I adored this book!! Absolutely ate it up!! I loved the dynamics between Caryan and Riven, I loved the magic system and the interweaving of Blair, melody and Caryans stories!!! It was so beautifully written and so original compared to anything else I’ve read!! Cannot wait for book two and I highly HIGHLY recommend this to fans of Quicksilver or Fourth wing

Thank you NetGalley for the e-ARC! ✨

As someone who loves a good romantasy book, I am not sure how I really feel about this one! I was super intrigued from the blurb and the beautiful cover.

There is A LOT of world building, which I was already having to push through. The POV’s are between 1st person and 3rd person, and I am not a fan of going back and forth..it gets me really confused. Also, where is the banter, the tension, the slow burn…? As soon as the book started, we were already in explicit scenes. It also gave me too much ACOTAR and Fourth Wing vibes, which honestly bothers me as it seems more of rewrite of a combination of them.

Unfortunately, this was not for me :( It has potential for sure though!

First of all thank you Netgalley for the Arc. Kingdom of the two moons started off a bit too slow but picked before the 50% mark. It took me a while to understand the new world setting, rules and interactions but when I got the hang of it I found it interesting. I loved how almost all the characters are unlovable but when you get to know their back story you feel a connection with them. The flashbacks were a bit distracting and annoying at times as there was a lot happening in the other timeline. Would have loved if Blair and Melody met interacted more in the story throughout the book. Overall really enjoyed the book and really looking froward to the next book!!!

Imagine you're a wizard in a mystical library in a world of fantasy. Instead of carefully selecting a few powerful spells to inscribe in your grimoire, you grab every single scroll, potion, and enchanted artifact in sight—because, hey, they all look cool. Next thing you know, you're trying to cast a fireball while simultaneously summoning a celestial steed and accidentally opening a portal to the underworld. That’s this book.

It has a treasure trove of intriguing ideas—many of them eerily familiar, like déjà vu with current popular fantasy books, you're seeing and reading everywhere. Some elements sparkle with magic, while others feel like a necromancer tried to resurrect a trope and left it a little…half-baked. The result? A book that’s entertaining and spicy but also a chaotic mix of a fantasy world.

The pacing occasionally tripped over its own dragon tail, making character transitions feel like the author rolled a natural 1 on continuity. The world-building had potential, but instead of transporting me to another realm, it left me feeling more like a confused traveler who lost their map halfway through the journey. And the repetition? Let’s just say some sections felt like being stuck in a time loop.

Overall, it was a fun read, but some editorial alchemy could have turned this into a true masterpiece rather than an ambitious, slightly spell gone rogue.

Thank you to Netgalley for the EARC of Kingdom of the Two Moons!

Kingdom of the Two Moons is an epic fantasy, with decent world-building, some amazing characters, a cool magic system, and an array of mythical creatures. I'm not going to lie at first it took me a bit to get into this book due to the world building and the fact that at first it jumped between first person and third person POV. This took a hot minute for me to get used to so I recommend some patience when going into this book.

I was instantly hooked on the premise of this novel by the synopsis. Who doesn't love all of this "A dark, immortal angel. A savage world on the brink of war. A sinister prophecy. And a girl who holds the power to change it all forever."

The story centres around a strong FMC and a morally complex MC, with a captivating love triangle that brims with tension, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Be prepared for multiple POVs and timelines jumping back and forth a few times.

Definitely worth picking up if you enjoy dark fantasy with morally grey MMCs. I will be picking up the sequel to find out what happens next!

As a huge fantasy lover this book ticked all the eight boxes! It has witches, fae, dragons, dysfunctional and utterly gorgeous high Lords, kings, angels and demons! It's a book that keeps on giving and makes you want to find out what happens next!
It has a slow burn romance with a touch of steam! I'm not going to lie it left me wanting more spice but that's more down to my personal taste!
This book is beautifully written, easy to follow especially for a fantasy and it leaves you wanting more.
Imagine oynx storm, quicksilver and afterlife saga having a baby! This is the baby!
This book is going to blow the fantasy genre to bits and I cant wait to see it soar to the top!

I am so torn on this book. I wanted to love it but just felt like nothing happened after ALL that I read. There's a lot of information and a lot of it felt repetitive. Even the spicy scenes...they start and nothing happens. I don't think Caryan ever answered one question. By the end we still don't know anything. I have no idea where the love triangle would go either. I would read the second book just to see what happens from here but this one just seemed drawn out to me. Thank you to Alexandra Thomashoff for an ARC of your book.

⭐️: 1.5
🌶️: 2?

I received an ARC copy from NetGalley and Last Unicorn Press in exchange for an honest review.

This book has such an interesting premise and I was so excited to read it when I received my copy. But the enthusiasm seemed to quickly dissipate as I attempted to start it multiple times only to hit a wall and take a break.

In all transparency, I DNF’d this book at 13%. Which was about 8% longer than I originally wanted to give it.

The story flips between 1st person and 3rd person POV which honestly didn’t bother me too much. The writing style is very staccato with short, quick sentences. It’s not a style I’m used to but I was able to somewhat adjust to it.

The hardest part for me other than not really connecting with the characters, is the author tried to shove way too many plot points into the beginning of the story. I felt like I needed to pull out a notebook to draw out a map as to who was who and where they were referencing.

The pacing was all over the place and I kept having to go back a page or two to see if I skipped something somehow. For example, the story starts in the nightclub and then suddenly we’re in a cabin in the desert with the mark Blair was hunting? But then her inner monologue about the Dark Angel drags on for 4 pages.

Lastly, it felt the author took a little too much inspiration from a certain popular series. There were quite a few times I had to stop and wonder where I had heard that exact same comment, description or character from. Especially when it came to the witches, their hierarchy and their physical descriptions.

Maybe others are able to enjoy this book and I think that’s amazing! But it wasn’t for me.

I tried really hard to read 'Kingdom of the Two Moons' by Alexandra Thomashoff but I couldn't get into it at this point in time. I'm sorry but the cover is very beautiful.

I had to stop reading it...

But here is my why. When I applied for this book I read only the Blurb and thought it would be an interesting fantasy however upon reading it that was not the case.

Not even 10 pages in and it went full on explicit scenes. The language is crass and if it's already so explicit, I don't think the plot will be very front and center and that's not something I personally enjoy.

Thank you to Netgalley and Last Unicorn Press for the opportunity to read this ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review.

1.5⭐️ A good premise and idea, unfortunately just not for me.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a romantasy and dark broody shadow-y mmc, but this story just felt like a mix up of popular romantasy books. For some people I guess it could be seen as a positive thing, but for me I found myself constantly being pulled out of the story because I was reminded of another book. Half the time I felt like I was thinking “I feel like I’ve read that somewhere else….”

Writing style wise, this was all over the place which also did not help the reading experience. FOUR different POVs was a lot in my opinion, and that’s disregarding the fact that it also jumps from first person to third person throughout as well… Add in time jumps and it all just felt unnecessarily confusing and chaotic.

The plot progressed pretty slowly and sometimes felt repetitive which made it harder to stay engaged. Somehow I don’t think this story has to be as long as it is. Also, there were WAY too many “modern” elements in this for a fantasy book in my opinion. Fantasy characters should not be driving around in cars… But maybe that’s just me. And oddly enough, although there are “bonds”, I didn’t really get too much romance from this which is interesting to say in a book that’s considered - “romantasy”.

I did generally like the major characters in this story (although some of them seemed a little familiar). I liked them individually and the relationships / connections they all had. It was interesting to read how it all intertwined and progressed with the plot. Although, I couldn’t really connect to any of them, and sometimes Melody (which I think I can say is the FMC…) kind of annoyed me lol. My favourite connection to read about was Caryan and Riven!

Again, very interesting and definitely has potential. I’d say anyone who doesn’t mind similarities between books could for sure like this read, as well as readers who don’t mind more than three POVs and varying writing styles (switching from first and third person).

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Overall Ratings ↴
Star: 1.5⭐️/5
Spice: 1.5-2🌶️/5
Emotion: 1💧/5

I’ve been struggling to get into books lately and have been in a reading slump, but Kingdom of the Two Moons actually kept me hooked. The world is vivid without being overwhelming, and the story has just enough magic and intrigue to keep things moving. The writing is easy to get into, and I found myself really enjoying the characters. It reminded me why I love fantasy, and honestly, I didn’t want to put it down.

Thank you NetGalley and Alexandra Thomashoff for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I had a really hard time getting into this book I have a harder time reading through third person P.O.V. and add in the switching from that to first person and it made it hard for me to stay interested and figure out what was going on. In that regard I did love that this came with a world glossary of species and how detailed it was!

I was reading this on my kindle the formatting was a bit off (this could be resolved before publication or maybe it was just mine? idk) which is something that can break the "movie" in my head as I'm reading.

I loved the love triangle aspect I loved the multiple POV's and this book ticked all the popular tropes and has the type of MMC's we love to see!

I can see how this story could be a debut book the editing/wording/banter seems un-natural/not flowing easily at times which is one of the main reasons for myself rating this at 3 stars. This is a loooong book and props to the author for creating this world and I'm excited to see where this author goes from here!

Thank you to NetGalley and Last Unicorn Press for the ARC of Kingdom of the Two Moons.

This novel by Alexandra Thomashoff follows 4 main characters and 3 different POVs. The central FMC, Melody finds herself traded from one sort of imprisonment to another, with nary an end in sight. That is until Caryan offers her freedom in exchange for finding the 3 elven artifacts.

I had a bit of a hard time with this book. I wanted to like it, but found it difficult for a few key reasons. The sentence structures felt pretty disjointed and some of the dialogue felt rather elementary and childish (especially for beings that are meant to be centuries old). Both Melody and Blair shared strikingly familiar characteristics with already famous characters from other huge fantasy series. Melody’s lack of critical thinking skills becomes increasingly frustrating… it takes multiple people calling her a silver elf for her to realize that is what she is. When she’s given a runaway route, she packs zero supplies for the potential journey (and she works in the kitchens half the time). The plot wasn’t really unique, however the world building was interesting enough and I’m intrigued to see where it goes in the next installment. I did appreciate that Melody’s desire for freedom stayed true throughout the book; she really stood up for herself in the end.

All in all I’d give it 2.5 stars with the hope that it gets better with the next book.

Kingdom of the Two Moons is a captivating tale of magic, destiny, and forbidden attraction. Melody’s journey—from a life of captivity to being thrust into the treacherous Court of the Two Moons—keeps the tension high, especially as she’s caught between the ruthless fallen angel Caryan and the enigmatic fae warrior Riven.

The world-building is immersive, filled with shadowy intrigue and a sense of looming war, while the slow-burn romance adds emotional depth. Some plot elements feel familiar within the genre, but the gripping twists and rich atmosphere make it a compelling read. Fans of dark fantasy and morally gray characters will find much to love in this spellbinding story.

Kingdom of the Two Moons is an ambitious and richly crafted debut novel by Alexandra Thomashoff that introduces us to intriguing characters in a captivating world. With a mixture of first-person and third-person perspectives, the narrative is multilayered and takes awhile to establish itself. Thomashoff’s world-building is remarkable, but the pacing struggles with consistency. It accelerates almost too quickly. The simultaneous introduction of numerous elements becomes overwhelming resulting in confusion around timelines and plot descriptions. Reading newcomers to the fantasy genre may find it easier to follow if repetitive and filler content is eliminated.
Despite these challenges, I thoroughly enjoyed Thomashoff's debut. The conclusion of this debut novel raises high expectations for the sequel, as it leaves us with a compelling cliffhanger.

Wow loved this! 4.5🌟
Thank you to NetGalley & Alexandra for the ARC! A chaotic review ahead:

This was definitely the definition of an epic fantasy with all the elements that you love from your favourite romantasy books including extremely dark MMC(s).

I love how in the dark you’re kept throughout the whole plot. And it felt challenging yet refreshing to constantly unravel the story as Melody is.

Blair gives Manon energy for sure and Melody is definitely one of those developing characters that grows into her strength. I was WAITING for the Melody/ Blair crossover and can’t wait for more of it!

The SLOWEST of slow burns with both MMCs?! We love a love triangle. So much tension and angst with both too. Caryan is very dark and I very much missed a pov from him but hopefully in the next one as I couldn’t get enough off Riven’s!

Also is it possible to have 2 separate love triangles going on?! So much overlap with characters makes for such an interesting and tension building plot!

My only issue was how I felt like the book just ended?! Not really a cliffhanger either just the end? I could’ve devoured another 100 pages. Now I’ll just have to hope that a sequel is coming soon!

I will definitely be recommending this to our readers who enjoy a great plot with some steamy romance ❤️
Also wanted to say that I can’t believe this is Alexandra Thomashoff's debut book. I cannot wait for the next one!

I'm afraid I DFNed this title at 25%.
The narration switch between first person and third person is a big pet peeve of mine and I didn't care about the main characters enough, especially Blair, to overlook this particular problem.
There were also quite a few things that were eerily similar to some other very popular fantasy series.
For those reasons, I chose to spot reading.
I will wait a couple of week before I post on goodreads as to not interfere with the release.

Thank you for the opportunity.

NET GALLERY.
Kingdom of the Two Moons is a richly imagined fantasy with an ambitious world and intriguing characters. While I enjoyed it overall, I had some mixed feelings that kept it from being a full 5-star read.

The world-building is expansive, introducing a variety of magical creatures, angels, fae, elves, sirens, and more, alongside a unique magic system. The glossary at the beginning hints at the depth of this world, which is impressive, but, even as an avid fantasy reader, I found the sheer amount of information a little overwhelming at first. A more gradual introduction to the lore might have helped ease readers in without feeling like they needed to take notes.

The opening of the book was a bit difficult to follow, with shifting timelines and character relationships that weren’t immediately clear. Some of the flashbacks felt repetitive, and I struggled at times to understand the connections between characters. However, once I reached about 20%, I started to feel more grounded in the story and found myself increasingly interested in the characters.

The romance was a highlight, but I feel I needed more. The chemistry between characters wasn’t always as strong as I’d hoped, but the slow-burn tension and well-executed spice made up for it. Caryan was a standout character, his complexity and morally grey nature made him quite compelling, and I especially enjoyed his dynamic with Riven.

By the end, I was completely hooked. Though the beginning felt dense and a little hard to navigate, the story paid off with its emotional depth, dark fantasy elements, and engaging character dynamics. Fans of ACOTAR, Quicksilver, and similar books will likely love this. If you enjoy morally grey MMCs, immersive world-building, and a love triangle with real stakes, this is definitely worth picking up!