The first 15% of the book was a little bit painful to get read, I really wasn’t connecting with the characters but I still held on because the plot of the book was intriguing and I wanted to know how it ended. This MMC definitely gave me the vibes of Rhysand and Xaden. Not gonna lie… this book had similar scenes from fourth wing and ACOTAR which I didn’t like. Other than that, I felt like Blair’s POV were unnecessary, didn’t feel connected to her at all. But anyways, Caryan needs a good slap of sense.

First, thank you for sending this ARC to me I a very grateful.
While it was quite difficult for me to get used to the change of first/third person in the narrative, I quite enjoyed having multiple POV.
The first 30% of the story is a bit lagging but it kicks off after that and the pages turn faster.
The characters’ development and interactions were definitely interesting but I’m still wondering about the necessity of having Blair’s POV.
Overall, this is a nice debut onto this series and I think the sequels will get better.
Thanks again for letting me read this book and posting an honest review.

I was so intrigued by the description of this book and was excited to start reading it earlier this month. However, I knew as soon as I saw the pages of introduction about the fantasy world that this was not going to be my cup of tea.
Don’t get me wrong, the premise of this book is fantastic. It is just extremely long and, the need to explain the lore before reading was just overwhelming and completely put me off reading.
I read about 30% but think I’m going to DNF for now as I just can’t into it. I really couldn’t get my head around the jumps from 3rd to 1st person. In fact, I really disliked this and think this is the main reason I don’t want to finish the book. Perhaps if I continue reading there would have been an explanation for why this was, but I every time it changed, I’d find myself putting the book down.
I do think this book is for someone and people would love it, but it really was not for me right now.

Absolutely wonderful book. For a first book, I was blown away by the concept and the writing style that this incredible author has. I completely fell in love with the characters from the first few chapters.
This is very very fast paced and will keep you hooked and in a tight grip from the first page.
I really don't want to give any spoilers or any mentions from the book as I don't want to spoil it for other readers but I can say that this book will be a huge success when it is released. All I will say is take city of gods and monsters and CC but add in and even sexier mmc and fmc!
4.5 stars!

I really enjoyed this book. There are a lot of things similar in this book with other fantasy books like ACOTAR, TOG, and Fourth Wing. However, I didn’t mind it.
Blair is one of my favorite characters. She has a Manon Blackbeak/Bryce Quinlan vibe to her and I dig it!! I liked how her past story was woven in with the current story. I liked her more than the FMC Melody. Melody did end up growing on me though.
Riven and Caryan are the MMCs. I ended up liking Caryan a little more. It’s probably because I tend to love a shadow-daddy villain type.
I love all of the different creatures we get in this book. We get witches, fae, angels, demons, and Wyvers just to name a few!! The world-building and magic system were great. I felt like I could put myself into this world while reading.
This book did have sort of a love triangle, which I’m not usually into but I felt like it worked. It made the slow-burn and tension that much better.
The writing style was a little different at first but I was able to follow along with the story after I got use to it.
I also like the reference to The Last Unicorn. It’s one of my favorites!!
And the cliffhanger!!! I can’t wait to read the next book!!

Huge thank you to the publishers for letting me read the e-ARC of Kingdom of the Two Moons.

I enjoyed the world building, I think a lot of fantasy books can skip this step and this book didn’t. As a fantasy fan I wouldn’t consider this a beginner friendly fantasy book as it’s complex.

I really enjoy a strong FMC and this book delivers that as well as morally grey MMC. Who doesn’t love a love triangle for suspense, we get that too. You must love a slow burn!.

I think my biggest challenge was the multiple POV in first and third person, it took a minute to get into a rhythm. With that said some of the dialogue was a bit repetitive or didn’t really go anywhere at some points.

Overall, I think this is a fun and interesting read that held my focus and interest.

Kingdom of the Two Moons is a lush, imaginative fantasy that sweeps you into a world of magic, secrets, and destiny. Alexandra Thomashoff crafts a rich tapestry of myth and intrigue, with a fierce heroine and a story full of twists that keep you turning pages late into the night. It’s epic, enchanting, and absolutely unforgettable.

DNF @ 58%
I tried. I really, really tried. But this just got progressively worse and more confusing. First off, it is so boring, repetitive, and derivative. I have read all of this before from many different authors, but I think the giant <i>Tremors</i> sand worm was where it officially lost me (our main protagonist jumping for a solid rock to be safe sent me). But also what even is this world and love interest? We jump around from multiple POV's, fine, but none of them make any sense. Do they like Melody? Do they not? And why do they? I don't know.

I also personally hate when authors go from 0 to 100 without any justification. It takes me out of the story. Melody is kidnapped, taken to the fae world with magic she never knew existed, and held captive and as a slave, but also, lusts after two of her captors, even though they tell her nothing, speak in riddles, and tell her they want to cause physical harm to her, among many other crazy things. But it is ok, because they are the most beautiful men she has ever seen. Plus, 58% in and I still don't know anything about Melody or why she was kidnapped. She keeps asking though, every page it feels like, and the men just keep repeating, "sorry can't tell you". Cool, then why have I read pages and pages of a book to learn nothing? Throw in the constant "little girl" pet naming, and I am done. I really did try...but not for me.

Thank you NetGalley for the eArc in exchange for an honest review

I wish there was a DNF button goodreads but I stop at 10%. I don't understand the need or point of Blair existing in this book. I tried to like this book but it was so confusing and was just too much going on. This was just not for me.

Kingdom of the Two Moons is a multi-POV and rich, fantasy story filled with faes, high lords, witches, wyverns, dragons and many more creatures that tells a story about Melody, whom a prophecy identified as the last silver elf that will cure the blight, something the High Lord of Darkness, Caryan was suffering from.

I truly loved Blair as we start the book in her POV and as we learn more about her backstory, I admired her strength and badassery approach. I couldn't get into Melody or resonate with her at first as I don't like the slave trope. But gradually the walls were broken down and we get to know both Melody and Caryan's journey.

Overall a great story and I can't wait for the next book!

This book had everything—dark fantasy, forbidden romance, and an irresistibly brooding fallen angel. Melody’s journey from captivity to discovering her own power was filled with tension, magic, and some serious angst. Riven and Caryan both had me hooked, and the slow-burn attraction was chef’s kiss. The worldbuilding was rich, though Melody made some frustrating choices along the way. If you love dark romantasy with morally gray love interests and high stakes, this one’s for you.

Thanks to NetGalley and Last Unicorn Press for the ARC! Can’t wait to see the final version.

Thank you to NetGalley for the arc of this book!

I was super drawn into the premise of this story, the title, and the cover. But I unfortunately couldn’t get into this one as I struggled a bit with the writing, had trouble connecting to the characters and it felt a little too much like a mashup of SJM’s books.

The book is multiple POV’s which switches between first and third person which is sometimes a struggle to adjust to depending on the story. This story also has more of an urban fantasy feel which I’m not typically drawn to and wasn’t aware of that before reading.

I sadly DNF’d this book but I think for people who are looking for something very similar to/seemingly inspired by SJM’s books, who enjoy urban fantasy - this could be a good one for them to try!

The description of the story is what called to me. Romantasy, possibly enemies-to-lovers, the cover? This felt like it would fall perfectly into my wheelhouse.
However, I wasn't able to connect with the characters and found myself struggling to make it through each page.

I didn't read far enough into this book to get to what was actually described in the description. I checked with other reviews and found some saying if I was able to push through the book would pick up, but I wasn't able to. After taking a break from it and trying again, I still wasn't able to connect, so I ended up having to DNF this book.

Thank you Netgalley and Last Unicorn Press for the ARC !

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.