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A review by happyeverabigail
Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
this book was SO good. I was just so impressed at how it ended up such a well put together story, so many loose ends tied up by the end and the fantasy worldbuilding unfurled all at a steady pace no info dumping.
This just might be THE best found family I’ve ever read. I genuinely cared for this ragtag crew and didn’t mind any page time they took up, they were genuinely interesting and funny.
I loved our main characters and their romance. Our practical and straight forward FMC and somewhat broody & mysterious MMC. And then how down bad he gets for her (but also really appreciates her brain).
The FMC and overall story reminded me of India Holton’s writing, just more explicit spice (somewhat of a slow burn in that dept though fair warning) and more grit, less whimsy (needed for this particular historical fantasy world). I loved the adventure and efforts to combat misogyny.
Thank you to Berkley for the eARC. I also purchased a physical copy myself and the pages feel so nice, I love the hardback. The amazing thing is I saw there will be another book in the series and I really appreciate that this book feels like such a special complete story standalone. I’m so excited for more of the world with the kind of writing and plotting Ruby brought to this book.
This just might be THE best found family I’ve ever read. I genuinely cared for this ragtag crew and didn’t mind any page time they took up, they were genuinely interesting and funny.
I loved our main characters and their romance. Our practical and straight forward FMC and somewhat broody & mysterious MMC. And then how down bad he gets for her (but also really appreciates her brain).
The FMC and overall story reminded me of India Holton’s writing, just more explicit spice (somewhat of a slow burn in that dept though fair warning) and more grit, less whimsy (needed for this particular historical fantasy world). I loved the adventure and efforts to combat misogyny.
Thank you to Berkley for the eARC. I also purchased a physical copy myself and the pages feel so nice, I love the hardback. The amazing thing is I saw there will be another book in the series and I really appreciate that this book feels like such a special complete story standalone. I’m so excited for more of the world with the kind of writing and plotting Ruby brought to this book.