WOW! What an amazing debut from Sara Larson. This is exactly the kind of book this chick loves! Here's the quick rundown of the book. The story is set in a jungle country called Antion. King Hector of this country has declared war against the desert country of Blevon. The King of Antion blames...
Defy was a suspenseful, exciting adventure from beginning to end! A girl posing as a boy to save herself from a life of breeding to supply soldiers for a tyrannous kings army, Alexa is a fierce fighter that no one can beat. She alone has the power to stop the atrocious way of life King Hector has im...
When I requested this title from NetGalley, I knew absolutely nothing about Sara B. Larson. The synopsis didn’t sell the title for me, and yet – I requested it. Now I also know it is Larson’s debut novel.Best thing I did NetGalley-wise.Lush? check. Gorgeous writing? check. Action? Intrigue? A love t...
Whether it’s YA or Adult, High Fantasy is a genre that always gets my attention. With this pretty cover and interesting synopsis, I couldn’t wait to start reading Defy. Okay, the mention of love triangle got me a little worrying, but girl disguised as a boy in Prince’s guard? I just had to read it! ...
I really thought reading a non-romance Western before diving into a book as universally panned in my feed as Defy, I'd be able to offer a unique perspective. Because I've been sufficiently warned off from this book but I genuinely thought taking expectations out of the equation, bracing yourself for...
With a cover like that, you'd think that there would be action scenes, cunning plotting, a little kissing here and there, and more kingdom-protecting action. No. More than anything, Defy is a romance. And not even the Icona Pop "I don't care, I LOVE IT!" kind. I can't even process why I immensely di...
My copy was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Some things may be changed in the final version.Defy is Sara B. Larson's debut YA novel and my first eARC from NetGalley. I was a little wary of picking up this title based on the emphasized romance in the synopsis, but I took a cha...
So check out the books blurb… A lush and gorgeously written debut, packed with action, intrigue, and a thrilling love triangle. 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 ...
In 1998, Disney introduced a character considered by many to be their best princess* Mulan was tough, took action, and for despite the culture stereotypes that Disney made about medieval China, it was a fairly decent movie. So, a YA book that has a Mulan edge should be a total slam dunk, right? ...
Mulan would fucking NEVER. Screw the love triangle. Screw the overwhelming romance. This is not a fantasy book. This is a love story. Don't look for anything beyond that. Hearts flutters. Desire courses. Cheeks flush. Blood flows overwhelmingly to the penis instead of the brain. WHERE IS MY PROMISE...
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