This debut novel by Alexandra Thomashoff is definitely not one to miss! I loved the plot, and the world building was top notch. I also really appreciated the glossary at the start of the book.

We got so many elements that felt familiar from all of our favorite fantasy series, which wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. But that might be good for some people to know upfront if that’s something that typically bothers you.

All of our main characters were delightfully complex beings, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The banter and tension between our main characters made for a really fun read. There’s also a bit of a love triangle, which normally I’m not a fan of, but this one was done well!

Thank you Alexandra Thomashoff and NetGally for the opportunity to read this ARC!

I love it when books have angels and elves in them. This book did not disappoint in that matter. All the characters did remind me a little of some of my other fantasy books. It's not bad or anything it just means I will enjoy it. It kept me entertained with the characters interactions. Some could be a little annoying but not enough to turn you off from reading which was a big plus for me. The love triangle did give me Vampire Diaries kind of vides because it could be intense at time much like between the brothers and elena. Its entertaining but can sometimes be eye rolling and make you want to slap all the characters lol. Still the book was fun to read, but it was not something so completely different. Some points were predictable. Overall, it is worth the read because the slow burn is what will get, ya for sure, and that gripping tension between the characters.

This book..... I am not over this book and I cant wait for this book to be out so I can yap with everyone about that ending!! The world building in this book was stunning and just so fascinating I want to know more! The magic system is just so intriguing and complex.
The love triangle had me conflicted the whole entire book.... It was done so well.
Melody is such a complex and interesting character but I really grew to like her and the way she thinks. But then we get Blair and she is just female rage put into one person and man was she relatable. Then we have Riven who is a mixture of Rhysand and Rowan and a couple other popular book boyfriends we know and love! I am so excited to see where this series is going to go and what happens along the way!

This blew me out of the water. What a great story. The world building is perfectly paced and sufficiently vast without being too complicated. The characters are so engaging and with some many magical beings you get a little bit of everything. The banter and tension is chefs kiss! Very pleased with this read

Thank you so much for this awesome ARC opportunity

(4.5/5) I absolutely loved this book and finished it in a single day! The world-building was incredible, and I couldn't get enough of the diverse characters—witches, elves, angels, witchers—just everything! Each character felt so well-developed, and the sexual tension was spot on. Despite its 700-page length, the story never felt too long; it was just the right size to immerse you completely in the world. The author did a phenomenal job creating such a rich, captivating universe without overwhelming the reader. I’m already eager to dive into the next book! A huge thank you to NetGalley for providing the early ARC!

Amazingly written. I absolutely loved reading it. It was a bit slow at first but then it got very interesting to read. The world building and characters are top notch. Definitely a recommend

Thank you for the arc!

It took me a little while to get into the story, the pacing was quite slow. The magic system was definitely more unique and it made the plot more interesting for me, but that being said I really struggled with other aspects of the book.

The switch between first & third person made it difficult for me to immerse myself into this, as well as the narrative going back in time. Sometimes I had to go back and reread as I was getting a little confused. I think maybe having a prequel about the past would have made the reading experience more enjoyable.

On the other hand, the world building was detailed, a love a slow burn, the twists were fab and unexpected and I just loved Melody!

This story was overall fantastic. As with any fantasy series, the first few hundred pages can drag a bit while you’re figuring out the magic system and who is who and what is what. I found the very beginning to be slightly hard to follow because of this but once you have placed everything together the storyline is easy to follow. The characters were enjoyable and their dynamics together great. Learning the backstories of Riven and Carayan were fascinating as was the love triangle. The last 200 or so pages had me hooked, the plot was intense and kept me intrigued.

Sorry but this felt a bit like the author took inspiration from other big popular book. From Throne of Glass with the "I do not yield", "I will not be afraid", "To wathever end" to Forth Wing with "It's been my honor", I've had it. I literally look at my tattoo when I read the "I do not yield" line. I know Sarah J Maas and Rebecca Yarros are not the owners of those lines but it's about the accumulation of them.

In this story, we mainly follow Melody who is a half-fae/half-humain. She lives with a mean guy and one day, a bunch of guys are showing up at her door to bring her to the Two Moons Kingdom.

She meets Caryan, the king of the Two Moons kingdom and Riven, his second. The three of them have a bond that is not explained but will be (I guess?) in the next book.

Note : The bond that I am mentioning is about the three of them. Like a triangle. We know about the bond between Caryan and Riven and the one between Caryan and Melody.

Before she is being brought to this new kingdom, she saves Blair. Blair is a witch who is depressed and is longing to live in the humain world.

The world building is complexe and I wish it was done well. I did not understand much of the world and the specific of it. There are many creatures, worlds and laws. Too much was introduced in a short amount of time (despite the fact that the book is huge). I did not care for the writing style, the story, the characters, all of it to be honest. This book felt like a huge, continuing, long introduction. Nothing happened.

One of the things that I enjoyed in this book was reading about the bond between Riven and Caryan. The love between them was so sweet, especially knowing about their past and the suffering that they had to go through.

Melody was also a relatable character. I love reading about badasses female characters but if I was thrown into this world, I would totally be more like Melody.

I think I would like to read the next one to see if the series gets better.

I consumed this book like it was the first and last time I'll ever read a book it was that good and that fast paced. It gripped my attention in an iron gripped chokehold.

Melody's story is quite captivating from the very start. She's a total badass on the outside but completely broken on the inside. The only morsel of a family she has, her abusive captor and his minions, are left in the dust when she meets Riven. Picture the darkest book boyfriend you can get but still be golden retriever.

And then we meet Caryan. Caryan is a lot to unpack but we are looking at a tormented, dark shadow daddy, "she's mine", fallen angel of an ancient scary dream boat.

Oh, and the witch sub plot could be a stand alone saga on its own!

As the book progresses we learn of the prophecy, what it could mean, and how it's interpreted as it pushes and pulls our main characters to their destiny.

Your heart fully breaks for Melody. Her stubborn, genuine character is maintained beautifully through the book without being broody or self loathing. She sticks to her guns in the best way.

The descriptive slow burn romance here has everyone on edge as all characters barely maintain their composure. But that doesn't mean there is no spice...there absolutely is.

There were multiple times in the book I actually said out loud "fuck off", "no way!", and "come on Caryan you're ruining everything you idiot!". I love this world, the characters, and where it's going (I have no idea where it's going, the plot twists and cliff hangers were no joke).

Look for this book at the end of March. You won't regret it!

Thanks Alexandra Thomashoff, netgalley and Last Unicorn Press for the opportunity to review this novel!

Thank you to Netgalley for the e-ARC!

I thought this book was soooo good. I do not think I can get over it and cannot wait to read what is to become of this series. The world building was intense but so engagaing. The characters were so intriguing and complex. I think Melody is so well described and everything she is feeling is justified and you really feel for her throughout the duration of the story. I really like Caryan, you can see through the ruthlessness how much he cares for Melody and for his court. He is morally grey and has shadows and seems to have a soft spot for a half mortal, how can I not like him.

The multiple POVs really helped tie the plot and get a better sense of what is going on through Blair, Melody, and Riven. Plus, there are glimpses of the past through Blair's POV that helps gain a better understanding on why things have panned out the way they are.

The romance was another factor that I enjoyed. The slow-burn of it all is so well written and the whole time I was just waiting for Caryan and Melody to get together. Despite his words toward her and him holding back you can see how much he's fighting his attraction toward her in the things he says and some of the things he allows her to see and no one else (if only we could've had a Caryan POV). The only thing I don't like as much is adding Riven into the mix. I have never been a true fan of love triangles, but I did not feel the one written in this was strong.

Now the ending... the cliff hanger. I am ready to know what is to happen next and not ready for the journey it will take to make it back to one another.

Thank you so much for sending me the arc of this book!

I had SUCH a good time! I am in love with Caryan.

This was brilliant. Thank you.

This reminded me of quicksliver. The prisoner and rag to riches trope was pretty relevant in this plot. Overall, great book.

The beginning is slow, and the world building is quite complex and may be difficult to understand at times but with push through it. It is worth it. I love a strong FMC and a morally grey male character.

DNF at 50%

Thank you Netgalley for this arc. Unfortunately, I was not the right audience for this.
The world has a lot of potential. Lore wise, it's amazing and I would have loved to see how far the world building goes. I think lore wise, it's done so much better than some other romantasies of similar vein that I've read.

There's wyverns and dragons. Also unique races. Like, they're faes and witches and demons and angels, but the way they are presented, they're still unique to this world.

I was sooo excited to pick up this book after reading the glossary of the races. The writing is more modern? It doesn't have a classical fantasy writing but it did not diminish the story at all.

I had to dnf because I have trouble connecting with other characters, especially the main female character, so I could not continue with it. I am not a fan of the "love triangle" as well. I don't feel a genuine connection there.

I would have read on, maybe, if Blair was the main character though. I feel like, it started off so strong with her pov but the sudden switch and how her pov dwindled was just jarring. So took me off of the whole experience.

There were also certain parts of Melody that griped me, with how easy it was for her to gain knowledge and the like. Took me off.

Other than that, I would probably recommend.

Honestly I enjoyed this book throughout the entire read. It did give me ACOTAR vibes. I liked that a glossary was at the front of the book so you could fully understand the characters in the book. Caryan, Melody and Riven were my favorite duo in this book. The only thing that annoyed me was Melody and he escaping and having to be rescued on multiple occasions. I know that was a part of the story but I still I go through it. I feel like Caryan backstory was well written just knowing what he did to the people to sacrifice their lives. I am very much looking forward to reading the next book and continuing this story. Thank you so much for letting me read an early release for this book. All the best!

Thank you so much to Netgalley for accepting my request to read and review this book!

I really loved the sound of this book, and took a chance on reading from an author I'd never heard of before, and a book I'd also never heard of.

But sadly it just fell short for me, but I think a lot of this is due to a lack of professional editing. While there weren't any grammar mistakes that caught my eye, it was more due to the fact that sentences did not flow and therefore I found myself constantly rereading sentences to understand what's being said. I also felt like the pacing was very strange, with some moments dragging on too long, overly descriptive, with others being too rapid fire and hard to follow.

I think this book has huge potential, if reduced in length (because it was far too long) and thoroughly edited. I didn't hate it, but it felt ammateur and therefore hard for me to really connect to and stay engaged in.

IF IT WERE UP TO ME I wouldn't give this book a star rating, as I don't believe its fair, but Netgalley require one so I am going with a 3.

I wanted to love this, but…

The plot had promise, and I usually love a big cast of characters.

But the writing—oh man, it just didn’t work for me. Clunky sentences, constant telling instead of showing, and a POV style that felt all over the place. Melody, the FMC, felt like every other fantasy heroine I’ve read, and the romance? Let’s just say I wasn’t rooting for it. Also, the modern elements (Porsche? Clubbing?) felt jarring in a fantasy setting.

#KingdomoftheTwoMoons #NetGalley

I tried so hard to power through this book because the writing is genuinely very good, and the plot is engaging and fun, but the formatting of the book itself is so beyond messed up that I couldn't get past it. I do see myself finishing this book int the future if the formatting gets fixed, but the structure itself is so out of sorts that I couldn't get through it.

The lift alignment of the whole book made it really difficult to read. I’d be interested in a reformatted copy if it becomes available. But it’s not readable like this.