52 pages • 1 hour read
Brigid KemmererDefy the Night
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer is a young adult fantasy novel set in the kingdom of Kandala, which is ravaged by a plague with a single cure: the Moonflower. Protagonist Tessa Cade, a young apothecary, teams up with Weston "Wes" Lark to steal and distribute the medicine to those who can't afford it. Tessa discovers Wes is actually Prince Corrick, and together they navigate political intrigue and rebellion to address the kingdom's crisis. Topics include illness, violence, murder, and death.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Brigid Kemmerer's Defy the Night captivates readers with its dynamic characters and fast-paced plot set in a dystopian world. Praised for its compelling romance and moral dilemmas, the novel does, however, receive some criticism for predictability and reliance on familiar tropes. Overall, it's an engaging read for fans of YA fantasy.
Who Should Read Defy the Night?
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer will captivate readers who enjoy fast-paced, dystopian fantasy with strong romantic elements. Ideal for fans of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series and Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen, this novel appeals to those who appreciate resilient heroines, political intrigue, and richly built worlds.