachel Cohn, Unearthed by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner, The Diabolic by S. J. Kincaid, Stitching Snow by R. C. Lewis, Warcross by Marie Lu, Wires and Nerve, Volume 1 by Marissa Meyer and Douglas Holgate, Rebel Seoul by Axie Oh, Partials by Dan Wells
Noemi Vidal is a soldier of Genesis. Her trip across the galaxy with Abel--the most advanced cybernetic man in existence--showed Noemi how much bigger her world could be. It also showed her how she could save her planet and end their centuries long war with Earth. But Noemi couldn't go through with the plan if it meant sacrificing Abel and his soul.
Now Abel is a fugitive traveling between the worlds of the Loop and trying to move on with his own life. When a dangerous plague is unleashed on Genesis Abel is desperate to help. Especially when he finds out that Noemi's own efforts to save her planet have brought her directly into a trap.
Both Abel and Noemi have done the impossible before. Now, the fate of Genesis is once again at stake as the two struggle find a cure to the plague and save each other before time runs out in Defy the Worlds (2018) by Claudia Gray.
Defy the Worlds is the second book in Gray's latest trilogy. To avoid spoilers start at the beginning with the first book Defy the Stars.
Defy the Worlds once again alternates between Noemi and Abel's first person narrations as their paths move inexorably toward each other once again. This novel raises the stakes from book one with an appropriate increase in tension and action as the plot moves forward.
Intense action and horrific chase scenes are startling counterpoints to both Abel and Noemi's internal struggles. Abel knows that he loves Noemi but he still isn't sure what that means when he is a cybernetic machine and Noemi is not just a human but one from Genesis where the disavowal of technology is intrinsic to their way of life. Noemi is equally conflicted as her faith and loyalties are once again thrown into question.
Interestingly when I first read Defy the Worlds I was convinced it was a duology and could not find any information on a third book which makes the cliffhanger ending more than a bit frustrating. However that I know a third book is in the works I'm eagerly waiting to see what adventures and challenges Abel and Noemi will face next.
Defy the Worlds is another great installment in a thrilling sci-fi series that expands the world, raises new questions, and will definitely leave readers clamoring to know what happens next. Recommended.
Possible Pairings: Bound by Blood and Sand by Becky Allen, Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza, Beta by Rachel Cohn, Unearthed by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner, The Diabolic by S. J. Kincaid, Stitching Snow by R. C. Lewis, Warcross by Marie Lu, Wires and Nerve, Volume 1 by Marissa Meyer and Douglas Holgate, Rebel Seoul by Axie Oh, Partials by Dan Wells
sofia1324's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
mikachu742's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
This book wasn't quite as fast paced as the first imo so it was a little slower going for me. I was ready to see Abel and Noemi back together right away and pining or acting on their feelings or what have you. I think what this book helped me realize is that I love me a romance book with a scifi plot on the side (as opposed to a scifi story with a dash of romance). This book did have a lot of plot going on that I'm not sure felt as cohesive with the first book as it could have. It read like the author wrote the first book, saw that people wanted more, and had to come up with more plot for the second book. I could be totally wrong tho and maybe I missed some clues to the second book from when I first read Defy the Stars. What I mean to say is I feel like the books could have felt more uniform if they hinted at Haven and the wealthy Earthens deserting Loop in the first book. It would have been a very easy thing to implement I think without giving too much away still. I am looking forward to reading the final book even though Cindy (I initially started reading the book bc of her recommendation) said that it was disappointing. I'm interested to see if I agree with that assessment and what I would have wished from the book instead!
geenahnola's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ria_mhrj's review against another edition
3.0
I'm not sure what keeps me from loving this series, there's a lot to chew on when it comes to ethics, religion, politics and the nature of what it means to be alive, all fascinating and well explored here. Claudia Gray also knows how to tell a thrilling and well-paced tale, full of adventure and all the feels. I was amped for Noemi and Abel to reunite, and the manoeuvrings of the many who would do them harm made for great villains, as their motivations are carefully explored.
I wonder if it's not the curse of the YA trilogy striking again, it kind of felt like the story doesn't quite get going before it ends on the obligatory second volume cliffhanger. I would have preferred more story in the one volume, but I guess the market doesn't work that way.
Still, I'm with Noemi and Abel until the end of the line, let's hope these crazy kids can make it work while the universe around them falls to pieces.
I wonder if it's not the curse of the YA trilogy striking again, it kind of felt like the story doesn't quite get going before it ends on the obligatory second volume cliffhanger. I would have preferred more story in the one volume, but I guess the market doesn't work that way.
Still, I'm with Noemi and Abel until the end of the line, let's hope these crazy kids can make it work while the universe around them falls to pieces.