The Girl Who Dared to Rise

The Girl Who Dared #4

by Bella Forrest

The stakes grow ever higher for Liana Castell... and she must rise to meet them.

Return to the Tower in the gripping fourth book of The Girl Who Dared series, where Liana will face her greatest challenge yet:

Become Ambrose's replacement, or die trying.

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

400 pages, Paperback

First published December 18, 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

[Antoinette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic book by Bella Forrest.
This is the 4th installment of the Girl Who Dared series. This storyline is phenomenal and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Poor Liana is still trying to get herself out of a sticky situation and will she succeed? This book has so much action that you won’t be able to put it down. I don’t know how Bella can write all these fantastic books, but she does. She never disappoints.
Will Liana get out of trouble? Will Grey finally recover? Will Leo get his own life? And let’s not forget Lacey, poor Lacey. So many questions and only Bella can answer them. As with all of Bella’s books, you go through all the emotions. I found myself crying at points and stressed in others. It’s a crazy emotional rollercoaster ride.
There’s so much I want to say but I would be giving away spoilers.
If you’ve read the first three books, then you must read this one. I promise you, you won’t be able to put it down. Like I said, Bella never disappoints.

[Nikki · Rating 3 out of 5]

As always, Bella’s books are fast paced and an adventurous read. I found myself frustrated with Liana some (always with the 900 questions all at once) and really wanting Grey back. Please?! Pretty please?!

I really enjoy this series but this was not my favorite book to date. I found myself wanting more from the story. It could be that I have read every one of her books but I also found the twists in this one to be predictable. Even her mom’s “death.” While still a little suspicious, I do hope she is still alive.

With all that said, Bella’s worlds are addictive and I absolutely want to know what happens next!

[Tasha Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!! So amazing! I never expect anything less from Bella Forrest. You will NEVER be disappointed with one of her books. There is just so much excitement and suspense and love. Her books bounce all over the board, and turn out AMAZING! You would think with there always being new characters and plots that it would get to be too much for you, but in reality you cant get enough! It leaves you with wanting more!!! If you havent read this series yet i would definitely give it a go or better yet ANY of her series!!!

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hmmm...

So I struggled with this book a bit more than the other three. So much has happened so quickly. Liana has gone from an immature 20 year old who had no idea about anything to this kickass leader in such a short time. And there are so many subplots going on that it’s hard to figure out which storyline to focus on. I’ll probably try the 5th book but I hope Bella Forest ties off some of the lose ends so we can focus on the good stuff.

[Kendra Lind · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like this series but not this book as much. Everything was over explained and the same phrase were used repeatedly. I got tired of reading all the analysis and wish things would just happen. And there was about zero mention of rankings, which was kinda what this whole thing was about? And the ending doesn’t make sense to me...but obviously I’m going to keep reading the series

[Twinkle Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thriller

OMG!
This book kept you guessing what was going to happen , I love it the ups and downs where perfect, and of course it made me cry. I can not wait to read the next book #5. January 31st hurry and get here I need the next book like now!

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Getting to the action

This book is filled with action from the very beginning. Like her last series this book is right in the middle so you have good character and story building. Plenty to keep you reading from beginning to end. Looking forward to the next book coming out.

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[deb hyde · Rating 3 out of 5]

and now I wait for book 5 of this slow moving series.

[Marcy Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I Loved this series. If you haven’t read Gender Games make that your next must read! Hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

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

Awesome!!!

Just loving this series so much. The characters are so likeable too. A must read. Divergent and Hunger Games fans would love this series

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting ending!

[Kathryn Joy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The main character doesn't seem to grow or mature from her many harrowing experiences -- she continues to be an insecure, self-doubting individual even though she is a successful leader of her group.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Champion

Awesome fast paced read friends helping the future champion but how many lives will be lost and can the tower be saved

[Ashleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping

I have binge read every book in this series and I cannot get enough. These are amazing reads with such talented reading that one feels like they are in the tower!

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

More like 3.5 I actually find this series to be annoyingly full of every reused YA dystopian trope, while at the same time being just good enough to keep me reading. So yeah I'll be back in the tower with Liana and her amazingly superhero-like band of misfits at the end of the month when book five comes out and I am guessing there will be at least two more so I'm in for the long haul.

[Mike Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goodbye Divergent, Hello Liana Castell!

If you loved the Divergent series you will love The Girl Who Dared .... , a spin off from another series called The Gender Game. I can't wait to read what happens next

[Lois · Rating 5 out of 5]

Think4

Again I am amazed and can't wait for next book. Keeping everyone in suspense and wondering what will happen next.

[Faye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series!

I have loved every book in this series so far and I really don't want to wait until the 31st for the next part.

[Sophie Ball · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good read

Exciting adventure, great characters. Best series since the hunger games! Can't wait for the next installment! Thank you very much.

[Boosmummy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, the story flowed so much that I didn't realise how long I'd been reading until the kids asked for food! So looking forward to book 5 due out at the end of the month.

[heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic book. Keep wanting to read more and more. The next book cant come out quick enough. Looking forward to reading it!

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved book 4

Challenges that would make most people cringe and Liana and others find a way over, under or around to get the truth about what really matters. Can't wait for book 5 at the end of the month....Who will head up the Knights and will they save everyone...

[Mohammed Malik · Rating 5 out of 5]

It seemed like an eternity

Waiting for this the latest volume in the Girl who dared series is finally over and was the wait worthwhile? Yes, yes and yes. It took me the entire first chapter to get back into the gist of the storyline and to be honest with you, I could have done with a page or two quickly flashing back through the story to jog my memory of all the current and recently deceased characters involved in this very thrilling futuristic fantasy. Bella, please add this to book 5 so that us senior citizens who forget what they have read last week don't have to suffer brain strain trying to remember the plot.
Bella has once again written another brilliant addition to her ever expanding list of entertaining works of fantasy, seamlessly adding another very enjoyable volume to this saga, whilst losing nothing from the thrill I experienced in following the adventures of the small band of compatriots fighting to change the future for the better. I am not going to spoil the story for you by talking about the plot and what happens, but they still haven't left the tower. Can't wait until the end of January for the next follow up in this saga. A definite 5 star read.

[Chris Knight-waechter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing read!

The fast paced action of Lianna and the tower are guaranteed to lead you to lost sleep! Can't wait for book 5

[nat _lovestoread · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't stop reading...

Till I finished the book... Amazing!!!... Liana had it really hard, but reading how she made her way through all the tourney and gained people's respect and support, and how they little group has grew closer, make me feel eager to read more and more... Cannot wait for the next book!!! 😃👏👏👏

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!! Just wow!!!

Amazing! I cannot wait for the next book!!! Fast paced and nail biting to the very end! I love this series!

[Sabrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ends in a freaking cliffhanger like all books in this series so far... :/

[John Gilbert · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was really enjoying returning to Liana's journey with her friends against the baddies in the tower until the final tournament scene which went on forever and was as dead boring as the climatic scene of the last Avengers movie. The strength of Bella's writing is in the characters and their differences, while working together to fix Scipio, not when battle scenes go on for countless pages, and descriptions of what is going on is often incomprehensible and usually boring to the max. Keep to the story Bella, not sure if or when I may rejoin the journey.