The Night Is Defying

by

Chloe C. Peñaranda

Should you read this book?

The best public reviews summarized for you.

Who is this book for?

  • Fans of romantasy who enjoy forbidden love and enemies-to-lovers tropes.
  • Readers who appreciate complex world-building with multiple species and realms.
  • Those who enjoy emotional, character-driven narratives with dual timelines.
  • Fans of Sarah J. Maas and similar authors in the romantasy genre.
  • Readers who like their fantasy with a heavy dose of romance and spice.

Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?

  • Readers who prefer straightforward plots without multiple timelines or realms.
  • Those who are sensitive to editing issues or convoluted prose.
  • Fans looking for highly original fantasy concepts without familiar tropes.
  • Readers who dislike cliffhanger endings or books that rely heavily on previous installments.
  • Those who prefer their fantasy with less focus on romance or intimate scenes.

Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book

  • Improved world-building and character development compared to the first book
  • Engaging dual timeline narrative providing backstory and context
  • Strong character growth for Astraea as she discovers her powers and past
  • Compelling forbidden romance between Astraea and Nyte
  • Nyte's character depth and complexity as a sympathetic villain
  • Exciting plot twists and high-stakes action scenes
  • Emotional and raw portrayal of the main characters' struggles
  • Well-developed side characters adding richness to the world
  • Intense romantic tension and yearning between the leads
  • Cliffhanger ending building anticipation for the next book

Things people didn't like as much about this book

  • Pacing issues with some sections feeling slow or repetitive
  • Confusing timeline shifts and world-building elements for some readers
  • Overuse of common romantasy tropes and clichés
  • Inconsistent character motivations and behaviors at times
  • Editing errors and awkward phrasing noted by some readers
  • Excessive or poorly integrated intimate scenes according to some
  • Plot points that felt contrived to set up specific tropes or scenes
  • Similarities to other popular fantasy series, particularly ACOTAR
  • Overwhelming amount of information and plot elements for some readers
  • Lack of clear explanations for some key world-building concepts

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