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cs04's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
booksonlylove's review against another edition
4.0
Okay biased review time
So I read this book back in 2020 cause it caught my eye and I had just bought a kindle even tho I wasn't really into reading
And lemme just say I fell in love
I love Aiden and Maddie to this day so much
They got me into reading because before this book I thought reading was kinda boring
So I read this book back in 2020 cause it caught my eye and I had just bought a kindle even tho I wasn't really into reading
And lemme just say I fell in love
I love Aiden and Maddie to this day so much
They got me into reading because before this book I thought reading was kinda boring
reaganshoe's review against another edition
5.0
the tension…*chefs kiss*
She controls water, there are shifters, secret libraries, and plenty of clean but steamy tension? This is my kind of book! It’s as though the author wrote out my favorite childhood day dreams and made it cooler!
What I didn’t realize:
This is the sequel series. It’s fine and understandable without reading the first series. I sure enjoyed it anyways! But I will be going back to read the other series asap.
My one gripe with the writing:
Sometimes the scene shifts and it’s not obvious that it has. The result is feeling like a character just disapparated from a scene once in a while. Other than that, it’s great!
She controls water, there are shifters, secret libraries, and plenty of clean but steamy tension? This is my kind of book! It’s as though the author wrote out my favorite childhood day dreams and made it cooler!
What I didn’t realize:
This is the sequel series. It’s fine and understandable without reading the first series. I sure enjoyed it anyways! But I will be going back to read the other series asap.
My one gripe with the writing:
Sometimes the scene shifts and it’s not obvious that it has. The result is feeling like a character just disapparated from a scene once in a while. Other than that, it’s great!
booksonlylove's review against another edition
4.0
Okay biased review time
So I read this book back in 2020 cause it caught my eye and I had just bought a kindle even tho I wasn't really into reading
And lemme just say I fell in love
I love Aiden and Maddie to this day so much
They got me into reading because before this book I thought reading was kinda boring
So I read this book back in 2020 cause it caught my eye and I had just bought a kindle even tho I wasn't really into reading
And lemme just say I fell in love
I love Aiden and Maddie to this day so much
They got me into reading because before this book I thought reading was kinda boring
havpowers's review against another edition
2.0
I don't usually review books, but I wanted to clarify my thoughts on it. The book had a lot of potential, but it felt like there were too many things going on. There are Fae, Shitfters, Witches, Ancients??, multiple types of spellcasting, and I honestly didn't understand most of it. The world wasn't built up during the story; instead it seemed like I was already supposed to know it. That said, I haven't done much research on this series, so perhaps there is a book I'm supposed to read before it. I felt lost and confused throughout the entirety of the book, and I was even disappointed with the banter between the FMC and her love interest. It seemed almost juvenile and would quickly shift from underlying romantic/sexual tension to meaningless angry comments. Overall, the book seemed like it wanted to be Harry Potter (or even Carry On) with werewolves and Fae. I personally didn't enjoy this book, but I did finish it so make of that what you will.
literary_snowflakes's review
4.0
Solid 3.5 stars
It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that I found recommended on social media that wasn’t filled with obnoxious amounts of language and mature themes but still had elements of magic and mystery that I absolutely love.
The story is told through Maddie’s POV so you get the inner monologue of a 16 year old girl, which I kind of enjoyed (though it took a bit to get used to since reading more New Adult/Adult fantasy). You have an obvious love interest but no crazy love triangle situation, the story opens up with a mystery that uncovers more mysteries (which is only natural), and you have a mix of witches, shifters, and Fae sprinkled throughout.
Of Water and Moonlight is a short read (compared to the books I normally read that range from usually 300-500 pages or so) but it moves at a steady enough pace that allows the story to “breathe” in moments between action/adrenaline scenes without seeming too boring or drawn out.
I definitely look forward to reading the next book in the series.
It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that I found recommended on social media that wasn’t filled with obnoxious amounts of language and mature themes but still had elements of magic and mystery that I absolutely love.
The story is told through Maddie’s POV so you get the inner monologue of a 16 year old girl, which I kind of enjoyed (though it took a bit to get used to since reading more New Adult/Adult fantasy). You have an obvious love interest but no crazy love triangle situation, the story opens up with a mystery that uncovers more mysteries (which is only natural), and you have a mix of witches, shifters, and Fae sprinkled throughout.
Of Water and Moonlight is a short read (compared to the books I normally read that range from usually 300-500 pages or so) but it moves at a steady enough pace that allows the story to “breathe” in moments between action/adrenaline scenes without seeming too boring or drawn out.
I definitely look forward to reading the next book in the series.