Reviews tagging 'Murder'

When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker

83 reviews

hedgew1tch's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

5.0

Absolutely phenomenal world building, really sated my high fantasy craving. Can’t wait for the next one! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Torture, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Gore and Death of parent

mnmtbookworm's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I could have done without the chapter with the Trog, but considering that's my biggest complaint about the book, that says a lot. It contained everything I wanted in a book and there was rarely a dull moment.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Murder

Moderate: Animal cruelty

one_more_chapter96's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

Phenomenal first instalment to this new romantic fantasy series. Parker’s writing was so beautiful but not too longwinded and the world building was really well done. Enjoyed the magic system and the beads, and absolutely loved the ‘talking to the creators’ elements. Several mysterious and plot layers revealed and more to come. Kaan & Raeve are heartbreakingly beautiful together and I pray they get their happy ending! So excited for the next chapter. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Death of parent

dcampb201's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

5.0

I loved this book! 

The descriptions, the world building, the characters, the storyline - all amazing! I couldn’t put it down and cannot wait for what the rest of the series has in store. There as so many avenues that could be explored in the next book/wider series and I can’t get enough! 

This may be one of my favourite fantasy books, if not most favourite. I can’t say all the things I love about it without major spoilers but please give this book a chance if you love fantasy worlds. 

I’ve seen some reviews that complain about the author’s writing style, however, I felt this provided a deeper emotional connection to the characters and plot. 

I wish I could read this book for the first time again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Animal cruelty

roddenea's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Well, I looked at the release date for the second book and nearly threw my phone, so I feel like that would tell you something. 

*Slightly spoilery but nothing that ruins anything*
I liked Raeve, I'm pissed at Parker for Essi still, and while I saw most of where the story was going, I was so excited to keep reading and confirm it. I did not expect Nee though. Well done.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Vomit, and Death of parent

allisonlessard's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

I need more !! So many plot lines that I’m like what about this what about that BUT overall really enjoyed it. Very immersive and every single detail is specific to this world creation even what they call “day” “bed” etc. everything is fantasy to the final detail. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Torture and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Murder and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Animal cruelty, Confinement, and Blood

bookcaptivated's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Misogyny, Vomit, and Kidnapping

Minor: Sexual assault, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

claireinabook's review against another edition

Found it was too violent and I am trying to avoid unnecessary gore. If you check the trigger warnings, you'll see what I mean.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Trafficking

tiff_taff's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I barreled through this read in two days. I couldn’t put it down. The writing is superb. I fell in love with Raeve and all her broken pieces. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Blood, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Vomit and Death of parent

soph22's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense slow-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? It's complicated

4.75

At first I was concerned I wouldn’t like this book. It was pretty slow to get going (lots of world-building!) but once it gets going, I was utterly captivated by it. That slow start becomes worth it and you are left with a thoroughly satisfying end. I will be preordering the next one and will be waiting impatiently until Autumn 2025

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail