The Girl Who Dared to Lead

The Girl Who Dared #5

by Bella Forrest

"Honorbound! Honorbound!"

"Congratulations, Champion Castell..."

Return to the Tower in the EPIC fifth book of The Girl Who Dared series, where the Champion has been chosen... and Liana's courage will be put to the test like never before.

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*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that arewithout spoiler alerts*

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

406 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 26, 2018

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.

Check out her website for a full list of her books: https://BellaForrest.com

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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

[Carmel McKenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intriguing

It seems like I've been reading this series for ages. Looking forward to who the bad people are. And will they escape to the outside

[Catherine Schultz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh man

I read it in a night into being able to put it down . while the first few in the series where hard to follow at times I found that the later where easier as answers where found. Bella continues to engross her readers with well descriptive writings and a grand imagination. Just when You think you know where of might me headed it all changes. Your left sweating and biting your nails wondering what's going to happen next.

[Klf Barrett · Rating 1 out of 5]

Liana does nothing but think, and get into more situations. Got to the end of the book thinking this was the last one. But...NO. Number 6 is Girl who Dared to Endure. No, I believe it’s the READERS who are having to Endure a series that could have been done by book #5! And there is yet another one #7! Don’t get me wrong I love Bella Forrest’s books. Although The Gender Game also was a bit one the long side. Please write more concise and not drag it along. Please!

[Mya Elizabeth Hill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alright I’m not even going to lie to you this one wasn’t my favorite
The first half was very slow…
Very slow
It was just Liana continuously repeating herself and I completely understand her feelings I really do, what happened was tragic and she’s entitled to her feelings 100%
But telling me about your conflicting feelings for almost half of the book is not doing anything for me..
There was a better way going about it I feel like and constantly going back and forth with your own thoughts isn’t what I as a reader want personally
But
BUT
yall
Liana and Leo
FINALLY SOMETHING JUICY IS HAPPENING WITH THEM
I have so many thoughts rn
One being why can an AI kiss like he invented it??
WHY AM I ATTRACTED TO LEO
Liana girl I understand your confusion because so am I
I feel bad because hes in Greys body yes but I really like Leo’s personality, he so sweet I love him
But they finally addressed this situation instead of putting it on the back burner for 3 whole books 🥲
BUT ALAS
my patience paid off
And I was not disappointed ladies
And the way they ended it I obviously need to continue the book
I’ve come this far I’m not giving up

[Michele Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my favorite book of the series, but still good

There were parts of this book that I loved, yet there were parts that just kind of stalled the storyline for a bit. The action parts definitely kept me glued and I loved the interactions between Leo and Liana. They are definitely getting closer to finding the parties responsible for damaging Scipio, the tower’s AI, but it seems like more problems keep piling up, one after the other, and of course, it had to end on a cliffhanger and I have to wait over a month to read what happens next!!

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Twists and Turns Continue

Although I’m super excited for the Liana Leo connection that takes more shape in this book, it felt as though this one covered barely any ground in our story. Liana made no discernible progress toward any of the many issues her and her group face, and even more questions were introduced. I’m still holding out hope that all of this will tie together epically, but was a little disappointed to feel like we just spun our wheels for this entire book of the series.

[Boosmummy · Rating 4 out of 5]

argghhh another cliffhanger! Loved this book in the series, couldn't put it down and ended up reading into the night to finish it. Thankfully it's not a series that fizzles out as each book has had more action in it than the previous one and I feel like I've really got to know the characters. From a humble beginning Liana has not only overcome her low status but risen to become Champion, now with her team around her she dares to help Leo/Gray reunite with his AI counterparts to fix the Tower. Roll on March for book 6 :-)

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

the weakest book of the series so far. It had its moments but there are a lot of wasted words here, rehashing stuff we already know... also where the hell are Zoe and Eric?

SPOILER ALERT


The only things I found REALLY interesting about this book:
1) Liana's interaction with Sage
2) the revelation that Sadie is (as suspected) is part of a legacy
3) Dinah perhaps knows something about the mysterious outsider and what is beyond the tower

[Jinxie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book wasted a lot of time with Liana contemplating her own feelings. She seemed to understand that she couldn't totally understand or cope with her feelings. It was just so blatantly done, it was superfluous. This book could've been half as long and still gotten the point across to the reader; there was not much substance, and the story didn't move along much. I was a bit disappointed.

[Inka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series

I can't wait form the next book what a cliffhanger.
This book had a little less action and a bit more exploring feelings, particularly Leo's feelings for Liana and vice versa. I can't wait to see what happens between them

[Kendall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I love his story line, the heroine goes through her ups and downs and her friends keep her strong. I’ve always loved Bella’s books and how she keeps you completely immersed in the story.

This series is Most Definetly worth your time.

[Lela Renee Pyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Love it but hate waiting for the next one. Wish they were completed now but I will wait for the next one.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is intense and amazing

I rate this book high rating because has you in suspense
There's nothing to dislike
Can't wait for the next story of liana

[nat _lovestoread · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!!!

OMG what a stressful chapter, so many things going on, the attacks, the discoveries... And Leo!!!... Can't wait for the next book!!! 😃 ❤️

[Daniel Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

so... many... cliffhanger endings! now waiting for March 22 eagerly

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Danger and Death

Awesome read fast paced and the interaction between the characters and the twists and turns in the storyline just keep getting better Leo and Liannia falling in love not sure how that gonna work loved it

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ugh...one more book...

Now I have to wait two more months to figure out how the story is finished. I really wanted for it to end with this book but noooooo....now I have to wait.

[Allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book

I don’t know what about this book that was just fun to read. Lots of adventure and thrilling things happening to our characters. A twisted love story is being thrown in. It was just an overall good book. I really like this author and her writing. She makes it really easy to be hooked on these books!

[Helena Lake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth waiting for!


Waited a month for this and was afraid I'd lose interest in the series after reading several other books in the process, it only took a few pages to bring me back. So hurry up March 22.

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

What an exciting series of books. It's very hard to keep up with the twists and turns in the plots. I'm really looking forward to the final two books in the series.

[christine Imhoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!

i absolutely love this series and all of bella forrest's books! Can't wait for the next one to be available.

[Angela Summers · Rating 4 out of 5]

could not put it down.

[Donique Collins · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another one down

Yes I have finished another one and I am eager to continue because these cliff hanger endings are driving me crazy lol

[Keely Dornom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bella is a compelling writer and story teller. Once again I found myself in the tower alongside the characters wanting to fight along with them.

Finished with a MASSIVE cliffhanger so now I’m counting down the days to the final book!

[Twinkle Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Danger at every turn!

It seemed like every turn there was danger, some one trying to kill her, but near the end it kept you guessing what the end game was, wondering if there going succeed, are they being lead into what there do be manipulated.
I can't wait for the next book come on march!

[Priscilla Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series ! Try it you're going to be happy.

I like all the characters. The story is Greatt can't wait for the ending to come out. I'll be waiting with anticipation.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this series! I don't know how Bella does it but I hope she never quits!! Can't wait to read what happens next!!

[Sheila gullick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Great book. But didn't like the way it ended. But I for sure want read the next one to see what happen. Could not put this book down

[Phyllis Pickens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buckle Up !!!

What is really going on in the Tower ? So many twists and turns, up and downs, and everything else in between. Riveting and I can’t wait for the next book !

[Michelle Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Love the whole series. Love all her books. I hated this one ending thought the way it did because I want the next one now!