Defy
by Sara B. Larson
Defy
Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Alexa disguises herself as a boy to join the king's army but soon finds herself captured by a dangerous sorcerer alongside the prince and another guard. As secrets come to light, Alexa must navigate perilous magic, fierce battles, and complicated feelings. Courage and loyalty are tested in this thrilling adventure filled with unexpected twists.
Representation & Themes
AdventureMagicRomanceConspiraciesComing of AgeFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Torture Self-Harm Amputation Parental Death Nudity Hate Speech Misophonia Emotional Sacrifice
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780545597586
- Pages
- 323
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 86,511
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
PrincesMagicConspiraciesAdventure and adventurersJuvenile fictionFictionAdventure storiesIdentityIdentity (Psychology)