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Defiance by: C.J. Redwine

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Defiance is the story of Rachel, the daughter of Baalbodem’s most skilled tracker. Jared, Rachel’s father has been on a mission for three months. On the last day of the three months Jared is declared dead by the leader of the city, the Commander. Rachel is assigned a new Protector, Logan. Logan is Jared’s apprentice and also the boy who was loved by Rachel two years ago. Rachel believes that her father is still alive. She formulates a plan with the help of Logan to go out of the city and and search for her father. Will she find her father or will she uncover something far bigger?

 My first impression of Defiance was, “This book is dystopian.” But as I got into it a bit more I realized it was fantasy. With a title like Defiance it sounds like a dystopian novel. But it wasn’t meant to be. The book was good but I expected a bit more on the Cursed One. I would have liked a better explanation of the Cursed One. The only thing I got from it was that it was a dragon-like creature that lived underground and had no wings. Props to the great plot that made me want to keep reading. I also liked the ending because of its temporary happiness and the hint of a sequel. But I wanted more action between the Commander and Logan and Rachel. I would give it 3 stars because it wasn’t amazing and it wasn’t boring.

 Here is the Goodreads link for Defiance:  http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11410430-defiance



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  1. Vinay Leo R.Monday, February 10, 2014 at 12:22:00 PM EST

    I like fantasy and your thoughts on Defiance, especially the dragon without wings part, makes me feel it might be a good read :) Maybe I will get a Kindle copy soon.

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  2. Toshita BarveWednesday, February 19, 2014 at 11:05:00 PM EST

    Thanks and please tell me what you think of Defiance when you finish reading it. :)

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