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A review by queerafictionado
Moonstruck by Eija Jimenez
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
🏳️🌈Rep: Black Bisexual MC, Filipino Lesbian MC, Nonbinary SC, Queer & POC SCs
📝Tropes/Themes: Witches/Magic, Adorable Dog, Small Town, Meet Ugly, Interracial Couple, Fall Festivities, Paranormal, Family Secrets, Grumpy/Sunshine, Femme/Femme, Canada
This was such a wonderfully witchy, sweet and spicy sapphic romance! I loved the world building and the backstory that Jimenez created for Moonstruck. It was a unique and interesting plot line that kept me hooked from the start.
Maya is a journalist working for one of those paranormal magazines writing stories about things like zombies and alien sightings that she doesn’t even believe in biding time until she can catch her big break. Then her boss finally gives her a story that seems like he might actually be something - thus begins her deep dive into the witches of Ravensglen. Ramona works in marketing. She also happens to be a witch. Her magic has been acting up lately and her new boss is a jerk, so she hasn’t been in the most stellar mood. And well…let’s just say that her and Maya do NOT get off to a great start. More like a meet ugly than a meet cute! But for some reason their paths keep crossing. And while Maya is very interested in getting to know the gorgeous grumpy woman, Ramona is a bit more reluctant. Especially when she finds out that this quirky, bubbly woman who has peaked her interest is a journalist investigating witches.
I absolutely loved the banter and the pining between these two. They were so adorable together and their connection was palpable. They truly belong together. Plus the way that Maya affected Ramona’s magic… So wholesome. I was beyond excited when they finally kissed. The tension building up between them was explosive in all the best ways! 🥵
I also loved Ramona’s relationship with her sister, Stevie, and all of Stevie’s sass! And Stevie and Amarie’s relationship was definitely goals. Plus YAY for nonbinary rep! I think I might have to steal the term “auncle” now! And I can’t forget adorable little Tisha. I’m a sucker for a story with a cute dog.🥹
I knew at some point things were going to go down and Maya would be caught between her job and her feelings for Ramona. I was not wrong about that…but the way everything happened was also nothing like what I expected. And there was a plot twist I never saw coming! This was my first book by Eija Jimenez but it certainly will not be my last!
I received an ARC from the author and this is my honest review.
📝Tropes/Themes: Witches/Magic, Adorable Dog, Small Town, Meet Ugly, Interracial Couple, Fall Festivities, Paranormal, Family Secrets, Grumpy/Sunshine, Femme/Femme, Canada
This was such a wonderfully witchy, sweet and spicy sapphic romance! I loved the world building and the backstory that Jimenez created for Moonstruck. It was a unique and interesting plot line that kept me hooked from the start.
Maya is a journalist working for one of those paranormal magazines writing stories about things like zombies and alien sightings that she doesn’t even believe in biding time until she can catch her big break. Then her boss finally gives her a story that seems like he might actually be something - thus begins her deep dive into the witches of Ravensglen. Ramona works in marketing. She also happens to be a witch. Her magic has been acting up lately and her new boss is a jerk, so she hasn’t been in the most stellar mood. And well…let’s just say that her and Maya do NOT get off to a great start. More like a meet ugly than a meet cute! But for some reason their paths keep crossing. And while Maya is very interested in getting to know the gorgeous grumpy woman, Ramona is a bit more reluctant. Especially when she finds out that this quirky, bubbly woman who has peaked her interest is a journalist investigating witches.
I absolutely loved the banter and the pining between these two. They were so adorable together and their connection was palpable. They truly belong together. Plus the way that Maya affected Ramona’s magic… So wholesome. I was beyond excited when they finally kissed. The tension building up between them was explosive in all the best ways! 🥵
I also loved Ramona’s relationship with her sister, Stevie, and all of Stevie’s sass! And Stevie and Amarie’s relationship was definitely goals. Plus YAY for nonbinary rep! I think I might have to steal the term “auncle” now! And I can’t forget adorable little Tisha. I’m a sucker for a story with a cute dog.🥹
I knew at some point things were going to go down and Maya would be caught between her job and her feelings for Ramona. I was not wrong about that…but the way everything happened was also nothing like what I expected. And there was a plot twist I never saw coming! This was my first book by Eija Jimenez but it certainly will not be my last!
I received an ARC from the author and this is my honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Stalking
Minor: Death of parent and Fire/Fire injury