The Girl Who Dared to Descend

The Girl Who Dared #3

by Bella Forrest

Return to the Tower and reunite with Liana Castell in the breath-stealing third book of The Girl Who Dared to Think series.

Genres: Dystopia, Young Adult, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Audiobook

402 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2017

About the author

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Bella Forrest is a lover of fantasy, romance, action, and mystery infused stories with twists you don’t see coming. She has sold over fifteen million books since her first novel was published in 2012.

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Here's a list of some of Bella's books:

DARKLIGHT

Darklight (Book 1)
Darkthirst (Book 2)
Darkworld (Book 3)
Darkblood (Book 4)
Darktide (Book 5)
Darkbirth (Book 6)
Darkfall (Book 7)
Darkwilds (Book 8)
Darkhunt (Book 9)

A LOVE THAT ENDURES (Trilogy)
A Love that Endures 1
A Love that Endures 2
A Love that Endures 3

HARLEY MERLIN AND THE SECRET COVEN

Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven (Book 1)
Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins (Book 2)
Harley Merlin and the Stolen Magicals (Book 3)
Harley Merlin and the First Ritual (Book 4)
Harley Merlin and the Broken Spell (Book 5)
Harley Merlin and the Cult of Eris (Book 6)
Harley Merlin and the Detector Fix (Book 7)
Harley Merlin and the Challenge of Chaos (Book 8)
Harley Merlin and the Mortal Pact (Book 9)
Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth (Book 10)
Finch Merlin and the Lost Map (Book 11)
Finch Merlin and the Djinn's Curse (Book 12)
Finch Merlin and the Locked Gateway (Book 13)
Finch Merlin and the Forgotten Kingdom (Book 14)
Finch Merlin and the Everlasting Vow (Book 15)
Finch Merlin and the Blood Tie (Book 16)
Finch Merlin and the Legend of the Luminary
Persie Merlin and Leviathan's Gift (Book 18)
Persie Merlin and the Door to Nowhere (Book 19)
Persie Merlin and the Witch Hunters (Book 20)
Persie Merlin and the Dying Song (Book 21)

THE CHILD THIEF

The Child Thief (Book 1)
Deep Shadows (Book 2)
Thin Lines (Book 3)
Little Lies (Book 4)
Ghost Towns (Book 5)
Zero Hour (Book 6)

HOTBLOODS

Hotbloods (Book 1)
Hotbloods (Book 2): Coldbloods
Hotbloods (Book 3): Renegades
Hotbloods (Book 4): Venturers
Hotbloods (Book 5): Traitors
Hotbloods (Book 6): Allies
Hotbloods (Book 7): Invaders
Hotbloods (Book 8): Stargazers

THE GENDER GAME

The Gender Game (Book 1)
The Gender Secret (Book 2)
The Gender Lie (Book 3)
The Gender War (Book 4)
The Gender Fall (Book 5)
The Gender Plan (Book 6)
The Gender End (Book 7)

THE GIRL WHO DARED TO THINK

The Girl Who Dared to Think (Book 1)
The Girl Who Dared to Stand (Book 2)
The Girl Who Dared to Descend (Book 3)
The Girl Who Dared to Rise (Book 4)
The Girl Who Dared to Lead (Book 5)
The Girl Who Dared to Endure (Book 6
The Girl Who Dared to Fight (Book 7)

A SHADE OF VAMPIRE

Season 1: Derek & Sofia’s story

Books 1 to 7

Season 2: Rose & Caleb’s story

Books 8 to 16

Season 3: The Shade continues with a new hero...

Books 17 to 24

Season 4: A Clan of Novaks

Books 25 to 32

Season 5: A Dawn of Guardians

Books 33 to 41

Season 6: A Gift of Three

Books 42 to 50

Season 7: A Call of Vampires

Books 51 to 59

Season 8: A Voyage of Founders

Books 60 to 68

Season 9: A Birth of Fire

Books 69 to 77

Season 10: An Origin of Vampires
An Origin of Vampires (Book 78)
A Game of Death (Book 79)
A Veil of Dark (Book 80)
A Bringer of Night (Book 81)
A Circle of Nine (Book 82)
A Bender of Spirit (Book 83)
A Memory of Time (Book 84)
A Shard of Soul (Book 85)
A Break of Seals (Book 86)

Season 11: A Shade of Mystery
A Shade of Mystery (Book 87)
An Isle of Mirrors (Book 88)
A Sanctuary of Foes (Book 89)
A Ruler of Clones (Book 90)
A Gate of Light (Book 91)
A Dawn of Worlds (Book 92) ➜ Coming soon!

Reviews

[Charla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just can't get enough!

Whenever a book ends and I verbally cry out "Nooooo"... It's a damn good one. This story takes on a world that I want to be a part of if only to help The Girl Who Dared...!!! A must read!

[♦♣ queen of faerie ♠♥ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh.

I feel like this series is going downhill, which is really unfortunate when you've bought and whole 7 book series.

Grey's absence is sooo bad, like I get it, authors need to tug at our heartstrings and whatever, but Leo inhabiting his body is just downright weird. Yes, he's only there to fix Grey's dead brain, but I'm feeling something else. He is becoming rather attached to Liana, and I hope to dear God that's not the case.

I didn't really get the plot of this one. They found out that Scipio can be manipulated, and Liana and her friends got their charges and crimes basically cleared, but now there's a Tournament????? I don't see the point of bringing something like this into the book. It's kinda like if halfway through Divergent they brought in the Hunger Games.

→ 2.5 stars

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Bella's writing and her stories are amazing! I love this series and can't wait to see what happens! This book did have a LOT more "thinking" then talking. Seemed she was always getting lost in thought! Can't wait for the next book!

[Boosmummy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A twist and turn about with this book, couldn't put it down. Who exactly are the bad guys and the good guys? and a big ARGGHHHH NOOOO! with the cliffhanger ending! Roll on December when book 4 comes out.

[Tionne · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars. I want Grey to come back already!!!!

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Friends or Foes

Exciting fast-paced with lots of action, surprises, twists and turns, danger around every corner and why is the friends and who are the enemies great characters

[Ali · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felt like this one slipped a little. Ambrose didn't feel real as much as he was necessary. There seemed to just be a lot of moping around about circumstances they couldn't control. It's a shame because the first two books reeled me in completely.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy the stories in Bella Forrest's dystopia novels but my chief complaint is that the story drags in places.

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[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow so many twists!

I couldn't stop reading this...I liked the Grey and Leo surprise, the ending cliffhanger sucks if you have to wait for the next book to come out but lucky for me it came out 2 days ago so I will be downloading it shortly...I hope Liana will persevere and I want her to become the Champion but I don't know if she can now with the ending of this book...So many unexpected things and I can't wait to see what happens next!

[Phyllis Pickens · Rating 5 out of 5]

What more can happen ?

Oh my goodness, all hell broke loose ! So many highs and too many lows...What is really going on in the Tower and who is responsible ?

[Antionette Goggans · Rating 2 out of 5]

Predictable

Good story but it's quickly going bad with every book I read. The main character is irritating and the story has become predictable.

[Cher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I read the Gender Series and while I enjoyed it, I thought it over the top with action in life threatening situations. It became frustrating and redundant.
I really hoped This series would be different. It is!!! This series feels more balanced. There is action, but also great drama. People aren't half read at every turn fueled only by adrenaline. I am enjoying the characters as well. My only concern was spending a page or more to describe a character's appearance whom was in one fight scene more than some of the main characters. I would like to
understand how we will say " M " could switch her personality so fast I got whiplash. There is backstory for most characters, but some could use help.
Overall, I am glad I chose this series. I can't wait to read more. While some things are predictable, there's enough that are not.
I recommend this series to YA and higher. No sex scenes. Just young love, loss, drama, and action you will enjoy.

[Krystal · Rating 2 out of 5]

Felt like a filler book

I’m not sure what the point of book 3 was. It seemed like a lot of boring filler that only focuses on the Tourney. The first 2 books kept a good pace in the story line, but this one seemed to halt everything. We get it. Someone is trying to kill all of them. Do we need 25+ chapters to tell us that?

There wasn’t anything that kept me on the edge of my seat. I was bored for the majority of the book and was constantly wishing there was more.

The last 3 chapters seemed to pick up the pace again.

I refuse to stop reading in the middle of a series. So, onward I go to the final book. Hopefully it makes up for book 3 as I was really starting to enjoy the story being told.

[Osi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Huge cliffhanger at the end of this book! Can't wait for the 4th book in the series.

The plot has come along way and I'm very curious to see what the new Bad Guys are and they're role in the tower.

I like the idea of the Tourney and the shadow groups on the background though at times it felt a little too much like other books such as Divergent, the hunger games, Harry Potter and the goblet of fire, etc. Either way, it was interesting, but a little forced at times.

Either way, hoping book 4 will start answering some deep questions.

[Barbara Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 4 in good series: I liked this book much more than Book 3 which seemed unfocused compared to the first two books in the series which were fast-paced and enjoyable. Looking forward to next installment.....

[Earl P. Chantrill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very exciting. The plot moves along with many twists and turns. I also am looking forward to finding out who the antagonists turn out to be. Does it have anything to do with Liana's parents? Can't wait to find out!

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

*4.5

[Michele Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another awesome edition of the story.

Always leaving on a cliffhanger. There is so much going on- so many twists and turns. Can’t wait to read what happens next in December.

[Michelle Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series. You just can’t help but love the characters and the relationships.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh no...

Where is Tian? Dammit this storyline has more twists than necessary! Are Liana’s parents good guys or bad guys? Will Grey ever come back? ARRRGGGGHHHH!!!!

[Shirley Painter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just as gripping as the first two books!

I am thoroughly enjoying this series of books, each one is just as gripping as the last and sucks you right in. Absolutely riveting!

[Mya Elizabeth Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my gosh
This is gonna be quick and snappy because I’m inpatient to read the next one
This one was FULL yall
So much is going on so many different variables and questions that have to be answered
So many new problems and threats to face
Throughout it all though Liana keeps proving to be such a great leader
Like I admire her so much for her strength and resilience despite the emotional turmoil she’s looking away for the sake of her friends
That is one strong girl and she has to keep fighting right down to the end…
The ending….
ARE YOU JOKING ME
IM STILL DEALING WITH THE ENDING OF THE LAST BOOK
WHAT IS IT FINNA PLAY NOW

[Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am hooked!!!

This series has me hooked and it's hard to put down to sleep for instance. I highly recommend this series. It's better with each book.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

[Mrs Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

This is still keeping me on my toes... on to the next book... what an ending to this one !!

[Eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

really enjoyed it!

[Amie Wade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Needs to be made into a Netflix series!

This book was even better than the first 2! It kept me guessing and I was not ready for it to end.

[Twinkle Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bewildered!

I love this book, but I hated how it ended the ending is so frustrating I almost don't want to read anymore, but it is so good I have to read the next one, but I wish I could have gotten them all together. Great read but if you can get all the books at the same time to keep from the Cliff hanger. Hope you enjoy them as much as I have! 💗💗💗💗💗

[LauraAnn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mean 3.5 really
I don't really know how I feel about this one. I mean I just don't know.
She really is a good writer but sometimes I feel like the stories are dragged out.
This book to me could have gotten to the point faster and in a much shorter book.
I had this issue with her books in the Gender Game too.
So we will see what happens now.