Defy by Sara B. Larson
Defy

Sara B. Larson

missing duration info Add in missing duration information 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 1,991 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
emotional 57%
mysterious 23%
tense 21%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 16%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
funny 14%
lighthearted 14%
sad 14%
reflective 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 28%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 35% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.44

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