Defend the Dawn
New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer continues her electrifying series with more intrigue, romance and heart-stopping adventure
To save their kingdom, they must embark on a dangerous journey…
The kingdom of Kandala narrowly avoided catastrophe, but the embers of revolution still simmer. While King Harristan seeks a new way to lead, Tessa and Prince Corrick attempt to foster unity between rebels and royals.
But the consuls who control the Moonflower will not back down, and Corrick realizes he must find a new source for the lifesaving Elixir.
When an emissary from the neighboring kingdom of Ostriary arrives with an intriguing offer, Tessa and Corrick set out on an uncertain journey as they attempt to mend their own fractured relationship.
This could be their only chance to keep the peace and bring relief to the people of Kandala, but danger strikes during the journey to Ostriary, and no one is who they seemed to be. . .
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Excitement for Defend the Dawn
“Immersive and engaging, DEFY THE NIGHT is a romantic epic that blends magic and politics with a deft hand.” –Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Fable
“A breathtaking, tender, and fiercely page-turning story, DEFY THE NIGHT has left me thinking and questioning, which is the best thing any book can do.” –Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles
“Brigid Kemmerer has woven her compelling heroine into a kinetic tale of the tension between duty, love and trust.” ―Cassandra Clare, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE LAST HOURS on DEFY THE NIGHT
“Defy the Night is a twisty, edge-of-your-seat fantasy that has it all–outlaws, court intrigue, rebellions, and romance. Addicting from page one!” ―#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout on DEFY THE NIGHT
“A captivating combination of thrilling adventure, swoon-worthy romance, and royal intrigue, Defy the Night is everything I crave in a fantasy romance.” ―Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series
“Defy the Night has everything you want in a story: a complex, dangerous world where anyone could be your enemy, a tortured hero, and my personal favorite: plenty of kissing. This book is unputdownable.” ―Isabel Ibañez, author of WOVEN IN MOONLIGHT, a William C. Morris award finalist
“A high stakes fantasy with heart and originality. Kemmerer is a master of nuance and political intrigue, and readers will fall in love with her characters while they race through the pages.” ―Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of SPIN THE DAWN and SO THIS IS LOVE
“The multifaceted cast of characters sparkles. . . . A foreboding twist on the tale of Robin Hood, Defy the Night is a promising series debut.” ―Foreword Reviews, starred review
“The slow-burn romance–between an idealist with straightforward moral beliefs and a pragmatist trapped by duty–will keep the pages turning, as will the scheming of the king’s consuls and the rebellion brewing in the background . . . . The personal and the political intertwine in this engaging series opener.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Kemmerer employs dual narration with a deft hand. . . . a page-turning read.” ―BCCB
“Defy the Night hits the ground running and never slows down. . . . Brigid Kemmerer takes readers on a breakneck journey about power, deceit and the price of progress. . . . Thoughtful, multifaceted and truly character-driven, Defy the Night is ultimately a hopeful story that shows how those who dare to envision a better future also have the power to make it a reality.” ―Bookpage
