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When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker

40 reviews

nylorac_reads's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I listened to this book first and foremost. It might have better to physically read this. I felt a bit lost up until half way through. I do want to mention I loved the world that this book took place in. It would make for a cinematic movie. The way the dragons were explained and the world building was good. 

The main character was driving me insane for most of the book. 😞 
There was no growth and her anger seemed so unhinged at times. Like she’s smart and powerful but her smart remarks were not thought out well. A lot of repetitive usage of words. It all seemed rushed when it came to the writing. The use of the word fuck seemed so out of place BUT maybe it’s because I listened to the book. 🤷🏼‍♀️ idk. The main male character was cool but I felt so bad for him.  I would read the next book when it comes out because I want to know how this war and all the secrets play out. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Gore, Animal death, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Animal cruelty, Body horror, and Death

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. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture and Gore

christinastentzel's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Torture, Sexual content, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty

kitbruin's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

The author did not make cohesive connections. 

The beginning was written in a poetic prose/ waxed lyrical…. Some plot holes were not yet addressed in book 1.

The audio book gave more clarity through the male/female character voices. But had One not listened to the audio, there might have been some confusion. 

The end of the book randomly began to swap from 4 different perspectives. 

This is not a light read. Takes some concentration.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, Grief, Animal cruelty, Abandonment, Cursing, Death, and Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual content

thecanadianbookworm's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

5.0

I cried so many times, two of those times I had to put the book down. Crying so hard I couldn't continue.

Wow. Such a beautiful writing style, and a sad tale.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Animal cruelty, Grief, Torture, Sexual content, and Blood

Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Slavery

Minor: Child abuse, Abandonment, and Pregnancy

lakinglaze's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-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? Yes

5.0

Wow! This book was just amazing! I fell in love with everything about this story and these characters. I think Raeve might be my favourite FMC ever now. And Kaan…well Kaan is just the most 🖤🖤🖤 man ever! I can’t wait to see where this will all go with the next installment! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Body horror, Classism, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, Vomit, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cannibalism, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Sexism, Torture, Gore, and Medical trauma

ashboutiette's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

When the moon hatched

This book was just WOW!! The world building was unique and well done. It took a hot minute to get use to all the different words and creatures but once I did I was hooked. Pro tip: there’s a glossary in the front, refer to that often. I read this on my kindle so that made it a little difficult.  

There was a lot of gore at the beginning and I struggled with it to the point I almost DNFd but I’m SO glad I didn’t because this quickly became one of my top reads this year! 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

🌶️🌶️🌶️

When the moon hatched follows Reave, an assassin who works for rebel forces. Her goal is to make the kingdom she lives in a better place; Until she seeks revenge due to a tragic event and gets caught. She’s thrown in the dungeon to wait for her trial where a mysterious man comes by and is immediately drawn to her. He’s feeling crazy because he swears he knows her and she has no idea who he is but she’s drawn to him and unsure why. 

Reave is a strong FMC who doesn’t take anyone’s crap and gets things done. 

Kaan is chefs kiss. He is everything! 

The love story is so heart wrenching, achingly beautiful. The spice is spicing 🥵

There are so many twists and turns that keep you guessing. 

The relationship between fae and dragons was so well done and different than your average story. 

Tropes:

✨Fae

✨Dragons

✨Banter

✨Mysterious 

✨Corrupt kingdom 

✨Who hurt you

✨Forbidden love 

✨Multiple POV

✨Forgotten past 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, Death, Violence, Gore, and Murder

Moderate: Sexual content and Trafficking

Minor: Sexual assault, Trafficking, Death of parent, and Rape

callistag1's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

The one star is because the narrators did their job well

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Emotional abuse, Animal cruelty, Gore, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Animal death, Grief, and Blood

Moderate: Sexual assault, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexism

Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Confinement, Pregnancy, and Child abuse

aengblom's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

3.0

3.5 stars 🌟 This was a solid beginning to a new series. I really liked the world and felt like it was unique, something I havent read before! However, I wished there was more yearning and pining. For some reason I couldn't really obsessed over the romance which was a disappointment. However, I really like all the other characters we are introduced too and I can tell there is a lot of promise for the next book. I'm excited to see how the story unfolds and will definitely pick up the sequel.

I did not like the chapters where the main character partakes in trials with a tribe in the burn. It felt in poor taste the way they spoke and were protrayed. Also there is a big intentional miscommunication trope/hiding information and it irked me to no end. It lasted the whole book! I know there were reasons for the lack of communication but those reasons didnt work for me the way they were written. It felt like the main character was being childish and avoiding a past she supposedly didnt remember. It got under my skin a lot. The ending still redeemed it for me but it definitely was something that was hard for me to get past.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Murder, and Torture

Moderate: Animal cruelty

Minor: Animal death

booksalacarte's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

5⭐️ 3🌶️

Fantasy Romance
Multi POV
Unique magic system
Assassin FMC
Dragons
Secrets
Politics
Flashbacks

I started out with all 3 mediums of consuming this book. I put the audiobook aside fairly quickly due to finding the female narrator to be to be lacking the inflection to keep my interest. I stopped listening and quickly went to my ebook to start over.

But I highly recommend listening to chapter 15, if you have the audiobook available. As well as any following that feature the characters in the chapter.

The prologue was so beautifully used to start the world-building and laying down the groundwork for this to be the start of a very intricate and intense series! Once I got to Chapter 15, I was all in. That was when the book differentiated itself from other assassin FMC books, for me. 

The plot was very steady, providing the breath catching moments that kept me at the edge of my seat as well as moments settling in and showing the softer side of the characters. This made it so easy to relate to, and like, the characters. 

I loved it. It lived up to all the hype I saw.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexual content, War, Vomit, Confinement, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Violence, Death, Excrement, Body horror, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Animal cruelty, Blood, and Grief