This book was different than most books I normally read. However, the concept of time travel, action, and self discovery all in one really intrigued me.

What I loved most about this book was the very descriptive writing. You literally could picture the surrounding areas as well as the various planets and the different creatures that inhabited the planets so clearly. When it comes to a book like this that is something that I definitely appreciate.

This book had multiple points of view and for me that is something I've always loved. I feel having multiple points of views really allows me to get deeper into the story because I get to see things from different character perspectives.

Expect the unexpected when you read this book and that's one of the best things about it. Just when you thought you knew something, there was something else happening. I can't say too much because I don't want to spoil this for the readers but just know, this is a book that you definitely want to read. For someone who is not a traditional scifi reader, I absolutely enjoyed this book.

weird & beautifully written.

i'm a huge fan of sci-fi but i can never find something that hits all the major aspects of ME. the BORDERLANDS meets REBEL MOON meets time travel. i love the multi-pov's & the intricate way kayla weaves a tale of political intrigue & a world that you can easily submerge into.

one of the best indies i've ever picked up

I loved this book so much I read it twice!

I sincerely hope that book two is already written and we don’t have to wait six years for the next book (chuckle) - my heart won’t be able to take it. Just saying. No pressure Kayla. Well…okay…a little pressure.🤣

Violet Moon is the sort of time travel book that I can get behind. I love Mars and Timber. Both characters are hiding secrets from themselves and others. They are scarred from the battles they have fought that no one knows about. They are sent on a mission that they may not come back from which frees them from constraints and allows them to see each other when normally they would walk away. I love their story.

Then we have Vaida and Kevin. I also love their story. Two characters who have been living a life of lies. Both are completely different and strive for completely different objectives yet they become the light for each other.

Kayla Maurais doesn’t shy away from some tough topics as Violet Moon delves into addiction, parental and sibling death, grief, unexpected pregnancy, violence, bullying, and classism. They're subtler issues woven throughout but they are common themes in sci-fi.

The secondary cast is large and I hope we see some of them again. I think I have two favorites and one of them is a really big cat (chuckle). The other one is Nia who is Vaida’s best friend. I want to know so much more. There’s another character who shows up at the end of the book who sounds like a hoot and holler and I can’t wait to read more about them in the next book.

I love Violet Moon. Escaping into this delightful sci-fi romance where there is action, banter, violence, and danger was a trip I loved so much I’ve already done it twice. Violet Moon is the summer read you need to escape the heat with.

3/5 ARC read
I really enjoyed the beginning of the book – it was fast-paced and immediately pulled me in. Around the 20% mark, though, the story started to slow down. It remained interesting, especially thanks to the impressive and detailed world-building, which added a lot of depth. However, I found the slower middle section a bit difficult to get through, which affected my overall reading experience. That's why I'm giving it 3 out of 5 stars.

💕thank you netgalley and Kayla Maurais for providing me with this e-arc to read and review