Estimated reading time: 10 mins
Book Series: Defy The Night
Book: Defend The Dawn (Book 2)
Author: Brigid Kemmerer
Number of pages: 429
Genre: Fantasy, Political, Romance, Young Adult, Dystopian
Attended Audience Age: Young Adult
Medium Type (physical, digital, audio): Physical
Book rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Summary:
With the kingdom of Kandala rebuilding from the bloody aftermath of the conflict between the people in the royal sector and in the wilds, an unsuspecting newcomer arrives. The plot thickens when an emissary from a neighboring kingdom across the ocean offers a proposal to King Harristan. It seems too good to be true. But with loyalties running thin, Tessa, Corrick, and Lochlan set out with the pirates into a whole new environment, with new characters and undeniable secrets that could lead to dangerous repercussions.
Qualities:
Prose: The language and political intrigue add to the immersive read. It dives deep into the plot and delivers powerful introspective elements that propel the story forward.
Character Development: The characters develop strongly as they introduce each other's relationships, strengths, and weaknesses. It delves deeper into the characters' political and economic backgrounds, giving their actions greater depth and the reasoning behind them.
World Building: The world follows Tessa, Prince Corrick, and King Harristan as they interact with new and existing characters. The story alternates between life on the ocean as a pirate and the dangers of being alone in Kandala.
Recommendation:
If you are looking for the second book in the series, I recommend reading the continuation. The secrets, political unrest, action, romance, and strong cast don’t disappoint. The new characters and the flip between pirate life and a lone king make for an intriguing read. I didn’t encounter any slow chapters. Everything was paced really well, and I enjoyed every bit of it.
Notable Quotes:
- “Jealously isn’t an emotion that lodges in my brain very often. I’m the brother of the king, so I rarely want for anything. I’ve spent tears shoving away fear and anger and disappointment to where they can’t be seen. With jealousy, I have no practice” (p. 100).
- “I take it, inhaling the steam. It does smell a bit like dirt, but in an earthy way. It’s not a bad scent. The color is a deep brown, darker than any tea I’ve ever seen” (p. 181).
- “Pain explodes in my leg, and I nearly go sprawling. It’s the side of my leg, so I haven’t been impaled, but every step brings a sharp tug of fire through the muscle. My thoughts feel fuzzy, and I can’t tell if it’s from blood loss or if I simply can’t breathe. I don’t often run for a long distance, but fear is making for a good motivator” (p. 252).
Related Music:
- Towards The Sun by Rihanna
- Sailor Song by Gigi Perez
- Atlantis by Seafret
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