The Night Is Defying is the second book in the Nytefall Trilogy by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda, published by Tor Publishing Group on January 28, 2025. A dark romantasy novel, it continues the story of Astraea, the newly discovered star-maiden fighting to reclaim her freedom and her lost memories before a deadly history repeats itself.

Newly awakened with growing powers she cannot yet control, Astraea races against time to uncover the truth of her past—and the identity of her killer—while navigating a world where star-crossed lovers must choose between their hearts and the fate of everything around them. The story is steeped in dark fantasy atmosphere, intricate mythology, and slow-burn romance.

This hardcover edition runs 448 pages and is the follow-up to The Stars Are Dying, the first book in the series, with the trilogy concluding in The Dark Is Descending.