Defy the Worlds: Defy the Stars, cartea 2
Autor Claudia Grayen Paperback – 4 mar 2019 – vârsta de la 14 ani
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.
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
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."*"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.