Defy, by Sarah B Larson

 Alexa and her twin Marcel are forced to make a descion once their parents die. Alexa must disguise as a boy, or face the fate of the breeding house. Marcel and Alexa are taken be the Antonia's army, and must serve in the royal guard. Alexa becomes Alex, and Marcel helps keep her secret. After Marcel is killed, Alex needs to keep her secret on her home. Things become awry when she is assigned to guard Prince Damien. Can Alexa keep her secret, and also fall for the Prince at the same time?

This book has become my new must read series. I have been looking for a book to read after the Court of Thornes and Roses series, and this book showed up on my recommendations list on Goodreads. This genre is the kind I love to read, fictional adventure with a bit of romance. I recommend Defy, by Sarah B Larson for anyone who has read/loved the Throne of Glass, Court of Thornes, and Red Queen series. It has the same feel as the other series I have mentioned. The book should definitely be checked out, and I personally really enjoyed it.

Reviewed by Anisa, Grade 8

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