Defying Mars: Book Two in the Saving Mars Series
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Defying Mars—Book Two of the Saving Mars series—launches readers into a high-stakes sci-fi adventure packed with heart, heroism, and hope. Perfect for fans of classic space epics and modern character-driven stories, this gripping novel is ideal for ages 10–17 and trusted by homeschooling families seeking clean, thought-provoking fiction with moral depth.
When sixteen-year-old pilot Jessamyn Jaarda disobeys orders to return to Earth, it’s not out of recklessness—it’s to save her brother. Ethan is in danger, and Jess will risk everything to bring him home. Across the void, Pavel, nephew to Earth’s iron-fisted Chancellor, must decide whether to protect his family’s secrets or fight for what’s right. As betrayals mount and powerful forces close in, Jess and Pavel join forces for a desperate rescue—one that could change the fate of two worlds.
Sequel to SAVING MARS, named to Kirkus Best of 2012.
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About the author
Cidney Swanson is the award-winning author of the Ripple Series and the YA Mars series beginning with Saving Mars (Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best of 2012/SCBWI Spark Honor Book 2013.) When she’s not writing, Cidney is distracted by shinythings such as books with raised foil covers, macarons in jars, and stars setagainst an inky night sky. She lives in Eugene, Oregon with her husband, threekids, two cats, a dog, and entirely too much rain.
