(Defiance #1)
by C.J. Redwine
Publication Date: August 28th, 2012
Publisher: Balzer & Bray
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Within the walls of Baalboden, beneath the shadow of the city’s brutal leader, Rachel Adams has a secret. While other girls sew dresses, host dinner parties, and obey their male Protectors, Rachel knows how to survive in the wilderness and deftly wield a sword. When her father, Jared, fails to return from a courier mission and is declared dead, the Commander assigns Rachel a new Protector, her father’s apprentice, Logan—the same boy Rachel declared her love for two years ago, and the same boy who handed her heart right back to her. Left with nothing but fierce belief in her father’s survival, Rachel decides to escape and find him herself. But treason against the Commander carries a heavy price, and what awaits her in the Wasteland could destroy her.
At nineteen, Logan McEntire is many things. Orphan. Outcast. Inventor. As apprentice to the city’s top courier, Logan is focused on learning his trade so he can escape the tyranny of Baalboden. But his plan never included being responsible for his mentor’s impulsive daughter. Logan is determined to protect her, but when his escape plan goes wrong and Rachel pays the price, he realizes he has more at stake than disappointing Jared.
As Rachel and Logan battle their way through the Wasteland, stalked by a monster that can’t be killed and an army of assassins out for blood, they discover romance, heartbreak, and a truth that will incite a war decades in the making. (Goodreads)
Why am I Waiting on this book??
First, I'm going to start by saying that the cover is absolutely stunning. What is it me and the pretty dresses?? I am SO not a dressy person.
Ahem...
Second, this story sounds great! The main character, Rachel, sounds like she's going to be a kick-butt heroine, and those are my favorite kinds of characters. Logan sounds pretty awesome as well.
I can't wait to check this out!
What are you Waiting on this week??
I'm so excited for this one! It sounds so awesome and the cover is just stunning. I can't wait to read it. Great pick :)
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Emma @ Lost in a YA book
I can't wait for this too. Sounds like such a good book.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really great! I've seen it once or twice before, but I guess I should add it to my to-read list^^
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Nickey @ The Book Shop Assistant
I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS ONE!! I'm so excited. :)
ReplyDeleteI do love this cover! I think it sounds like it could be awesome too, which is great. I am excited to see what others think of it. Great pick.
ReplyDeleteHoly crap! I hadn't seen the castle above the title! LOL This is one awesome cover and the blurb sounds pretty amazing. Me thinks I will get it as soon as its out!
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She's not wearing a dress! That's a cape and pants. We were all joking last week that it's nice to see a fantasy heroine in a pair of pants for once.
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely dying for this book--I might even request (BEG) it! LOVE that cover and premise...*drool*
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree the cover looks amazing and I love badass heroines too so I'm definitely planning on reading this one too !! Great pick ;)
ReplyDeleteThis looks great, definitely adding it to my goodreads. Thanks for sharing :)
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I love how strong the heroine comes across. Really looking forward to this as well.
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Wow, this is a great choice! I love the synopsis and now I'm anxiously waiting for it! I agree with Diana, it's so cool to see the MC wearing pants and kick butt knee high boots!
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As soon as I saw that cover, I knew I had to read it. Even more, the summary made it look even better! I really can't wait for this. Amazing pick! :)
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Thanks Christy...now I'm drooling. hahaha! This one sounds AMAZING!!!
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I'm in love with the cover of this! I can't wait for it to come out! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic! I'm loving the cover, as well! Great pick!!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap that sounds great! I hadn't heard of it before and the cover looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to this book. Great cover!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this - it sounds fantastic! Awesome pick, Christy. :)
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