A review by betweentheshelves
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not a bad fantasy to start off the year with! I think Kemmerer really excels at writing character, and that's on display in this book. Tessa and Corrick both have great voices and their chemistry comes through nicely on the page. There is also a decent cast of side characters that really help to pull you into the story.
The plot is engaging enough to make you invested in the story. While the elements don't necessarily go outside of what you would consider a typical YA fantasy novel, the pacing was well done and the book didn't really seem to drag at any point. I'd actually recommend the audiobook because I think both of the narrators do a nice job bringing the characters to life.
Am I invested enough to read book two? I guess we'll see when it comes out! Lately it seems like I've been starting fantasy series and not following up with them.
The plot is engaging enough to make you invested in the story. While the elements don't necessarily go outside of what you would consider a typical YA fantasy novel, the pacing was well done and the book didn't really seem to drag at any point. I'd actually recommend the audiobook because I think both of the narrators do a nice job bringing the characters to life.
Am I invested enough to read book two? I guess we'll see when it comes out! Lately it seems like I've been starting fantasy series and not following up with them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Blood
Minor: Alcoholism and Pregnancy