Larson was able to create a completely realistic world where Alex had no idea who she could trust as it quickly becomes evident that there’s more going on than she knows.Īnd of course, there’s a romance … which would typically be hard to create because Alex is supposed to be a boy to everyone, and her love interests are straight. A shock was discovering that this was the author, Sara B. The writing drew me into the story and was almost lyrical with how fluid it was from scene to scene. There honestly were times that I even imagined Alexa–I mean Alex–as he rather than she. The best part of Defy, I think, is that Alexa was so believable in her act of being a boy. Having been in the king’s army since they were brought from their war-ravaged home, Alexa–now known as Alex–and her brother has been on the Prince’s guard for the past year, kicking ass. I’ve been wanting to read a fabulous adventure and action story for a while now, and the fact that the female main character is the best fighter in the novel is freaking awesome.ĭefy is about a girl forced to pretend to be a boy (now being twin brother instead of twin sister to her brother) to protect herself from sexual servitude. See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.Does not have a separation between the Hero and Heroine.Does have the Hero and Heroine pushing away.– The Heroine’s best friend is in love with her With hidden foes lurking around every corner, is Alex strong enough to save herself and the kingdom she’s sworn to protect?
And suddenly, after her own secret is revealed, Alex finds herself confronted with two men vying for her heart: the safe and steady Rylan, who has always cared for her, and the dark, intriguing Damian. The longer Alex is held captive with both Rylan and the prince, the more she realizes that she is not the only one who has been keeping dangerous secrets.
But when a powerful sorcerer sneaks into the palace in the dead of night, even Alex, who is virtually unbeatable, can’t prevent him from abducting her, her fellow guard and friend Rylan, and Prince Damian, taking them through the treacherous wilds of the jungle and deep into enemy territory. Forced to disguise herself as a boy and serve in the king’s army, Alex uses her quick wit and fierce sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince’s guard. A lush and gorgeously written debut, packed with action, intrigue and a thrilling love triangle.Īlexa Hollen is a fighter.
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