Summary
“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 sinist…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781770867581 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1770867589 |
| Author: | Sara de Waard |
| Publisher: | Cormorant Books,Canada |
| Imprint: | Cormorant Books,Canada |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 26 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 214g |
| Dimensions: | 16mm x 137mm x 203mm |
| Audience Age: | 13 |
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Critics Review
“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 *“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 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 *Sara de Waard
Sara de Waard is an author, screenwriter, and educator of Métis descent and is currently in the process of exploring her family’s heritage. Her debut novel, White Lies, won the 2022 ETFO Writer’s Award for Women. After completing her BA in Radio and Television from Toronto Metropolitan University and a stint in London, ON, de Waard returned to her hometown of Port Colborne, ON, where she currently lives with her kids.
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