Defiance

So I just bought a new book today (after I told myself I would hold out for a few weeks and think about it, which I directly followed with the purchasing of the book on my Kindle instead) which I'm excited about...I think. I've read mixed reviews about it but I'm not sure if I'll enjoy it.

The book is called Defiance, a new release by C.J. Redwine. A girl named Rachel Adams is the daughter of Baalboden’s most skilled courier. But it’s been three months since her father, Jared, was scheduled to return and is officially declared dead. Rachel refuses to believe it. She wants to find him but in this world, not only is it difficult to survive the Wastelands outside the city walls, women are second-class citizens incapable of going anywhere without a male Protector by her side. With her father dead, Rachel is assigned a new Protector. It’s not the older family friend she’s expecting, but Logan McEntire, her father’s apprentice and the young man to whom she confessed her feelings two years ago, only for him to rebuff them. To say she’s upset is an understatement (no seriously. I read that chapter and she freaked). 

But there’s more at stake here. Baalboden’s leader, the Commander, believes Jared betrayed him and that Rachel knows where he is. You see, Jared’s last mission involved an important package and the Commander wants it back. And to obtain his goals, he will threaten everything Rachel holds dear. 

I'm worried about my reaction to this book mostly because of the romance. I'm a sucker for romance (honestly if you don't think I'm a complete romantic then you don't know me at all), but only when it's balanced perfectly with other conflict. From what I've read about this book, the adventure almost takes second place to the romance. That, along with the fear that I may not relate to the main characters, scares me about starting this book.

I'm always frightened when I begin a new novel. There's always the chance for severe disappointment and pain after reading a book. When I open a new book, it's like I'm starting a new relationship--I place my hopes, dreams, and life into those pages. I delve into the characters, become attached to their lives and relationships, and almost always end up being beaten down. I swear authors try their hardest to create these lovable characters so they can kill them once readers have grown attached (Prime example: Sirius Black. Never over it.) and experience no regrets! It scares me to start a book just because of the past heartbreaks I've had.

I probably sound like a freak, but it's true. Also, stereotypes. The main character is a flaming redhead (as shown on the cover art) and, from what I've read, she's a total Lily Evans--stubborn, snarky, and fiery as her hair. It's always like this, both in books and real life. 

Trust me. Redhead. I know.

I hope I'm not too disappointed. I'll let you all know how it goes!