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When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker

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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: Complicated

One of my top five reads, absolutely loved this! Can't wait for the next one!

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
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Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is a book with pretty confusing worldbuilding - the whole concept of the moons is a bit hard to grasp (at least I thought so), and it was hard to understand the geography or how the kingdoms fit together. But this was also a gorgeously written book with stunning visuals, and I was attached to Raeve instantly. This is a classic of the genre - a protagonist with a mysterious past and powers she has only begun to scratch the surface of, wild revelations about the world and the history, a man who seems evil but of course he's not really, steamy sex, etc. - but I thought it was super well-done and interesting. I couldn't put it down, especially in the last 100 pages, and I found the revelations well-earned. I do think more could have been done with the dragons, and I am hopeful that the next book in the series will delve more into the dragon lore and individual dragons and customs and habits etc.

I'm very intrigued by the Other and what it is - is it Caelis speaking through Raeve, as some sort of leftover effect from the Aether Stone? Is it a manifestation of Raeve's trauma?

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mishmo's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 23%

Didn’t like the writing or main character. unnecessary gore.  

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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I think this book is way overhyped. It’s hard to even get into it, and after finishing it, it feels like the first quarter or so was completely wasted and unnecessary, because the things that happen happen, and don’t really matter ever again. It feels completely forced. But I kept pushing through, because I saw potential in the story. But that’s all it was. Potential. Everything in this book feels forced and throughout the whole thing I constantly felt like I was the only one left out on an inside joke, and like I was constantly missing important things (that didn’t actually happen). The fmc keeps making stupid decisions that are never explained and feel so random it actually gave me a migraine sometimes and the whole (SPOILER) memory loss trope feels completely forced and unnatural. I also never got around to not finding the supposed love story between Kaan and Elluin/Raeve totally toxic and desperate. To me it doesn’t in the least feel like they were made for each other. (SPOILER END) 
So generally would not recommend. It is also extremely hard to get into to the book at all and not just because it’s not a necessary plot line, but because of the world building. That’s usually not even a bad thing, but again so forced… uh 🙄 even after reading the glossary at least eight times I still had unexplained questions to EVERYTHING…. 
Okay gonna quit raging but I could go on… in my opinion just not worth 550 pages…

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Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The book has great potential, but I felt like it rested on its sex appeal when it could’ve gone further with its actual character chemistry and plot development. It definitely is setting the stage for book 2, but the burn and relationship could’ve been  more developed in book 1. 

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Holy shit monkeys that was a wild ride. 

The world building in this book is so damned cool. Everything is very UNIQUE - from the moons in the sky being a beautiful depiction of death, to the interesting layout of the world, to the plants, animals and creatures, to the different cultures, to the elemental magic system, to even the currency. It’s so well thought out and beautifully done. Took a bit to immerse myself in the world because it’s so incredibly different, but once you’re in it, you are IN IT! 

As for the characters, they were so rich in their backstories, getting to know them was fascinating. Every little tidbit from reading at the beginning starts to make sense as you go through the story. So many times I was flipping back to earlier chapters and going OHHHHHHHH!!!! WOAH WTF

Raeve was such a cool FMC. She is a BADASS, and it was wonderful to read about her growth as a person and understand more and more about herself as the chapters went on. 

Kaan, I love him. This man knows how to yearn. He and Rygun are so cool. His kingdom is giving Velaris but hot, and his ragtag crew are very fun. I hope we get more of them in the next one. I’m especially eager to read more about Grihms egg hunting journey. 

The ending was reveal, after reveal, after reveal. It was so intense and exciting and FUN. I CANNOT WAIT FOR BOOK 2. Fall 2025 cannot come soon enough. LOVED IT THROUGH AND THROUGH 

(May actually be in my top 3 books this year)

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Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
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