Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine where you can spotlight an upcoming release that you're eagerly anticipating.
Defiance by C.J. Redwine
Releases on: August 28th
Add it: On Goodreads.
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.
Thoughts:
First off I wanna be a little vain and say....How. Incredible. Is. That. Cover?!? It's beautiful. Reminds me a bit of Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton, but this one is more stunning. And the story *drools*. Alright so the heroine is named Rachel--we know she's gonna rock (;P) and the storyline just sounds epic. Need I mention that I've always loved the name Logan! Seriously. It's like I'm in heaven already! Need. Need. Neeeeeddd! I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS!!!!
What are you waiting on this week? Let me know!
Gotta love the Rachel names in the world of books. I agree! I adore this cover and as soon as I saw it . . . just HAD to preorder this book. And yes! I thought of the Angelfire cover model too . . . yay for the gingers! haha. >_<
ReplyDeleteI actually haven't read a book with a main character named Rachel. Side characters yes, but main, no. I'm eager to give my first "Rachel" book a go though! ;)
DeleteWOW!! This is a stunning cover. Yes very much the model look of Angelfire. I love the cover and the city/castle type place under her flowing dress. Yummy cover ...check!
ReplyDeleteRachel is our girls name...check! Looking forward to hearing what everybody has to say about story...*thud* onto my TBR pile:D
Thanks for sharing:D:D
Michelle
No problem Michelle! Happy to share. Glad you love the sound of it!
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Uh... WANT.
ReplyDeleteOK, I admit. It's the cover. Seriously, it should be a rule: all covers should have gorgeous red-haired girls on them. BUT IT SOUNDS AMAZING! SO. AMAZING! Ugh. I don't want to wait for August. I want it NOW! It sound amazing and kind of fantasy-ish? *grabby hands*
Hehe. Yes! How purdy is that cover?!? Ooooh. So nice. Love, love, loooove the sound of this book!
DeleteThanks for sharing this one. The cover is truly amazing and the story sounds fantastic. Definitely going to buy this one!
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad you're gonna get this one. Hope you love it!
DeleteThe cover is BADASS! I like BADASS COVERS! And the fact that the heroine's name is Rachel means we're all going to instantly love her.. obviously :D But omg, this book. WANT WANT WANT WANT. It sounds freaking incredinle and waiting until August is going to be torture *sob*
ReplyDeleteI think Rachel looks kick-ass in this cover! Hope she's a kick-ass heroine. Awww <3
DeleteI know! I don't wanna wait until August either!! Too long!
Beautiful cover. Love the name Rachel as well. I was a little perturbed by the lead character's surname though – Adams. Is their room in the YA universe for two heroic Adams girls with fiery red hair? Perhaps Rachel is a distant relative of Winter? Could Defiance be a prequel to Winter's Shadow? So many questions.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure there's enough room. Or we can have a face off. Winter against Rachel. I think Winter can take her ;) Oh. Ahahahaha
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