Defy the Worlds

De: Claudia Gray

Narrado por: Nate Begle, Kasey Lee Huizinga

This is the thrilling and romantic sequel to Defy the Stars from the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Lost Stars and Bloodline.

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.

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, Abel knows he must go to her, no matter the cost.

But capturing Noemi was only part of Burton 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 to Defy the Stars, bestselling author Claudia Gray asks us all to consider where--and with whom--we truly belong.

Reseñas de la Crítica

Praise for Defy 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 for Defy the Stars:*"Nuanced philosophical discussions of religion, terrorism, and morality advise and direct the high-stakes action, informing the beautiful, realistic ending. 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. Gray's characters are nuanced, her worldbuilding is intelligent, and 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. This is a complex and well-told tale about loyalty, love, and the meaning of life. A must-buy for sci-fi readers."
—School Library Journal

"Defy the Stars is a unique and masterful sci-fi space opera that will take readers across the galaxy on 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 Stars brilliantly explores what it means to be human. This book shines like the stars."
—Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of the Across the Universe series

"Startlingly original and achingly romantic, Abel and Noemi's adventure will linger in my imagination--and my heart--for aeons. Defy the Stars is nothing short of masterful."—Kass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100 series

Not as Good as the First

It's been one year since I read the first book in this series, and I'm having a really hard time identifying if it's me that's changed or if this book is just that much worse. I adored the first book, and I actually almost had a hard time getting through this one at times.

While there were a few moments that really gripped me like any of the downright terrifying scenes with the half-formed mech/kid Simon creeping around the the ship like some kind of horror movie, a lot of this book just felt long, weirdly introspective, and not all that interesting. The romance (which I loved in book one) was basically non-existent until the last 10% of the book or so, and the world of the book just felt so much smaller and less interesting.

The best way I can describe it is that the author was trying to make some kind of deep, interesting point about the meaning of life, humanity, souls, etc., but she just wasn't sure what it was. Either way, I wasn't here for it.

I'll still read book three since I'm invested (and it's too late to return the audiobook I already paid for), but I'm definitely discouraged by this one.

Like the first book, the female narrator was great, and the male narrator was meh at best.

Great follow-up

This is the second book in a trilogy, and I'm assuming everyone's either unaware of this (in which case you should begin with Defy the Stars, it's a fantastic book), or you've already read the first book and you're just checking to make sure the sequel keeps up the momentum (It does!)

The same dual narrators return, and personally I'm a big fan of their performances, but I know not everyone is. Whether you liked or hated it before, it's back, and I'm grateful for such a creative delivery of a story that reinforces this is a book for everyone, men and women. (I only wish they had thought to try this with Lost Stars.)

I won't spoil anything of the story, except to say the war with Genesys isn't over, and this is once again the catalyst that drives the plot.

Crazy Space Happenings

I loved the first book and bought this one about a second after finishing it.

The good: More action, a new weird set of human and mech antagonists, and more ethical dilemmas. Oh and of course, more heartwarming themes of humanity, and more heartbreaking examples of people with little to no humanity.

The bad: This is going to be a minor nitpick on the audiobook- It does suffer the same fate of many dual narrorator books, the one where the narrators didn't compare notes and give weirdly different voices to the same person. Not a deal breaker, but there it is.