Questions About Defy the Stars (Constellation, #1)

by Claudia Gray (Goodreads Author)

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Is this well-written? She's published before, but I was a bit disappointed by the writing in Empress of a Thousand skies (another sci-fi) and hoping for something less middle-grade and strong and epic.

Pamela Hill I'm a little confused by these comments. Claudia Gray did not write Empress of a Thousand Skies. Are you thinking of A Thousand Pieces of You?…moreI'm a little confused by these comments. Claudia Gray did not write Empress of a Thousand Skies. Are you thinking of A Thousand Pieces of You?(less)

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Will this be a duology? Series? Trilogy? :)

Lillian In this interview with the author, she stated there are two books planned but more could come from the world.

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What is the correct pronunciation of Noemi's name? Is it "No-Me", or "No-Em-E?"

Sam I read it my head as “No-Me”, but I believe the real pronunciation is “No-Em-E”.

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Seriously though, did anyone else get major Prometheus vibes from this? As in the Ridley Scott movie?

Mary No, but the Wizard of Oz came to mind. Noemi is Dorothy, Able is the Tinman, anything about Kismet is courage, the middle one with the genius kids is …moreNo, but the Wizard of Oz came to mind. Noemi is Dorothy, Able is the Tinman, anything about Kismet is courage, the middle one with the genius kids is brains, and Stronghold is heart. Able's creator is the Wizard. (less)

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what's a good age limit for this book?