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Alpha Moon
A Silver Moon prequel novella.
First love.
First kiss.
First . . . werewolf bite?
Five hundred years ago, brothers Alaric and Ulric worked tirelessly on their father’s farm to keep mouths fed and sell remaining crops for scanty wages. With a rebellion stirring in northern England and a country at war over the throne, the heavy gloom felt for so long by Alaric and Ulric finally dissipates when a new family settles into town.
Daciana’s parents uproot her from London to begin a new life in Colchester. Here, she won’t be whisked off to decorative parties and elegant balls; she’ll have to put forth effort into back-breaking labor. But her thoughts of eloping from the quaint town subside when she meets Ulric. Together, it’s as if they’re exactly where they should be.
During a late-night hunt for a wolf, Ulric and Daciana are attacked. Before their bodies can fully succumb to the wild animal inside, the town witch claims she holds the cure. Instead of healing their wounds, she places a curse on Ulric and Daciana, so they must live with who they truly are. In a town where secrets can’t be kept and betrayal runs thick, Ulric and Daciana are hunted for the monsters they’ve become, even by those they love.
First love.
First kiss.
First . . . werewolf bite?
Five hundred years ago, brothers Alaric and Ulric worked tirelessly on their father’s farm to keep mouths fed and sell remaining crops for scanty wages. With a rebellion stirring in northern England and a country at war over the throne, the heavy gloom felt for so long by Alaric and Ulric finally dissipates when a new family settles into town.
Daciana’s parents uproot her from London to begin a new life in Colchester. Here, she won’t be whisked off to decorative parties and elegant balls; she’ll have to put forth effort into back-breaking labor. But her thoughts of eloping from the quaint town subside when she meets Ulric. Together, it’s as if they’re exactly where they should be.
During a late-night hunt for a wolf, Ulric and Daciana are attacked. Before their bodies can fully succumb to the wild animal inside, the town witch claims she holds the cure. Instead of healing their wounds, she places a curse on Ulric and Daciana, so they must live with who they truly are. In a town where secrets can’t be kept and betrayal runs thick, Ulric and Daciana are hunted for the monsters they’ve become, even by those they love.
114 pages, Paperback
First published October 21, 2012
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December 15, 2012
In sixteenth century England, brothers Alaric and Ulric tended their family farm during a time when rebels were rising up against the crown.
Meanwhile, in London, a once wealthy family is forced to move when gambling losses finally have caught up with them. Daciana, is upset over missing her society debut, but begrudgingly, must go with her family to a small farming village.
Ulric and Daciana meet, and Ulric becomes convinced that Daciana is the werewolf he has seen in the woods, even though he has fallen in love with her.
The author has detailed the surroundings well and used Old English throughout the dialogue between characters and it adds a certain flare to this short story while providing the background and history to the Silver Moon series!
Its nice to have the 'true beginning' basis for the series!
Meanwhile, in London, a once wealthy family is forced to move when gambling losses finally have caught up with them. Daciana, is upset over missing her society debut, but begrudgingly, must go with her family to a small farming village.
Ulric and Daciana meet, and Ulric becomes convinced that Daciana is the werewolf he has seen in the woods, even though he has fallen in love with her.
The author has detailed the surroundings well and used Old English throughout the dialogue between characters and it adds a certain flare to this short story while providing the background and history to the Silver Moon series!
Its nice to have the 'true beginning' basis for the series!
December 27, 2012
It surprises me how the author knows Old English so well. It's not something I’m fond of though. I find it confusing to read words like 'thou' and 'thee'. It's why I don't have the patience to read a classic novel. I did manage to read this book though, so maybe I can give older books a chance. It surprises me that two people mistake a wolf for a human. There's a rather big difference in the shape of a human and the shape of a canine, even a large one. Unless it's a perfect situation like in the book, I don't see how I could mistake the two.
Since 'Alpha Moon' was a prequel, I wasn’t too surprise by how fast the author wrote this. It was to give a brief history of how werewolves first came to be. It’s not entirely unique in the way they are created, since I’ve read other books where a witches was behind the werewolf. Even in history, werewolves and witches were closely associated with each other. 'Alpha Moon' book is well written, but I feel should be read after 'Silver Moon'. The official order is 'Alpha Moon' (o.5), 'Silver Moon' (1), 'Black Moon' (2), and 'Blood Moon' (3).
In 'Alpha Moon', we meet two brothers, Alaric and Ulric. We see their farming way of life, in 1569, Colchester, England. (For historical context, Queen Elizabeth I was ruling England at this time, and had been Queen for 11 years of her 70 year reign. Colchester itself is known as the oldest city in England, and was once the Roman Britain capital city. It's located 82.4 km, or 51.2 miles, northwest of London.) We later meet Daciana, who had to move to Colchester. She leaves her home because her father brought shame on their family by spending all their money on gambling so they moved to Colchester to get away from the rumors Once in Colchester, she meets Ulric.
Daciana is very full of herself. She had once been wealthy, and still views herself as such, despite now being a farmer. I suppose if something similar happened to me, I'd have a hard time accepting it too. I find her more of a brat that anything else. She is very childish in the beginning, so it surprises me by how brave she does become. She also has a rude personality, and talks down to others, something I despise. When she first meets Ulric she says, "Tis a dried up city with peasants who can hardly pay their taxes and feed their families”. I find this ironic, since Colchester was known for it's cloth, wool and oysters during the Tutor period, and was considered to be a wealthy town. Either the writer didn't do her research (unlikely, considering she does use Old English), or Daciana is unable to see what's around her and only sees value of courtly wealth. After being attacked by a wolf, she feels drawn towards Ulric, who's also faced the same wolf. They stay together, through her stubbornness, although I don't know how he puts up with her.
Alaric and Ulric are brothers, but very different personalities. Having sisters, I can agree that this is very much the case with siblings. Alaric doesn’t like to do work and is almost always at the bar drinking. Ulric is the more humble of the two, and he does the work around the house, and takes care of their father. Only sometimes does he go out to the bar. When he does go, the brothers both enjoy ale. Considering ale was often the safer option over drinking water, I don't blame them. I’m a bit lost on the concept of Alaric also being cursed too. I know he wasn’t bitten like Ulric and Daciana was. It could be when Lavenia (the town witch?) was yelling out curses at him, Ulric and Daciana. In old lore, a werewolf was created when a witch cursed someone, often forcing them to be her familiar and pet. I wasn’t prepared to find that Alaric is the almost bad guy of this story. I say almost bad guy since he's not that bad of a guy, but he wants to do the right thing, and that involves putting our love birds (love puppies?) in danger. I feel sorry for him and I can’t wait to read what had happen to him in the first book of this series.
Lavenia is a ex of Alaric, and she appeared in the book very suddenly. At least the author explained of her past with Alaric. I find her a bit crazy for holding a long grudge over something that wasn't really explained. I know that Alaric had broken up with her, but over how or why wasn't explained. I don't feel any sympathy what happened to her, because I just felt she was crazy.
It left off with a twist and a feeling of confusion over what I just read. I can’t place my finger on it, but it’s probably because I started with reading the prequel before I read the first book of this series. Hopefully it will turn into a case that it doesn't matter if you read the prequel first or not for the rest of the books to make sense.
Since 'Alpha Moon' was a prequel, I wasn’t too surprise by how fast the author wrote this. It was to give a brief history of how werewolves first came to be. It’s not entirely unique in the way they are created, since I’ve read other books where a witches was behind the werewolf. Even in history, werewolves and witches were closely associated with each other. 'Alpha Moon' book is well written, but I feel should be read after 'Silver Moon'. The official order is 'Alpha Moon' (o.5), 'Silver Moon' (1), 'Black Moon' (2), and 'Blood Moon' (3).
In 'Alpha Moon', we meet two brothers, Alaric and Ulric. We see their farming way of life, in 1569, Colchester, England. (For historical context, Queen Elizabeth I was ruling England at this time, and had been Queen for 11 years of her 70 year reign. Colchester itself is known as the oldest city in England, and was once the Roman Britain capital city. It's located 82.4 km, or 51.2 miles, northwest of London.) We later meet Daciana, who had to move to Colchester. She leaves her home because her father brought shame on their family by spending all their money on gambling so they moved to Colchester to get away from the rumors Once in Colchester, she meets Ulric.
Daciana is very full of herself. She had once been wealthy, and still views herself as such, despite now being a farmer. I suppose if something similar happened to me, I'd have a hard time accepting it too. I find her more of a brat that anything else. She is very childish in the beginning, so it surprises me by how brave she does become. She also has a rude personality, and talks down to others, something I despise. When she first meets Ulric she says, "Tis a dried up city with peasants who can hardly pay their taxes and feed their families”. I find this ironic, since Colchester was known for it's cloth, wool and oysters during the Tutor period, and was considered to be a wealthy town. Either the writer didn't do her research (unlikely, considering she does use Old English), or Daciana is unable to see what's around her and only sees value of courtly wealth. After being attacked by a wolf, she feels drawn towards Ulric, who's also faced the same wolf. They stay together, through her stubbornness, although I don't know how he puts up with her.
Alaric and Ulric are brothers, but very different personalities. Having sisters, I can agree that this is very much the case with siblings. Alaric doesn’t like to do work and is almost always at the bar drinking. Ulric is the more humble of the two, and he does the work around the house, and takes care of their father. Only sometimes does he go out to the bar. When he does go, the brothers both enjoy ale. Considering ale was often the safer option over drinking water, I don't blame them. I’m a bit lost on the concept of Alaric also being cursed too. I know he wasn’t bitten like Ulric and Daciana was. It could be when Lavenia (the town witch?) was yelling out curses at him, Ulric and Daciana. In old lore, a werewolf was created when a witch cursed someone, often forcing them to be her familiar and pet. I wasn’t prepared to find that Alaric is the almost bad guy of this story. I say almost bad guy since he's not that bad of a guy, but he wants to do the right thing, and that involves putting our love birds (love puppies?) in danger. I feel sorry for him and I can’t wait to read what had happen to him in the first book of this series.
Lavenia is a ex of Alaric, and she appeared in the book very suddenly. At least the author explained of her past with Alaric. I find her a bit crazy for holding a long grudge over something that wasn't really explained. I know that Alaric had broken up with her, but over how or why wasn't explained. I don't feel any sympathy what happened to her, because I just felt she was crazy.
It left off with a twist and a feeling of confusion over what I just read. I can’t place my finger on it, but it’s probably because I started with reading the prequel before I read the first book of this series. Hopefully it will turn into a case that it doesn't matter if you read the prequel first or not for the rest of the books to make sense.
December 19, 2012
I was a little apprehensive about the dialect that Rebecca decided to use but around a chapter into the book it was super easy to read. i love how she not only wrote in dialect that would have been used in the time period but how she incorporated the style of life from back then into the story. the story itself was incredible. i couldn't put it down. All the previous silver moon books make so much more sense now./ i completely feel where Daciana and Ulric are coming from now and understand their passion.
September 21, 2014
***This book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.***
When we move on to the first book in the saga, we find out that Candra will be turning into a werewolf on her 18th birthday. This prequel takes place almost five centuries prior and shows the reader how the curse came about.
I loved this story! It starts off with a pampered young girl whose family has lost their fortune and are forced by their circumstances to leave London. While travelling, Daciana sees a strange creature in the woods with yellow glowing eyes.
Meanwhile in Colchester, the town she is moving to, a young man sees the same thing. They both become convinced the creature is after them.
Without giving too much away, Daciana and Ulric are payback for things neither one of them are responsible for, and their plight draws them closer together—the spoiled little princess and the peasant.
The only problem I had with the book was how fast Daciana and Ulric came to care for each other. One moment they hate each other, and then in the next, we are told they've spent a lot of time together, and Daciana had developed feelings for him. I wish we could have seen more of their time spent together and read about her feelings as they occurred instead of hearing about them after the fact. Having said that, I loved the premise of this story; I think it's interesting and unique.
Definitely a must read for YA/Paranormal fans!
When we move on to the first book in the saga, we find out that Candra will be turning into a werewolf on her 18th birthday. This prequel takes place almost five centuries prior and shows the reader how the curse came about.
I loved this story! It starts off with a pampered young girl whose family has lost their fortune and are forced by their circumstances to leave London. While travelling, Daciana sees a strange creature in the woods with yellow glowing eyes.
Meanwhile in Colchester, the town she is moving to, a young man sees the same thing. They both become convinced the creature is after them.
Without giving too much away, Daciana and Ulric are payback for things neither one of them are responsible for, and their plight draws them closer together—the spoiled little princess and the peasant.
The only problem I had with the book was how fast Daciana and Ulric came to care for each other. One moment they hate each other, and then in the next, we are told they've spent a lot of time together, and Daciana had developed feelings for him. I wish we could have seen more of their time spent together and read about her feelings as they occurred instead of hearing about them after the fact. Having said that, I loved the premise of this story; I think it's interesting and unique.
Definitely a must read for YA/Paranormal fans!
January 31, 2013
I loved having a background as to inform me more of who Ulric and Alaric are and give me more incite as to what happens between them. In the second book Alaric is made out to be a super bad person but in the prequel he's actually kinda nice and he didn't mean to banish his brother and his brothers wife it was an accident. I also felt really bad for him because in the end he can't remember so he doesn't know what he was fighting for in the first place. Which is why I think he turns into the bad guy.
March 18, 2013
Alpha moon is a short book that explains a lot about how the world the future books are based in. The book is based back in last century and does use old language. I read this book before starting the atcual sereis and it helped me to undestand what is going on in the book much easier. I have a friend who read this one after the series and she said it helped to clear things up. So it really doesn't matter if you read it before or after. This book is not as good as the others but still a good read.
January 4, 2013
I loved seeing how events led to the present in the silver moon series. Its not how I expected it but it all fit together and now I can't wait to read the first and second books again now I know how everything started. I felt so sorry for Daciana at the end. Alaric isn't all who I expected him to be and now I can't wait for book 3 to find out more about the horrible witch who cursed them.
A short light read but definitely worth it!!!
A short light read but definitely worth it!!!
March 22, 2013
Daciana is forced to move from London to Colchester with her family. Her maid told her not to worry that she will find her future husband in Colchester. Little does Daciana know that it may be the beginning of the end for them. She and Ulric are attacked by a werewolf during the middle of the night. Will they survive? How did the maid foretell Daciana's future?
January 28, 2013
A quite interesting prequel. I found the old time language a bit distracting, but appreciated the author's desire for authenticity. Good job done and I will definitely be reading the others in the series.
(What the title had to do with the story, though, I'm not quite sure.)
(What the title had to do with the story, though, I'm not quite sure.)
February 4, 2014
A well written story. Strong story line and great characters. Perhaps a little work on spelling but that's the only thing I can find wrong with this book. The author has done a great job, bring on the rest of the series
November 17, 2015
It was an okay short read. The New English was interesting and I often like interesting. However, the ending didn't appeal to me and I often became confused on certain parts, but thankfully I got the picture relatively well.
October 21, 2012
Cool backstory for the series. Since it's a short prequel, I don't really wanna say anything that'll give it away... Just check it out. It's FREE! :)
January 25, 2013
I really liked this prequel. The language did not throw me off like I thought it may have. It did add up some things but left questions too.
December 6, 2012
Can't wait for Blood Moon!
July 22, 2013
Excellent introduction to the 'Moon' books.
Werewolves, magick, love and betrayal.. what more do you need in a story...I can't wait to start the next book.
Werewolves, magick, love and betrayal.. what more do you need in a story...I can't wait to start the next book.
September 14, 2013
so good
January 20, 2013
I think Alpha Moon by Rebecca a. Rogers shed some much needed light on the love triangle mentioned in Black Moon. For the rest you should really read the book to find out.
May 26, 2013
oh this is gona be good when this curse is brought to the light of day.
November 12, 2013
Interesting complicated story.
March 14, 2014
Cliffhanger
pretty good
not too fast nor slow...gave you just enough to want to know what happened. definitely going to read the next books
pretty good
not too fast nor slow...gave you just enough to want to know what happened. definitely going to read the next books
April 19, 2020
Good not great
The story line was good a little confusing not bc of the tis and twas speak but the way the story unfolded. The way it ended I know it cont. Into the next book. I don't like the fact that Ulrich and wife were banished and all bc the brother thought it best. We will c what Happen
The story line was good a little confusing not bc of the tis and twas speak but the way the story unfolded. The way it ended I know it cont. Into the next book. I don't like the fact that Ulrich and wife were banished and all bc the brother thought it best. We will c what Happen
January 16, 2019
At first this interested me, but then the ending kind of fell apart. I know this is a novella, but I feel there was so much crammed in that it was all rushed. Alaric just did several complete personality changes, and Ulric and Daciana were very suddenly thrown together.
November 23, 2022
Awesome
I loved this book from the very beginning. I recommend it to everyone who reads. It is an awesome book.
I loved this book from the very beginning. I recommend it to everyone who reads. It is an awesome book.
April 13, 2013
I liked the story for the most part, but the summary is a little misleading. The author states in the summary, "In a town where secrets can't be kept and betrayal runs thick, Ulric and Daciana are hunted for the monsters they've become, even by those they love." Okay, so my problem is one, we never get to experience them become "monsters". They get bit and then suddenly it's a year later. Two, they aren't hunted. If they are we never read about it. I feel we are missing out on what happened in the year the author skips. I didn't feel like I connected with the undying love that Ulric and Daciana are suppose to have. It also seems more time was spent on Alaric's character than Ulric and Daciana who are suppose to be the main characters. While this book did keep my interest and the plot is a good one, I feel 3 stars is an adequate rating. This is due to the fact I feel things were rushed to the point of taking away from storyline. If the author goes back and fills in the missing parts so we can learn more about Daciana and Ulric's missing year and their love for each other it would bring my rating to a 5. I also think I'll be checking out the other books in this series because my curiosity has been peaked.
January 26, 2013
I don't know if I should have read Silver Moon first even though this is the prequel to that book. It was a good enough story, but I didn't really get invested in any of the characters and some I really didn't like.
I am thinking I should have read Silver Moon first and then went back to the prequel so that I had an understanding and possible concern for these characters. It was short and a lot of revelation was rushed at the end.
I am thinking I should have read Silver Moon first and then went back to the prequel so that I had an understanding and possible concern for these characters. It was short and a lot of revelation was rushed at the end.
January 17, 2013
As i read this book it almost seemed to be more of a short story than an actual novel and i can only assume that is because it was a prequel. Nevertheless it was written well. I only wish more time had been spent on the relationship between the main couple, without it i didn't feel as attached to their story as i would have otherwise been.
June 30, 2014
I think it was okay. There were a few things that were hard to understand, but I pretty much got the picture! I loved how well the author knew the New English, it kind of made things more realistic. The ending didn't exactly appeal to me, though. But it was great for a short read!
August 20, 2012
looks and sounds awesome...
January 25, 2013
good book
February 25, 2013
I like the story, but it was a little unnerving with the old words. I know it had to be done, in order in keeping with the date of the story, but it was a little harder to read.
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