It was more subtle, but way more overt than it was in Defy the Night. I did have one expectation that wasn’t met in the way that I was anticipating. This has been one of my most anticipated reads for about a year, and I’m thrilled to say that overall, it really doesn’t disappoint. Well, the fact that I literally couldn’t put this book down, staying up way too late to finish it means my concerns were bogus. I wasn’t sure if it the previous book was going to color my enjoyment or not. That being said, I read this after reading a very phenomenal (in my opinion book) and I was a little fearful it would fall a bit flat comparatively. I don’t think Kemmerer has ever let me down with a book, so my expectations were high, but I knew they’d be met. If you’re interested, you can check out my review for Defy the Night and hopefully it convinces you to read it. I was up until 2:30AM reading because I could not put it down. This book was just as good, if not better than Defy the Night.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review. This could be their only chance to keep the peace and bring relief to the people of Kandala, but danger strikes during the journey to Ostriary, and no one is who they seemed to be. When an emissary from the neighboring kingdom of Ostriary arrives with an intriguing offer, Tessa and Corrick set out on an uncertain journey as they attempt to mend their own fractured relationship. While King Harristan seeks a new way to lead, Tessa and Prince Corrick attempt to foster unity between rebels and royals.īut the consuls who control the Moonflower will not back down, and Corrick realizes he must find a new source for the lifesaving Elixir.

The kingdom of Kandala narrowly avoided catastrophe, but the embers of revolution still simmer.

To save their kingdom, they must embark on a dangerous journey…

Defend the dawn