Defy the Night

This book was a breath of fresh air. After reading a lot of thriller and horror books, a YA was just what I needed. And as much as this one has action, twists, and turns, it leaves you feeling good. I'm used to dystopian style books (especially those in a series) leaving your stomach in knots. This one left me with some hope.

This book has a wonderful romance trope (won't tell you what to not give it away). There are multiple points of views that are done very well. The main characters all have layers and secrets that make their stories very interesting. Tessa has a wonderful personality. She's strong willed, kind, and honest. She's a great female protagonist.

Overall, I very much enjoyed this book. It was such a nice change of pace. I'm excited to read/listen to the rest of the series when it comes out. I'll be waiting patiently. I listened to this on Audible and the narrators were wonderful as well.

Highly recommend for those that like dystopian, YA, romance, royalty, and medical dramas.