SOME LEGENDS ARE BORNOTHERS ARE MADEFEW ARE BOTHSeventeen-year-old Ripley is the daughter of legendary parents. In a repressive medieval patriarchal society, she unwittingly becomes a lightning rod for change as she strives to fulfill her controversial ambition to become Valor's first female soldier. She was a feisty, stubborn, impetuous, exasperating, infuriating thorn in Takeshi's side. What she did was honorable. But it was also dishonorable. Only Ripley could accomplish both at the same time.Forces of good and evil collide as a tempest threatens to engulf her and destroy everything she holds dear.Ripley of Valor is a thoroughly engaging novel. A shining example of the power of rich and successful subplots. An excellent choice for Young Adult readers.- Chanticleer Editorial ServicesRipley is an engaging character, one that is immediately likable and uniquely fascinating.- Book PipelineHighly imaginative and original.Appealing and relatable.Rich, visual elements.Well-drawn, fleshed-out characters.Ripley is a bad-ass woman.- LaunchPad | Ripley of Valor by Thoren Syndergaard, Paperback | Indigo Chapters