Defy - by Sara de Waard (Paperback)

Name: Defy - by Sara de Waard (Paperback)
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Highlights

"Compelling and thought-provoking.
208 Pages
Young Adult Fiction, Dystopian

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About the Book

In Zalmon, every Life Event is pre-determined: where you'll work, who you'll marry, and when you'll die. When his beloved little sister is assigned an imminent Death Date, seventeen-year-old Darius will stop at nothing to save her.

Book Synopsis

"Compelling and thought-provoking." -- Kirkus Reviews

Enjoy your Final Days.

Escape a Natural Death with us.

Come to Zalmon's Quiet End.

In the city of Zalmon, every Life Event is predetermined: where you'll work, who you'll marry, when you'll die.

On a tour of Central Processing, seventeen-year-old Darius inadvertently unveils shocking information about his beloved little sister, Mahlah. His impulsive reaction may make him a target of the sinister people who run Zalmon, and could doom Mahlah to a worse fate than the one Darius uncovered.

Defying an unjust system, an unwanted Life Match, and an uncontrollable enemy, Darius fights to save Mahlah, leading him to expose a conspiracy at the heart of the city -- and a potential life of autonomy, dignity, and love beyond what the Book of Zalmon dictates.

Review Quotes

"The writing is crisp and tugs at the heartstrings. Darius's personality is realistically teen, and his character arc is both satisfying and authentic-feeling. The plot is as thought-provoking as can be. The action keeps readers' eyes glued to the page. ... For those who like dystopian reads, [Defy] will be a real treat. For those who don't (yet), get ready to be hooked on a new genre."

--Pam Withers "CM Reviews"

"This is not your ordinary dystopian book that revolves around action, politics, revolution, a bizarre community and triumph. It really stands out. Defy really defied my views on the post-apocalyptic genre. ... I highly recommend the book for all ages. Five out of five indeed."

--Kevin Velayo "YA Dude Books"

"The narrative beautifully combines dystopian elements with a moving story of love, grief, and defiance. The engaging, evocative writing builds suspense and develops characters in ways that will keep readers invested. ... Compelling and thought-provoking."

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.02 Inches (H) x 5.48 Inches (W) x .62 Inches (D)

Weight: .48 Pounds

Suggested Age: 13 Years

Number of Pages: 208

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Sub-Genre: Dystopian

Publisher: Dcb Young Readers

Format: Paperback

Author: Sara de Waard

Language: English

Street Date: October 26, 2024

TCIN: 92409568

UPC: 9781770867581

Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-6328

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.62 inches length x 5.48 inches width x 8.02 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.48 pounds

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