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Defy The Stars Kindle Edition

by Magan Vernon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

3.7 365 ratings

Book 1 of 3: Defy The Stars

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I'd always wanted to leave small town Illinois, I just didn't know I'd leave it for the stars.

I needed to get into Columbia College. I'd do anything to get in. With no other choice, I had my dad help me get an internship at Circe Operations Center.

Only it's not an ordinary operations center.

Getting attacked on my first day on the job wasn't exactly stellar, but staring into the eyes of the dark eyed boy who saved me, made me re-think every single thought I'd ever had.

But when things like war come up, I don't know how far I'm willing to defy everything I've ever known for a future that is anything but normal.

**Formerly titled How to Date an Alien. The books in this series have been renamed and recovered, but the content is the same.**

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It's a tiny bit Twilight, a tiny bit Men in Black...and a whole lot of fun!
-Lydia Kang, author of Control (upcoming 2013 from Dial/Penguin)

If you are looking for a light read to make you laugh and fall in love right along with Alex Bianchi, this is the book for you. It's sweet, exciting, and there are more than a few uber creative alien peculiarities that will keep you turning the pages. -GP Ching, best-selling author of The SoulKeepers series

Magan Vernon weaves a wonderful alien-human romance.
-Medeia Sharif, author of Bestest Ramadan Ever

About the Author

Self-proclaimed geek-to-glam poster child who channels her inner geek by writing science fiction for teens even though she slept with a night light until she was in middle school for fear of alien attacks. She now lives with her husband, daughter, and dog in central Illinois where she still sleeps with a night light...just in case.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006FR5IQS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beautifully Broken Books; 3rd edition (November 28, 2011)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2312 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 226 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #12,224 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about New Experiences (Kindle Store)
- #1 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Peer Pressure Issues

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Author of more novels than she can remember, which is super awkward in normal conversations, and foster dog mom. Magan Vernon brings stories to life that will either have you laughing, swooning, or wondering just how long she's stayed up with her dogs the night before and could use some more coffee.
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Operation Alpha is the fan fiction world for Susan Stoker's SEAL of Protection, Delta Force Heroes, and Badge of Honor: Texas Heroes Worlds.
The books listed here all have at least one of Susan's characters in them. The authors have created worlds where Wolf, Ghost, Dax and all the other characters interact.
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Nadia H.

Aliens, need to say I more?

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2013

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Wow, y'all this book seriosuly surprised me. It was definitely not what I expected, I kinda judged it by it's cover ( don't get me wrong, it is a gorgeous cover, just somehow didn't appeal to me)

I first heard of this book, by my fellow blogger Laura Carter @ Bookish Treasures she was doing a review on a different book by Magan, but she mentioned 'How to Date an Alien' and I was instantly hooked. I absolutely love that title! I've been looking for a great alien series to read and took a look on the book.

It was great, it had this geeky, witty, sarcastic humor, that Alexs' possesses and that I could totally relate to, she was a very down to earth, teenage girl. She didn't get swooped up by the revelation that Alien existed. What I mean by that, she was dazzled and suddenly went all freaky like alot of us would if we ever saw an alien (admit it, y'all would freak the s*** out). She handled the big secret more maturely than you would expect.

But (aha! y'all knew there was 'but' eh?) when Alex gets saved by Ace, everything changes for her, like all other teenage girls, she has finally found that one boy on the entire planet, that finds her attractive, that understand or accepts her humor, and loves despite her many flaws.

But (again?!) There is an intergalatic rule, humans and aliens do not mis. Ever. Everyone is trying to keep them apart and when everything spirals out of control and it is Alex's turn to save Ace from imprisonment. Is she strong enough to do it? does she have the strength in herself to despite all the harsh and negative thins said about Ace, to find a way to save him?

I love Alex and Ace, I loved seeing go through the normal teenage agnst, does he/she like me, will they ever? the embrassing situations a teenage can find her/himself in, the awkward moments before you get comfortable with a person, acting normal through the butterflies flying in your stomach. I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait to review to the other books in this triology (have already read them!)

if your looking for a drama filled, teenage love, mixed with a bunch of aliens, then this is definitely a book you should pick up!

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Resa Rivers

Fun read

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024

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Great adventure. A seventeen year old spends her summer at her father air base, but when she arrives she soon finds out that is not an ordinary air base.

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013

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I was really excited to start this series. I have seen the book around a few times and was very curious. I did enjoy the first book, it was a quick and light read into an alien romance with a bit of drama.

Alex wants to get into college, the only issue is that she doesn't have any extra curricular activities to put on her college applications. She believes interning at her father's government job will do just the trick. She isn't close to her dad and has no idea what he really does for living, only that he works at Circe, a government agency. She finds out she is in for so much more when she finds herself in trouble the moment she steps into the building. Circe is actually an alien operations center, full of, yes, aliens and humans. After a very hot alien named Ace saves her life, she finds that she will be working closely with him for her time at Circe, what she doesn't expect is falling in love.

I love sci-fi, I love aliens, I love alien romances. I can't help myself, they seem just so fun. This book was fun. I found it to be a very light read, nothing really serious and very amusing in so many parts. It wasn't quite what I expected, but I was not disappointed. The story was fun, the pacing was fast, and the characters were very interesting.

I did like the storyline. It was new with kind of an old edge. I liked the forbidden romance and for some reason all the cliches worked well with this story. I felt the storyline and the writing were a bit in between a parody and a ya novel. There were no real surprises or awe inspiring moments but I was ok with that. It was a nice break from some of the deeper books I have read lately.

I really liked the main character. She was the average clumsy, smart-mouthed, science geek that I know so well. I liked her quirkiness. It gave her the every day Jane feel that I don't seem to find in many books. I also liked Ace. He was definitely the quiet brooding type that I seem to find dreamy. He knew all the right things to say at the right time. It was a quick romance, the insta love kind, but they never seem to bother me too much. It was sweet but passionate and I couldn't help but to root for Ace and Alex.

It was fun, enjoyable, and a great book for a quick smile. A great vacation from heavy reads.

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Brandy C

Loved Alex and Ace's Story!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2012

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I absolutely loved this book. It was well paced and action packed and was not a boring read at all. While I've read tons about humans falling in love with vampires, wolves, ghosts etc etc, I don't ever remember reading about a human falling in love with an alien! So from the get go I was anxious to read Alex and Ace's love story.

Magan is an exceptional writer who draws you in and keeps hold of you until the very last page. Her characters were very well thought out and developed. And I am not afraid to admit that Ace became my favorite character in the book. Sometimes throughout the story Alex would get on my nerves, but you have to remember she is in high school and high school girls can be majorly dramatic at times!

Magan had everything in this book: drama, romance, action and surprises. I read this in a couple days and was really satisfied. I am anxiously waiting to read the sequel, How to Break Up With An Alien, next! Great book to read so go get it!!!

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Slim

Amazing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2016

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Ok... Aliens.. Check ... Romance ... Check ... Star crossed lovers... Check

This is an amazing start to this series. I couldn't put it down. I am itching for book 2!!!!
Who doesn't dream of sexy aliens..

Michele

Se è gratis un motivo c'è

Reviewed in Italy on December 29, 2013

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Diciamo che ho scaricato questo ebook perchè gratuito e volevo tenere in esercizio il mio inglese. C'è però un limite a tutto. La banalità dei personaggi e della storia è così eclatante che toglie ogni volgia di procedere nel libro. Abbandonato prima di metà. Se qualcuno l'ha letto mi dica qualche pregio.

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Maleni

Sehr nett

Reviewed in Germany on April 10, 2013

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Alex ist in ihrem Junior-Jahr in der highschool und braucht noch ein Praktikum um bessere Chancen an einer der Ivy-League Colleges zu bekommen. Praktisch, dass ihr Vater, der bei der Armee arbeitet, ihr eines in einer hochgeheimen Einrichtung besorgt. Was Alex zu diesem Zeitpunkt noch nicht weiß ist, dass es sich bei Circe um ein geheimes Projekt handelt, bei dem Menschen und Aliens zusammen arbeiten. Findet sie aber schnell heraus, als sie gleich in den ersten 10 Minuten von einem Alien fast zu Tode gewürgt und von einem anderen Alien gerettet wird. Ace, der sie gerettet hat gehört der Intergalaktischen Elite, den Caltians an. Zunächst gibt er sich kühl (im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes), aber schließlich müssen sich beide eingestehen, dass sie sich in einander verliebt haben. Wäre da nicht die Kleinigkeit, dass Ace ihr nicht erzählt hat, dass er ein Prinz auf seinem Planeten ist. Und Mama ist nicht begeistert, dass er auf ein Mädchen aus den Slums des Universums steht.

Die Geschichte ist aus der Perspektive des Ich-Erzählers geschrieben und nett. Es gibt kaum Storyhänger und nur das Ende schwächelt ein wenig. Ist aber vielleicht mit dem Nachfolger zu erklären. Es muss ja noch was zum Aufklären bleiben. Die Sprache ist einfach, aber gut zu lesen. Man erwartet ja auch keinen Literatur-Klassiker, wenn man so ein Buch liest.
Also vier von fünf Sternen, weil man so noch Luft nach oben hat.

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Käufer

unterhaltsam aber

Reviewed in Germany on December 23, 2013

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Natürlich ist es Fantasie und daher darf auch Unwahrscheinliches vorkommen.
In sich sollte es aber schon ein gewisse Logik haben.

2 Punkte, weil ich es durchgelesen habe ohne mich zwingen zu müssen,
es hat sogar Spaß gemacht.

Es ist aber eine Geschichte, die im "Jetzt" spielt und da sollte wenigstens das
"Jetzt" der "Realität" entsprechen.

Da kommt eine Schülerin als Ferienpraktikantin in einen Hochsicherheitsbereich der
US-Luftwaffe (hat was von Area 51, wird aber nie so genannt).
Dieser Komplex ist ein interstellarer Stützpunkt von Aliens und Menschen auf der Erde.
Da auch andere Schüler dort sind, spielt die Tatsache, dass ihr Vater ihr den Platz besorgte keine so große Rolle.
Der ist nämlich einer der leitenden Offiziere dort und hatte sie seit ca. 10 jahren nicht mehr gesehen.
Schlicht unglaublich, dass die Amis, bei deren Paranoia vor Terroristen und Spionen, eine Schülerin einfach
dort rein lassen.

Und die Schülerin - nun ja, wie würde es mir gehen? Es bestände die große Möglichkeit, dass ich wie die Hälfte der US Bürger
an die Entstehungsgeschichte der Welt gemäß der jüdisch / christlichen Bibel glauben würde, vielleicht sogar dem Drittel der Bevölkerung
zugehörte, die an den Creationismus glaubt und dann nähme ich die Tatsache, dass ich als Krone der Schöpfung Aliens begegne einfach hin ohne zu verzweifeln?
Nein ich verlieb mich auch noch in einen. Das einzige was dann noch gut amerikanisch ist, ist die Tatsache, dass die zwei "keusch" bleiben.

Ich hab jetzt die folgenden Bände nicht gelesen und werde das nur anfangen, wenn man sie umsonst bekommt, aber hier wird die Frage nicht einmal angeschnitten. Naja fast nicht - man erfährt, dass der geliebte ACE, so sein Name hier auf Erden, auch einen Schwanz hat, aber wie meint er, den nicht pralent zur Schau stellt.

Auch sonst bleibt so manches verwunderlich, denn die Neuen bekommen:

keine Einführung
keine Instruktionen
keine Verhaltensregeln, die später dann wichtige Grundlage für die Interaktion und
den Fortlauf der Geschichte werden etc. etc. etc.

Schwachsinn - aber doch auch spannend zu lesen.

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Good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2013

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Was a nice quick entertaining read :) would recommend to friends. It was nice having the lead male be alien, a refreshing change to all the vampires and angels out there at the moment.