Defy the Night

Defy the Night is the first book in a captivating young adult fantasy series, ideal for readers aged 12-18. It introduces Tessa Cade, an apothecary apprentice living in a kingdom plagued by a deadly sickness and ruled by a corrupt king and his ruthless brother, Prince Corrick. Tessa secretly provides the only known cure, but when the prince's cruelty escalates, she embarks on a dangerous mission into the palace. The story explores themes of justice, rebellion, moral ambiguity, and the complexities of leadership, as Tessa discovers that the lines between good and evil are not always clear. Parents should be aware of themes of illness, death, political corruption, and mild violence, all handled within the context of a high-stakes fantasy adventure.

Instant New York Times Bestseller! From New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer comes a blockbuster fantasy series, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Victoria Aveyard, about a kingdom divided by corruption, the prince desperately holding it together, and the girl who will risk everything to bring it crashing down. Apothecary apprentice Tessa Cade is tired of seeing her people die. King Harristan and his cruel brother, Prince Corrick, ignore the suffering of their people and react mercilessly to any sign of rebellion, even as a sickness ravages the land. That's why she and her best friend Wes risk their lives each night to steal the petals of the delicate Moonflower, the only known cure. But it's not enough to keep everyone she loves safe--or alive. When Prince Corrick commits an act of unspeakable cruelty, Tessa becomes desperate enough to try the impossible: sneaking into the palace. But what she finds there makes her wonder if it's even possible to fix their world without destroying it first. Brigid Kemmerer's captivating new series is about those with power and those without . . . and what happens when someone is brave enough to imagine a new future.