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Defy the Worlds: Defy the Stars, cartea 2

Autor Claudia Gray
en Paperback – 4 mar 2019 – vârsta de la 14 ani
From bestselling author Claudia Gray comes the heart-pounding sequel toDefy the Stars, perfect for fans of The Lunar Chronicles andIlluminae.

She's an outcast from her home -- shunned after a trip through the galaxy with Abel, the most advanced cybernetic man ever created, Noemi Vidal dreams of traveling through the stars one more time. And when a deadly plague arrives on Genesis, Noemi gets her chance. As the only soldier to have ever left the planet, it will be up to her to save its people...if only she wasn't flying straight into a trap.

He's a fugitive from his fate -- on the run to avoid his depraved creator's clutches, Abel believes he's said good-bye to Noemi for the last time. After all, the entire universe stands between them...or so he thinks. When word reaches him of Noemi's capture by the very person he's trying to escape, his depraved creator Burton Mansfield, Abel knows he must go to her, no matter the cost.

But capturing Noemi was only part of Mansfield's master plan. In a race against time, Abel and Noemi will come together once more to discover a secret that could save the known worlds, or destroy them all.

In this thrilling and romantic sequel toDefy the Stars, bestselling author Claudia Gray asks us all to consider where--and with whom--we truly belong.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780316394079
ISBN-10: 0316394076
Pagini: 496
Dimensiuni: 140 x 213 x 38 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Editura: Little Brown Book Group
Colecția Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Seria Defy the Stars


Notă biografică

Claudia Grayis theNew York Timesbestselling author of many science fiction and paranormal fantasy books for young adults, including the Defy the Stars series, the Firebird series, the Evernight series, the Spellcaster series, andFateful. She's also had a chance to work in a galaxy far, far away as the author of the Star Wars novelsLost Stars,Bloodline,andLeia, Princess of Alderaan. Born a fangirl, she loves obsessing over geeky movies and TV shows, as well as reading and occasionally writing fanfiction; however, she periodically leaves the house to go kayaking, do a little hiking, or travel the world. She will take your Jane Austen trivia challenge any day, anytime. Currently she lives in New Orleans.

Recenzii

Praise forDefy the Worlds:
"The action raises the stakes, for individuals and entire worlds, and the romance satisfies without overwhelming, right up to a huge cliffhanger ending. A fast, fun follow-up."—Kirkus Reviews
"The story involves nearly constant adventure and suspense along with a complicated slow-burn romance that is sure to delight teen readers. A thrilling science fiction adventure."—SLC
"The taut writing, engaging characters, unique universe, abundant plot twists, and a cliff-hanger finale in this sequel will keep readers on the edge of their seats and wanting more...A must-read."—SLJ
Praise forDefy the Stars:
*"Nuanced philosophical discussions of religion, terrorism, and morality advise and direct the high-stakes action...intelligent and thoughtful, a highly relevant far-off speculative adventure."
Kirkus Reviews(starred review)
*"Poignant and profound...a tale that examines the ethics of war and tackles questions of consciousness, love, and free will... [The] book's conclusion thrills and satisfies while defying expectations."—Publishers Weekly(starred review)
"Replete with rebels, bots, and battles, this top-notch space adventure features a well-developed plot and an unexpected, satisfying ending...A must-buy for sci-fi readers."—School Library Journal
"A fast-paced thrill ride...Brilliantly done, the book explores what it means to be human."—Romantic Times
"With a love story that sweeps across the galaxy and a heart-racing high-action plot,Defy the Starsbrilliantly explores what it means to be human. This book shines like the stars."
Beth Revis,New York Timesbestselling author of the Across the Universe series
"Startlingly original and achingly romantic...Defy the Starsis nothing short of masterful."—Kass Morgan,New York Timesbestselling author of The 100 series

Descriere

In the thrilling and romantic sequel to "Defy the Stars, " sophisticated robot Abel must save teenaged soldier Noemi from capture on a hidden planet, while outwitting armies of deranged service robots and securing medical aid for a plague on Noemi's home world.