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books4susie's review
5.0
Having separated from each other for what they thought was the last time, Noemi Vidal soon finds herself in a trap to lure Abel back to Earth. When the secrets of Burton Mansfield and Earth are exposed, it is up to Noemi and Abel to escape his clutches and stop the attack on Genesis. Unfortunately, this book ends in a serious cliffhanger that will leave fans eager for the final book in the trilogy.
kikkireads123's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
pantsreads's review
4.0
4.5/5
Totally pleased—minus my despair over the cliffhanger ending—with this second installment of the Constellation series.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
Totally pleased—minus my despair over the cliffhanger ending—with this second installment of the Constellation series.
Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
tensy's review against another edition
4.0
Gray is terrific at creating a plot with action, great characters and twists galore. I hope someday she writes a more adult novel, not just YA, since the writing at times feels juvenile. I will continue to the last installment of this trilogy to see how Abel and Noemi's adventures conclude.
theresab93's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed the 1st book in the series but this one just didn't grab me as much as I'd hoped.
Also I swear this was meant to be a duology ??
Also I swear this was meant to be a duology ??
shinesalot's review against another edition
4.0
Great follow up to Defy the Stars. Love when the second book picks up right where the other one left off. We continue to follow Abel and Noemi as they sort out their feelings about what it is to be human while they try to save the galaxy. All the characters from the first book reappear in so many wonderfully satisfying ways. Really enjoyed it...but I am not sure I am going to love the third or next installment...I would have been happy to have it end here...
makenziewho's review against another edition
4.0
A great follow up to Defy the Stars. I love how Claudia Gray explores ethical complexities in an engaging way. Noemi and Abel have such well developed characters and distinct voices, which really shows through with the alternating POV chapters. Very excited to finish this series so these kiddos can get their happy ending!
ravencourt23's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
daffz's review
3.0
Maybe a bit closer to a 3.5, but rounded down because I kept failing to pick this book back up.
I did enjoy Defy the Worlds, but looking back on it, I think I mostly enjoyed returning to the characters I saw in Defy the Stars. When I reflect on the actual happenings in this book, I don't feel particularly invested in the plot. It was entertaining, but didn't capture me nearly as much as the first one did. I thought it was a bit convoluted, and quickly grew tired of. I also didn't really love the ending.
I do still really look forward to the next installment, as I'm very curious what will happen. I am too invested in these characters not to care, but I don't think this book was as good as the first one.
I did enjoy Defy the Worlds, but looking back on it, I think I mostly enjoyed returning to the characters I saw in Defy the Stars. When I reflect on the actual happenings in this book, I don't feel particularly invested in the plot. It was entertaining, but didn't capture me nearly as much as the first one did. I thought it was a bit convoluted, and quickly grew tired of
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the Simon storylineI do still really look forward to the next installment, as I'm very curious what will happen. I am too invested in these characters not to care, but I don't think this book was as good as the first one.