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Defy the Stars
by Claudia Gray
I was able to acquire this e-ARC through Netgalley’s first 500 people to hit “read now.” I am SO glad Netgalley did this for Defy the Stars, because this novel was one of my highly anticipated for this year. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. This novel was fantastic. Do read the synopsis above just so you may be able to understand my review a liiiiittle bit better 🙂
Man I don’t even know where to start, this novel blew me away. I feel like I haven’t read a book in so long that made me enjoy it so much and get really attached to the characters. I guess, first things first – this plot was so fantastically done. The way the author wove the story line throughout the novel was absolutely brilliant. And uGH THE WORLD BUILDING. As a space geek, it pleased me so much. Claudia Gray made it seem so realistic and possible that these other planets the characters travel to could be real one day, could exist. Everything about Noemi & Abel’s adventures on all the planets was exciting. Also everything connected so well, and the author has set up a bigger picture conflict for the rest of the series. This book was just so well done in regards to plot and world building, I’m so amazed and awed and I desperately want more.
Not only was the plot phenomenal, but the characters were extraordinary. A lot of the times I find it hard to like the main characters and usually favor the side characters, but in this case I adore the mains. Noemi is this selfless, intelligent, strong, badass Genesis (earth-like planet she lives on) warrior. She will give up her own life for the future of her planet and her people in a heartbeat. I loved her voice and her actions, her compassion for others. However, my favorite character from the book was Abel. Think Terminator with this one – like Arnold Schwarzenegger. A robot meant to help people not kill them. That was Abel. He’s a mech, a robot, designed by a man named Mansfield who creates mechs for earth. But Abel is his special one, the only one made (all the other mechs are duplicated but he’s the only one single Abel model). Without giving much away, Abel as a mech actually has character, thoughts, feelings, and depth to him. Everything about him I adored. To his snarky remarks, his intelligence, his loyalty to Noemi…agh guys my heart hurts thinking about him. He’s SO PURE. Literally so pure. He brought so much more to the book and I desperately need the sequel so I can see more of him.
Defy the Stars did start off a little slow, but once things started moving, once the characters started traveling, things got really intense. I couldn’t stop reading at one point, and I got torn away from reading because of work and other responsibilities. Everything about Defy the Stars I loved. Literally everything; I have no complaints. If you’re looking for an exciting space adventure with a robot who’s more human than wiring, PICK THIS BOOK UP. Defy the Stars reminded me a lot of Star Wars, as well as the Illuminae series by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman! It had the Illuminae level of twists and turns and space excitement so if you enjoyed those books, I think you’ll REALLY like Defy the Stars. I haven’t read Claudia’s other series but I definitely will now!
This novel was fun, thrilling, action – packed, and yes there’s romance. ITS A SLOW BURN TOO. The best kind!! Pick this up when it hits shelves on April 4th. But look out for me running by you to get my own copy haha!
Man I don’t even know where to start, this novel blew me away. I feel like I haven’t read a book in so long that made me enjoy it so much and get really attached to the characters. I guess, first things first – this plot was so fantastically done. The way the author wove the story line throughout the novel was absolutely brilliant. And uGH THE WORLD BUILDING. As a space geek, it pleased me so much. Claudia Gray made it seem so realistic and possible that these other planets the characters travel to could be real one day, could exist. Everything about Noemi & Abel’s adventures on all the planets was exciting. Also everything connected so well, and the author has set up a bigger picture conflict for the rest of the series. This book was just so well done in regards to plot and world building, I’m so amazed and awed and I desperately want more.
Not only was the plot phenomenal, but the characters were extraordinary. A lot of the times I find it hard to like the main characters and usually favor the side characters, but in this case I adore the mains. Noemi is this selfless, intelligent, strong, badass Genesis (earth-like planet she lives on) warrior. She will give up her own life for the future of her planet and her people in a heartbeat. I loved her voice and her actions, her compassion for others. However, my favorite character from the book was Abel. Think Terminator with this one – like Arnold Schwarzenegger. A robot meant to help people not kill them. That was Abel. He’s a mech, a robot, designed by a man named Mansfield who creates mechs for earth. But Abel is his special one, the only one made (all the other mechs are duplicated but he’s the only one single Abel model). Without giving much away, Abel as a mech actually has character, thoughts, feelings, and depth to him. Everything about him I adored. To his snarky remarks, his intelligence, his loyalty to Noemi…agh guys my heart hurts thinking about him. He’s SO PURE. Literally so pure. He brought so much more to the book and I desperately need the sequel so I can see more of him.
Defy the Stars did start off a little slow, but once things started moving, once the characters started traveling, things got really intense. I couldn’t stop reading at one point, and I got torn away from reading because of work and other responsibilities. Everything about Defy the Stars I loved. Literally everything; I have no complaints. If you’re looking for an exciting space adventure with a robot who’s more human than wiring, PICK THIS BOOK UP. Defy the Stars reminded me a lot of Star Wars, as well as the Illuminae series by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman! It had the Illuminae level of twists and turns and space excitement so if you enjoyed those books, I think you’ll REALLY like Defy the Stars. I haven’t read Claudia’s other series but I definitely will now!
This novel was fun, thrilling, action – packed, and yes there’s romance. ITS A SLOW BURN TOO. The best kind!! Pick this up when it hits shelves on April 4th. But look out for me running by you to get my own copy haha!