Defy the Night is a young adult fantasy novel by Brigid Kemmerer It is the first book in the Defy the Night trilogy The novel is set in the kingdom of Kandala which is plagued by a deadly sickness The only known cure is the Moonflower a rare and expensive flower that only the wealthy can afford < p>

The story follows Tessa Cade an apothecary apprentice who is tired of seeing her people die She and her best friend Wes risk their lives each night to steal the petals of the Moonflower But it s not enough to keep everyone she loves safe—or alive < p>

One night Tessa is caught stealing by Prince Corrick the brother of the king Corrick is intrigued by Tessa and her knowledge of herbs He offers her a deal: if she will help him find a cure for the sickness he will give her the Moonflower she needs to save her people < p>

Tessa is hesitant at first but she eventually agrees to help Corrick Together they embark on a dangerous journey that will take them to the far corners of Kandala Along the way they will face many challenges including the king s soldiers a deadly assassin and a dark secret that could destroy them both < p>

Defy the Night is a captivating story about love loss and the power of hope It is a must read for fans of fantasy romance and adventure < p>

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• The novel was published in 2021 by HarperTeen < li>
• The book is 416 pages long < li>
• The novel has received positive reviews from critics and readers alike < li>
• The novel has been praised for its strong characters vivid world building and suspenseful plot < li>
• The novel has been nominated for several awards including the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy < li> < ul>

  If you are looking for a captivating and exciting read then I highly recommend Defy the Night It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it < p>