Defy: Defy (Defy Trilogy, Book 1): Volume 1 (Hardcover)

from JanaRose1

When Alexa and her twin brother's parents are killed, her brother is destined for the king's army and she for the king's breeding houses. Terrified of her fate she chops off her hair and pretends to be a boy. Quickly she moves through the ranks of the king's army and secures herself a position on...

from sszkutak

Defy by Sara B. Larson was one of those books that I saw ALL over the blogosphere around the holiday season, and I was enthralled by the premise of the story - a girl pretending to be a boy, personal guard to the prince, sorcerers, magic, a love triangle. This fantasy had everything I love in a s...

from eyes.2c

Gritty! The Kingdoms of Antion and Blevon have been at war for years as the result of the Queen of Antion having been assassinated by sorcerers from Blevon. All sorcery has and continues to be rooted out in the Kingdom of Antion. When her village, situated deep in the jungle, is attacked by a Ble...

from Isisunit

I would like to thank both NetGalley and Scholastic for granting me the chance to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review. Though I received the e-book for free that in no way influences this review. A lush and gorgeously written debut, packed with action, intrigue, and heart-racing roman...

from brandileigh2003

I decided to read Defy because the synopsis really intrigued me. I like tough girls who can stand their own and the Mulan girl dressed as a boy to be in the army speaks to me. Luckily Sara Larson delivered on the premise, and I was a big fan of Alexa/Alex. She is loyal, tough, smart and darn good...