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laura_liz_nelson's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Animal cruelty, Torture, Slavery, and Physical abuse
annick's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Phwoar! Loved the fantasy and potential stories here. This is more fantasy than romantasy.
Banter was often fun. Some of the lyrical writing worked (especially with the prologue). The volume of writing attempting to be lyrical and floral in the first person POV chapters were too clunky. you don’t see enough difference in the head narratives of the raeve and Kaan povs.
some plot choices of miscommunication and holding back missed opportunity for the characters to collaborate and find ways around the villains. This is a common issue with books in these genres.
I have enough notes on the writing choices annoyed me that it drops the writing down.
Carnal knowledge ? Eloquently dressed ? The characters insults got tied when it’s about small brains and small cocks.
Bloated similes and metaphors that aren’t clear to understand. @morelemonheads on Reddit described it well : “ the writing so often like an upside down triangle: rumination paragraph, summary of that paragraph, shorter summary, two words, one word. Hundreds of times she follows that formula in her writing. Irritating.”
*
I was annoyed by the publishing choices of the glossary and especially the family tree. I accidentally clocked the spoiler info when I was trying to check a term in the glossary. this spoiled two important plot points,
Overall, these flaws dont diminish my eagerness to read this book again. The writing
More reflections to add after my initial book hangover.
Banter was often fun. Some of the lyrical writing worked (especially with the prologue). The volume of writing attempting to be lyrical and floral in the first person POV chapters were too clunky. you don’t see enough difference in the head narratives of the raeve and Kaan povs.
some plot choices of miscommunication and holding back missed opportunity for the characters to collaborate and find ways around the villains. This is a common issue with books in these genres.
I have enough notes on the writing choices annoyed me that it drops the writing down.
Carnal knowledge ? Eloquently dressed ? The characters insults got tied when it’s about small brains and small cocks.
Bloated similes and metaphors that aren’t clear to understand. @morelemonheads on Reddit described it well : “ the writing so often like an upside down triangle: rumination paragraph, summary of that paragraph, shorter summary, two words, one word. Hundreds of times she follows that formula in her writing. Irritating.”
*
I was annoyed by the publishing choices of the glossary and especially the family tree. I accidentally clocked the spoiler info when I was trying to check a term in the glossary. this spoiled two important plot points,
Overall, these flaws dont diminish my eagerness to read this book again. The writing
More reflections to add after my initial book hangover.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Violence, Gore, Physical abuse, and Torture
Moderate: Sexual content and Medical trauma
Minor: Emotional abuse
lovedies's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Torture, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse and Pregnancy
paigestamco's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Mental illness, Torture, and Violence
tanja_reads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I was worried to start this book as it had been so hyped up on booktok - but it did not disappoint. For being an almost 700 page book it was a very quick read. The writing was easy to access and meant that becoming engaged in the universe was very quick. Sarah A Parker created well developed fantasy world, with its own fleshed out planet, time, "religion" and laws, and did so without making the reader feel like they were stumbling over names or confused about the rules of the land.
I loved how engaging all the characters were and the fact that as readers we were given POVs not just from the main female character Raeve, but others as well. I loved the slow burn between the two main protagonists and how it developed over the couse of the novel - it was a good progression. The author created a brilliant cast of characters and I can't wait to read more (though I'm not happy I have to wait until fall 2025).
I think the only criticism I would have is that there were some phrases that the female lead says/thinks that seem anachronistic to world she exists in so I was a little taken out of the story - but it happened only once or twice, so it was really just a minor annoyance.
Overall an amzing book and if you like fantasy this is a must read!
I loved how engaging all the characters were and the fact that as readers we were given POVs not just from the main female character Raeve, but others as well. I loved the slow burn between the two main protagonists and how it developed over the couse of the novel - it was a good progression. The author created a brilliant cast of characters and I can't wait to read more (though I'm not happy I have to wait until fall 2025).
I think the only criticism I would have is that there were some phrases that the female lead says/thinks that seem anachronistic to world she exists in so I was a little taken out of the story - but it happened only once or twice, so it was really just a minor annoyance.
Overall an amzing book and if you like fantasy this is a must read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual content, and Torture
kbam23's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture and Violence
gabbyeleene's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book took me on a journey. Around the middle when Raeve escaped Kaan and fell into the river, I thought that section was a lot - too much happened in such a short time, kind of gave me whiplash. Overall this book was great and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Death, Sexual content, Cursing, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, and Animal death
Minor: Pregnancy
stephlhunter's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture
Minor: Animal cruelty
thelibraryskeeper's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
When I first heard about this book I heard it described as a fantasy novel that could stand on its own if there was no romance, but also a romance novel that could stand on its own if there was no fantasy. Upon completion both are certainly true. When the Moon Hatched has easily found its way into a shortlist of my favorite books of all time.
I have to say the main reason for my rating is because of the care the author put into creating this world. I heard her speak to the time she put into the world and the magic system. That she got lost in it fully understanding it before creating the story of the main characters and beyond. I adored this book and cannot wait for book two. Although I want Sarah to take her time with it. With the amount of care that went into this book I know it's going to be good.
I have to say the main reason for my rating is because of the care the author put into creating this world. I heard her speak to the time she put into the world and the magic system. That she got lost in it fully understanding it before creating the story of the main characters and beyond. I adored this book and cannot wait for book two. Although I want Sarah to take her time with it. With the amount of care that went into this book I know it's going to be good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture and Gore
christinastentzel's review against another edition
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Torture, Sexual content, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty