Waiting on Wednesday #302 - Defy the Worlds by Claudia Gray

Defy the Worlds
(Constellation #2)
by Claudia Gray
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Publication Date: April 3rd 2018
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780316394109

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Noemi Vidal has returned to her planet, Genesis, as an outsider. Ostracized for refusing to sacrifice Abel, the galaxy's most advanced mechanical man, she 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 right into a trap.

Abel, now fully aware of his soul and captaining his own ship, never thought he'd get to see Noemi again, not when the entire universe stands between them. But when his creator, Burton Mansfield, delivers news of Noemi's capture, Abel must go to her, no matter the cost.

In a race against time, Abel and Noemi band together to stop Mansfield once and for all. The depraved scientist has engineered a way to achieve immortality, but that technology comes with perils of its own. Abel and Noemi are about to discover a secret that could save Genesis and Earth...or destroy them all. (Goodreads)

Confession: I still have not read the first book in this series.
*ducks head in shame*

I actually own the book, and it's sitting on my shelf...
I just haven't had a chance to get to it yet.
I'm hoping to soon, however!
And I can't wait to add Defy the Worlds to my collection as well.
I know I will love them both!
:)

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My Thoughts: A Million Worlds with You by Claudia Gray

A Million Worlds with You
(Firebird #3)
by Claudia Gray
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Publication Date: November 1st 2016
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 419
ISBN: 9780062279026
Genre: Young Adult | Science-Fiction | Fantasy
Source: Own

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A million universes. A million dangers. One destiny.

The fate of the multiverse rests in Marguerite Caine’s hands. Marguerite has been at the center of a cross-dimensional feud since she first traveled to another universe using her parents’ invention, the Firebird. Only now has she learned the true plans of the evil Triad Corporation—and that those plans could spell doom for dozens or hundreds of universes, each facing total annihilation.

Paul Markov has always been at Marguerite’s side, but Triad’s last attack has left him a changed man—angry and shadowed by tragedy. He struggles to overcome the damage done to him, but despite Marguerite’s efforts to help, Paul may never be the same again.

So it’s up to Marguerite alone to stop the destruction of the multiverse. Billions of lives are at stake. The risks have never been higher. And Triad has unleashed its ultimate weapon: another dimension’s Marguerite—wicked, psychologically twisted, and always one step ahead.

In the conclusion to Claudia Gray’s Firebird trilogy, fate and family will be questioned, loves will be won and lost, and the multiverse will be forever changed. It’s a battle of the Marguerites…and only one can win. (Goodreads)

My Thoughts...
A Million Worlds with You is the third and final book in the Firebird series by Claudia Gray, and I’m so thrilled that I’ve finally read the book! The book has been sitting on my shelf for way too long, and I was absolutely determined to finish it before the year was over. I’m glad I finally had the opportunity to read it; it was a great conclusion to one of my most favorite series!!

I read the first book in this series, A Thousand Pieces of You, way back when it was first released in 2014, and I immediately fell in love, not just with the story, which is awesome on its own, but with the characters as well. I love the main character, Marguerite, as well as her family and friends, and it was interesting to take this journey over the course of the three books with her. Also, her relationship with Paul is one of my all-time favorite romances. They are just too cute together, and though their relationship was far from perfect, they are still so good together, and I love them so much.

The storyline for the series has been pretty awesome to read as well. I’ve never been much of a science-fiction reader, but I’ve read quite a few books in the genre lately and really enjoyed them. I think that’s one thing that held my interest so much while reading this series. I can’t say I’ve read many, if any, other books on multi-dimensional travel, and I was definitely hooked, and I definitely want to read more now.

Overall; A Million Worlds with You was a great ending to a really great series! While I’m glad to have finally read the book, really hate to see the series come to an end. I know this is one series I will definitely be re-reading in the future, and I’m pretty excited to check out Claudia’s newest book as well, Defy the Stars, which was released earlier this year! If you haven’t yet checked out this series, I highly recommend you do so, and I hope you love it as much as I do!

Waiting on Wednesday #263 - Defy The Stars by Claudia Gray

Defy the Stars
(Untitled Series #1)
by Claudia Gray
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Publication Date: April 4th 2017
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780316394031

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Noemi Vidal is a teen soldier from the planet Genesis, once a colony of Earth that's now at war for its independence. The humans of Genesis have fought Earth's robotic "mech" armies for decades with no end in sight.

After a surprise attack, Noemi finds herself stranded in space on an abandoned ship where she meets Abel, the most sophisticated mech prototype ever made. One who should be her enemy. But Abel's programming forces him to obey Noemi as his commander, which means he has to help her save Genesis--even though her plan to win the war will kill him.

Together they embark on a daring voyage through the galaxy. Before long, Noemi begins to realize Abel may be more than a machine, and, for his part, Abel's devotion to Noemi is no longer just a matter of programming. (Goodreads)

If you know me at all you'll know that I'm a pretty huge fan of Claudia Gray's books,

so you can only imagine my excitement when I discovered this new series!!
(Seriously, Claudia's Firebird series is one of my most favorite series ever.)
This new book sounds awesome, and that cover is stunning!
My copy of Defy the Stars has already been preordered,
and I can't wait for it to arrive in April!

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Waiting on Wednesday #234 - A Million Worlds with You by Claudia Gray

A Million Worlds With You
(Firebird #3)
by Claudia Gray
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Publication Date: November 1st 2016
Publisher: HarperTeen
ISBN: 9780062279026


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A million universes. A million dangers. One destiny.

The fate of the multiverse rests in Marguerite Caine’s hands. Marguerite has been at the center of a cross-dimensional feud since she first traveled to another universe using her parents’ invention, the Firebird. Only now has she learned the true plans of the evil Triad Corporation—and that those plans could spell doom for dozens or hundreds of universes, each facing total annihilation.

Paul Markov has always been at Marguerite’s side, but Triad’s last attack has left him a changed man—angry and shadowed by tragedy. He struggles to overcome the damage done to him, but despite Marguerite’s efforts to help, Paul may never be the same again.

So it’s up to Marguerite alone to stop the destruction of the multiverse. Billions of lives are at stake. The risks have never been higher. And Triad has unleashed its ultimate weapon: another dimension’s Marguerite—wicked, psychologically twisted, and always one step ahead.

In the epic conclusion to Claudia Gray’s Firebird trilogy, fate and family will be questioned, loves will be won and lost, and the multiverse will be forever changed. It’s a battle of the Marguerites . . . and only one can win. (Goodreads)

So, the cover for this little beauty was just released last week,
and I may have went a little overboard with my fangirling.
*blush*
I can't help it though.
This cover is SO gorgeous, I can't wait to add it to my collection.
And I'm excited to get back into this story as well!!
Is it November yet???

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Review: Ten Thousand Skies Above You by Claudia Gray

Ten Thousand Skies Above You
(Firebird #2)
by Claudia Gray
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Publication Date: November 3rd 2015
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 432
ISBN: 9780062278999
Genre: Young Adult | Sci-Fi
Source: Edelweiss

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Ever since she used the Firebird, her parents' invention, to cross into alternate dimensions, Marguerite has caught the attention of enemies who will do anything to force her into helping them dominate the multiverse—even hurting the people she loves. She resists until her boyfriend, Paul, is attacked and his consciousness scattered across multiple dimensions.

Marguerite has no choice but to search for each splinter of Paul’s soul. The hunt sends her racing through a war-torn San Francisco, the criminal underworld of New York City, and a glittering Paris where another Marguerite hides a shocking secret. Each world brings Marguerite one step closer to rescuing Paul. But with each trial she faces, she begins to question the destiny she thought they shared.

The second book in the Firebird trilogy, Ten Thousand Skies Above You features Claudia Gray’s lush, romantic language and smart, exciting action, and will have readers clamoring for the next book. (Goodreads)

Ten Thousand Skies Above You is the second book in the Firebird series by the amazing Claudia Gray. The moment I finished A Thousand Pieces of You, I knew Ten Thousand Skies Above You would be one of my most anticipated reads for 2015. I absolutely couldn't wait to get started on this book and get back into this awesome world that Gray created. To be honest, I didn't know what to expect once I started reading the book, and I worried that it wouldn't compare to the first book that I loved so very much. Thankfully, I worried for nothing. This book was great!!

In Ten Thousand Skies Above You, we follow Marguerite as she jumps through the multiverse trying to save Paul, whose soul has been 'splintered' and scattered throughout multiple dimensions. Marguerite is willing to do anything to save Paul, even when it means being forced to do things that she really doesn't want to do for the enemy that she hates. And with every jump into a new dimension, Marguerite starts to question everything she thought was right in her world.

I love so many characters in this series. Marguerite is such a very strong character, willing to take all the risks and do whatever she needs to do for the ones she loves. Paul, who I have loved since the first book, is almost perfection, and it was interesting to see him so differently, yet so much the same, in all the different dimensions that Marguerite visited. We also get to see different versions of Marguerite's parents, sister, and Theo, all of who I loved in the first book. It was interesting to see how completely different they were, yet still so much the same as well, in each dimension.

Can I just take a moment here to say how completely perfect Marguerite and Paul are together? Seriously, they are definitely one of my most favorite couples of all time, and I'm so totally in love with Paul. Just had to get that out there, in case you couldn't tell from my random gushing. Wink.

The storyline for the book follows along nicely with its predecessor, and kept me on the edge of my seat in anticipation throughout most of the story. I loved the setting for the story, with all of the different alternate dimensions and how completely different they were from each other. I also enjoyed reading the flashback parts that were included in the story as well, especially when one character I love the most was sadly absent throughout most of the story. This allowed him to still be included in the story, and I loved that. The book ends with a pretty big cliffhanger ending, one that has me in much anticipation for the third book in the series to see what in the world is going to happen next!!

Overall; Ten Thousand Skies Above you was definitely worth the wait, and now that I've read the book, it's definitely one of my favorites of 2015! I cannot wait to get my hands on the third book and final book in the series, which currently has no release date, but will hopefully be next year! I must know what will happen next for Marguerite. If you've not yet checked out this series, PLEASE DO SO!

Waiting on Wednesday #187 - Ten Thousand Skies Above You by Claudia Gray

Ten Thousand Skies Above You
(Firebird #2)
by Claudia Gray
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Publication Date: November 3rd 2015
Publisher: HarperTeen
ISBN: 9780062278999



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Marguerite Caine has done the impossible, traveling to alternate dimensions with the Firebird—the brilliant invention of her parents, her boyfriend, Paul, and their friend Theo. But she has also caught the attention of enemies willing to kidnap, blackmail, and even kill to use the Firebird for themselves.

When Paul’s soul is splintered into four pieces—pieces that are trapped within Pauls in other dimensions—Marguerite will do anything, and travel anywhere, to save him. But the price of his safe return is steep. If she doesn’t sabotage her parents in multiple universes, Paul will be lost forever.

Unwilling to sacrifice her family, Marguerite enlists the brilliant Theo to help. The two forge a plan to save Paul and the Firebird, but succeeding means outsmarting a genius and risking not only their lives but also the lives of their counterparts in every other dimension.

Their mission takes them to the most dangerous universes yet: a war-torn San Francisco, the criminal underworld of New York City, and a glittering Paris where another Marguerite hides a shocking secret. Each leap brings Marguerite closer to saving Paul—but her journey reveals dark truths that lead her to doubt the one constant she’s found between the worlds: their love for each other. (Goodreads)

Ahhhhh!
I loved A Thousand Pieces of You.
(Especially PAUL!)
It was definitely one of my favorite reads from 2014.
I can't wait to get my hands on Ten Thousand Skies Above You.
I'm dyyyyyying to get back into this story.
It sounds AMAZING.
Hurry, November!!

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Review: A Thousand Pieces Of You by Claudia Gray

A Thousand Pieces of You
(Firebird #1)
by Claudia Gray
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Publication Date: November 4th 2014
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 368
ISBN: 9780062278968
Genre: Young Adult | Science Fiction | Fantasy
Source: Edelweiss

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Every Day meets Cloud Atlas in this heart-racing, space- and time-bending, epic new trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray.

Marguerite Caine’s physicist parents are known for their radical scientific achievements. Their most astonishing invention: the Firebird, which allows users to jump into parallel universes, some vastly altered from our own. But when Marguerite’s father is murdered, the killer—her parent’s handsome and enigmatic assistant Paul—escapes into another dimension before the law can touch him.

Marguerite can’t let the man who destroyed her family go free, and she races after Paul through different universes, where their lives entangle in increasingly familiar ways. With each encounter she begins to question Paul’s guilt—and her own heart. Soon she discovers the truth behind her father’s death is more sinister than she ever could have imagined.

A Thousand Pieces of You explores a reality where we witness the countless other lives we might lead in an amazingly intricate multiverse, and ask whether, amid infinite possibilities, one love can endure. (Goodreads)

As soon as A Thousand Pieces of You crossed my radar, I knew I just HAD to read the book. Not only is the cover super gorgeous, but the story sounded really intriguing as well. Having finally read the book, I’m thrilled to say that this is one of my favorite reads of 2014, and since I’ve read around 100 books this year, that’s saying a lot!

Marguerite was a really interesting main character. She wanted nothing more than to avenge the death of her beloved father, and I think that she would do anything to stop the man that she believes killed him. That determination that burned so brightly inside Marguerite is one of the things that I absolutely love in a main character.

The secondary characters in the book are very well written as well, and each of them for different reasons. There are some that you are really going to love, and a few that you are really going to hate, but they are all really well written.

I hesitate to say that there is a love triangle in this book. I think that is what it may have meant to be, but it definitely wasn’t for me. I chose my side pretty early on in the book, as I completely fell in love with one of the most swoon-worthy characters ever, and I can’t wait for the next books in the series so that I may meet him again.

I really enjoyed the storyline for the book. The time travel aspect in the book felt really different than that of other books that I’ve read with the same subject. This was more dimension travel instead of actual time travel. It was definitely interesting how each dimension that Marguerite visited was so different, yet some things were still the same. I was definitely hooked while reading this book.

Overall; I enjoyed this book SO much more than I expected to. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next two books in this series when they are released, as I have to know what’s going to happen with this story!