A review by mybooksarenovel
Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray

4.0

Human beings have reproduced to the point of populating several goldilocks (capable of sustaining human life) planets. Earth wants to conquer and rule them all. The people of Genesis wish to be left alone to pursue peace and worship God as they see fit.

What I liked:
- I'm a huge supporter of the idea that denying oneself in the service of others is a virtue
- An android's evolution toward having emotions and humanity (reminiscent of Star Trek's Data character)
- Intergalactic upheaval
- Egotistical inventor with a god complex

Going in. I was curious/skeptical to see how this author was going to get me emotionally invested in an android as a love interest. Wouldn't you know, mission accomplished!

This was an entertaining and fun quest through galaxies. I'll definitely be continuing this series as it stands.