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    Ignite (Defy Trilogy, Book 2)
    Ignite (Defy Trilogy, Book 2)
    Ignite (Defy Trilogy, Book 2)
    Audiobook9 hours

    Ignite (Defy Trilogy, Book 2)

    Written by Sara B. Larson

    Narrated by Rebecca Mozo

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    Murder, kidnapping, and forbidden romance abound in this thrilling sequel to Sara B. Larson's acclaimed YA debut, DEFY.

    Alexa continues to harbor a secret love for the newly crowned King Damian, yet she remains by his side as his guard and ever committed to helping him rebuild Antion and reclaim the hope of Antion's people. However, when a new threat to Damian and his kingdom emerges, and blame is cast on the once friendly nation of Blevon, Alexa knows things are not what they seem. Once again the fate of her country hangs in the balance. Will Alexa be able to protect her king and uncover the true enemy -- before it's too late?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherScholastic Audio
    Release dateDec 30, 2014
    ISBN9780545788830
    Ignite (Defy Trilogy, Book 2)
    Author

    Sara B. Larson

    SARA B. LARSON is the best-selling and critically acclaimed author of the YA fantasy Defy trilogy and the Dark Breaks the Dawn duology. She can’t remember a time when she didn’t write books—although she now uses a computer instead of a Little Mermaid notebook. Sara lives in Utah with her husband, their four children, and their Maltese, Loki. She writes in brief snippets throughout the day and the quiet hours when most people are sleeping. Her husband claims she should have a degree in “the art of multitasking.” When she’s not mothering or writing, you can often find her at the gym repenting for her sugar addiction.

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    Reviews for Ignite (Defy Trilogy, Book 2)

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    • 3/5
      A solid follow-up to Defy, which furthers the story of Alexa and Damian. While I was delighted that Alexa and Damian's relationship made some progress(!), nevertheless I wish the plot had been better developed, but Ignite is still a very enjoyable tale and the ending did leave me ready for a sequel.
    • 4/5
      This book is a slam dunk for the young audience it is intended for as there is love, action and evil villains aplenty. This is the second book in a series and I had not read the first and it would be helpful to do so as many of the characters have a history with each other but I still enjoyed it as a stand alone novel. The central character (Alexa) is a young lady who is a guard for the newly crowned king of her realm (Damian) who she is very attracted to but feels compelled to keep secret (at least till later on). For me, the only distraction is constantly people are telling her to rest and when she tries you always know that there will be someone to interrupt her.
    • 4/5
      This book isn’t as good as the first book. Maybe it’s just me but I felt Alexa was a really strong character in the first book but became unsure of everything in the second. And the being sorry and blaming herself for everything that happened to everyone else, and turning around and doing stupid stuff and keeping secrets and acting like she is going to conquer the enemies single handed grated on my nerves. She knows there is sorcery involved but yet doesn’t really “see.” I still love the author and the narrator so I still liked the book. It was just disappointing compared to the first.
    • 5/5
      Loved it! On to the next one, I can't wait!
    • 2/5
      So, great book and all but... How long has she known this prince? It just really didn't work for me, but love the first book.
    • 5/5
      In my opinion, this was more predictable than the first book, but it still have the same amazing characters, relationships, fight scenes, storytelling, and narration!
    • 3/5
      Too many plot holes. Alexa too sappy in this one. Not as good as the first book.
    • 5/5
      good read only one issue Alexis lies to easily & frequently, makes it hard to sympathize with her.
    • 5/5
      not so good as the first one but still good. Can't wait for the next book.
    • 3/5
      Things are resolved with the power of love... not what I was hoping for, but to be expected in this genre.
    • 3/5
      Like this book, do not like the trilogy over all.
    • 4/5
      I can't even describe the thoughts in my head and course through my body. I love this book and at the same time it rips my heart out. I'm physically mourning the heartache. Alexa gives me mixed emotions. I feel as though she's selfish and immature, but at the same time, I feel as though I'd make the same stupid decisions as her. The only thing I find really missing is the passion. It seems fleeting, and for me, it's not enough. Amazing book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 stars ❤️
    • 3/5
      Definitely needs editing to make believable/sense in the second half, but still looking forward to Endure... Main characters are enjoyable.
    • 2/5
      The start is great. Then the logic and intelligence of the book tumbles down into a jumble of weak decisions and reactions. The first book was awesome tho. This one not so much.
    • 4/5
      Alexa is working as a member of the king's guard now that Damian has taken over the throne. She's denied her feelings for him and broken both their hearts to help avoid a conflict with her duties. When people from Dansii suddenly show up at the palace, a strange series of events occurs that seem to threaten war and threaten the very lives of the main characters.
    • 5/5
      Ignite is one of the strongest sequels I have ever read. Usually, the first book in a series or trilogy is what makes me fall in love with the characters and the story as a whole, but by the second book it usually goes downhill from there, in my experience at least. With Ignite, surprisingly, it could easily be seen as just as good or better (yes, better) than Defy (which I rated four stars).Alexa is on my favorite female leads list, if I actually had a list, but you know what I mean. She is strong, willful, brave, and an exceptional guard. I just admire her so much, and I can’t find the right words to express that enough. I want all the happiness for this girl. And, also, Alexa had the cutest moments with a certain king.Speaking of His Majesty, I adored how Damian treated Alexa throughout this book (and the first, too). He knew what Alexa was capable of and how strong she was. It’s so refreshing when a male love interest doesn’t try to hold back his lady love from important, dangerous missions. He was so understanding. Interactions between him and Alexa were so perfect.Now about Rylan. What was his problem? I liked him in the first book, but he was a living ball of jealousy and constant angry faces in this one. Girl know who she wants, don’t be mad. There’s something really off about him, as well, and it’s not just his jealousy issues. I have a hunch, but I’ll have to wait and see.While I had no clue what would happen for most of the book, I knew that a certain woman would be trouble. Insanely beautiful women usually aren’t the ‘good guys’ in these types of books, so I knew and Alexa obviously knew something was up. There’s quite a few unanswered questions that aren’t covered in the story, and while I really want/need to know the motive behind all that was happening, I’ll have to impatiently wait for the next book.Share this:
    • 5/5
      Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: Amazing sequel that lived up to all my expectations. Brimming with magic, romance, action, and betrayal this is one of my favorite high fantasy series of all time.Opening Sentence: The heat in the hallway was stifling, even though it was well past midnight.The Review:In the land of Antion, there has been much unrest for many years. They had a tyrant of a king who led people by fear and was in no way a good man. But hope has finally come to the people in the form of a new leader, King Damian. In every way possible he has tried to make amends for all the crimes his father committed. Things aren’t perfect, but their country is finally on the mends until a new threat surfaces. A threat that can destroy all of Antion, and there is only person that can save the day — Alexa Holden.Until very recently everyone thought that Alexa was a boy. To avoid the awful breeding houses she hid her identity and joined the army with her twin brother. But with Damian as the new king she no longer has to hide who she really is. There is no one that can match her skill with a blade and there is no one that is better fit to protect Antion’s new king. She is devoted to rebuilding her kingdom and will let nothing get in the way, including her feeling for Damian. She knows that for the kingdom to truly flourish Damian will need to marry someone fit to be a queen, and Alexa doesn’t fit that mold. But when their new allies attack their boarders, Alexa knows that something isn’t quite right. Alexa must uncover the truth and face a more deadly enemy then ever before.From the first moment I met Alexa, I instantly loved her. She is a strong independent woman that is easy to look up to. But she also has a lot of girly insecurities that make her a believable character. She is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to battle and sword fighting, but when it comes to acting like a lady she doesn’t really have a clue what to do. While she wears the scars on her face proudly, she can’t help but be self conscious about how it makes her look, which is something I think most people can relate to. No matter how amazing you are at certain things you are never 100% comfortable in your own skin. You are your own worst enemy when it comes to criticizing yourself and Alexa struggles with this like most people do. With her amazing strengths and relatable flaws she is a very well rounded character that I completely adore and respect. I can’t wait to see where her story goes next.Damian is such a dreamy guy. I fell madly in love with him in Defy and my fondness for him just grew in Ignite. Physically, he is a total hottie with a chiseled face, amazing body and piercing blue eyes, it’s hard not to find him attractive. But what I loved best about him was his overwhelming sense of goodness. He was raised in a terrible environment where he had to constantly fear for his own safety from his crazy father, but that in no way made him bitter. His sad past actually made him a more compassionate person and a wonderful leader. He has a great love for his nation and all those that reside in it. His relationship with Alexa has had a lot of bumps along the way, but I don’t think there are two people that are more perfect for each other. They have amazing chemistry and they complement each other perfectly. From the very beginning I have been team Damian and after reading Ignite my feelings haven’t changed.Rylan is such a great guy. He is loyal to a fault and an amazing fighter. With his sweet personality and good looks he doesn’t have a hard time attracting the ladies. As another guard of the king he has been close with Alexa for years. They have always been really good friends and Rylan would do anything to protect Alexa. Rylan obviously has feelings for Alexa and has for a long time, but she just looks at him as a friend. I adore Rylan but personally I just don’t think he is for Alexa. I felt that in Defy the love triangle was a lot bigger part of the story then it was in Ignite. For all of those that read the first book and were disappointed by the love triangle, I think that you will be much happier with the second book.Ignite was a fast paced story full of adventure, betrayal, romance, and action. I personally loved Defy and couldn’t wait to get my hands on of copy of Ignite and suffice to say I was not disappointed. I was eager to see where Larson took the story since the end of Defy wrapped a lot of things up nicely, but I knew there was more to come. I loved how she added new villains and expanded the world even more. The romance developed nicely and was done perfectly. Pretty much from the first page I was hooked and I couldn’t seem to put the book down. There were great plot twists and an ending that left me dying to see what happens next. This series is one of my all time favorite high fantasy series and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautifully written story full of imagination and romance.Notable Scene:“You have brought peace between our two nations at great cost,” the man said in that same voice, chillingly empty of emotion.“The cost, though great, was worth the result, I hope” Damian said, sounding a bit more cautious.I hazarded a glance at Eljin again to find him staring directly at me. He shook his head infinitesimally and widened his eyes. A warning.“If you believe the result was peace, you are mistaken,” the man responded and my head snapped forward again. The expressionless void was still in his eyes as he stared up at Damian, but he adjusted his stance, tensing slightly, and my blood ran cold. I began to pull out my sword but I was too late.“There will never be peace for you or your kingdom.” He whipped out his sword and lunged so fast that Deron, who had reached for his own sword a second to slow, was unable to deflect him. The blade sliced through his bicep as Deron threw himself backward to avoid being run through. “The blood of your people will water the jungle floor!”FTC Advisory: Scholastic provided me with a copy of Ignite. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
    • 4/5
      A great second book, although I wasn't fond of how it left off.
    • 4/5
      As a sequel, Ignite definitely didn't disappoint. Sadly, the middle books of trilogies often end up sandwiched into a flattened mess of nothing, but that was definitely not the case here. The cast of characters remained as it was in the first book, with only a few additions. This allowed the established ones to develop and explore their dynamics with one another quite well in the relatively short number of pages.

      From beginning to end, I ranted, melted in a puddle of emotions, raged some more, and braced myself for the tainted contentment of the not quite cliffhanger conclusion.

      Third book, I'm ready and waiting.
    • 4/5
      Karen at For What It's Worth and Mary at The Book Swarm occasionally post twitter-style reviews. Karen calls hers Short and Tweet, and I am going to borrow that review style here. I wanted to read Ignite because I enjoyed the first one, the strong main character in Alexa. I didn't really remember much from the first book besides that, but this one drew me in well. It gave enough recall in a natural way so that details came back. my tweet (longer) review Alexa is still guarding the king, the man she loves, but pretending like that's not an issue. I love how this continued and the romance arch was great. And it was a new dynamic since everyone knows that Alex is Alexa now. I got caught up in the book again and will def be continuing. There are so many challenges they had to overcome and mysteries to solve in this one. A good amount was solved and there was def enough questions and things that I will definitely continue.