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Defending the Galaxy (Sentinels of the Galaxy Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Maria V. Snyder (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 597
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'Chock full of action, humour, danger, and emotion, this phenomenal series is unputdownable from start to finish!' - Amanda Bouchet, USA Today bestselling author of The Kingmaker Chronicles.


2021 PRISM Award Winner: SF/Futuristic

2021 PRISM Award Winner: BEST of the BEST

'The Sentinels of the Galaxy series is a masterpiece of YA storytelling.' - Aurealis


Year 2522. Oh. My. Stars.

Junior Officer Ara Lawrence here, reporting for duty. Again. It's situation critical for the security team and everyone in the base - including my parents - with a new attack from the looters imminent, a possible galaxy-wide crime conspiracy and an unstoppable alien threat. But this all pales in the face of my mind-blowing discovery about the Q-net. Of course, no one believes me. I'm not sure I believe me. It could just be a stress-induced delusion. That's what my parents seem to believe...

Their concern for me is hampering my ability to do my job. I know they love me, but with the Q-net in my corner, I'm the only one who can help the security team beat the shadowy aliens from the pits we discovered. We're holding them at bay, for now, but the entire Milky Way Galaxy is in danger of being overrun.

With battles on too many fronts, it's looking dire. But one thing I've learned is when people I love are in jeopardy, I'll never give up trying to save them. Not until my dying breath. Which could very well be today...

The jaw-dropping finale to New York Times bestselling author Maria V. Snyder's YA space opera.

PRAISE FOR SENTINELS OF THE GALAXY:

'Smart, witty and full of heart, Navigating the Stars had me hooked from the very first page!' - Lynette Noni, bestselling author of The Medoran Chronicles

'A solidly entertaining read with a delightful heroine and unpredictable action-packed plot. ' - Dreaming of Cats

'Maria V. Snyder has a way of writing addictive books and this is no exception. If you like Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider, sci-fi with awesome action and subtle romance this series is for you!' - Mashleas Reads

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  1. Book 3 of 3
    Sentinels of the Galaxy
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    369 pages
  3. Language
    English
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    Harlequin Teen
  6. Publication date
    1 December 2020
  7. Reading age
    14 years and up
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'Smart, witty and full of heart, Navigating the Stars had me hooked from the very first page!' -- Lynette Noni, bestselling author of The Medoran Chronicles

About the Author

Alice Barrington established her love of story touring pantomime classics to remote Western Australian communities as a teen. She has since featured in a myriad of theatre productions across the country, including works by the Sydney Theatre Company, and has starred alongside some of Australia’s greats in small screen favourites, including All Saints and Offspring. Alice is a diverse and dynamic voice artist with a wealth of experience in commercial, corporate and live voice performance.

When Maria V. Snyder was younger, she aspired to be a storm chaser in the American Midwest so she attended Pennsylvania State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. Much to her chagrin, forecasting the weather wasn't in her skill set so she spent a number of years as an environmental meteorologist, which is not exciting at all. Bored at work and needing a creative outlet, she started writing fantasy and science fiction stories. Over a dozen novels and numerous short stories later, Maria's learned a thing or three about writing. She's been on the New York Times bestseller list, won a half-dozen awards, and has earned her Masters of Arts degree in Writing from Seton Hill University, where she is now a faculty member. Her favourite colour is red. She loves dogs, but is allergic, instead she has a big black tomcat named Kitty (apparently naming cats isn't in her skill set either). Maria also has a husband and two children who are an inspiration for her writing when they aren't being a distraction. Note that she mentions her cat before her family. When she's not writing she's either playing volleyball, traveling, or taking pictures. Being a writer, though, is a ton of fun. Where else can you take fencing lessons, learn how to ride a horse, study martial arts, learn how to pick a lock, take glass blowing classes and attend Astronomy Camp and call it research? Maria will be the first one to tell you it's not working as a meteorologist.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B089HYRXYP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harlequin Teen (1 December 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1416 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 597

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When Maria V. Snyder was younger, she aspired to be a storm chaser so she attended Pennsylvania State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. Much to her chagrin, forecasting the weather wasn’t in her skill set so she spent a number of years as an environmental meteorologist, which is not exciting ... at all. Bored at work and needing a creative outlet, she started writing fantasy and science fiction stories. Over twenty novels and numerous short stories later, Maria’s learned a thing or three about writing. She’s been on the New York Times bestseller list, won a dozen awards, and has earned her Master of Arts degree in Writing from Seton Hill University, where she is now a faculty member for their MFA program.

When she’s not writing she’s either playing volleyball or traveling (she's been to 65 countries so far and has no plans to stop!). Being a writer, though, is a ton of fun. Where else can you take fencing lessons, learn how to ride a horse, study martial arts, learn how to pick a lock, take glass blowing classes, and attend Astronomy Camp and call it research? Maria will be the first one to tell you it’s not working as a meteorologist. Readers are welcome to check out her website for book excerpts, free short stories, maps, blog, and her schedule at www.MariaVSnyder.com.

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Samantha
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful end to a series
Reviewed in Australia on 4 May 2021
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TW: Medical procedures, bodily harm, death

“I’m an intangible worm!”

Defending the Galaxy is the finish to a series that all authors should aspire to. It’s complete, tidy and leaves just enough of a future to leave you reaching out for more whilst being held by a sturdy ledge.

Maria V Snyder is an auto-buy author for me and she again proves why with the final instalment to the Sentinels of the Galaxy series.

It’s always hard to write reviews for the last book in the series because so much of the content and the pull of the plot comes from the development from the previous books. I always try to write spoiler-free reviews, or as spoiler-free as I can, so I’m not going to delve into the plot of Defending the Galaxy, instead I’m just going to gush about how fulfilling reading this was.

The recap provided by Ara at the beginning of the book allowed you to just settle comfortably into her character with no effort whilst also reminding you just what happened previously, without it feeling forced. I appreciated how much you are able to suspend belief and imagine yourself alongside Ara as she is going through all of the events and lose yourself in this world.

Everything that I had wanted to get resolved, got resolved. I have absolutely zero complaints, which is a happy surprise and I fully recommend this book, this series and this author.
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Elle9
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Australia on 6 November 2021
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This is one of my favourite series, so inventive and exciting. The final book does not disappoint. If you're looking for an adventure thats different, witty, humourous and fun, look no further! 5 stars to the brillant Maria V Snyder.
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M.A.SPRIGGS
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
Reviewed in Australia on 4 December 2020
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An imaginative and enjoyable book with a great ending. I loved the unique concept of this series. It is well written with a fast paced storyline that you immediately become engrossed in. Lots of action packed scenes and snarky comments that made me laugh out loud. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.
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Haylie
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the series
Reviewed in Australia on 22 July 2021
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I loved this series and this ending to the series was great and even more surprises. Loved them. All the twists and turns. I got Stargate vibes from this one. I will someday go back and read it from the start again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful end to a superb series
Reviewed in Australia on 30 December 2020
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I have been a fan for years but have to admit the Sentinels is my fav series so far. The story has such a different take on things and the characters are endearing but real. Highly recommended!!
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Emma Cowley
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in Australia on 3 January 2021
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Amazing series from an amazing author
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5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting and staggering tale
Reviewed in Australia on 2 December 2020
Before I begin my review for Defending the Galaxy (Sentinels of the Galaxy book three) by Maria V Snyder, I would personally like to thank the author, the publishers and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC and I have reviewed it honestly.

A cosmic conclusion to an absolutely phenomenal YA sci-fi series. Our quirky hacker Ara is back to cause havoc in the Q-net and solve mysteries thousands of years in the making. Defending the Galaxy is an exciting and staggering tale. The entire Sentinels of the Galaxy series is a must read for teens and adults alike.

Defending the Galaxy features, but is not limited to, the following themes:
○ Young Adult
○ Science Fiction
○ Light romance
○ Interstellar travel
○ Alien life forms
○ Hacking
○ Advanced technology

My overall rating for Defending the Galaxy is…

5 Stars!

Don't you love it when you finish a series and you just feel so... complete. Content, even. This series was impressive from the get go and, impossibly, became so much more! The amount of thought and detail that has gone into these books is unbelievable. Snyder has outdone herself with this epic finale, especially those last 3 words! (Please be in the final copy!) My mind needs a vacation after this impeccable tale. Maybe I'll go fly in the Q-net for a while...
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Lesley Barklay
3.0 out of 5 stars This was okay.
Reviewed in Australia on 13 March 2021
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This was an okay conclusion to the series.

I felt there lacked stakes in many encounters, due to Ara's connection to the Q-net, but it still kept me engaged. I read the book in one sitting. I liked the fact that, at the end, things weren't resolved simply and easily. If you enjoyed the first two books in this series, you will enjoy this book.

This was probably more of a 2.5/5 star read for me.
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Aly Prior
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible in true Maria Snyder fashion!
Reviewed in the United States on 7 December 2022
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I just finished Defending the Galaxy and the ending was one of my favorites of all time. So so good until the very end. When I first started this series, I thought maybe I was a little old for the age of the main character and her personality, but man she grew on me FAST! Her characters are the most genuine and sincere and heartwarming of any characters I’ve read about. I was also just blown away by the creativity in this book.
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E. Fernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't want this to end
Reviewed in Canada on 9 October 2021
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I'm hopeful the author will revisit the planets and characters because this series is amazing. I enjoyed the entire plot. Even the teenage romance was cute and not overwhelming. Fingers crossed.
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Chris McMinn
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2024
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I thought I'd written a book review on here before. This book is absolutely awesome. I love this series. I listen to them read by gabra zacman, and she brings the world to life. Absolutely enthralling storyline and beautiful characters. Maria writes worlds that I just want to be in. Buy this series!! Devour these books and enjoy ❤️
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Emma
5.0 out of 5 stars Spannendes Finale der Trilogie
Reviewed in Germany on 16 April 2023
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Einfach eine gelungene Reihe - ein rasantes Weltraumabenteuer mit einer jungen Heldin, vielen Wendungen, leichter Romantik und einem archäologischen Rätsel, das das Schicksal der Menschheit für immer verändert.
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Reviewed in France on 4 November 2021
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