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Phoenix Immortal #2

Moonlight Phoenixes

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"You know, I… this is going to sound insensitive, but I'm glad you got murdered, that day on the subway. I can't imagine my life without you. I don't want to. I'm really badly in love with you."

Amory has burned for his Soyer, and now, Amory is no longer what he was, no longer human. He has come to embrace both his change and the overprotective Soyer.

While Amory finds his footing in the supernatural world he is now a part of, things are not easy when you fall in love with a notorious witch hunter and assassin. Soyer’s past is looming, and to make matters more complicated, so is Amory’s birth family.

Dangers start encroaching on the both of them, and while Amory and Soyer are determined to hold on to one another, those who wish them harm want them apart. Will Amory and Soyer overcome their enemies unscathed?

Content violence, torture; allusions to conversion therapy and domestic abuse (side characters). Readers may find this book, outside of the main couple’s relationship, somewhat darker than the first.

328 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 9, 2023

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Profile Image for Jacquie Stewart.
2,629 reviews74 followers
June 3, 2023
As with book 1, this is beautifully written with expressive language that evokes a lot of feeling. I really got Amory's anxiety and saw the healing that he was doing over his past hurts.
Since this is a series, I would not recommend reading Moonlight Phoenixes without reading book 1 first. This one carries on pretty much straight away after the end of the first book so you won't get all that has happened.
More steam than in book 1. Plenty of romance - really, I just want a Soyer to dote on me like he does with Amory.
There are some new characters and I adore the little tease of a potential romance for Ben the bodyguard werewolf.
I'd also say this one is darker in tone and Amory does get hurt emotionally and physically.
Still, it was an absorbing read and I'm looking forward to more.
Profile Image for Jacqueleen the Reading Queen♡.
1,544 reviews104 followers
June 5, 2023
Super excited to have more of Soyer and Amory. I'm also happy to report the swoony moments from book 1 continue in this one. I just love how poetic our little goth assassin can be. Amory is still precious. He's also gained quite a few new friends because people can't help but love him, humans and supernatural alike. The romance is definitely moving along nicely between these two. Soyer is working on hitting all those relationship milestones he's fond of giving Amory.

As many lovely moments there are in Moonlight Pheonixes, there are also some darker elements. I mean, Soyer is the black shuck so it's to be expected that not everything is going to be sunshine and rainbows in his life. This one ends with a feeling of more to come and there's also a little bonus you can download from Soyers POV which is such a treat. I'm crossing my fingers we get more of it in the next one!!!
Profile Image for Merit.
138 reviews8 followers
June 5, 2023
This is an amazing sequel to Moonlight Cherries.
It's very much the same when it comes to structure. For the most part, this is a sweet and steamy continuation of Amory and Soyer's relationship, mixed with minor danger, and major danger near the end (please mind the content warnings).
I'm usually not one for dark themes but the author writes in such a gentle manner that the darkness doesn't give me much tension. It's never hurried or filled to the brim with action. The author's characters are given time to breathe, eat, sleep and process what happened, all while supporting each other. And that is one of the most beautiful things in this story: how Amory and Soyer are there for each other. How they can heal in each other's arms.

"Now you know a little more of what goes bump during your work night."
"That's fine though. Because I have you."


It's like that. I can trust the author and the characters to comfort me when darkness falls. I'm never left alone with my hurt, and neither are the main characters.

Though I have to say, seeing Soyer more 'human' and vulnerable in his emotions, left me a bit unsettled. I liked to think of him as some invincible warrior but he is so much more than that and I love him even more for showing it.

I love Lucy and Nelly to death, but Amory and Soyer come very close to beating them as my favorite couple by Alexa Piper, especially in this book. They have so many sweet and beautiful moments apart and together that I'm going to stop now before I give away spoilers. Just read it already. <3

"You are the air I need to breathe. I want you so badly, I'd grind myself into you until we stop being two separate people. I want you so much, and it hurts not to have you all the time.


Oh, the romance! It makes me a little envious.
Profile Image for Cynthia M Brow.
1,301 reviews17 followers
June 5, 2023
This is book two of the Phoenix Immortal series by Alexa Piper and should be read in order. I have been waiting patiently for this book and Alexa didn't let me down. I love how in love Soyer and Amory are. This story is darker than the first one but it just makes the story better. There is plenty of steam, romance, and love in this book. I love that we get to meet some new characters who I would like to know more. I can't wait for the next book in the series. I would definitely recommend this book and series.
1,244 reviews52 followers
May 31, 2023
I love Soyer and Amory!!!! They are now my favorite couple!!! Okay I know I always say that after every story of Alexa Piper’s. But she writes the most romantic and lovable main characters and couples.

And she writes the most riveting plots! You can never go wrong with any of her stories.
Profile Image for Mary.
1,857 reviews10 followers
June 10, 2023
"I'm here, my heart"

"It opened with a satisfying noise, a noise of confidence and certain outcomes but the sound I made was...F**k."

"Bodily fluids have no place in this friendship, Amory. It won't do."

"Can you blame me for wanting to carpe the f**k out of this diem? And all the ones after, of course."

"I want real consent or nothing...This is real consent, Soyer. It always was with you. It always is."

"and like fire, it was glorious."

"You can't have my happiness."

"You're such a rude gay, but I really, really love you."

As spare and evocative as the first Moonlight was, this wonderful followup is just as evocative but so lush. It's like comparing Nighthawks to Saturday in the Park, so lush but as you look closer, the dots, the story is so precisely lovely. The diner is back with our boys, Soyer and Amory, moving forward with their relationship. Both take steps to move it, moving in together and something else, no spoilers here! Piper gives us more of the world outside the diner, more friends, more family. But it all comes back to the diner. We get more of Elias, Rae, Deacon and Lynn, Ben and the writer....Alexa, we need their HEA. And we need details of the unapproved Halloween party. Ben's cousin, Anton, the new sous chef, oops, cook, Kasey (and friends)join the Moonlight family. There's more villiany but dealt with so satisfactory. Just such a great read. And Alexa has promised more of our favorite diner.

"They were the moonlight phoenixes, and they always had each other."

"My Soyer, my phoenix"
1,036 reviews14 followers
June 16, 2023
(4.5)

This book is a continuation of Moonlight Cherries, so this isn't a standalone.

After I was finished with reading Moonlight Cherries I was very excited to read this book. I was looking forward to what was going to happen to Amory and Soyer next. Were they going to catch the man trying to kill Soyer? Were they going to find the witch? I needed to know!

And while we did get some of those questions answered we are still left with some question marks after this book, so.. having said that, I really hope there is going to be another book! I need more books that take place in the magical world full of different creatures and a diner I would love to visit!

Alexa has such a way of taking creatures that already 'exist' and making them her own, she gave these creatures their own history that's completely unique to this series. I really enjoyed the slow burn of Ben and the mysterious writer that sits at a certain booth. I hope that at some point they get their own story. And Rae! And Kasey! I need all of their stories and I need more books to take place in this incredible world Alexa has developed.

I really enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend you to read both Moonlight Cherries and Moonlight Phoenixes.
Profile Image for DMCechak.
1,790 reviews23 followers
June 6, 2023
My Soyer, My Firebird

“You are, by and large, the first really good thing that has come my way. You are better than I deserve.”
“Soyer-“
“No, let me finish, and don’t you dare argue. Don’t you f-ing dare say I’m saying this because I am emotional, or I will use my emotional blackmail skills to feed you all those dumplings. I don’t want to get a witch blade through the heart, because I have you now, and you are all this perfection.”

My god can Alexa Piper write and amazing story. Each word is carefully crafted to create a unique world where her characters can find love, but truly do suffer on their way to it.

As the Moonlight Diner becomes even more pivotal in the Phoenix Immortal series, Moonlight Phoenixes is the map of Soyer and Amory’s continuing journey through magic and found family, vampires and assassins, and when on the correct path, love.
Profile Image for Amanda.
588 reviews
June 6, 2023
Moonlight Phoenixes delivers even more adorable, insatiable love between Amory and Soyer. There are so many moments that made me awww. I love all the little details that bring to life that Soyer has lived countless lifetimes. Amory is innocent and sweet and kind.

The world around them proves to be darker than we'd already seen. Pay attention to the trigger warnings, as the author definitely upped the creepy factor for this supernatural world.

All of the amazing side characters are here for book two. I enjoyed seeing the writer, Rae and Elias in more depth. There was also the introductions of some new characters I can't wait to see more of. As many people have said, it's never boring when Amory is around.
Profile Image for Juniper.
3,391 reviews24 followers
June 9, 2023
This book continues Soyer and Amory’s story (gentle note here that it’s a very good idea to begin with book one, if you haven’t already). Sweetness and heat abound for these two, and I love the depth and layers of the character development here— these are such interesting individuals, in ways mostly good but also flawed enough to be relatable and ultimately compelling for the sum total of all the strengths and weaknesses they have. Their relationship is one that’s easy to feel for, and nice to get caught up in. There are also some darker components of the narrative, which makes sense given whose these characters are, and all in all it adds up to a book that’s hard to put down.


*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
138 reviews
June 8, 2024
Another Excellent Read!

I love, love, love this universe. It’s so full of love and hope, and the twists and turns kept me riveted through. However, there is a deliciously dark side to this story as well. I’m still really enjoying the unique setup of this shifter story.

Of course, Amory and Soyer are the beating heart of this story. I’m thrilled they have been the center in a third book. It’s refreshing to go deeper with a couple instead of switching to another couple. I loved reading about the progression of their relationship. On a sadder note, I totally saw some of my family members within his sister’s character.

I’m crossing my fingers for a Book 3!
Profile Image for Chappy.
2,207 reviews112 followers
July 9, 2023
Wonderful, captivating story.
I still adore Soyer and Amory...I could just eat these guys up.
Their relationship is going strong but they are forced to deal with strange and dangerous events.
Loved getting to know some interesting side characters (Ben, Rae, Elias, Kasey) and hope to follow their stories too.

I really hope this isn't the end of this series.

I've also joined Alexa Piper's Ream page in order to support this great author with a monthly contribution...and allow her to continue her work.
Profile Image for Carol (§CoverLoverGirl§).
827 reviews75 followers
March 31, 2025
Loved this Crazy World

I just wanted more of Alexa Piper’s books having just finished, her ‘Clair De La Lune’ series of 5 girly short books. That how I found ‘Moonlight Cherries’ and ‘Moonlight Phoenixes’ which gives us Soyer and Amory’s first meeting when Amory witness the murder of Soyer and then his coming back to life. Poor Amory, what a fright for a poor waiter in the Moonlight Diner.

I suggest you grab all of the nice books and take a journey so different t from the usual MM romance books. I loved them all.
Profile Image for Kelly Gress.
653 reviews2 followers
June 18, 2023
Great Addition to Series

I hope there is more to come from this series. I enjoyed the MCs and seeing their relationship continue to develop. I liked the supporting characters and would like to see more interaction with them and hopefully each getting their own stories as spin-offs. The ending felt rushed to me and could have been a bit more detailed, especially with the plot buildup. Still, overall, I enjoyed the book and look forward to more from this author.
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136 reviews7 followers
June 24, 2023
Moonlight Phoenixes
Alexa Piper

Soyer and Amory story continues there’s new characters in this book also, I'm surprised at how much I want more sandman storyline very intrigued by this character and even his "pet" intrigues me.

I didn't miss some of the other characters so much because the new characters made up for it and of course the writer "I LOVE HIM ❤️" and maybe a relationship is blooming in the future.

I really enjoyed this book.
200 reviews4 followers
July 1, 2023
Soyer and Amory are unique. I love how they are with each other, the way Amory is so precious to Soyer, and Soyer treats him like a treasure. I really like how Amory tells Soyer about everything that happens, not keeping secrets that could put him in danger. I smiled my way though all the easy parts of this story and was terribly tense in the dangerous parts. I’m so glad they found their way to an HEA though it feels like there’s more to come. I can't wait!
Profile Image for David Wickham.
642 reviews10 followers
January 12, 2025
I'm loving this series. The characters are absolutely wonderful and well-written. The plot is great. I did think it was interesting that Soyer was hinted at as being a person of color. I like diversity in books, and unfortunately, we don't always get a lot of that in MM romances. Most of the characters are white cis males, which I find boring because it's generally the same story written over and over.
Profile Image for Ida Umphers.
5,507 reviews47 followers
June 10, 2023
I loved getting to see more of this world through Amory's eyes as he gets used to his change and how it also affects his relationship with Soyer. These two are so great together. It's a good thing they make a great team and have plenty of support because the villains are strong in this story. I love a good villain and also like to see them get their just desserts. Cannot wait for book three.
143 reviews2 followers
December 10, 2024
Another fabulous series!

It took me a while but I've come to adore this series almost as much as the Hellbound series, also by this author and hope to read more adventures of Amory and Soyer. I recommend reading Black Heart Blooming, book three, first, because that is were I really fell in love with these characters and it's a good introduction to the story world.
1,161 reviews4 followers
June 6, 2023
I AM SO IN LOVE WITH SOYER AND AMORY!! I can not get enough of these two. Their relationship and their moments together are so memorable! This book has it all action, romance, and a story that sets its hook in you from page one. Bravo, just bravo!!
Profile Image for Coco.
26 reviews
June 26, 2025
Finally a book that actually kept me interested in months had me coming back to find out what’s next loved the characters
, finding a book that can keep my interest these days are difficult but I came cross this book my kobo glad I decided to give it a chance
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144 reviews2 followers
July 19, 2023
Sweet sequel

This was a great sequel! The relationship between Soyer and Amory was very sweet, with just a bit of spice. The care they had for each other was beautiful.
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3,273 reviews30 followers
May 2, 2024
Amazing

I love Amory and Soyer so much! This story was every bit as good as the first one. I hope we get more of these two and their motley found family.
Profile Image for Kristina.
1,097 reviews2 followers
December 17, 2025
Audio narrated by Michael Ferraiuolo (swoon!)

Oh, this was even better than the first one, loving the extra characters and the twists and turns in the plot. Looking forward to more from this series!
526 reviews4 followers
January 5, 2025
Somewhere between 4 and 5 stars.

This was a strong follow-up to the promising first book. We moved past the blushing virgin phase and moved to good character development.

The writing style here has that addictive quality to it. The world of the Moonlight Diner is immersive and its characters are distinct and feel real. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down.

The tone of this story is much darker than the first book. The climax was a bit rough to read as Amory goes through the ringer, in more ways than one. He really needs a moment of peace and normalcy. I'm a little worried for the third book, as we still have to deal with Soyer's ex and his threats to Amory. I don't think I can read anymore about Amory's family, so hopefully that situation is done with.

We gradually were introduced to more of the world and it was done pretty well. The characters in the Moonlight Diner increased and we learned more about them, with the unfortunate side effect that the characters from the first book were noticeably absent. I really missed Dwayne and his interactions with Amory. The first book was so focused on Jenny's opinion of Soyer and she was not present here. Rosa was such a big part of Amory's life that it felt wrong he missed her sending off party while recovering.

For all the much-talked about Halloween party, we didn't even get to attend it. Those little slice-of-life moments are what makes this book and this story. I want more of them and less of the life threatening moments. I want to see Amory grow as a manager and train the new employees like Anton. Once Amory was promoted, he was more absent from the diner than he'd ever been.

I want to see more people wary of Soyer while Soyer is doting on Amory. For as threatening as the Black Shuck is, so many things happened in this one that Soyer's reputation seems to not be what we thought it was.

Eagerly awaiting book three.
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592 reviews12 followers
December 26, 2023
As lovely as the first one. So happy for Amory and Soyer's journey to continue and for them to grow ever closer. To know the in's and out's of their story I would highly recommend to start with the first one in the series. I'm still very much in love with Amory ans Soyer's love for one another. Their relationship seems so "easy" from the outside until you are in their minds and realize that they are as insecure as the next person at times. The key is, as was in the first one, communication. I ❤ that so much. I truly enjoyed seeing Amory blossoming and growing ever more comfortable with his position in life.

I hope this series will go on for a while!
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