Deception (Defiance Trilogy, 2) - Hardcover

Redwine, C. J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062117203 ISBN 13: 9780062117205

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2013

Synopsis

A rich postapocalyptic YA fantasy perfect for fans of Graceling and Tamora Pierce, this sequel to C. J. Redwine's Defiance continues the story of warrior Rachel Adams and her love, Logan McEntire. With their city-state ravaged, their lives threatened by rival armies, and a band of survivors looking to them for leadership—Rachel and Logan must work to forge a new future for them all.

Abandoning the ruins of their home to take their chances in the Wasteland, the group soon realizes their problems have only begun: an unknown killer —possibly inside their ranks—has begun picking off the survivors one by one. And Rachel and Logan must question whether the price of freedom may be too great—and whether they can make it out of the Wasteland alive.

About this title

About the Author

C.J. Redwine is a New York Times bestselling author of speculative fiction, a diehard lover of going to the movies, and a believer in fairytales. She keeps a six-foot tall Loki figure in her office and will argue the merits of Batman vs. Superman with anyone she meets. She once accidentally punched herself in the face on a ride at Disneyland. She doesn’t recommend it.

From the Back Cover

Baalboden has been ravaged. The brutal Commander's whereabouts are unknown. And Rachel, grief stricken over her father's death, needs Logan more than ever. With their ragged group of survivors struggling to forge a future, it's up to Logan to become the leader they need—with Rachel by his side. Under constant threat from rival Carrington's army, which is after the device that controls the Cursed One, the group decides to abandon the ruins of their home and take their chances in the Wasteland.

But soon their problems intensify tenfold: someone—possibly inside their ranks—is sabotaging the survivors, slowly killing them off. The chaos and uncertainty of each day puts unbearable strain on Rachel and Logan, and it isn't long before they feel their love splintering. Even worse, as it becomes clear that the Commander will stop at nothing to destroy them, the survivors begin to question whether the price of freedom may be too great—and whether, hunted by their enemies and the murderous traitor in their midst, they can make it out of the Wasteland alive.

In this daring sequel to Defiance, with the world they once loved forever destroyed, Rachel and Logan must decide between a life on the run and standing their ground to fight.

Reviews

Redwine’s romantic dystopian adventure, which she began with Defiance (2012), continues at a brisk and well-managed pace. Rachel and Logan continue to share the narration as they try to salvage their city and their culture from the onslaught of warring parties and a beastly power with mythic attributes. In this episode, 19-year-old Logan, an unschooled but talented chemist and leader, and beautiful, sad Rachel confront political dangers within their small band of survivors as well as mortal danger from without. There are ready metaphors between Logan and Rachel’s world and the political shortcomings of our own, but Redwine has created such an engaging fantasy and well-developed foreground characters that readers can notice the similarities and revel in the rich world building at the same time. On top of these delights, the passion building between the two protagonists is palpable. New readers will want to finish Defiance first, but it won’t be long before they eagerly anticipate Deception’s future follow-up. Grades 8-10. --Francisca Goldsmith

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062117203
• ISBN 13: 9780062117205
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480