I immediately thought of the Ballad of Mulan and it's similar theme. I was totally captivated by this story from the very beginning, and was immediately drawn to the fact that the heroine is a sword-fighter girl who has to disguise herself as a boy. Larson’s young adult debut Defy, is a wonderful story about a young girl named Alexa who is thrust into a dangerous world of dark sorcery, intrigue, and romance. Published January 7th 2014 by Scholastic PressĪt the heart of Sara B.
With hidden foes lurking around every corner, is Alex strong enough to save herself and the kingdom she's sworn to protect? Book Details 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 heart-racing romance.Īlexa Hollen is a fighter.
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