I am smitten with this series! The book is the perfect continuation of the first. Astraea and Nyte are everything you could want from an enemies to lovers, fated mates trope.

In this second installment, many loose ends were wrapped up! Most of my questions and confusions from the first came alive, leading to more questions!

From a busy reader to the next - if it has been awhile between reads, do a reread of The Stars are Dying! It has been about a year since I read it and certain pieces did not click right away. After reading more, I was able to jump right back into the world!

The Night Is Defying is the second book in the Nytefall Trilogy. This book is a perfect continuation of the first. It answered a lot of the questions that were left open at the end of the first book. Both books are very action packed with a good amount of steamy romance. It does a good job of leaving you wanting more. I love a good star crossed lovers storyline and I thought it was written very well. Im excited to see where the series goes next, and I recommend it to any reader who enjoys fantasy romance.

I think the first book had a lot of potentially that I was hoping the second book would live up too. I loved the continued expansion of the world with the world building, having some questions answered while also having more questions pop up. I enjoyed our FMC Astrea’s character growth with her rediscovering her memories, and of course the relationship between her and Nyte.

The Night Is Defying by Chloe C. Peñaranda is a captivating blend of romance, mystery, and supernatural intrigue. Following Astraea, the newly awakened star-maiden, this sequel to Nytefall delves into her quest to recover lost memories and uncover the truth behind her past. Her journey is filled with betrayal, danger, and the looming threat of powerful enemies, including Nyte’s own brother.

Astraea’s fierce determination and the intense, morally complex relationship between her and Nyte drive the story forward. Nyte, a flawed antihero, and Astraea share undeniable chemistry, with their bond tested by personal and external conflicts. The tension between vampires and the high stakes of the plot make for a thrilling read, while Peñaranda’s world-building adds depth to the dark, atmospheric setting.

With its high tension, intricate characters, and moral dilemmas, The Night Is Defying is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy and complex relationships. Peñaranda continues to craft a compelling, fast-paced series that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Highly recommended!

This author has been on my to buy list for a year, so I was so happy when I got to read this beauty. The world is beyond well defined, it has a sense of spirit and feeling to it. I love the depth provided to the character and how you can feel them come alive off the page. I honestly can't wait for more books by this author. The book just honestly felt so alive to me and I love every moment. It had me on the edge of my seat with anticipation and I need a copy of every book this author writes.. LOVE IT! MUST BUY! MUST READ ASAP!

The Night Is Defying is the second book in the Nytefall Trilogy. Astraea has gained her freedom and wants to keep it that way. Astraea has found out she is the star maiden and that she has magik powers if only she can remember how to use them. Nyte is slowly sharing some of their memories with Astraea and working with her so that she can use her powers to help save the people from the vampire uprising. Astraea is also been secertly visiting the celestral kingdom to see if spending time there will spark her memories. Nyte and Astraea must try to defy the past and try to make sure that somehow they can break the curse that has followed them throughout the centuries. This was such a good book that after listening to The Stars Are Dying I had to jump into The Night Is Defying right away. Both books are is action packed, steamy romance, secrets and lies. that leaves you wanting more. I can't wait to read the next installment in the series and see how this story ends. I would like to thank both NetGalley and Bramble Books for letting me read an advanced copy of this book.

This is the second book in the Nytefall trilogy and like the first book in this series The Night is Defying is an amazing book.

Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams.

Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories, and with it the hope to unveil her killer.

Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea's awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through?

For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.

Peñaranda masterfully weaves together romance, betrayal, and high-stakes action, creating a world so vivid you can’t help but get lost in it. The emotional pull between Astraea and Nyte is devastating yet beautiful, making you question what is worth fighting for. This book is packed with everything I love: a tortured hero, a fierce heroine, epic stakes, and a love that might just destroy everything they hold dear. I’ll definitely be recommending this series.

A really nice fun start to what is looking to be a great series! I am really looking forward to the next book :)

I really enjoyed this one. It was a great follow up to the last that answered a bunch of questions and I’m so excited for the next one, I can’t even fathom how I’m going to be patient about it lol

This was a good follow up to the first book. So much world building , answers, more questions and lots of romance in this one. I really liked having Nyte’s pov it made me love him even more tbh. There was some repetition of info and things that had already happened but i liked that we got more about celestials and vampires and the politics surrounding it. The romance in this was better than the first book, not too much smut but so much tension, communication and soulmatism. Like in the first book i loved the thematic writing and allusions to stars and nights. Excited for the next book if you like romantasy’s you need to read this series. Thanks to Bramble for this arc!

Read if you like:
- Vampires and Celestials
- Romantasy
- Magic
- soulmates and bonded mc’s
- Star crossed lovers

This one jumped around a lot more than book one, but mostly we see Astrea rediscovering herself and working to regain her memories. Nyte is free and working to help her, but there are much bigger things at work in the kingdom that would keep them apart. I really enjoyed watching them reclaim their love for each other, and how much violence and destruction occurred in the process.