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 1,732 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
emotional 51%
mysterious 22%
tense 19%
dark 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 9%
funny 9%
sad 9%
reflective 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 33%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 42% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 24%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 36% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.45

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