"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 "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 " 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 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, #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 "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." -- New York Times bestselling author, Mary E. Pearson "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.