Honestly, I was hoping for more. Astrea and Nytes star crossed love affair continues with the addition of Astreas mate. Lots of questions answered from book one. Didn’t truly become invested until the last 1/3 of the book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- 4.5 Star Rating
🌶️🌶️🌶️- Spice Rating
🔥🔥🔥 - Plot
Age Range : 16+

🖤𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
This was an action-packed second installment of the NYTEFALL series and takes off exactly where THE STARS ARE DYING ends. The first one was more world building, but this one is full of the tropes you would love in a romantasy with vampires. I absolutely loved the second book over the first, but I am so SEATED for the next book in the series if it keeps it up like this! Plus the cover for both books is absolutely divine. The spice was 🔥🔥🔥 because the chemistry between the two was chefs kiss.

🖤𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽🖤
Astraea is trying to unlock her forgotten memories. THE STARS ARE DYING gave us a lot of world building and character development, but there were a lot of mysteries unsolved by the end. But thankfully a lot of those enigmas can be answered through backstories and traumatic events from Astraea and Nyte. This was a deeply emotional hell ride for our characters we adapted to love from the first book as we really got a chance to connect with them.

🖤𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Astraea was so much better in this book. She is strong. She is triumphant. But don’t even get me started on my boy Nyte. The more backstory we got for him, the more I simply adored him. The way he treated her and let her choose to be free. It really had you feeling all sorts of emotions for the one who was labeled rhetorical villain from the previous book. The spice was 🔥🔥🔥 and you will absolutely love how much these two connect with each other.

🖤𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
🖤 forbidden love
🖤 enemies to lovers
🖤 dark romantasy
🖤 found family
🖤 spice!!

🖤𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓵𝓾𝓼𝓲𝓸𝓷🖤
Why did it have to end right there?? Like no! I need to know how she gets her revenge but I guess I can wait for the next book. The cliffhanger has me needing more. This is an absolute banger and a must read for 2025… the NYTEFALL series!

This one surprised me in a good way. Dark, emotional, and a little chaotic, but in a way that worked. The writing has a lyrical, dreamy quality, and the tension between the characters? Whew. Some moments felt a bit drawn out, but overall, I was hooked. If you like morally gray romance with a fantasy edge and poetic angst, this one delivers. 4 stars for atmosphere and all the delicious slow-burn drama.

This was a great romance driven book with fantasy elements. The writing was easy to latch in to and the world building worked really well with it.

I’ll start off by saying that I liked this book, and enjoyed the time I spent reading it. It’s wildly trope-y, so if you like all of the romantasy tropes all in one place, this series is the series for you! It was kind of hard to follow what exactly was going on and all the stuff with her being the star maiden and what all of that means, but that may just be me and it may be fine to other people. I am invested in their relationship though and in how they are going to make things work (IF they can make it work!) and I will be reading the third installment in the series.

The Night Is Defying by Chloe C. Peñaranda is a gripping and atmospheric fantasy that explores themes of resilience, mystery, and the unknown. Set in a world where darkness and light collide, the story follows characters on a journey filled with danger and self-discovery. Peñaranda’s writing is immersive and evocative, drawing readers into a haunting and emotional narrative. It’s an engaging read for fans of dark fantasy and stories that push the boundaries of light and shadow.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. Unfortunately, I’ve decided to DNF at 30%. While I don’t DNF often, I found myself struggling to stay engaged with the story.

I had hoped this installment would resonate with me more than the first, especially after hearing from friends that it improved, but I found similar challenges here. The writing style felt a bit cliché to me, and the banter between the main characters didn’t quite land the way I hoped. I also struggled to connect with the FMC, as her actions and decisions often left me frustrated. Additionally, the dynamic between the FMC and MMC felt more toxic than romantic, which made it difficult for me to root for their relationship.

I truly appreciate the chance to read and review this title, and I’m sorry it didn’t work for me. I know every book has its audience, and I’m sure others will enjoy it more. Thank you once again for the opportunity.

4.25⭐️ The first book in this series was pretty good, but this one was even better! I felt like I was way less confused and got a lot of answers and backstory. There were a couple moments during this one that had me gasping! Thank you for the ARC and audiobook arc. This was so good and the audiobook was done so well! Now I’m sad I have to wait to long for the final book 😩😆

(Sorry this is so delayed! I was new to NetGalley and only posted my review on GR not realizing I could post here as well!)

This book has everything I didn’t know I needed. Mystery, magic, betrayal, and a love story that creeps up on you in the most unexpected way. Astraea’s journey to uncover her past is filled with twists that keep you guessing until the very last page.
The world building is immersive without being overwhelming. And the romance is a perfect slow burn. And the book is absolutely gorgeous. With that cliffhanger, I’ll be waiting for book 3!

If you love:
✨ Slow-burn romance
⚔️ High Stakes
🖤 Forbidden Love
🥰 Found Family

Honestly, a good sequel. The star-crossed lovers trope may be one of my overall favorites! The romance is just... heart-wrenching with Astraea trying to unlock her memories and the dual POV. I enjoyed the continued world-building but I especially loved Astraea and Nyte's romance- we love a do-anything-for-the-girl-hero/enemy and I never found myself not wanting to root for them. But my biggest problem would have to be the overwhelming similarities to Rhysand from ACOTAR- I felt that he and Nyte may as well be LITERALLY the same character, which... no thank you. I really struggled to get past that, similar to book one.

So overall, a good book, but...questionable, I guess. I can't fall in love with a copy and paste MMC.

So I love the book! It definitely got better with each chapter. The end though blew me away. There were so many plot twist at the end it reminded me of throne of glass. I love the diversity push in the book, beautifully written!

I was a bit confused at first, but as the story unfolded, everything started to make sense, and I found myself more engaged. While it took some time to click, I still enjoyed the journey. A solid 3.5/5 ⭐!

The Night Defying by Chloe C. Peñaranda is a captivating blend of mystery, romance, and suspense. Set against a hauntingly atmospheric backdrop, the novel follows a protagonist caught in a web of secrets and danger, pushing the boundaries of courage and love. Peñaranda’s writing is both lyrical and gripping, with well-developed characters and a plot that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The story's emotional depth and unexpected twists make it a thrilling read, perfect for fans of dark romance and complex storytelling. If you’re looking for a book that combines tension with heartfelt moments, The Night Defying is definitely worth picking up!

Great addition to the story. It was very interesting to see more of Nyte and Astraea's story (past and present) unfold. Can't wait for the next book.

This book was really good, and I had high hopes for it going in. While the beginning was slower than I usually prefer, the second half completely pulled me in and kept me intrigued. Nyte was such a standout character, and I loved some of the themes woven throughout the story. There were a few parts that felt drawn out, but overall, I’m so glad I read it. I can’t wait for the next one!

This was a fantastic ending to the series and I really love the way that the main female protagonist grows in this one! It's a great read and I think fans of fantasy romances will absolutely devour this one!

The first book didn't really grip me or stand out if I'm being honest, but this was a huge improvement! I got sucked into the story right away and really invested in the lore of the world. I love Nyte and Astraea's star-crossed romance, and I LOVE how obsessed Nyte is with Astraea. I feel like Astraea really started to grow and come into her own in the book. I really enjoyed the flashbacks into their history and the depth that it added. The writing is very poetic and romantic, which I can see bugging some people, but I quite enjoyed it!

the action packed sequel to The Stars are Dying did not disappoint! I love when sequels pick up right where the first book ends and this was exactly that. I don't remember breathing the entire book, I just kept going. I love this story and cannot wait to see where it goes!

The world-building is detailed and imaginative, with a unique magical system and a compelling cast of characters. The pacing is well-balanced, with a mix of action-packed moments, quiet moments of introspection, and humorous interludes.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.