Estimated reading time: 10 mins
Book Series: Defy The Night
Book: Destroy The Day (Book 3)
Author: Brigid Kemmerer
Number of pages: 544
Genre: Fantasy, Political, Romance, Young Adult, Dystopian, LGBTQ
Attended Audience Age: Young Adult
Medium Type (physical, digital, audio): physical
Book rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Summary:
With the sudden and tragic events on sea, Tessa and Corrick are separated, and King Harristan is secretly fighting for his life and his kingdom. As the distance between them grows, so does unsuspecting loyalties that prove human connection, friendship, and love are not lost. But with danger still looming overhead, Tessa, Corrick, and Harristan are forced into roles they didn’t see coming as they fight to reconnect and save their kingdom.
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 the hostile land in Ostiary and the dangers of being alone in Kandala.
Recommendation:
If you are looking for the third book in the series, I recommend reading the final book. 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. It’s worth the read!
Notable Quotes:
- “But in this case, I’m not protecting a kingdom. I’m protecting myself. I hate the path of these thoughts. Maybe I’m the one who should take the coins and run” (p. 65).
- “It feels like forever since I was last hiding in the darkness, and it’s weird to do it without Tessa beside me. I’d know her emotion without her having to say a word, whether she was feeling brave or frightened, angry or eager. I’d known the pattern of her breathing, the scent of her skin, the meaning of every indrawn breath or frown” (p. 94).
- “The first time I saw you smile, I thought ‘I should write down the date because this will likely never happen again.’ So I did. Then it did happen again, a month later, and I wrote that down, too. And then again, six weeks after that. It became a…a habit” (p. 282)
Related Music:
- Takedown by Huntrix
- Dernière Danse by Indila
- Castle by Halsey
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