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Daughters of the Moon #11
The Prophecy
Catty almost has her hands on the Scroll and its power to destroy the Atrox, but time is running out. Anyone who sets foot near the cursed parchment will die, and it's about to go on display at the local art museum. Before Catty can steal it, the Scroll is hand delivered to her by a surprising messenger. . . but this gift has strings. In return she must travel to the dark world of Nefandus to finally meet her father, a member of the Atrox's inner circle. There, he awaits her with a tempting proposal. Will Catty succumb to her dark heritage?
288 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2004
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About the author
Lynne Ewing
48 books863 followersLynne Ewing is an American author and a screen writer.
She always had to move around a lot when she was growing up because her father was in the Marine Corps. She has two sisters. Lynne graduated from high school in Lima, Peru after attending seven other schools. While she was in Peru, she learned to speak Spanish. She attended the University of California at Santa Barbara. When she was 30 years old, she began writing for newspapers, documentaries, magazines, and did screen writing. She also counsels troubled teens. Her first books were Drive-By and Party Girl. Drive-By took six years to write, and Party Girl has been made into a movie called Living the Life. She has written the completed Daughters of the Moon and Sons of the Dark series. She lives in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.. Ms. Ewing has two children, Jonathan, a molecular biologist, and Amber, an international lawyer. She has also traveled to Japan, China, Russia, Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. She has begun a new series called Sisters of Isis.
She always had to move around a lot when she was growing up because her father was in the Marine Corps. She has two sisters. Lynne graduated from high school in Lima, Peru after attending seven other schools. While she was in Peru, she learned to speak Spanish. She attended the University of California at Santa Barbara. When she was 30 years old, she began writing for newspapers, documentaries, magazines, and did screen writing. She also counsels troubled teens. Her first books were Drive-By and Party Girl. Drive-By took six years to write, and Party Girl has been made into a movie called Living the Life. She has written the completed Daughters of the Moon and Sons of the Dark series. She lives in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.. Ms. Ewing has two children, Jonathan, a molecular biologist, and Amber, an international lawyer. She has also traveled to Japan, China, Russia, Europe, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. She has begun a new series called Sisters of Isis.
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June 20, 2023
I don’t know if I’ve witnessed decision making this bad in my life. Catty didn’t hug Jimena when she was obviously hurting. She didn’t even say goodbye to Chris. Regardless, the choices made throughout the book were so damn fast and not even slightly thought through, so the entire time i was just thinking “slow the hell down!” It was kinda exasperating. The pacing of this book was also slightly terrible. The story itself was actually really good, but it needed so much more expansion to really get it to where it should be. The less than 300 pages felt like a brief explanation rather than storytelling, which was very sad as I was finishing it and with the end of the series rapidly approaching. Not my favorite, but it has sooooo much potential
June 11, 2012
This book was awesome. It had been a while since reading about one of the daughters cause the last book about Maggie but it wasn't hard at all getting back into the groove of things. I was so wrapped in this book that I literally could not put it down. Thank goodness it is summer or I wouldn't have finished it. It only took me 3 days to finish and its not a short book. Anyway, This one's about Catty who has to find the scroll. Along the way she meets her father and a cute boy. The only thing that upset me was the way they delt with Jimena's memory lost of being a daugther. But i guess it worked out ok, I can't wait for the 12th book!! I love this seires.
June 17, 2008
Lynne is starting to lose her grip on the excitment of the book. There was still a great plot, nice action, but the ending was slightly predictable.
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September 18, 2009this book was so amazing. with all the twists and turns. you never know what is going to happen. i would recomend this book to anyone who loves romance/daring books!
March 21, 2025
Catty’s one of my favorite characters, but I gotta say… I didn’t love this one. The whole plot is just that Catty keeps getting tricked again…and again…and again. Like, Catty. Girl. Stranger danger! Quit getting lured into traps! And then she can’t believe that she was so naive and allowed for herself to be tricked again by this insanely cute boy! Which, by the way…do we like Kyle?? I feel like the book is trying to get me to ship Catty and Kyle even though he’s been shady as hell this entire book. And Catty thinks no one should trust Stanton because he’s a follower—but Catty isn’t much better with Kyle! And then at one point, I felt like the book was trying to create this sort of love triangle between Catty, Kyle, and Chris. But I truly do not care about either of these guys, and I couldn’t even bring myself to mourn Chris when he disappeared because… I’m just not attached enough to care?
I don’t know. This was just all around very “meh.”
I don’t know. This was just all around very “meh.”
December 28, 2023
“The Prophecy” took me on an exhilarating adventure as Catty discovers a whole new “world”. The seamless connection to Book 10 & the inclusion of elements from Catty’s previous journey add layers to the narrative, creating a tapestry of interconnected stories. Kyle brings an exciting dynamic to the story, injecting fresh romance. However, the emotional impact of Chris’s role left me perplexed. 🤔
Rating: 3.5/5 🌟
Songs:
- Arsonist’s Lullabye by Hozier
- Cosmic Love by Florence + The Machine
- Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
- Starry Eyed by Ellie Goulding
- Goddess by Banks
- Bury It by CHVRCHES ft. Hayley Williams
Rating: 3.5/5 🌟
Songs:
- Arsonist’s Lullabye by Hozier
- Cosmic Love by Florence + The Machine
- Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush
- Starry Eyed by Ellie Goulding
- Goddess by Banks
- Bury It by CHVRCHES ft. Hayley Williams
December 8, 2018
These get a bit darker as we get further into the final stretch.
Catty meets her father and learns her dark heritage. This one also really does not have as much about the way the girls dress for battle, and they don't celebrate after either really. Again, they actually get hurt and dirty rather than it just being using their powers to fight.
A simple quick read that is pretty YA by the age and actions of the characters. A good read for those who like fantasy.
Catty meets her father and learns her dark heritage. This one also really does not have as much about the way the girls dress for battle, and they don't celebrate after either really. Again, they actually get hurt and dirty rather than it just being using their powers to fight.
A simple quick read that is pretty YA by the age and actions of the characters. A good read for those who like fantasy.
June 2, 2017
These books are starting to go just a bit downhill for me. Nothing really wrong, but it's always SO repetitive. Another random dude that turns out to be something else. Another girl denying they are something else. Everyone talking about how Stanton is really a bad guy. It's just getting a little ... blah. I like Catty though, so I liked this side of the story.
August 28, 2019
2.5 really
I'm pleased to be clearing off my TBR and wrapping up this series. Catty isn't my favorite character, but she was decent in this book. I thought the romances were a bit forced here, but that may just be me.
I'm excited to end this series, I'm hoping the next two books are full of action and end this saga.
I'm pleased to be clearing off my TBR and wrapping up this series. Catty isn't my favorite character, but she was decent in this book. I thought the romances were a bit forced here, but that may just be me.
I'm excited to end this series, I'm hoping the next two books are full of action and end this saga.
July 6, 2021
Very choppy. Skipped over a lot of steps in my opinion like it goes from theres nothing we can do to bam use the medusa necklace. Idk i think it could have used a few more details to get through sequences i feel like she rushed it. Like bam chris dies, bam shes kissing kyle again? Like that was way too fast and then it ends?? Mehhh
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 10, 2023
This series is the equivalent of a mythological music video. It has beautiful imagery, some substance (but definitely not too much), and a super simplistic writing style. But the nostalgia is so real and my 30s-year-old self loves it just as much as the 12 year old me that wanted desperately to be a badass goddess of the moon. It's absolutely terrible and I freaking love it so much.
July 14, 2021
Catty my stomach protect the sacred scroll in order to destroy the atrox, anyone who goes near it will perish. This was one of my favorite books growing up and going through adolescence. This series has stuck with me throughout my teenage years and my adulthood now being in my mid-20’s.
November 15, 2021
Catty was never one of my favorite goddesses of the series. The first half of this book was pretty slow. Only started getting interesting when Kyle took her to Nefandus and things started to fall into place about her father, the Scroll, and Chris.
September 3, 2025
I read this whole series in elementary school (around 25 years ago 🤣). I loved everything about this series and it's the series that got me into reading fantasy.
One of the best escapes I had in my childhood.
One of the best escapes I had in my childhood.
July 14, 2019
I really enjoyed this book, things are finally starting to wrap up.
August 15, 2019
A bit slower than the rest of the books, but it helps give a little more understanding of what the daughters are meant to do.
December 24, 2019
It's not a cliffhanger... But in a way, it is. I have questions.
November 26, 2021
This series is going down hill for me.
August 7, 2022
Ok but I still don't know why the scroll was manifested out of nowhere. This point I'm dragging myself to the end
June 17, 2023
I feel like I missed a whole book or two between 10
and 11 🤔
and 11 🤔
September 13, 2023
Very slow and overly detailed, I'm all for detail but too much about every character's outfit or their smell, hair.
August 29, 2024
This book had a bit more action in it than some of the others, and I'm enjoying the focus being more on the plot now than the characters. It was a fun time.
August 31, 2025
Such a nostalgic read from my younger days. I was absolutely obsessed with this series and would love to re-read it one day.
July 19, 2021
This entire series swept me off my feet from beginning to end!
October 12, 2011
CHECKED OUT THE BOOK FROM MY PUBLIC LIBRARY.
APART OF THE GOODREADS 2011 READING CHALLENGE.
2ND REVIEW. 1ST REVIEW IS HERE.
Review/Rating:
4 out of 5
Catty finds the Scroll in a local art museum, however, before she gets a chance to steal it, it suddenly goes missing. Though, when someone recently close to her hands-delivers this “gift” to her, she finds out it has strings attached. Will these conditions be worth it?
I decided to do a better review of the Daughters of the Moon series by Lynne Ewing since my first ones weren’t done very well. This book is really a fast read, but since I really didn’t like this one, it took longer than the other two books.
Like the last book about Maggie, this book doesn’t really start out with a mythology story. However, it does start out with a story about Chris and his role as Keeper of the Scroll. I really liked that because I have been wanting more information on the guys in this series.
Anyways, in this book, we continue to learn more about the Daughters of the Moon, Atrox, and what’s more, we get to learn more about Catty’s past and her father. Although it has more information on new characters, I didn’t really like this book. It does have some interesting scenes — like with Kyle, Chris, and meeting Catty’s father. However, it doesn’t really give me the same excitement as the other books.
Anyways, the tone and dialogue still reminds me a lot of my teenage years and my high school, so the author did a really good job at writing the book in teenage words and their world. The descriptions are still very well done, and both of these things made the book go a little bit faster than most other young adult books. So, I really like this book from these points. Another thing I liked about this book is the mythology and history that is incorporated in it. Also, the character growth and their personalities are believable (for a supernatural book). However, these points in this book just keeps you occupied. I didn’t really find anything that made me get really into the book.
Overall, this book is pretty good. The ending chapters might make you a little happy, so go ahead and read it. I can’t wait to finish this series. :)
APART OF THE GOODREADS 2011 READING CHALLENGE.
2ND REVIEW. 1ST REVIEW IS HERE.
Review/Rating:
4 out of 5
Catty finds the Scroll in a local art museum, however, before she gets a chance to steal it, it suddenly goes missing. Though, when someone recently close to her hands-delivers this “gift” to her, she finds out it has strings attached. Will these conditions be worth it?
I decided to do a better review of the Daughters of the Moon series by Lynne Ewing since my first ones weren’t done very well. This book is really a fast read, but since I really didn’t like this one, it took longer than the other two books.
Like the last book about Maggie, this book doesn’t really start out with a mythology story. However, it does start out with a story about Chris and his role as Keeper of the Scroll. I really liked that because I have been wanting more information on the guys in this series.
Anyways, in this book, we continue to learn more about the Daughters of the Moon, Atrox, and what’s more, we get to learn more about Catty’s past and her father. Although it has more information on new characters, I didn’t really like this book. It does have some interesting scenes — like with Kyle, Chris, and meeting Catty’s father. However, it doesn’t really give me the same excitement as the other books.
Anyways, the tone and dialogue still reminds me a lot of my teenage years and my high school, so the author did a really good job at writing the book in teenage words and their world. The descriptions are still very well done, and both of these things made the book go a little bit faster than most other young adult books. So, I really like this book from these points. Another thing I liked about this book is the mythology and history that is incorporated in it. Also, the character growth and their personalities are believable (for a supernatural book). However, these points in this book just keeps you occupied. I didn’t really find anything that made me get really into the book.
Overall, this book is pretty good. The ending chapters might make you a little happy, so go ahead and read it. I can’t wait to finish this series. :)
September 20, 2012
What the fuck?
You think Maggie is dead, but you never bother to even LOOK at her apartment?
Jimena clearly still has some powers, and Magggie is probably dead, so instead of just telling your GOOD/BEST friend the truth, you decide you can't tell her who she was?
The scroll wants to go with Catty, but any attempt to get it to her is thwarted by the scroll?
Thank freaking goodness that SOMEONE in this book - Catty's father - has a sense of modesty that called for his daughter to cover up, but too bad it didn't last long, and Kyle probably saw some boob action. "I was going to tell you." sounded like a lame excuse for, "I really just wanted to see your boobs, Catty. I just wasn't going to tell you until I got a good peak."
Also... while I was once a hormonal, horny teenager, I didn't try to bare every part of my body all of the time. Sure, these girls all have perfect bodies, but even in the 90's, girls had a sense of decency and didn't try to show as much skin as possible. Ugh... This has been happening for eleven books now. I don't anticipate its end. Also... SO MUCH GLITTER...
I also hate how Tiana feels like nothing more than a plot device. She's too perfect, and she's useless except when needed for a plot device. Want the Atrox to manipulate one of the daughters into allowing it to take over the world? Tiana (in the last book). Need someone to take you into Nefandus when the demon's eye isn't blinking? Tiana (this book). WTF do telepathy and being able to get into Nefandus have to do with each other? Nothing, that's what.
The only good points in this book were when they were in Nefandus. That's a world behind which I can get. I kind of like Catty, too. Even though she's over-sexualized like all the other girls, she feels the most real to me.
You think Maggie is dead, but you never bother to even LOOK at her apartment?
Jimena clearly still has some powers, and Magggie is probably dead, so instead of just telling your GOOD/BEST friend the truth, you decide you can't tell her who she was?
The scroll wants to go with Catty, but any attempt to get it to her is thwarted by the scroll?
Thank freaking goodness that SOMEONE in this book - Catty's father - has a sense of modesty that called for his daughter to cover up, but too bad it didn't last long, and Kyle probably saw some boob action. "I was going to tell you." sounded like a lame excuse for, "I really just wanted to see your boobs, Catty. I just wasn't going to tell you until I got a good peak."
Also... while I was once a hormonal, horny teenager, I didn't try to bare every part of my body all of the time. Sure, these girls all have perfect bodies, but even in the 90's, girls had a sense of decency and didn't try to show as much skin as possible. Ugh... This has been happening for eleven books now. I don't anticipate its end. Also... SO MUCH GLITTER...
I also hate how Tiana feels like nothing more than a plot device. She's too perfect, and she's useless except when needed for a plot device. Want the Atrox to manipulate one of the daughters into allowing it to take over the world? Tiana (in the last book). Need someone to take you into Nefandus when the demon's eye isn't blinking? Tiana (this book). WTF do telepathy and being able to get into Nefandus have to do with each other? Nothing, that's what.
The only good points in this book were when they were in Nefandus. That's a world behind which I can get. I kind of like Catty, too. Even though she's over-sexualized like all the other girls, she feels the most real to me.
July 18, 2011
Wow, this has got to be the raciest 'young adult' book I've encountered. The author goes out of her way to describe the (supposed to be) alluring details of the girls outfits at every opportunity (explaining just how low their jeans always seem to sit...), as well as spending way too much time detailing the 'tempting' thoughts of the narrating character as she interacts with one of the male characters. I was pretty concerned to find this in the same house as my middle-school sister - I have no issues with romantic plotlines, but in this case it adds nothing to the book and I'm not particularly comfortable with an author who appears to be using the 'sex sells' tactic on teenagers.
(I found this on our coffee table with a used bookstore tag on it and figured I'd see what it was about. I stopped after an hour or so about halfway through, so I can't comment on the ending of the book. I reserve 1-star ratings for books I consider 'offensive' in content - her writing style and potentially plot aren't bad enough to warrant it.)
(I found this on our coffee table with a used bookstore tag on it and figured I'd see what it was about. I stopped after an hour or so about halfway through, so I can't comment on the ending of the book. I reserve 1-star ratings for books I consider 'offensive' in content - her writing style and potentially plot aren't bad enough to warrant it.)
March 27, 2012
Catty gets a new taste for darkness in this book and I love it. Unlike her fellow Daughters, it's in her blood - not necessarily just a part of her. I would have liked to hear more about her father and it is mentioned that she sees all these memories of him in a certain scene, but you never hear any of them in detail - which might have been a nice touch to add.
I do love how Lynne Ewing went ventured into Nefandus - explaining that it was the realm that Catty was trapped in before. And she truly shows how deceptive the Atrox is with Kyle's "bargain." I was very thrilled by the ending of this book with its slightly cliffhanger ending. Catty has always been my favorite Daughter of the five.
The only thing I'd have to complain about is the predictability again - you know that Kyle can't be trusted, you know this is and that is going to happen, you know what is happening to Jimena, despite her choice, etc. It gets old after a while.
I do love how Lynne Ewing went ventured into Nefandus - explaining that it was the realm that Catty was trapped in before. And she truly shows how deceptive the Atrox is with Kyle's "bargain." I was very thrilled by the ending of this book with its slightly cliffhanger ending. Catty has always been my favorite Daughter of the five.
The only thing I'd have to complain about is the predictability again - you know that Kyle can't be trusted, you know this is and that is going to happen, you know what is happening to Jimena, despite her choice, etc. It gets old after a while.
September 13, 2015
I started this series when I was 12, I have 3 books left...I think it's time I finished it. However, I'm realizing that this book is so strongly YA that the magic has...fizzled out for me. Catty was my favorite character and this is her last go as narrator. She must confront her father who is part of the Inner Circle of the Atrox. Her mission is to save Chris from the mist and figure out the secret of the Scroll. To do so, she befriends outsider Kyle who brings her to Nefandus; the dark realm. Through her interactions with her father, she finds out she has inherited his darkness as well. It's with these new found powers she finds the inner strength to destroy the scroll. Catty seemed to lose all that sassiness that I loved about her as she was obsessed with kissing Kyle and whining over everything. The end left with a big cliffhanger of the fate of the Atrox resting on Catty.
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