Oh boy, what can I say about this?! First, it's an incredible continuation to The Stars are Dying, just fantastic, and I don't typically like the second book in any series. Second, Corvin King and Jacci Prior are absolutely fantastic in this audio. They honestly took the book to the next level! I can't wait to do an immersion read when I get my hand on the physical copy!

"I didn't fall for you twice because I never stopped loving you. Through everything that tried to separate US--forgotten memories, lost time--it's always been you..Starlight" + a
"it's those who are quickest to condemn a monster that are harboring something more vicious of their own."
I'll be honest-after the first book in the Nytefall trilogy, I wasn't sure if I wanted to continue. The world-building and magic system felt messy, and the info-dumping left my head spinning. But let me tell you, Chloe fully redeemed herself with The Night is Defying! I am so glad I decided to keep going because this book was everything I wanted and more.
The story picks up right where book one left off, with Astraea embracing her role as the star-maiden and Nyte finally free from the Veil. The way Chloe used a dual timeline to show their past and present was perfection. Watching Astraea fight to regain her memories while also seeing how her relationship with Nyte developed was so emotional. I loved seeing them rekindle what they had, even with the world stacked against them.
This book had me hooked. It's packed with action, high stakes, and plot twists that left me absolutely gagged. Add in some brand-new villains, and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Astraea and Nyte's dynamic is so well done-messy, raw, and impossible not to root for.
And that ending? Chloe, you're evil. I need book three ASAP because I'm not okay after this! If you weren't sure about continuing the series after book one, trust me-this book will completely change your mind. It's emotional, thrilling, and absolutely unforgettable.
*Thank you Macmillan for the ALC, and Bramble for the ARC*.

This book was not as good as the first one and so I've decided to not continue this series in the future should there be more books. The romance was lackluster and the plot was lost.

Emotional and adventurous don't begin to describe this. The stars are dying was a good book but this is perfection