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“Narrator Kasey Lee Huizinga embodies Noemi, a futuristic soldier…[and] narrator Nate Begle creates a robotic monotone for Abel with developing hints of emotion as he grows and begins to understand that perhaps he is more than artificial intelligence created by a human and constrained by his programming.”
— AudioFile
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“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
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“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
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“Fans of Star Wars and Star Trek will enjoy the sci-fi elements…Early on in the story, Defy the Stars has a huge plot twist that will set hearts racing, as it’s a big game-changer. Brilliantly done, the book explores what it means to be human.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
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“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)
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“Poignant and profound…Gray’s characters are nuanced, her worldbuilding is intelligent, and the book’s conclusion thrills and satisfies while defying expectations.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“This top-notch space adventure features a well-developed plot and an unexpected, satisfying ending. The story also gives serious treatment to the ethical dilemmas around highly advanced robotics and artificial intelligence…This is a complex and well-told tale about loyalty, love, and the meaning of life.”
— School Library Journal
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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.
— Romantic Times
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*"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)
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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
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The story plays with themes of destiny, honor, and faith, while ultimately asking readers to consider what makes one human.Recommend to fans of The Lunar Chronicles and The Illuminae Files, or to romance readers wanting a sci-fi entry point.
— School Library Connection
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This first-rate STEM-packed adventure explores what it means to be human and whether people are truly their brothers' keepers.
— Booklist
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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
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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