Alex is the best fighter among Prince Damian's guard. Brave,
loyal, and fierce, he upholds his duty no matter the cost.
Upholding his duty mostly isn't a problem...except that Alex
is really Alexa, a girl. After a vicious attack on her
family's village, Alexa and her twin brother were sent into
service, and their skills got them guarding the prince.
Alexa has kept up her façade for years, but when her, the
prince, and another guard are kidnapped, she will find that
secrets, both hers and theirs, are not easy to keep.
DEFY by Sara B. Larson is a powerful story. Alexa's
narrative forces you right into the story from the first
page and maintains it beautifully throughout. Her character
is both extremely fierce and extremely lonely, and she tells
her adventures with a courage that you can't help but
admire. The characters are a central part to this story, and
the main ones develop smoothly. I wish there was a little
more depth to some of them, like the guard Rylan, but if
there is a sequel, I can see room for his growth as a
character. While I especially like Damian as a love interest
to Alexa, I really hope that there is more to them than the
ending gives. Larson does give the logic behind their
actions well, but I would love to see them grow more in
relation to one another.
The world in DEFY is unique in the best way possible. I like
the blending of magic and politics that Larson does in this
book. It is built very nicely, and the action involved with
the world building keeps you turning the pages. Alexa's
protective instincts towards danger create great action
scenes and show how kind and driven her character is.
Overall, if you enjoy books like GRACELING, this would be an
excellent book to try next. I love it, and I really hope
that there is a sequel, so I can spend more time with these
characters.
A lush and gorgeously written debut, packed with action,
intrigue, and heart-racing romance.
Alexa Hollen is a
fighter. 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. 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.
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. 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. With hidden foes lurking around
every corner, is Alex strong enough to save herself and the
kingdom she's sworn to protect?
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