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Shades of Earth

2013384 pagesPenguin US

Synopsis

Amy and Elder have finally left the spaceship Godspeed, but the planet Centauri-Earth is far from the paradise they expected. They must lead their people against hidden monsters and the dark secrets left behind by the colony's predecessors. As the group fractures, they have to decide what they are willing to sacrifice to ensure the human race survives on this new world.

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About the author

Beth Revis is an American author of fantasy and science fiction, mainly for the young adult audience. She is best known for the Across the Universe trilogy, which consists of the novels Across the Universe, A Million Suns and Shades of Earth. Revis resides in North Carolina.

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Characters

AmyProtagonist

One of the two main characters who has left the spaceship Godspeed and must now lead her people on the new planet Centauri-Earth.

The ElderProtagonist

One of the two main characters who has left the spaceship Godspeed and must now lead his people on the new planet Centauri-Earth.

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Places

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Edition

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Shades of Earth conclude the Across the Universe series?

    Shades of Earth is the third and final novel in the Across the Universe trilogy, bringing the overarching narrative of Amy and Elder's journey to a definitive close.

  • Is Shades of Earth a standalone read?

    While it continues the story of Amy and Elder, Shades of Earth is the conclusion to a trilogy and builds heavily on events from the previous two books. New readers should start with Across the Universe to fully understand the characters and plot.