Defy (Defy, Book 1) | 
The #FairytaleReading Challenge was hard for me to pick for the month of March. I had a couple retellings on my shelves that said they were retellings, but didn‘t feel really connected to the story. I happen to come across this one, and after some consultation with a friend, it‘s my choice for the month.
pickI absolutely loved this YA novel! It was fast paced and had a very interesting plot line. I loved the main characters and was very invested in their storyline. Alexa was a strong female and I liked her dedication to loyalty and family. I can‘t wait to read the next book in the series!
pickI liked this book. It is set in medieval times, so lots of castles, knights, and graphic fight scenes. Has a great storyline with enjoyable plot twists. I would give this book an 8/10. Recommended to people who like action with a bit of romance ;)
so-soI enjoyed this book. However the plot is a bit predictable and the writing is rudimentary. However, I enjoyed the story and have ordered the next book in the series. It could easily be a stand alone book if one did not wish to continue the series. I however want to see what the author intends for her characters. Overall good book.
This is auction #2. It takes place on Instagram and is organized by Author Sara B. Larson. Several awesome items up for bidding! Take a look. Bid. Share. http://instagram.com/sarablarson
Hurricane Harvey Relief book auction over on Instagram! Put together by author Sara B. Larson and joined by a ton of authors, mainly YA. There's several authors matching the highest bid by several times, too! Only 40 min left though. It ends at 7pm MST.
I am a YA fanatic. I'm actually working on relaunching my book blog with an adolescent lit focus. Defy is one of my absolute favorite YA love stories, and if you haven't read it, go out and pick it up right now! #YAlove #17booklove
so-soThis wasn't my favorite book, but I did enjoy some aspects of it. I wished I could've seen some different ways they could've used Alexa's disguise as a man in a new way. What way that is Im not entirely sure, buy definitely something other than what happened. I will probably read the next one just to see what happens after Damian becomes king.
so-soI always want the "girl-dresses-as-boy" trope to bring something new to the table--to say something interesting and different about gender, about sexual orientations, about assumptions and desire. This book did not do any of that, and was therefore not my cup of tea.
I'm thinking it may be time for another bookshelf purchase - or a massive reorganization. So glad it's almost the weekend - anyone else get really super excited about rearranging all your books?
