I loved the characters in this book. Their complex personalities mixed with their flaws come through beautifully. Team Riven. I felt so much angst throughout this book waiting for someone to make a move and finally “do the deed”. It just makes me more excited to see what comes in book two.

The overall magic system and backstories could have been explained better. I was left confused during some parts of the book that seemed to make sense in the author’s head but didn’t quite compute in mine as a reader just walking into this world.

Thank you Netgalley for the early arc

I would rate this book a 3 stars

Unfortunately for me, this book just didn't hit the same as other fantasy books. It was compared to something similar like ACOTAR and Fourth Wing and I definitely can see some resemblance to those books in terms of the "shadow daddies" aspects. I just didn't feel as connected to this book as them.

Somme things I do like about this book
- some of the quotes written are very beautiful
- the worldbuilding
- a unique magic system

However, the things i did not enjoy was more than what i like about this book such as
- the plot. I felt that there was a lot of fillers in the main story and it became draggy after a while and i just couldn't wait to hurry through the ending that i just didn't care for the ending at all and wanted to dnf many times throughout the story.
- the characters feel extremely one dimensional and extremely copy and paste from all the other "shadow daddies" and honestly i just didn't understand why Blair played such a big role in the story (maybe in the future i might find out but for now, she's just rather annoying)
- the constant changing of pov was extremely jarring and the timeskips that happen was suddenly that it really takes it out of the story because of how constant it happens
- the love triangle that i did not expect to happen came out and it was rather badly done unfortunately.
- the nicknames used was extremely weird to me like i get that some characters are a few hundred years old but constantly referring the FMC as "little girl" was extremely weird to me.


Overall, this was a good attempt at a romantasy book and a debut novel however there are still many things that can be edited down to help the book flow better and i do wish the characters were more 3 dimensional but unfortunately i did not enjoy this as much as i thought i would

This book just wasn’t for me. I didn’t like how modern the world was and its aspects killed the fantasy feel of the book that I enjoy. The FMC is a witch but is described as a vampire and I just couldn’t get past that. I couldn’t get into the story.

So this book left me feeling unsure how I feel and that doesn’t happen often. That’s why it’s a 4⭐️

I feel like it the characters were good and kept you wondering what was coming next.
The plot is still developing and there definitely needs to be a book two with how it ended.
There was some spice and some scenes that are common in far culture especially parties… IYKYK
There are moments of flash back where you hear from one character in the past and then it’s a bunch of present time and then jumping back again. Not a problem. Just made me assume another connection that did not turn out the way i guess for most the book but that’s good.
The flow is where I struggled and it was by the 45%ish percent that I hit a point I wanted to check what percent I was at and when I saw only that much I mentally had to push myself to get through it for a while. I just felt not as drawn in and a like the momentum just plateaued until the last bit when things hit the past the point of no return and then the book ended. I needed the momentum to keep up the pace set before and idk if it was just me but I really struggled BUT I am glad I finished it. I want to know what happens next with the FMC and the path she has decided to travel down. Blair… I need more she gives me wanna be manon vibes. So yes please.

What do you get if an Angel, a witch, a half elf and a cast of other fantasy creatures walk into a fortress? An incredibly interesting and layered romantasy novel is what!

This has four points of view in both first person, third person, time flashbacks and differing realms to contend with so the world building is intense. I wasn’t sure what I was reading about to begin with but realised we were in a human realm where magical folk used a portal to change and I soon got the hang of the writing style and perspective jumps. We move from the human realm into an Elven realm quite swiftly once the story gets going.

We start the novel with Blair who is looking for a girl. She finds the girl, except it’s the girl who actually finds Blair and warns her away thus saving her life. Melody has been kept enslaved by Lucien as she has a gift he is capitalising upon.

Caryan is an angel and appears in both timelines as he was kept enslaved by the witch queen Gatilla who is Blair’s aunt and her secret lover. In the latter time line he rules his kingdom of necromancy as Blair is negotiating with the current witch queen and hunting Melody, who has met Riven who is enamoured of her and she him but also Caryan and I know others reviews talk about a love triangle but it’s almost a love quadrangle?! The story was breathtaking and intense. Caryan is a brooding, brutally bad and annoyingly reticent at sharing any details which kept the plot details on the down low…. Sometimes I felt a bit of an info dump would have been useful?!

Melody is half human and therefore weak, vulnerable and pretty helpless despite having her gifts but honestly her character growth from the beginning to the finale was amazing.
Blair is a witch who has never really known love or kindness and whose heart was broken and has a dog eat dog personality. She continues hunting Melody and they have separate storylines slowly drawing together throughout the novel.
Lastly we have Riven and I think I appreciate his character most. He’s a stalwart comrade, part of the cadre of Caryan, his best friend but still shut out from the inner workings of Caryan’s mind. He feels protective affection for Melody and looks out for her as best he can. There’s jealously from both sides where she is concerned and continued danger from the elven population within the fortress and monsters which surround it. Think Tremors!! I thought the story and writing flowed well. The changes in chapter (some long and some short) perspective and first to third person took a bit to get used to but for a debut the story was so strong it’s worth continuing.

The book certainly has elements of spice and slow burn but I rather liked the fact the reader had no notion of which way things might go with so many character options and feelings flying around and Caryan refusing emotions and Melody caught between him and Riven.

I would recommend and will look out for the sequel in due course because cliffhanger alert! There’s still an awful lot to uncover!

First off, thank you NetGalley for the privilege to read this e-ARC. It’s a privilege to help the book community. 📖💜

I had some mixed feelings on this one because Kingdom of Two Moons has potential but was still only a 4 star read. The world building was a bit too ambitious, opening up to a glossary PACKED with magical creatures with all the info including race etc. including angels, fae, elves, syrens, etc. and a whole magical system.
This book definitely gives me ACOTAR + Fourth Wing vibes. Being so I felt like that pushed my rating down as I felt like I read it before, those two series being my absolute favorites. Because of this fact the story felt predictable. However, I loved both MMCs Caryan’s and Riven. Carayan reminds me of Rhysand, he’s a dark fallen angel. The FMCs were also great especially our witchy Blair. Melody was ok but annoying at times.
The love triangle between Caryan, Riven, and Melody was also so hot and intense. Not my usual fave but it worked so well for the story. ❤️‍🔥

Read if you enjoy:
Imaginative World-building
Unique Magic System
Love Triangles
Morally grey characters
Beautiful writing style
Romantasy

Goodreads review linked! 🔗

**ARC Review: *Kingdom of the Two Moons* by Alexandra Thomashoff**

If you’re *obsessed* with ACOTAR and need another romantasy to completely take over your life, *Kingdom of the Two Moons* is *it*. I *literally* could not put this book down—late nights? Gone. Sleep? Overrated. This story had me absolutely *glued* from start to finish.

Melody has been trapped her entire life, her magic making her more of a liability than an asset. But when she’s captured by Riven—a powerful, slightly infuriating fae warrior—she’s thrown into a world of prophecy, war, and enemies she *really* shouldn’t be attracted to. Enter Dark Lord Caryan, who is just as dangerous as he is magnetic, and suddenly, Melody’s fate is a whole lot more complicated.

This book *has it all*—action, slow-burn romance, a morally gray love interest (or two 👀), and a world so rich you’ll feel like you’re *living* in it. The tension? *Chef’s kiss.* The betrayals? Gut-wrenching. And the twists? They *do not* stop coming.

For anyone who lives for *high-stakes fantasy*, *angsty, powerful characters*, and a romance that *will destroy you in the best way*, this is *your* book. Trust me—you’ll be as obsessed as I am.

**Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity 💕**

Melody has a special gift and she has lived her life in fear. Her ability is used and abused.

Dark Lord Caryan is one of the most powerful wielders in the kingdom. But he wants more power, and he needs Melody to help him with the search for more power.

As Melody transitions to her new life with Caryan, she begins to learn the truth of her past and her powers.

I really enjoyed this story! I give "Kingdom of the Two Moons 4.25 stars! The world was very intriguing and the plot drew me in with it's emotional ups and downs.

Tropes: Angels, Fae, Vampires, Demons, Witches Dark magic and Prophecy

The biggest issue I had with the book was the writing in the chapters in Riven's POV. It was his POV but yet in 3rd person. The other POVs were written differently.

I look forward to the next book in the series!

You know when you go and get fro-yo and then there is like a buffet with all the toppings to choose from? Candy, fruit, sauces, boba, etc. and you can't decide what to put on your fro-yo because they all look so good so you decide to put too much stuff on and then some bites taste good and other bites not so much because the combo is weird? Yeah, that's this book. There are so many good ideas (admittedly, many are borrowed from other popular romantasy series...ahem Manon from TOG...ahem) in this book, but when they are all put together and somewhat haphazardly, what you get is a book with good flavor that kinda works but some bites, not so good. This book has too much going on and similarities to other books are too blatant to ignore. While I did have a good time reading this book, it definitely lacks some finesse in the writing and I think this book would benefit from a great editor. Some of the transitions between characters and chapters were clunky and I thought I had missed something. The world building was ok, but I didn't feel very immersed in the world. Some parts were very repetitive and could have been skipped.

Also, the love triangle was a big let down for me but I'm not a big fan of a love triangle so that could just be me.

I will likely continue to read this series because I think there are some good plotlines here but overall this one was just ok for me.

Thank you NetGalley and Alexandra Thomashoff | Last Unicorn Press for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is everything I wish ACOTAR could be! The world building was fabulous, and the characters had a depth and darkness to them, that made them intriguing and likable.

The writing was excellently done, and the words painted a beautiful and detailed picture.

The MMCs were swoon-worthy, while the female characters were strong. Blair had some of the best dialogue!

If you loved ACOTAR, I'm afraid that this will replace that spot! It is so much better, well being slightly predictable, the ending had me holding my breath.

The only reason I mark it down is because my neurodivergent brain struggled with the font and formatting. It took double the time to read due to this. (The author has said that this will be fixed!)

In summary, this was basically like all the Fae novels that we know and love, just on steroids, with much more mature great writing!

I look forward to seeing what else Thomashoff has in store for us in future!

Kingdom of the Two Moons is a gripping romantasy filled with dark magic, intrigue, and morally complex characters. Thomashoff weaves an immersive tale of fate and power, which kept me hooked with rich world-building and unexpected twists. I was completely drawn in and found myself lost in the story - it’s a must-read for fantasy lovers!

ᯓ★ˎˊ˗ net galley review
Thank you so much to Last Unicorn Press for providing me with the ARC of this book.

I will read anything with hot men and dragons so best believe that I was sat all day reading this book on my Kindle and audibly screamed when I got the email stating I received a copy of this book. If I could compare this book to food it would be a hot bowl of tteokbokki because boy was it SPICY. The spice was tasteful and the plot was plotted the characters were angsty but not in an annoying way. I could feel the passion radiating off of them. I had to update my top book boyfriends list after reading this book because Caryan was everything I could ever want. I really don't know what kind of crack Thomashoff put in this book but I NEED MORE. This gave me the fix I needed after reading Fourth Wing and if you love that series you will devour this book as well!!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. This book will be released March 31, 2025.


Ooo what a thrilling romantasy/epic fantasy debut book! I enjoyed the world, but I will say the world building was a struggle for me at first because it was a little slow. That’s the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 stars. The beginning of the book as a whole was a little slow going to be honest, but baby once it got going (about 15% through) it got going and I flew through it.


If you like romantasy books (Sarah J Maas books & the like) I think you’ll LOVE this one as well! I like Melody (even though she does seem to cry a lot) and I loooove Riven and especially Caryan. I’m obsessed with the love triangle, the steaminess, the high fantasy aspects, and all the different kinds of characters. It’s all very detailed and there is a lot going on in this world and there are a lot of different things to add to this genre! Very unique and intricate and I really enjoyed it.

I can’t believe this is the author’s debut book and I absolutely can’t wait for the next one!

This one was a DNF for me. Sorry. I was not easy to get into it. The overall sotryline and the way it is written and just the plot in itself. IDK what it was.

This is my review on Goodreads.

Thank you NetGalley for advanced eARC of this book.
Rating 2.5 stars ⭐️⭐️💫
Synopsis: "Kingdom of the Two Moons" tells the tale of Melody, a young woman trapped in servitude due to her extraordinary magical abilities. After managing to escape, she is soon recaptured by a fae warrior and taken to the Court of the Two Moons, ruled by the Dark Lord Caryan. There, she finds herself caught in a dangerous web of love and betrayal, compelled to confront her emerging powers while unraveling a prophecy that could bring ruin to the world.
Review: I was initially eager to explore this story after reading the synopsis. However, after finishing the first 20%, I found myself somewhat let down. While the world and its creatures are undeniably enchanting and held my interest, the writing tends to be quite simplistic, relying more on telling than showing. Character development feels somewhat clichéd, echoing typical archetypes found in the fantasy genre. Although the authors note that this is a work in progress currently undergoing proofreading, it reads more like a rough draft that needs further refinement. Additionally, the choice to employ three different perspectives in varying tenses disrupts the narrative's flow.
In summary, it’s clear that the author has a strong familiarity with fantasy literature, possibly drawing inspiration a bit too liberally from it.
Thank you once again to NetGalley for the eARC, and I am eager to see how the final version of this book evolves.

Okay so yes, it was an amazing book and I was loving all of it. The ending was especially amazing to me and I love the direction it went, I’m not used to reading Fae books where Sex and lust is so openly shown and it makes it feel casual, while I’m aware that it is a common fae thing but it did make me a little bit uncomfortable. However it was effective. Melody was such a strong MC who still showed weakness but had her strength and I found myself rooting for her very easily.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I want to state upfront that I did DNF this book at 25% after realizing that it just was not for me.

2 Stars

What I Liked
The world seems rich and interesting. There was a lot of thought and effort and love put into the world-building and it shows. It’s detailed and intricate and quite fascinating to be honest. I enjoyed the idea behind this book; from what I read the plot shows a lot of potential, and I enjoyed the variety of characters- having a large cast in a story is always a good thing for me as I find it adds complexity to the narrative.

What I Didn’t Like
The writing. I know the front page says that it is still being proof-read, but this was bigger than proof-reading. There were severe grammatical mistakes and the number of incomplete sentences I read boggles the mind. Based on how frequent they were I can only guess it’s a stylistic choice by the author, but I was not a fan, especially when I felt the need to re-read sentence multiple times to make sure I was reading it right. The words did not flow seamlessly and they jarred me from any sort of immersion (of which there was none).
In addition to this I felt like I was constantly being told how the characters were feeling instead of being shown, even in the first person point of view of Melody. There was no immersion for me. I never felt connected to the characters and I never felt any sense of urgency, even when they were being chased or abused. I felt completely disconnected from them.
The angst particularly of Blair was unbelievable to me and I almost DNF’d at 3% because she was such an unlikeable and unrelatable character.

I do believe this story has potential, and I think general Romantasy fans, but particularly ones who enjoyed When the Moon Hatched might love it, if they can look past the writing style.

3.5 stars
Kingdom of the Two Moons follows Melody as she is taken from the human world to the fae world and learns of her Fae heritage. As a half-human half-elf rare hybrid she has the special ability to sense where high concentrations of power are. This gift is needed by Caryan, High King of the Two Moons kingdom as he looks for three relics containing great power he needs in an ongoing war.
Fair warning that the rest of this review may contain spoilers for the story.
I have mixed feelings about this book. I think the plot of this book is interesting and the world that was described and started to be built was interesting. It’s just that this book is SO LONG. It is over 690 pages and at the start it is incredibly slow. It starts to pick up about 300 pages in but then it feels like it starts and stops. For a few chapter lots of interesting things happen and then it slows down a lot and then we are back to really interesting things. I’m sure the start was slow because of the world building, but if that is the case then I really do not have a good grasp on how things like the magic system works for having had 300 pages of just world building.
As far as the characters go, I loved them. Caryan is just someone you love to hate with how he treats Melody and the others in this book. Your heart just melts for Riven at times and you fell so bad for him at times. Melody is a young woman who has been raised by a monster and then sold to another monster. She is trying to keep it together as she navigates this whole new world she nothing about growing up. I do think she has a lot of development to go through to become a great character. Now for Blair I will be honest I don’t entirely see how she is going to play into this story in the long run. As of now she is mostly just used to give the backstory as to how this world got to point it did and how Caryan became who he is. Other than that I’m not sure what the point is of her. I mean we went I believe almost 200 pages without a single word of her.
I will say it seems that Caryan and Riven do infantilize Melody quite a bit in the story. And I am not a huge fan personally, but I do understand why to an extent.
I look forward to seeing what happens to these characters and their story lines.

I really enjoyed Kingdom of the Two Moons. The characters have a richness and depth to them that I don't always find and I absolutely loved this fantasy world. I can't wait to read more from Thomashoff.

Wow! Seriously thankful to the publisher and Netgalley for the e-arc!

This one took me a few chapters to be immersed into the world but boy do I think it was worth it. I loved the political aspects just as much as the yearning and fantasy elements. And Melody was someone I felt so deeply for. I highly anticipate this book to be a popular one.