A dark, twisted tale of war and fantasy told from multiple POVs. The characters within Kingdom of the Two Moons will leave you crying for more. The secrets and betrayals within this story will have you gasping and the slow-burn romance of the morally grey love interests will make you swoon. A powerfully written story and an epic page-turner everyone needs to read!

Overall I enjoyed this book. I received it as an e-arc in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley and the publisher. (Thanks)
The writing does alternate POVs as well as a shift from first person to third person writing. Which I found "clunky" in the beginning, but got used to.
We start this journey with Melody our MFC standing on a cliffside deciding if she wants to live or jump to the sea below. What becomes her decision to live eventually opens up to a world of fantastical, other worldly creatures. She seems to escape one dire situation in turn for another.
She meets Riven who promises to keep her from harm; but things take a turn when he takes her to Caryan, his master.
Become submerged in a world of fae, vampires, sirens and the like. I enjoyed the world building and felt I could see this magical world through Melody's eyes. This book stops and we are left with a huge cliffhanger. I am sad because I really need to know...SO MANY THINGS.
The downside was the uncanny similarities to other VERY popular fantasy books. I won't name them specifically, because at first it didn't bother me. But, in the last few chapters it was annoyingly familiar and seemed unoriginal. I am vested the story line and will read the next installment if there is one. ❤ Mostly because I love Riven.

Spice 🌶🌶 (🤔)
Forced Proximity
Age Gap (fantasy realm)
Touch her and die
Morally grey, possible love triangle
Shadow Daddy vibes
Slow burn...still burning slowly😘

So good! I wasn’t too sure about it but the cover had me hooked. It was a very interesting story and so glad I had the chance to read it!

First, thank you for the opportunity to provide and ARC review ✨

This book had me feeling all the types of feels. It moves from first to third person, which made it a little confusing. However, once you get used to it it didn’t bother me as much. The book was a little slow for my taste, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t enjoyable, it’s just not for me. I personally struggle with slow burners.

I enjoyed the characters and overall enjoyed reading this book!

This romantasy took me a while to get into. Very much felt similar to the first ACOTAR where it had so much world building and detail that at points it was hard to stay focused. Overall the story itself was good.

Kingdom of Two Moons is a story set in both the human world and the kingdom of the two moons, with characters moving from one into the other. There are very familiar fantasy elements - a dark lord, a girl who is half-fae, a prophecy. I get that these appear in lots of different books and that doesn't normally bother me as long as the characters, story, world are unique and well-written. Unfortunately, I didn;t think this was. That's not to say others won't like this book - it just wasn't for me.
I found the writing over-told everything and this just isn't a style of writing that I enjoy. For example, "I'm in a cellar... or some sort of dungeon. The single door is barred by huge, broad columns of steel. A cell. I am trapped. In an iron cage. Manacled. Locked away, again." Not everything is written in fragments but it occurs a lot. As I said before, some may enjoy this style of writing but I struggle with it. There were also a lot of characters and jumping back and forwards and it became confusing. Things kept appearing as plot lines, such as the elven relics that could change the outcome of the war, and I struggled to recall if they had even been mentioned before. I also felt that some of the characters were too much like other characters I know and love, with one appearing to be part Danika, part Manon. It just didn't work for me.
I'm not sure if this is the author's first book or not but if it is, I hope they continue to write. There were elements that I feel could work really well if they were just polished, restructured and edited. Again though, my opinion only.

This is my first book by this author, and I'm not sure I'll return to them. Overall, I think there was almost too much going on and that this book could have benefited from narrowing down it's vision. If you're not a fan of love triangles, I would pass this one up. Also, there is one spicy open door scene, but this is a very long book, so if you're looking for something with a lot of spice this is not that.

There were a few things that continued to stand out to me that I didn't enjoy that led to my rating:

1. the writing style felt like telling, not showing. With fantasy, I always expect a lot of information dumping as world building can often times be extensive, but this just felt all over the place. Between the fae world and the human world, the laws of each and how they are connected, why the certain characters were in each, the history of the world and how they came to be in the present. It felt choppy and didn't unfold and in a cohesive way.

2. I didn't think the dialogue was well written. It felt a little juvenile to me. Blair especially is supposed to be a spitfire who has all of these witty comebacks, but I found them cringey and a bit stilted.
Ex: "Seems the witch is a bit needy, the other one drawls with a leer, his gaze snagging on her breasts. "Too much time alone down here." Blairs brows twitch up before she rakes her gaze over him, letting her disgust reflect on her face. "Keep dreaming. Ever take a look in the mirror? Well, you should. They don't lie, but you're lucky they don't laugh either."

3. I don't say this lightly, because I know there is so much discourse about SJM and that she didn't invent fantasy by ANY means, but the characters in this book felt borrowed from all the SJM series combined. Down to the violet eyes on the Rhysand lookalike MMC. I get that she doesn't own those things, but I wish authors would innovate more.

4. I felt that there were a lot of unnecessary details included that made me think this could have used another editor. It was also a bit jarring to go from first to third person narrative.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to receive an ARC of The Kingdom of the Two Moons.

The Kingdom of the Two Moons is a promising start to a new series. It’s got all your favourite tropes from a popular romantic fantasy book! I did enjoy reading this and the world building and unique magic system was commendable, however sometimes the world building could be a bit confusing and overwhelming, especially in the beginning.

I’m also not a huge fan of switching between first and third person, especially in timeline shifts. Some sections of the book felt like it was dragging due to excessive exposition and others felt a bit rushed.

That being said, with a little refinement, this could be a really exciting and popular Romantasy series. It’s got a great mix of dark fantasy, complex characters, slow burn romance and a unique magic system. I did enjoy the morally daaaark gray MMC! And excited to see more of him.

The premise for the story was intriguing enough however there were so many info-dumps and the plot was quite slow-moving. It was difficult for me to stay immersed. It was also quite repetitive at times. The story switched between third person and first person, which threw me the first few times it happened but I got used to it quickly enough for it not to hinder my reading experience.

It has the makings for a great epic fantasy series and I feel she'll iron out her writing and deliver!!!

Thank you to Last Unicorn Press with Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I’m surprised I haven’t seen more book-tok fantasy/romantasy folks talking about this book… Kingdom of the Two Moons is a sweeping fantasy that masterfully blends dark intrigue, forbidden romance, and richly layered world-building into an unforgettable tale. The author introduces readers to Melody, a half-human silver elf whose rare gifts and unyielding hope disrupt the rigid order of a shadowy realm ruled by Caryan, a fallen angel with icy resolve. The dynamic between Melody, the enigmatic fae warrior Riven, and the morally complex Caryan creates a simmering tension that keeps readers hooked as they navigate prophecies, power struggles, and emotional awakenings. Read this if you liked Quicksilver!

What an amazing debut!!

This is the perfect book for the Throne of Glass fans that are missing that series but have already reread it many times!

It had everything! Witches, angels, demons, wyverns, elves, oracles and so much more!

Imagine ToG and LOTR had a fantasy baby and then added a little bit of Underworld as the cherry on top!

Great main Characters. Multi POV to get in-depth on all of them.

I will not give any spoilers, but I need book 2 ASAP!

That cliffhanger… ugh! And I will say… I am still unsure of who belongs to who.

@alexandra_thomashoff_author you did a phenomenal job! Excited to read more from you!!! Please let me know if an audiobook version is in the works!

@netgalley thank you for the opportunity to apply for the ARC!

This book is out in the wild and on Kindle Unlimited!
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Received an ARC from NetGalley and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Unfortunately, as much as I tried this book was not for me. I can generally read a book of this length in a couple of days but it took me almost a month to finish.

The main character’s chapters are in first person while everyone else is third person. I did eventually get used to it but it took me out of the story frequently at the beginning.

I didn’t really connect with any of the characters and outside of Blair’s feelings for Caryan, I didn’t really feel any of the romantic relationships. I kept waiting for something to happen but honestly the whole book feels like a setup for a series, maybe.

The world itself is interesting and the book had potential so I do hope it finds the right audience.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me an e-Arc of this book to review!

This book was a solid 3 stars for me. I enjoyed the story but felt it was a very slow paced plot. I did really enjoy the characters.

Will definitely read another book by this author

I really wanted to like this book. It started off strong. It is a Romantasy with many mythical characters. However the story was very slow to get to the point. Typically I don’t mind long Romantasy stories. This would have been better if it had moved the story a bit faster.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing this great opportunity!!

As an avid reader and writer myself, I find myself a little more drawn to story building and character development. While the story had great potential, I found it very lacking in world building. I felt it moved very slow paced, almost giving toooo much information during certain areas, and not enough in others. As for character development, I felt it very repetitive, and I also didn’t like that the story switched between 1st and 3rd person.

For fans of:
- Zodiac Academy

This book includes:
- assassins and thugs
- morally gray heroes
- paranormal beings of all kids

I was so excited for this book, but sadly I felt that it was poorly written to the point of being a bit difficult to follow. The concept was great and I think there was something there, but an editor was needed. I will definitively give this author another shot in the future.

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Kingdom of the two Moon is a story that starts slowly, makes you get to know the characters, become familiar with them and become attached. So don't be frightened by the number of pages, it will be worth it and you will want more. The main character in the story is Melody, this young girl who from an early age is forced to live for Lyrian. Melody is important to him because of her powers, she can sense the auras of others, their magic, but Melody, of the magical world, of her origins actually knows very little, just as she knows little about love.
"He showed me— drummed into me— not to show fear. Lyrian himself taught me how to lie, even under extreme pressure. Taught me to never show any weakness."
The book then gives us the point of view of two other characters, the first being Blair, this witch with long red hair who lives in the world of humans to seek out Melody herself. I loved Blair, despite the fact that witches are described as these evil women with no feelings for anyone who does not belong to their coven, Blair is different. She likes humans, she does not repudiate kindness, fun, a world that is not just about power thirst. So I liked that these two women who are so different, Melody and Blair, are nevertheless accumulated by feeling lonely, abandoned. Of course she is a badass, and some of her sentences were among the funniest.
"“You might not want to do that again.” Or I might bite off your head and call it an accident."
"Game over, bitch,” he snarled too close to her throat. “I’m a witch, you fucker,” she hissed. “Believe me, that one letter makes a big difference.”
Blair's journey then will intersect with Melody's, and from that moment on everything will change for the girl. First, we will be introduced to another character, Riven. I don't know if you watched Winx as a child, but this name should spark something in you. Riven is an Azriel who doesn't just give us crumbs, but tries to feed us.
“I want to have you in a way that erases all those who have touched you before....I will go down on my knees and stay until they are raw if you wish me to".
Another protagonist is Caryan. We can consider him as the antagonist of our Melody, a prophecy binds them, and we don't know if this will lead to the destruction of one of them.
I loved the magical world, there are so many creatures described, and the fact that our world, the one we know is separated from this magical one by a veil, allowing some kind of contamination, makes everything interesting.
I liked the dynamics between the characters, and mainly that the secondary characters are actually an integral part of the story, they have their own role, we can get to know them and understand why they behave in a certain way.
Riven and Caryan are the example. They are not good, they are not bad, they are typical morally grey charters. Caryan is what he is because of all he has had to endure. Does this imply that we should forgive him for all the times he is a pain in the ass? Absolutely not, i want to punch him, but not so much, punch him in a gentle way.
I also want to strungle Melody of course, but She Is so cute some times. She doesnt know who she really is, she finds herself in a world where she is looked at as a potential danger, she doesnt know how to blend in. Then let's not talk about the fact that she and Blair have the same taste in men.
Of course there are points I didn't like, first of all there are scenes - a few - that are so reminiscent of acotar, this can be liked and not, in my case I didn't like it. I didn't like that the whole thing was set at a slow pace and then went fast at the end, of course it wasn't rushed, but it was a surprise.
The surprise also comes in the last chapter, where I see contamination from other books, and I won't say which one so as not to spoil the surprise effect.

Unfortunately, I did not get very far into this book. The writing style was very cliche, and I felt like I was being told a series of facts rather than being immersed in a story. The prologue was much better than the opening chapter! Furthermore, I found the beginning far too sexual -- it was a little off putting. I don't have much to say about the story as I DNFed this one pretty quick, but it seemed like an interesting premise.

Thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC.
3.5✨
It took me a while to write this review, maybe even a bit too long, because I could not decide myself on how to review this book.
The problem is that it was a good reading as a whole, but I struggled with some issues. First of all, the beginning was really slow for me, and the intricated worldbuilding took me a great amount of time to be completely understood.
I loved the couple, Caryan and Melody, because their chemistry was so good and well written, and they both as characters were deeply portrayed.
I think the fantasy, when you get familiar with the system, is good even if not really original, because if you are passionate of fantasy who will find similarities to other books of the genre. For me it lacked of something… which is why I can’t give more to this book. However, definitely a good start for a new writer!

DNF at 20%. I really tried to get into this story, but it was so convoluted and over-saturated with every fantasy species and aspect under the sun. An angel/necromancer/vampire?! I knew the moment I read the glossary this was going to be a mess. It didn’t define things in the way a glossary should. It was like reading mini-short stories of each species type, which would have been better placed within the story for world-building purposes, which this story severely lacks. The plot is disjointed. It switches from first to third person. The writing isn’t great, but that usually is not a mood killer for me. I like fun, off-the-wall stories, but this just didn’t hold my attention. I’m being generous with two stars for a book I DNFed because it had potential.