Fourteen year old Alexa Hollen has no
choice but to cut her hair and pretend to be a boy in order to join
the army after she and her twin brother Marcel become orphans. Three
years later, “Alex” has used her fighting skills and years of
training to earn herself a spot on the Prince Damian's Guard. After
an assassination attempt is made on Damian's life, Alex is assigned
to be his personal guard, and she soon learns that she isn't the only
one keeping secrets. Though she may be skilled enough to be captain,
she is no match for the sorcerer who kidnaps her, her fellow guard
Rylan, and the prince. The three are led through the dangerous jungle
to the castle of a rival kingdom where they are held prisoners. Lives
are lost along the way and Alex struggles with trust, acceptance, and
emotions that she has had to suppress for her own safety. It appears
that there are some who know her secret, but are they friend or foe?
And just how much is she willing to risk in order to protect the
kingdom she serves?
Strong Female Lead
Violence Rating: PG-13 (Death)
Romance Rating: PG-13
Favorite (non-spoiler) Quote(s):
"True beauty is what lies inside of us, not what the world sees. A beautiful shell that houses a vile soul becomes sullied over time. But an outer shell, imperfect as it may be, that houses a beautiful soul shines with that beauty, radiating it for all who have eyes to see."
Comments:
The phrase "his expression inscrutable" was used about once every-other chapter. Just sayin.
SPOILER ALERT!
Favorite (SPOILER) Quote(s):
Person 1: "You were attacked by a jaguar, and you didn't think to tell me? Are you all right?"
Person 2: "You knew I was a girl and you still came out to talk to me in the middle of the night without a shirt on?"
Person 3: "You did what?"
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