A review by dragoninwinterfell
The Moonlight Healers by Elizabeth Becker

slow-paced

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

2.0

I really wanted to like The Moonlight Healers by Elizabeth Becker, and at first, I thought I would. The way the story jumped back and forth in time between two women in the same family was very interesting, and I liked how the magic was woven into the world. It was also easy to listen to.

But honestly, that’s where my enjoyment ended. The characters felt really flat, like they existed just to move the plot along rather than being actual people with depth. And speaking of the plot... not much happened. It just kind of dragged, and I kept waiting for something exciting or emotional to pull me in, but it never did. By the time I finished, I felt like the audiobook was just easy listening  rather than something I listened to for actual enjoyment. 

So, while the structure and magic had potential, everything else was kind of a letdown. Not the worst book I’ve ever read, but definitely not one I’d recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.