Note: This posts reviews the second book of The Defy Trilogy. You may like to read the first book in the series, Defy, before reading this review.

King Damian has recently ascended to the throne after removing his own father from a reign of tyranny. As he strives to rebuild Antion after so many years of suffering, Damian can see no one at his side but Alexa, ruling the kingdom with him. Even though they are both desperately in love with each other, Alexa cannot allow herself to become his wife, and ultimately his queen. She convinces herself that she would not be good for Damian, or the kingdom of Antion. The scars she received from defeating King Hector and his sorcerer marred more than just her face. She resigns herself to remaining Damian’s personal guard, and tries to make him believe she does not love him.