How long does it take to read Defy?
Sara B. Larson
Defy by Sara B. Larson takes about 6 hours 3 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 6 hours 3 minutes
A weekend read
First published 2014. 330 pages, about 90,750 words. Written for children.
13 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 10 hours 5 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 6 hours 3 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 3 hours 47 minutes |
The page count is the median across 3 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Seventeen-year-old Alexa's parents were killed by a sorcerer during a raid, so she has disguised herself as a boy, joined Antion's army, and earned a place on Prince Damian's guard--but Antion is ruled by an evil king, and "Alex" must find a way to defeat him and protect her prince. Alexa Hollen, forced to disguise herself as a boy and serve in the king's army, Alexa uses her quick wit and fierce sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince's guard. The plot contains profanity, sexual situations, and graphic violence. #1
Subjects: Princes, Magic, Conspiracies, Adventure and adventurers, Juvenile fiction, Fiction
