I wished I could be a member of the guard and a girl") gives the story much of its emotional sincerity and psychological depth.
Alexa's desire to reclaim her gender identity under her own terms ("I still wished things could be different. See the complete Defy series book list in order, box sets or omnibus. As a fighter surviving in a brutal world in which magic plays a sinister role, she relies on her own skills, perceptions, and determination to battle her way to the book's cinematic finale. Larson includes books Defy, Ignite, and Endure. 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. Queen Ilaria now leads the forces of the Light, much to the dismay of her daughter, Evelayn. The kingdoms of the adrolan and the Dorjhalon have been engaged in a bitter war for 10 years, costing thousands of lives. An additional romantic entanglement contributes little, but Alexa is nothing if not resourceful. Larson Genre: YA fantasy, romance Hardback: 336 Pages Publication: Januby Scholastic Press Synopsis Alexa Hollen is a fighter. Larson (the Defy trilogy) deftly weaves fantasy with the best parts of the Swan Lake ballet in this gripping first book of a duology. Learning of the dangerous hypocrisy of the nation's leaders, Alexa relies on her extraordinary fighting abilities to protect both the country and the prince she is beginning to love. When a visiting sorcerer kidnaps the prince in hopes of ending the war, Alexa becomes collateral damage.
In debut novelist's Larson's riveting fantasy, the tropical nation of Antion is at war, and 17-year-old Alexa has disguised herself as a boy in Prince Damian's royal guard to avoid the nightmarish "breeding houses" that await her as a girl. A lush and gorgeously written debut, packed with action, intrigue, and a thrilling love triangle.
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