
Claudia Gray
15 SeriesClaudia Gray is an American author known for her YA paranormal romance novels, including the Evernight and Spellcaster series. She writes full-time and resides in New Orleans, Louisiana.
In "Defy the Stars" by Claudia Gray, teen soldier Noemi Vidal from the war-torn planet Genesis encounters Abel, an advanced mech prototype, on an abandoned ship. Forced by his programming to obey Noemi, Abel must assist her in a plan to save Genesis that will ultimately lead to his own destruction. As they journey through the galaxy, Noemi begins to see Abel as more than just a machine. Their evolving relationship challenges the boundaries between human and artificial intelligence, set against the backdrop of a desperate fight for independence.