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The Night & Its Moon

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Amaris never like talks to anyone. Legit, all she had to do when Ash was being all douchey and prejudiced about her having power was say that she was a half-fae just like he was, and that would shut his ass up. But she like would rather wallow in self-pity and constantly whine in super dramatic prose. And then she feels so sorry for herself because her friends are mad at her, and she can’t stand rejection(Piper’s self inserting a little too hard here) that she shows up to Ash’s room in nothing but a towel and then gets nekkid. Like, bro, you could’ve…. I don't know, apologized for lying to him, but no, her solution is ‘I will OFFER MYSELF TO HIM BECAUSE HE’S BEEN THIRSTING AFTER ME’. Overall I'd say the book is fine in this state. My major complaint was copyediting, and the book was rushed off to publication so I wasn't expecting it to have been completely revised/rewritten. The concept is a blend of Tolkien, Sarah J Maas, and The Witcher, which I think is fun. The writing itself could still use work, but that's something that takes years to hone. Hi! My name is Patrisia. You may remember that I was here when all the controversy went down. So fun. (More about that in the comments.)

Note that these are all stylistic choices that simply don't jive with me as a reader. I think there's a bit of discrepancy between the intended audience and writing style, as the concept is very YA/NA, whereas the writing is trying to be Literary. My final note on style is the constant use of monikers and metonymy, which puts it in this odd place where it also reads like fanfiction, since this is common amongst fanfic writers.Pacing was far too slow. There is typically room for slower pacing in fantasy, but not to this extend. There still needs to be tension to draw the reader in and keep them there. This book also has impressive religious commentary, exploring the multifacetedness of religion and religious trauma. I have both a desire and an obligation to share this apology and accountability with you and use my platform for good. I can only ask for the grace to show you that I can and will do better. The reason I say this is not only because it's the weakest part of the book, but because it is very heavy-handed in its telling rather than showing. Piper has admitted that she loves sensory details, which I think can really enhance a reader's experience, but she goes overboard detailing every little thing. There's so much information that the reader doesn't need to know, and is completely irrelevant to the story. There's no subtext, nothing for the reader to infer. The narrator is holding your hand the entire time. Millicent shows up early, and things go haywire Amaris ends up abandoning Nox to run off with the strange assassin who showed up the night before. She also mutilates herself so she will no longer be ‘perfect’ and gives herself the same scar that Ciri has in The Witcher. How odd. Nox is left behind and has to go to the brothel in Amaris’ place. How unsurprising that Nox gets shafted yet again.

How poetic it would be to drift into the sea. Instead, she would bring the sea to her, as all the salt in her body poured from the bottomless well in her eyes.” (ALL THE SALT IN HER BODY is coming out of her eyes?)

Is this book supposed to be 3rd person omniscient? 3rd person limited? neither the author nor the editor knew. I’ve been looking forward to this series since first hearing about it and was thrilled to have a chance to read it a little bit in advance. It is a master class in world building, rich in environments, monsters, and people alike. I was unable to set this book down, and read it in one sitting, completely mesmerized by the world it’s inhabitants.

the steps in question are racism, hypersexualization of women of color, hatred of self workers and self-absorption Piper CJ's debut novel is exactly what you need in 2022 -- a lush, enchanting, sexy escape into a world of fae and magic and deep love. The first in a series, The Night & Its Moon follows two orphans, Nox and Amaris, from the orphanage where they grow up to the moment when they're separated. They each go on a journey of self-discovery, and end up pulled into the machinations of a land on the brink of conflict.The Night and Its Moon asks the reader to define different types of love in the context of being an outsider, being different, and being queer, while leaving the reader open to establish their own emotions which is once again a rarity for popular fantasy novels. It's a beautifully written, enthralling epic that is hard to compare to other works. On Earth, our view of the illuminated part of the Moon changes each night, depending on where the Moon is in its orbit, or path, around Earth. When we have a full view of the completely illuminated side of the Moon, that phase is known as a full moon. Finally, I had issues with things having nothing to do with style. The relationship between the two girls seems underdeveloped. Basically, Nox and Amaris meet as tiny children, they spend their entire childhood together, and right before they part, Nox confessess her romantic feelings. It feels rushed and forced. There's nothing prior to this that indicates any sort of romance, especially on Amaris' part. (I'm also uncomfortable with the vaguely incestuous implications, even though they're not biological sisters.) For fantasy selling points, this book features fae, dragons, magic in multiple forms, and a map of the world you're exploring through this story.

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