Review: A Thrilling Space Adventure
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 11, 2012
A Thrilling Space AdventureLinea is about to take the adventure of her life. As the linguist on the SS Perseid, she puts years of learning and hard work to the test to greet intelligent life in the galaxy. Unfortunately, the young man she's trying to avoid is also on the team. Griffon is handsome and arrogant, and teases her from the moment she steps foot on the ship.Besides the expected bout of homesickness, everything on the mission is going as planned. Until, Linea overhears a secret conversation in which her superior is keeping information concerning the mission from her.The diplomatic mission has war-like undertones, and soon, Linea finds herself face to face with the enemy, a Medusan. After an unsuccessful exchange on the intercoms, their ship is attacked. Linea plunges to a post-apocalyptic Earth, where humans want to eat her for dinner rather than exchange pleasant greetings. Only through the help of a Medusan can she win her freedom. But, her heart will never be the same.The tension is high and the action never lets down. Each character is endearing to the point where I want to reach in and save them myself! I was scared for Linea throughout her harrowing experience on Earth. She is such a sweet character and easy to relate to. Her nemesis, Aleszandro, is noble, adventurous, and kind hearted. Together they stir up a Romeo and Juliet like love amongst the stars.The following review is my opinion and not a paid review. I received this book free as part of the blog tour.Defying Gravity has everything you want in a space opera: aliens, romance, insurmountable odds, beautiful landscapes, dying worlds, space ship crashes, adventure...everything! I recommend this for anyone looking for thrilling adventure.