A review by tanja_reads_
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker

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!
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