Defy the Night
Books | Juvenile Fiction / Love & Romance
4.4
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Brigid Kemmerer
Instant New York Times Bestseller!From New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer comes an electrifying fantasy romance, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Victoria Aveyard.A desperate prince.A daring outlaw.A dangerous flirtation.In the Wilds of Kandala, apothecary apprentice Tessa Cade has been watching people suffer for too long. A mysterious sickness is ravaging the land and the cure, Moonflower Elixir, is only available for the wealthy. So every night, she defies the royal edicts and sneaks out, stealing Moonflower petals and leaving the elixir for those in need.In the palace of Kandala, Prince Corrick serves as the King’s Justice, meting out vicious punishments and striking fear into the hearts of agitators and outlaws. Corrick knows he must play this role convincingly--with a shortage of elixir and threats of rebellion looming ever closer, the King’s grip on power is tenuous at best, and Corrick knows his brother is the kingdom’s best hope for survival.But when an act of unspeakable cruelty brings the royal and the outlaw face to face, the natural enemies are faced with an impossible choice--and a surprising spark. Will they follow their instincts to destroy each other? Or will they save the kingdom together . . . and let that spark ignite?
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Author
Brigid Kemmerer
Pages
496
Publisher
Bloomsbury USA
Published Date
2021-09-14
ISBN
1547604662 9781547604661
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"Really good! It took me a while to finish this book(only because life got in the way once again😒). Anyways, I loved the premise of this one, I saw the plot twist coming so it wasn't a surprise but still good. I actually liked the dual pov, it was written very well. I thought the way it ended, it could have been just a standalone but I know the 2nd one is coming out. Loved the chemistry between the 2 main characters 😍. Great read! I can't wait for part 2!! "
Anna
"This pulled me out of a reading slump by the collar! I really enjoyed the dual POV and felt like the book was well paced and just brutal enough that I genuinely was worried and surprised throughout the book. I'm excited to start the next book, but I really don't know where it's going to go. This also makes a great standalone!"
Lize
"I enjoyed this and am looking forward to the next one."
Meagan Khatthaname
"Just a very good book with a plot ripped from the headlines too!"
J K
Jonathan Kent
"I love this book! It’s so good! And that’s all I can say!😆💜"
Annie
"In a country threatened by deadly fever, there is oy one cure- moonflower. As those with means have a surplus of the flower, poorer people are left without. Tessa and her partner Wes steal the excess from the rich and give to the poor. Told in first person alternating between Tessa and the King's Justice, Prince Corrick. Great world building and character development. I look forward to the next book in the series. #first_book_in_series #firstpersonPOV #alternating _perspectives "
Brandi Always Reading
"This book was an interesting read. I absolutely loved getting the POV of both sides of the conflict. There is a mysterious illness sweeping the land and not enough elixir to help everyone in the kingdom, so some Robin Hood-like characters steal from the rich to give to the poor. It is packed with politics, action, a blooming love story and never knowing who you can trust. I am excited to continue the series. "
CeeCee
"4.5/10 ⭐️ I don’t know what happened with this book. The writing and plot were both pretty good but I could not stay focused on it. There wasn’t a ton of action or romance so maybe that had something to do with it"
Dylan Grace
"Where do I even start? Lovely characters. I adore Tessa. The drama is impecable here. But, did anyone see that plot twist coming? Because I didn’t and I’m still crazy about it. Who needs a love triangle, am I right? "
Regina Heel
"I think the book is a tad over hyped, there are better YA novels with a similar storyline. However I read for fun and that’s what I had with this, but probably will pass on book 2 and 3. Loved Cory and even his brother but Tessa fell flat for me. I feel this book wrapped up enough for me to fell complete and not HAVE to rush to the next book. "
Maria Seay
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