Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my eArc, here is my honest review.

Kingdom of the Two Moons is an adult fantasy romance. Half-human Melody is kidnapped and held captive by a dark fae prince. The story is told from three POVs, one in first person and two in second person, and across two timelines. The story has obvious Hades/Persephone roots as well as clearly being inspired by popular modern fantasy romances.

The book got off to a shaky start for me, the beginning is an extended prologue with a massive info-dump of world building. The story really gets going once Melody arrives in the Kingdom of the Two Moons and I honestly feel the first 20% could be cut without harming anything. Some of the homages to other popular works are a bit on the nose but the author puts their own spin on the familiar elements.

Once we meet our core cast of characters, I enjoyed the complicated dynamics between them and the quality of dialogue improves, though it is still a touch repetitious. I enjoyed the last 80% of the story and I am intrigued enough that I will definitely read the next book to find out what happens.

If you like slightly convoluted Maas-verse inspired books like When The Moon Hatched, you might enjoy this book.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sending me the eARC!

This book is for everyone that loves Acotar, Crescent City and the following tropes:

- Morally Grey MMC's
- Touch her and die
- Dark Romantasy
- Multiple POV's
- Love Triangle
- Slow Burn
- Spice

This book was something else and quite refreshing. The world building was easy to understand and it has so many layers.
On one hand the human modern world on the other a magical world. Kind of like in the Cruel Prince.

Now the love triangle is something else. It is such a slow burn and you just can't decide which one she should choose.
Both Riven and Caryan bring out different sides of Melody, our human FMC.

Melody in general undergoes such a big character development throughout the book. It was so well written and the author knew exactly what she was doing. I can't wait for the other books and how the story evolves!

Overall i can highly recommend this book to anyone that loves the above tropes and is looking for a well written and immersive story that just captivates you from the beginning and you won't be able to put down!

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

Kingdom of the Two Moons by Alexandra Thomashoff is a dark, immersive fantasy that grips readers from the very first page and doesn’t let go. This novel explores themes of destiny, power, and forbidden desires. Thomashoff has crafted a tale of intrigue and tension, where magic and politics intertwine with the complexities of the human (and non-human) heart.

The story follows Melody, a young woman born with rare and dangerous gifts that have shackled her to a life of captivity. Her magic is a prize coveted by a ruthless magic harvester, and she has spent much of her life as little more than a pawn in a game she never signed up for. Her eventual escape leads her into the hands of Riven, a fierce and mesmerizing fae warrior, who drags her into the shadowy Court of the Two Moons—a court ruled by the dark and brooding fallen angel, Caryan.

At the heart of the novel is Melody’s internal and external battle. As she unravels the secrets of her past and begins to understand her true power, she is torn between her growing attraction to Riven and the terrifying, magnetic allure of Caryan, whose essence is both cruel and strangely captivating. The romance is a tantalizing and dangerous triangle that leaves readers wondering who, if anyone, Melody can trust.

The romance in the story is just as complex as the plot. The pull between Melody and Caryan, an immortal angel filled with both danger and allure, is intense, while her growing bond with Riven provides a contrast that keeps the reader on edge. Melody’s choices are never simple—every decision she makes comes with a cost, and the tension between desire, duty, and survival is palpable.

While the plot moves at a brisk pace, with plenty of action and twists to keep readers engaged, the emotional depth of the characters is what truly makes this novel stand out. Melody’s struggle with her identity and her growing understanding of her destiny provides the emotional core of the story, and her development as both a person and a powerful being is compelling to watch.

Kingdom of the Two Moons is an unforgettable journey into a world where magic, power, and love collide in dangerous and unpredictable ways. Alexandra Thomashoff masterfully blends dark fantasy with intense personal stakes, creating a world where every choice could be Melody’s last. With its richly drawn characters, intricate world-building, and an unpredictable, high-stakes plot, this book will appeal to fans of epic fantasy and those who love a romance laced with tension and uncertainty.

For those looking for a fantasy that mixes romance, magic, and moral dilemmas in a unique world, Kingdom of the Two Moons is a must-read. The conclusion sets the stage for even greater challenges ahead, and I can’t wait to see where Thomashoff takes this captivating story next!

I loved the title and the premise of this book. It seemed like such a cool romantasy plot and an interesting world. However the writing left much to be desired, both in terms of enough strategic sensory worldbuilding and in terms of characterization. I was trying to stick with it in spite of feeling untethered as I read, but when one of the main characters engages in torture almost immediately, I had to DNF. I’m no stranger to dark romance and I don’t need my mcs to have a moral compass, but I do require enough ambience, info about the world, backstory, or context to build empathy or some other emotional connection in order to want to keep reading about this character. I tried to keep reading after but it switched pov again and I felt lost all over again. It’s disorienting to feel like you’re in a characters head without enough grounding in the world of the story

Thank you net galley for the arc. I wanted to love this so much more but I couldn't get over the dual povs. 😭 If that doesn't both you you'd love it.

Kingdom of the Two Moons has an intriguing premise, however I struggled to connect with the characters and I felt the pacing was too slow in the beginning. I also struggled with the switch between first and third person point of view, especially when there were so many different points of view.

There is a lot of world building and lore to initially wrap your head around, however the second half of the book was an easier read.

I did enjoy learning about Blair through the flashbacks and the inclusivity was definitely a bonus. I hope we learn more about the realm and their traditions in the second book as this story definitely has potential.

Overall this is a 3 star read for me. I didn’t hate it, but there’s definitely room for improvement.

First off, thank you to the author Alexandra Thomashoff and the publisher for letting me review this book as an ARC.

I loved the story - I still am not entirely sure who the good guys are and who the bad guys are in this world at the completion of Book One, and this can only be described as a good thing, because it was part of what kept me reading and reading, late into the night, to finish this book.

There are many comparisons made to other books in this story - I could see parts of TOG, ACOTAR, Twilight and more in the characters and in some of the conversations that took place. However, this story still has it's own unique arc, even if sometimes you feel you know the characters from another world.

The FMC is broken, along with both the MMCs and also the femme fatale token bad girl - part of what makes me wonder who (apart from the FMC) is actually a good guy. This leads to the inevitable lack of communication and mis-construing each other's conversations and references. For all the talking that they do, there is a distinct lack of substance on the critical issues. In fact, the FMC is continually going on about how mo one tells her anything. Clearly, this is meant to be a build-up to some great revelation in Book Two, or later.

The world is expansive, with many different fae elements as well as humans, making the plot and characters extensive. I also enjoyed the multiple POV telling of the story, as it gave additional background to characters, and allows the reader some insight into what is going on, even if the FMC is not aware. I did not enjoy the head-hopping from first person to third person - it felt a little disjointed.

The one BIG CON for me in the story is the way women are generally treatd as sex objects, and despite the two MMC's apparently having feelings for the FMC, they copulate and make out with other women in front of her constantly. Just ewwww!! It doesn't add anything to the story except some spice that you don't care about. There is pretty much no spice between the main characters in this book. It is very much a 'will they or won't they' between the FMC and the two MMC's for the entirety of the book.

Pick this up if you like slow burn romantasy, morally grey characters, emotional baggage/damage from torture/slavery, indiana jones-style treasure seeking, or all types of fae.

Also, is there another angel we don't know about? The series title is Fallen Angels.....
As a last note, the best banter in the book comes right at the end between the FMC and a demon . I am definitely Team Aris and Team Riven! Looking forward to the next part of the journey.

I’m so excited for the opportunity to read this and share my thoughts!
I love in the beginning how there is a glossary you can refer back too it’s a helpful reference for new worlds.
Even though my attention was immediately captured in the beginning it started to dwindle because of how descriptive it became I found myself wanting to skim a lot. Now I do feel like this happens with complex world building and building characters so I understood why and because of this the book plays like a movie in my head when I’m reading so I do appreciate that!
Where it really starts to pick up for me is when Rivan and Caryan come into the picture but again I found myself putting it down often because it became to wordy. Another pro for me is I also love a book with different POV that will give insight on certain scenes that I’m DYING to know what was going on in the other characters head.
I really enjoyed this book and give it 3.5/5

Thank you netgalley for the ARC

Melody spent her whole life in captivity on Earth dreaming of freedom, but her life keeps getting harder. Then, she is captured by the beautiful fae warrior Riven and dragged into another realm, Court of the Two Moons, ruled by the Dark Lord Caryan. Once again in captivity.

What happens after that is her discovery of why everyone wants her and how she fights for her right to make her own decisions and have her personal freedom. I love that she is a strong woman constantly looking for ways to get away.

The dark storyline is filled with despair, death, decadence, war, and love. This is one book that I kept wanting to read even when I was at work or driving. Every spare moment I would pick it up because I was enthralled with the triangle of Melody, Rivan, and Caryan trying to figure out which man was hers. At the end of the book there is a little more clarity but, in my heart, I believe she belongs to both. I can’t wait for the next book. I need to know who she chooses.

This books ends with a cliffhanger that causes me to be anxiously waiting for the next book.

*Kingdom of Two Moons* by Alexandra Thomashoff offers an intriguing world filled with memorable characters and exciting dynamics. It evokes a sense of *Azrael* from *ACOTAR*, blending dark, broody energy with witches and angels in a way that feels both familiar and fresh. The multiple POVs provide a deep dive into the story, though at times, they felt a bit disjointed. Blair’s perspective, in particular, was one that stood out—her voice is sharp, bold, and often brutally honest. As she puts it, "Do you know what I found to be the fastest way into a man's heart? Tearing a hole through his ribcage." That kind of rawness and intensity made her character compelling, but the shifts in her timeline, especially going back two years before Gatilla's death, threw me off and made her arc feel less grounded at times.

That being said, I loved the dynamics between Melody and Riven, whose POVs kept me glued to the pages. Melody, especially, has a fascinating outlook on life: "I like storms, always have. They remind me that even the sky needs to scream sometimes." Her connection to the chaos around her was beautifully portrayed, and her perspective offered a much-needed contrast to the darker elements of the story. Caryan, of course, was another standout—his presence was magnetic and his broody vibes were HOT.

While there were parts of the book that felt reminiscent of other books or shows, especially in the character dynamics and themes, the banter and brooding men kept me invested. The writing, though at times a bit rough around the edges, had enough to captivate me. If the timeline were smoothed out and the pacing tightened, I truly believe this could be an incredible read.

Overall, *Kingdom of Two Moons* was a solid 3.5/5 for me. With some polish, it could easily rise to the top of its genre. There's plenty of potential here, and I'm excited to see how it evolves.

Rating: 4/5
I received the eARC for my honest opinion.

I loved that this book has so many different mythical creatures. You will find angels (fallen and non), elves, witches, demons, oracles and so much more. This is a debut novel, and I found that the author did a great job with the plot, you will find that it is a little slower side on the pace but that is because it is more character driven, I enjoyed the magic system, all the characters and the love triangle that happens in this book I was all there for it.

I won’t lie and say that you will not be confused or find it a little hard to follow along at the start of the book, but I promise you so long as you keep reading you will find that it does start making sense. I did get a little confused about the flashback scenes because there wasn’t really a header that we were switching or something to feel like it transcended to a new scene/character. Other than that, I really liked getting to know the characters and their hardships more and seeing what started all this in the first place. I do wish that we could have gotten more history of the realm and why it is the way that it is, and I am hoping that we might get more information in book 2. The characters are what really stole my heart in this book though

I loved Blair, right away. I love that she is a cold-hearted, blood thirsty little witch that gave me Manon vibes and I was all for that. I loved getting to see her character grow throughout the book and you can see that she starts to fight her softer side at first and well honestly throughout the book, but you will see that the softer side does come out. I wasn’t sure how I felt about Melody at first, I was like do we like her or not… and I can say now that I have had some time to think about it, I really do. You can see that she was sheltered and really didn’t know anything, but I loved that she was getting stronger and surer of herself as the book went on and I know that she will be a force to reckon with. I just can’t wait to see that side of her come out. I loved both of the MMC, Caryan and Riven. Caryan is the all powerful dark fallen angel and Riven is his second in command and to me they have a brotherly relationship (I hope we get to learn more about their past too), I loved getting to know both of these characters more and I do like Riven more than Caryan right now but I know that it might change in the next book and I will be loving him. With both of the MMC you will see Melody has a connection with both of them, I can’t say who I want her with because I don’t know yet…. Right now, it would be Riven but that might change lol.

This book will leave you with more questions than you started with but if you’re like me you can’t wait for book 2.

I want to thank NetGalley and Last Unicorn press for the opportunity to review this book.

Kingdom of the Two Moons has a very promissing premise, telling the story of Melody, a half human/fae, Blair, a witch with a conscience, Caryan, an extremely powerful angel, and Riven, a fae warrior. However, the book has some issues that prevented me from enjoying it. The most obvious one is the slow pacing: this is a long book, and I felt that nothing relevant happened for most of it. Then, the characters are very inconstant, specially Melody, whose actions made no sense most of time. The characters' erratic behavior made it impossible to connect with any of them. Finally, the love triangle was not only based on instalove but also not well described, even with the acess to different POVs. To sum up, Kingdom of the Two Moons had interesting ideas, and I'm sure some people will love it, but unfortunately it did not work for me.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

Kingdom of the Two Moons follows the journey of Melody, a half human, half fae woman that may be the key to the fae world’s demise or salvation. She’s always been a captive, used for the abilities she doesn’t even understand herself. Now she’s in Caryan’s hands. He’s a dark king and last of the fallen angels and under his watch, Melody has to decide what role she’ll play in this impending war.

This book was quite a wild ride! It has all the fantasy elements that I love - intriguing world, lots of different characters, interesting magic and lore. I loved the enemies to lovers, love triangle vibes with Caryan and Riven. (Team Riven all the way!) I think the author had a lot of awesome ideas and I could definitely see inspiration from some of my other favorite fantasy authors, especially Sarah J. Maas. I thought the writing style with multiple POVs and switching between first and third person felt little chaotic at times. I really loved Melody’s chapters and her first person POV and wished that Riven and Blair’s chapters were in first person as well. Sometimes the dialogue felt clunky or hard to understand for me, which may have been partly due to the ARC formatting, so take that with a grain of salt. There were lots of great elements, just a few execution things that pulled me away from being fully immersed in the story!

Thank you to Alexandra Thomashoff, Last Unicorn Press and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lets me start off by saying the characters and world definitely have intense depth to them. Unfortunately for me, I had to DNF at 25%. I know that the editing process will change much of what I am going to write. The writing and pacing is too messy and confusing for me to continue on. Highly miserable for me because I can sense this book would be right up my alley. The synopsis is so promising as well. I really struggled to get only a quarter of the way through. There were times that chapters felt disjointed. Some too short, too long, or cut off too early. Maybe I will revisit when the editing has been done but for now I am leaving 3 stars because I find it unfair to leave a positive/negative rating when I have not read it in its entirety. I may even make another attempt within the week because I found Melody so encapsulating. If I can break that barrier and read the full novel then I will leave a full review. For the time being, I do believe Thomashoff to have fantastic ideas and stories to be told. Execution needs to be worked on.

If you love ACOTAR, this one’s for you! Kingdom of the Two Moons sucked me in with its dark magic, morally gray characters, and irresistible tension. Melody, a powerful but trapped heroine, is caught between two captivating but dangerous men: the brooding fae warrior Riven and the icy Dark Lord Caryan. The world-building is rich, the romance slow-burn, and the plot full of twists!

While I loved the intense action and chemistry, I wished for a bit more character depth from Melody. Still, this book is perfect for fans of high-stakes fantasy with a side of angst and romance. Can’t wait for the next one!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

I would call this SJM fanfiction. There's nothing wrong with that and I know I read and enjoy books that have a lot of tropes. However it's very on the nose and I was not prepared for that. I also found that not only did the characters match up but several of the plot points also matched up which was the bigger issue for me.

It's a Mashup of TOG and ACOTAR with a little Fourth Wing Easter egg right at the end. One FMC is just Manon. She's a ruthless witch who's kinda sorta the heir. Her and the other FMC save each other resulting in life debts. The other FMC is basically Feyre. She's a painter who was abused by her father figure and winds up getting taken into the Fae world as a maybe prisoner.

What bothered me most was the sheer amount of details that lines up with SJM books. Our witch FMC has distinctive hair, wears a red cloak and has a uniquely adorable wyvern. "To whatever end" comes up at one point. There's a specific night of the solstice festival that's literally called starfall. And that's just what I can share without getting into spoilers.

I also found it very slow. The ending was the highlight of the book as it was actually relatively unique. Unfortunately I had checked out by then.

Disclaimer I was provided an ARC of this book through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing this e-ARC for me to review!

I was incredibly excited by the blurb and premise of this one, since Fae, Fallen Angels, Magic and Romance is my bread and butter and I would eat that stuff up aaaaalll day!

The story itself started off a little slow for me (I usually like to be thrown in the deep end with any kind of Fantasy), and the jumping between 1st and 3rd POV really threw me off being able to really immerse myself into the world.

Once the characters were all introduced and the plot could really start to take off, it became more enjoyable.
Unfortunately, the romance and bonds between the love interests (I really wish it had not been a love-triangle) were just not believable enough for me to get truly invested in their outcome.

I did end up enjoying the writing once I got used to the authors style, so I will read more from Alexandra in the future.

Thank you for the ARC! This was a hard book for me to get into in terms of plot. The world-building took its time at the beginning of the book which may drag on a bit and it was very distracting switching between the tenses among the POVs (however, there is probably a purpose for it). The characters are okay to me and no one particular stood out to me. I think it's a relatively good book but probably not for me!

I really enjoyed this book. I applied for this arc because the cover gaveme acotar vibes and throne of glass vibes. I’m so glad I got the chance to read this book because I had a great time. I struggled with the beginning of this book, the extensive world building and the shift in POVs (first person to third person). However, I liked the romance part of the story, the tension between the main characters and the slow-burn development of their relationship. If you love dark romantasy with morally grey mmcs and a diverse range of magical creatures like angels, witches, demons, elves, and more, read this book!

Thank you netgalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publishers for opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

What a great debut novel and a really strong start to a new fantasy series. I really enjoyed it. This is a really complex, intricate and fascinating story that is very character driven but includes interesting and extensive world building with an intriguing magic system. I loved the depth of the characters and the nuanced dynamics between them. Particularly the three MCs - Melody, Caryan and Riven.

The world building is well written and it felt really immersive. There is a lot of information to take in, particularly in the first part of the book, with a whole wealth of magical beings and species to be introduced but there is a detailed glossary to support this. I found the first few chapters quite slow going as a result but once I got into the story fully I couldn’t put it down and was fully invested in what was happening.

The story is told through multiple PoVs and there are a few flashback chapters, to fill in background details, which I found really interesting and gave more impact to Blair’s part in the story as a whole. I found the switching from first to third person in places a bit clunky and it took a bit of getting used to. This didn’t stop me enjoying the story in any way though.

Overall a totally enjoyable, intriguing read. It had me fascinated all the way through and on tenterhooks for the last quarter of the book. I am really looking forward to the next book.