Defy the Night (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781547604661)

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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?

Author: Brigid Kemmerer
ISBN-10: 1547604662
ISBN-13: 9781547604661
Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
Language: English
Published: 09/14/2021
Pages: 496
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.50d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2021
Publishers Weekly 08/02/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2021
Foreword 08/26/2021

About the Author

Brigid Kemmerer is the New York Times bestselling author of the dark and alluring young adult novels A Vow So Bold and Deadly, A Heart So Fierce and Broken, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, Call It What You Want, More Than We Can Tell, and Letters to the Lost, as well as paranormal young adult stories, including the Elemental series and Thicker Than Water. A fulltime writer, Brigid lives in the Baltimore area with her husband, her boys, her dog, and her cat. When she's not writing or being a mommy, you can usually find her lifting weights.
www.brigidkemmerer.com
@BrigidKemmerer