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Defy the Night

Written by: Brigid Kemmerer
Narrated by: Christopher Ragland, Lexie McDougall
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Publisher's Summary

Bloomsbury presents Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer, read by Christopher Ragland and Lexie McDougall.

From New York Times best-selling author Brigid Kemmerer comes a blockbuster fantasy series about a kingdom divided by corruption, the prince desperately holding it together, and the girl who will risk everything to bring it crashing down. 

The kingdom of Kandala is on the brink of disaster. Rifts between sectors have only worsened since a sickness began ravaging the land, and within the Royal Palace, the king holds a tenuous peace with a ruthless hand. 

King Harristan was thrust into power after his parents’ shocking assassination, leaving the younger Prince Corrick to take on the brutal role of the King’s Justice. The brothers have learned to react mercilessly to any sign of rebellion - it’s the only way to maintain order when the sickness can strike anywhere, and the only known cure, an elixir made from delicate Moonflower petals, is severely limited. 

Out in the Wilds, apothecary apprentice Tessa Cade is tired of seeing her neighbours die, their suffering ignored by the unyielding royals. Every night, she and her best friend, Wes, risk their lives to steal Moonflower petals and distribute the elixir to those who need it most - but it’s still not enough.   

As rumours spread that the cure no longer works and sparks of rebellion begin to flare, a particularly cruel act from the King’s Justice makes Tessa desperate enough to try the impossible: sneaking into the palace. But what she finds upon her arrival makes her wonder if it’s even possible to fix Kandala without destroying it first. 

Set in a richly imaginative world with striking similarities to our own, Brigid Kemmerer's captivating new series is about those with power and those without...and what happens when someone is brave enough to imagine a new future.

©2021 Brigid Kemmerer (P)2021 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

What the critics say

"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!" (Number one New York Times best-selling author Jennifer L. Armentrout) 

"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, number one New York Times best-selling author of the Caraval series)

"Brigid Kemmerer has woven her compelling heroine into a kinetic tale of the tension between duty, love and trust." (Cassandra Clare, number one New York Times best-selling author of The Last Hours)

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Worth the listen

I really did enjoy the different voice actors when switching the two different points of views from the characters. it’s a really good book and I highly recommend the listen.

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Great Story & Narration

This was great book - much more complex character development especially with Prince Corrick than you would expect out of a YA book. I loved the relationship between the siblings - King Harristan & Prince Corrick. I almost liked their relationship that the enemies to lovers romance between Tessa and the main Hero.

The narration was really good especially Christopher Ragland. Lexie McDougall did a good job as well especially with the different voices of all the characters; however, at times, her narration of Tessa seemed a bit off not sure if it was her or the audio dubbing or editing. However, overall, it didn't take away from the story only enhanced it, i think.

Worth the credit for sure - can't wait until Defend the Dawn comes out next month ⭐️

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Pandemic but make it fantasy

This is the first book I read by Brogid Kremmerer (listened to) and I am thrilled to have listened to it mainly because the voice actors are amazing and have captured the emotion Brigid might have wanted in her writings. The overall story and plot of the book was above average with twists that I saw coming BUT nonetheless I was intrigued enough and well into it. some things and timing plotwise wasn't too great and some details/action felt unnecessary. Overall, I liked it and I look forward to where the story goes.

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Great!

Really entertaining. The voices were perfect. Wish the ending had been different but still a great story!

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