Defy by Sara B. Larson

Defy

Defy #1

Sara B. Larson

336 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult lighthearted fast-paced

Description

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 i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,006 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
emotional 58%
mysterious 25%
tense 23%
inspiring 18%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
funny 13%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 27%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 35% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 35% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.44

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