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307 pp.
| Scholastic
| May, 2018
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TradeISBN 978-1-338-06878-8$17.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-338-06885-6
(4)
YA
Ten years after King Lorcan forced Evelayn into swan form (Dark Breaks the Dawn), threats to Lorcan's power force an uncomfortable alliance between the two rivals. As Lorcan and once-again-human Evelayn struggle to retrieve her conduit stone, a new balance of power forms. Romance blossoms predictably in this nevertheless satisfying conclusion to Larson's Swan Lake–inspired duology.
309 pp.
| Scholastic
| May, 2017
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TradeISBN 978-1-338-06869-6$17.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-338-06876-4
(4)
YA
In a land divided by war, young Queen Evelayn struggles to master her own magic, military strategy, and an unexpected romance. Just as peace and love seem to be within her grasp, disaster strikes--setting up the sequel in this projected duology, a fantasy loosely based on Swan Lake. Evelayn's strength and passion help her stand out amid a cast of otherwise two-dimensional characters.
314 pp.
| Scholastic
| January, 2016
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TradeISBN 978-0-545-64490-7$17.99
(3)
YA
In this third book (Defy; Ignite), Alexa and King Damian are finally engaged, but Rafe still controls Alexa's mind and holds Rylan hostage. Chaos hits during Damian's war council, forcing Alexa to find Rafe, save Rylan, and prevent war. Larson wraps up the many plot threads that have emerged over the course of the trilogy, providing a fast-paced, satisfying series conclusion.
297 pp.
| Scholastic
| January, 2015
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TradeISBN 978-0-545-64474-7$17.99
(3)
YA
Alexa, the only female guard, must discover the cause of the attacks on the kingdom of Antion and save King Damian. Making everything more difficult, Alexa is still adjusting to the jungle climate, and fighting her love for Damian. This sequel to Defy is fast paced and full of sorcerers, magic, and swordplay. Fans of high fantasy will love it.
(3)
YA
Seventeen-year-old Alexa Hollen has spent years pretending to be a boy in Prince Damian's army. When tragedy strikes, "Alex" must battle an enemy army, sorcerers, and her own growing attraction to certain men in her life before order can be restored to the kingdom. Larson's debut novel is a rapidly paced adventure that fans of high fantasy will enjoy.