I like Defiance. 
 ***** 
 Darker than I imagined, but Defiance has a lot of potential to be a great series. 
 The story was pretty interesting. Things always go wrong for Rachel and Logan, though. Poor pair. Redwine doesn't baby her characters. A lot of action scenes which is a plus. Pretty good storytelling, too. 
 Rachel might've the ability to carry herself and be independent, but the constant angst and drama spoiled it. A strong heroine is not only skilled in disabling her opponents, but mentally able to contain her erratic emotions as well, when the situations require it. Rachel... bah! such a downer. 
 Logan is intelligent, and it surprises me that rarely do i encounter a male lead that is not only brawns but brains as well. i could've have liked him more if his efficiency in combat was exhibited more. He might be an inventor, but he is highly trained as a fighter too. Ho ho ho! That is very pleasing to me. 
 The Commander is effectively scary as a villain. I cringed everytime he opens his mouth. He's like this vile, vicious creature that has nothing good to say ro do to anyone. I am so looking forward for Rachel to smite his rickety old *ss in the coming books. 
 The drama offed me a bit, but Defiance got me hooked. I wouldn't be surprised if this series will have followers in the future. A little more polish in the plot and Defiance series will work its way up into the fantasy genre. 
 Thank you Edelweiss and HarperCollins for granting my galley request.