She's also loyal, sometimes insecure, and in touch with her emotions even while her situation demands that she work to mask her feelings. She's an incredible fighter, and there are valid reasons for her skills that go beyond her hours of training. Strong, capable prose and a fast-moving plot will keep readers engaged.Īlexa makes for a compelling heroine. Readers will be instantly captivated by Alexa, the heroine, as well as by the vivid fantasy world full of danger, intrigue, and magic. This action-packed, emotionally rich debut is a real page turner. With hidden foes lurking around every corner, is Alex strong enough to save herself and the kingdom she's sworn to protect? And suddenly, after her own secret is revealed, Alex finds herself confronted with two men vying for her heart: the safe and steady Rylan, who has always cared for her, and the dark, intriguing Damian.

The longer Alex is held captive with both Rylan and the prince, the more she realizes that she is not the only one who has been keeping dangerous secrets. But when a powerful sorcerer sneaks into the palace in the dead of night, even Alex, who is virtually unbeatable, can't prevent him from abducting her, her fellow guard and friend Rylan, and Prince Damian, taking them through the treacherous wilds of the jungle and deep into enemy territory. Forced to disguise herself as a boy and serve in the king's army, Alex uses her quick wit and fierce sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince's guard. (And usually all at once.A lush and gorgeously written debut, packed with action, intrigue, and heart-racing romance.Īlexa Hollen is a fighter.

Like, what if I was in high school and I was also, you know, a superhero? What if one day I’m driving to school and then I time-travel back to 1955? And what if I had a better idea of what to do with that pie than just eating it?Īs the jump-gate into adulthood and beyond, high school can be wild and wondrous and heart-breaking and hilarious. The best high school movies reflect discovering one’s self ( Ferris Bueller’s Day Off), questioning authority ( Dead Poets Society), taking wild risks ( Better Luck Tomorrow), and working for a better future ( Hoop Dreams). Others (like Superbad or Booksmart) make you feel like the high school experience is unfolding in real-time right before your eyes. Some of these beloved movies (like The Last Picture Show or American Graffiti) take a look back on high school with the clarity of time gone by. And there to capture every awesome/awful moment are these high school movies which earned high grades from film critics. For others, it’s the pits because you’ve got…well, prom and pep rallies, and homecoming and hormones. For some, high school is the peak of their life: You’ve got prom and pep rallies, and homecoming and hormones.

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