Born an Outcast, Talyn Batur has spent the whole of his life fighting against the prejudice of his people. An Andarion without a father is not something anyone wants to be. But when his companion’s brother draws him into a plot against the Andarion crown, he finds himself torn between the loyalty to their planetary government that his mother has beaten into him and his own beliefs of justice and … justice and right.
Now, he must decide for himself to remain a pawn of their government or to defy everything and everyone he’s ever known to stand up to tyranny. It’s a gamble that will either save his life or end it. And when old enemies align with new ones, it’s more than just his own life at risk. And more than just his homeworld that will end should he fail, in Born of Defiance, the next League novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon.
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Just finished this book. If you have not read the league series and you enjoy being fully submerged into another world – this is a must read. I laughed, oh no’ed, gasped and cried. A wonderful adventure that will keep you up past your bedtime. Sherrilyn has a way of writing that brings the characters to life in a way that even film can not do. I loved this league book. It was such a roller coaster ride of action and emotion. There were a couple of scenes I wished she could have expanded on more, but I understand that offering a 1000 page book would not be acceptable by her publishers. If you have read the league series this book occurs in the same timeline as a couple of the others so keep that in mind as you place your characters.
(May 20, 2015)
I love Sherrilyn Kenyon. I love her League series and her Dark Hunter series. She’s great and she builds up awesome worlds. Only thing that’s a little meh to me and some of the interactions between characters but honestly it’s no big.
Born Of Defiance by Sherrilyn Kenyon is the 9th incredible book in the League Series. This book continues on the story arc of the League through the eyes and lives of the following two main characters Talyn and Felicia. This is a stand alone book but be aware that it is entwined in an amazing series that you will want to read. I couldn’t put this book down. It is definitely another epic adventure filled love story full of intrigue, surprising twists, amazing characters and a story that will keep you hooked reading until the very end. Born of Defiance is another great addition to this series that I really fell in love with as soon as I read the first League series book Born of Night. Be aware that this is a futuristic science fiction space opera type love story that anyone who enjoys a great story will love. I found Born of Defiance so engaging and unforgettable a love story that it reminds me of Romeo and Juliet but with a much better ending.
I have been provided with a review copy of Born of Defiance from the publisher St. Martin’s Press for an impartial review. This book just made me want to cry with everything that was going on throughout it. I absolutely fell in love with Talyn Batur and Felicia and getting to see their journey through this tough world was truly amazing. Born of Defiance is the ninth book in The League: Nemesis rising series and it is very interesting that instead of picking up around the same time that the eighth book in The League series Born of Fury ended it goes back in time to where the series started and takes place at the same time as Born of Night. It was really interesting to see because there were certain details that would take you back to Born of Night and things would just become so much clearer. I’m absolutely loving this series and I can’t wait to read the next one.
Sci-fi romance. The world written was so engaging I didn’t realize it wasn’t on Earth. I got halfway through the book before they mentioned fangs and I realized these characters didn’t quite look human. Loved the romance, the loyalty and the spirit she wrote into the characters. Very well done.
LOVE this entire series. Fantastic writing, great books, love them. Love her!
Incredible crossover novel
I loved seeing nyk’s return to royalty from another aspect. Of course Fain’s son would be a key player. I absolutely loved this. I cannot wait to see what happens in Fains story.
Exciting read!