souxd98's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
imalionheart's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
After reading this I finally get the hype. This was so freaking creative; the world, magic, characters, all of it was top notch.
byurka's review against another edition
5.0
I devoured this. Constantly wondering who could be trusted. Second guessing everything just like Tessa (but at the same time… it annoyed me she kept second guessing Corrick?
strawberry_jam's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
carlysgrowingtbr's review against another edition
5.0
Defend the Dawn by Brigid Kemmerer is another one of those books I will put in the pile that I wish I hadn't sat on for so long. This book was phenomenal.
The character development and world building in this book is absolutely amazing. You feel invested in the characters almost immediately. There's a few characters you flip-flop on from page to page whether you love them or hate them. And I personally love that kind of back-and-forth in a character. The premise of this book isn't exactly new to me as a reader. It centers around a world that is in a pandemic of sorts, where a certain plant is the remedy for the illness. But of course the wealthy and elite control the production of this plant, leaving those who are most vulnerable and poorer to suffer without. I have read this premise before but never with such. This book feels almost like a Robin Hood retelling. I'm not sure if it's meant to be or if that's just how I perceived it but it definitely hit that mark for me. I really loved watching the two main characters banter and grow in their development together.
I wish I had picked this book up months ago when I download it to my Kindle. It was extremely well written and I could not put it down. I stayed up till four in the morning to read this book. I immediately picked up the second book and continued. I give this book a solid 5/5 and I will recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful fantasy story.
The character development and world building in this book is absolutely amazing. You feel invested in the characters almost immediately. There's a few characters you flip-flop on from page to page whether you love them or hate them. And I personally love that kind of back-and-forth in a character. The premise of this book isn't exactly new to me as a reader. It centers around a world that is in a pandemic of sorts, where a certain plant is the remedy for the illness. But of course the wealthy and elite control the production of this plant, leaving those who are most vulnerable and poorer to suffer without. I have read this premise before but never with such. This book feels almost like a Robin Hood retelling. I'm not sure if it's meant to be or if that's just how I perceived it but it definitely hit that mark for me. I really loved watching the two main characters banter and grow in their development together.
I wish I had picked this book up months ago when I download it to my Kindle. It was extremely well written and I could not put it down. I stayed up till four in the morning to read this book. I immediately picked up the second book and continued. I give this book a solid 5/5 and I will recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful fantasy story.
maddiemmn's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
raeanna11's review against another edition
4.0
Quality of Writing 4/5
Sadness level -/5
Ease of Reading 4/5
Plot Development 4/5
Hero 4/5
Heroine 4/5
Characters 4/5
Enjoyability 4/5
Logic 4/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Thank you Netgalley and publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.
The sequel to Defy the Night was pretty good. I liked the introduction to new characters and a new setting. We also get to see another point of view that adds a bit more to the story. I also liked the introduction of a mini love triangle.
Tessa and Corrick are on a new adventure and they have some obstacles as they try to develop as characters and in their relationship. Trust is tested and true motives are revealed through plot twists. When it comes to the storyline, the main things I noticed was that the author could be a bit redundant with describing characters and their thoughts, and some of the plot points seemed a bit forced. Otherwise, this novel was enjoyable and a good sequel to the series. I look forward to the next installment.
Sadness level -/5
Ease of Reading 4/5
Plot Development 4/5
Hero 4/5
Heroine 4/5
Characters 4/5
Enjoyability 4/5
Logic 4/5
Overall Rating: 4/5
Thank you Netgalley and publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.
The sequel to Defy the Night was pretty good. I liked the introduction to new characters and a new setting. We also get to see another point of view that adds a bit more to the story. I also liked the introduction of a mini love triangle.
Tessa and Corrick are on a new adventure and they have some obstacles as they try to develop as characters and in their relationship. Trust is tested and true motives are revealed through plot twists. When it comes to the storyline, the main things I noticed was that the author could be a bit redundant with describing characters and their thoughts, and some of the plot points seemed a bit forced. Otherwise, this novel was enjoyable and a good sequel to the series. I look forward to the next installment.
whitloves2dance's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
2.5
I was so disappointed by this book. I honestly didn’t get into it until the last three chapters. I loved the first book so much. I just found this book really slow. It was hard to get through. I’m hoping the next book is better.