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The Letters of Lily and Moons
Will love be strong enough to overcome a string of secrets?
In the village of Neverwood, magic is banned. For Ivy, a young fae brought up to keep her magic a secret, this was never a problem...until the unspeakable happens. After losing control and performing dangerous magic, Ivy is forced to leave behind all she has ever known.
While on the run, her life is set on a new path after Imis, another fae wielding magic, saves her life. Imis takes her in, showing her it is possible to find a new family.
As Ivy learns to grieve all she left behind, she is confronted with the consequences of her magic threatening to consume her. But as she does, more truths of who she is unravel. All she thought she knew about herself is a myth. Now she must keep more secrets from those she loves, or risk her life.
Piece by piece, Ivy heals while falling in love with Elliot, the handsome fae determined to protect her. Little does she know, he is keeping her safe from a group called the Magic Reformers. As the Reformer's efforts against the magical fae escalate, Elliot's plots against the group lead him to keep secrets of his own.
As their secrets come undone, will Ivy overcome the darkness lurking deep within her? Or is she fated to be consumed by it?
In the village of Neverwood, magic is banned. For Ivy, a young fae brought up to keep her magic a secret, this was never a problem...until the unspeakable happens. After losing control and performing dangerous magic, Ivy is forced to leave behind all she has ever known.
While on the run, her life is set on a new path after Imis, another fae wielding magic, saves her life. Imis takes her in, showing her it is possible to find a new family.
As Ivy learns to grieve all she left behind, she is confronted with the consequences of her magic threatening to consume her. But as she does, more truths of who she is unravel. All she thought she knew about herself is a myth. Now she must keep more secrets from those she loves, or risk her life.
Piece by piece, Ivy heals while falling in love with Elliot, the handsome fae determined to protect her. Little does she know, he is keeping her safe from a group called the Magic Reformers. As the Reformer's efforts against the magical fae escalate, Elliot's plots against the group lead him to keep secrets of his own.
As their secrets come undone, will Ivy overcome the darkness lurking deep within her? Or is she fated to be consumed by it?
388 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2023
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About the author
S.M. Sage
2 books16 followersS.M. Sage was born in Minnesota and now resides in Jacksonville, Florida. During her free time, she is often reading, playing board games, or playing Dungeons & Dragons. Her love for D&D is what led to her writing The Letters of Lily and Moons - a story based on a character she created. When not having fun or writing, she works full-time as a Power BI Developer and loves working with data.
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November 6, 2023
The author wasn’t stingy on sex scenes and they were well put together. I love finding young adult books where the characters are not infantilized. These characters are just grown and dtf.
This author has put together a well thought out story. I can’t wait to see what she does next.
This author has put together a well thought out story. I can’t wait to see what she does next.
November 17, 2023
This book was everything I needed this week. The magic in this book for me at least is so unique, well thought out, and well written.
Also, hello?? The sex scenes 🥵
The only thing that was semi annoying for me is the FMC was very quick to assume like everything about everything and made some pretty life risking choices 🙃
Also, hello?? The sex scenes 🥵
The only thing that was semi annoying for me is the FMC was very quick to assume like everything about everything and made some pretty life risking choices 🙃
September 13, 2023
Strong and Stubborn FMC
Adventure? Love story? Smut? Fae magic? Mystery and secrets? Check, check, check, check, check. Can't wait to read the next book to find out what our heroine does next!
Adventure? Love story? Smut? Fae magic? Mystery and secrets? Check, check, check, check, check. Can't wait to read the next book to find out what our heroine does next!
September 30, 2023
This was a beautiful book about lily who is a strong independent young female fae. Her power is like no other. She also can’t trust the knowledge of her power with anyone. If she does so much will go wrong.
For me this book was three stars, it lack in some areas with details and had to much detail in other areas. But I will say that the book carry a great plot line and had a beautiful world build. Overall I would definitely recommend it to others looks for a fantasy that’s a fast read with easy
For me this book was three stars, it lack in some areas with details and had to much detail in other areas. But I will say that the book carry a great plot line and had a beautiful world build. Overall I would definitely recommend it to others looks for a fantasy that’s a fast read with easy
September 22, 2023
I received an ebook copy as an ARC and am voluntarily providing my honest review.
This is S.M. Sage's debut novel, but you wouldn't know it. The world building and character development was easy to understand and enjoyable to read. If you enjoy fantasy romance stories, you will enjoy this book. The spice was in the right places and didn't distract from the storyline. I can't wait to see what happens next.
This is S.M. Sage's debut novel, but you wouldn't know it. The world building and character development was easy to understand and enjoyable to read. If you enjoy fantasy romance stories, you will enjoy this book. The spice was in the right places and didn't distract from the storyline. I can't wait to see what happens next.
September 12, 2023
You would never know this is SM Sage’s debut novel! This gives Sarah J Maas vibes. The writing is alluring and the characters so heartfelt. I fell in love with the love, magic, and twists/turns. This book will leave you wanting more.
September 22, 2023
This book left me on the edge of my seat! Although reading about the magic left me a little confused, but the story is beautiful. The love and bonding between Ivy and Elliott is so strong along with Runa, and Imis. This really does not seem to be a book by a first time author! Great job!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 10, 2024
Really enjoy this book for the story and the magic system. I was a bit worried with the pacing at the beginning but was pleasantly surprised with how it started fleshing out. So ready for more in this series.
October 25, 2023
Love it.
As this is her very first book and it can only get better from here I'd like to give SM Sage 5 stars.
It's such a good story, lots of twists.
Some things were guessable but some I was like "whaaaaaaat, no way" ---in a good way.
I read 75% of this book the first night. I couldn't put it down.
Bark for President. 🤣🤣🤣
Can't wait for the rest of the series.
As this is her very first book and it can only get better from here I'd like to give SM Sage 5 stars.
It's such a good story, lots of twists.
Some things were guessable but some I was like "whaaaaaaat, no way" ---in a good way.
I read 75% of this book the first night. I couldn't put it down.
Bark for President. 🤣🤣🤣
Can't wait for the rest of the series.
October 4, 2023
This is a spicy adventure anyone who likes fae, secrets, a strong yet fallible female lead, and a passionate love story would enjoy. The FMC Ivy is set off to find herself after losing everyone and everything she’s ever known and loved. While at times *very* stubborn, you can’t help but root for her and keep turning the pages to find out what’s going to happen next. Elliot is such a sweet guy who totally adores her and would do anything in his power for her, even with the occasional “overprotective fae bullshit”. 😂 I eagerly await book two after the big reveals at the end!
November 4, 2023
Can’t wait for the next book to follow Ivy and Elliot’s journey
September 3, 2023
This book was so good!! I can’t wait for the next installment in the series. I love how strong Ivy is, her heart and love for others is so strong and resilient. I loved reading her POV and also Elliot’s. I do wish we got a bit more of Imis, I feel like she was so important in the beginning and then her character just disappeared. I also would love to have more of Runa. I feel that they played such big important roles in Ivy’s development, I would have loved to have more of them, especially when Elliot is gone at the outpost.
I love a good fantasy book that has easy to understand world building. I was able to clearly picture the different pillars of magic and envision what Ivy can see because of how well explained everything was.
Now, I’m going to go eat a cinnamon roll! If you are thinking of reading this, don’t hesitate. You won’t regret it!
I love a good fantasy book that has easy to understand world building. I was able to clearly picture the different pillars of magic and envision what Ivy can see because of how well explained everything was.
Now, I’m going to go eat a cinnamon roll! If you are thinking of reading this, don’t hesitate. You won’t regret it!
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September 22, 2023This is a review provided from Reedsy Discovery AND is not my own review. Please note that the later part of the review may contain spoilers.
Loved it! 😍
Fiery passion between the main characters leads into a fantasy romance filled with mysterious secrets and a perilous adventure.
Ivy must leave Neverwood after she uses her magic, since magic is forbidden in Neverwood. Her heart aches as she has to leave her longtime lover too. While on the run, Ivy meets Imis and eventually Ivy also meets Elliot. Through twists and turns in the novel, Ivy struggles to come to terms with the immense power she holds and how that will affect the kingdom. At the same time, a steamy and powerful romance forms between Ivy and Elliot.
Ivy is such a strong person yet she goes through many trials and tribulations in her life. With the loss of the home she grew up in comes many struggles internally with nightmares and flashbacks too. There are some people to support Ivy as she makes the transition from Neverwood to staying long-term with Imis and Elliot.
I enjoyed reading the letters between Lily and Moons, they added a note of intrigue and mystery too since Ivy was trying to figure out who her father is. I like the lovemaking scenes too and the spice in the scenes is just enough for me. The author has a way with words to make the reader sink into those passionate feelings between the main characters.
Towards the end of the first book in this series, the author reveals some integral information about Ivy’s father and also about the secrets Elliot kept from Ivy. The tension between what Ivy knows and what she feels towards those she loves reaches boiling point. Readers must wait with bated breath for the next installment in the series.
There are some details that could be shortened or cut down, for example I do like the sections that show Ivy’s domestic life in the gardens and walking around or getting dresses but there could be more focus on the main action and meat of the story. I find myself wondering about more of Elliot’s plans and secrets too, and the revealing of secrets at the end and epilogue seems a bit rushed. I wonder what the second book will focus on, more of Ivy’s choices and the struggle with Elliot or an adventure of sorts.
Overall, The Letters of Lily and Moons is a fantasy romance novel that speaks to me about finding strength in the face of adversity and seeking love amidst personal struggles. I resonate with Ivy about wanting to numb herself from everything and those tender moments of care and healing with Elliot moved my heart.
I would recommend this book to fantasy romance lovers with a focus on magical elements and passionate love between the main characters.
- Amanda C (https://reedsy.com/discovery/user/ski...)
Loved it! 😍
Fiery passion between the main characters leads into a fantasy romance filled with mysterious secrets and a perilous adventure.
Ivy must leave Neverwood after she uses her magic, since magic is forbidden in Neverwood. Her heart aches as she has to leave her longtime lover too. While on the run, Ivy meets Imis and eventually Ivy also meets Elliot. Through twists and turns in the novel, Ivy struggles to come to terms with the immense power she holds and how that will affect the kingdom. At the same time, a steamy and powerful romance forms between Ivy and Elliot.
Ivy is such a strong person yet she goes through many trials and tribulations in her life. With the loss of the home she grew up in comes many struggles internally with nightmares and flashbacks too. There are some people to support Ivy as she makes the transition from Neverwood to staying long-term with Imis and Elliot.
I enjoyed reading the letters between Lily and Moons, they added a note of intrigue and mystery too since Ivy was trying to figure out who her father is. I like the lovemaking scenes too and the spice in the scenes is just enough for me. The author has a way with words to make the reader sink into those passionate feelings between the main characters.
Towards the end of the first book in this series, the author reveals some integral information about Ivy’s father and also about the secrets Elliot kept from Ivy. The tension between what Ivy knows and what she feels towards those she loves reaches boiling point. Readers must wait with bated breath for the next installment in the series.
There are some details that could be shortened or cut down, for example I do like the sections that show Ivy’s domestic life in the gardens and walking around or getting dresses but there could be more focus on the main action and meat of the story. I find myself wondering about more of Elliot’s plans and secrets too, and the revealing of secrets at the end and epilogue seems a bit rushed. I wonder what the second book will focus on, more of Ivy’s choices and the struggle with Elliot or an adventure of sorts.
Overall, The Letters of Lily and Moons is a fantasy romance novel that speaks to me about finding strength in the face of adversity and seeking love amidst personal struggles. I resonate with Ivy about wanting to numb herself from everything and those tender moments of care and healing with Elliot moved my heart.
I would recommend this book to fantasy romance lovers with a focus on magical elements and passionate love between the main characters.
- Amanda C (https://reedsy.com/discovery/user/ski...)
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June 24, 2024DNF at 25%
This book is a very basic first run at what could be a good story, with a lot more thought, world building, and writing experience.
Couple of issues: the writing style is a bit repetitive and amateur, the characters have very thin motivations, and high impact scenes aren’t done justice because there is no true emotion in the writing (low on the metaphors/similies/descriptive prose, and the sentence length and structure has no variation, so everything reads quite monotone).
My main issue, though, is that there’s nothing really motivating the story? There’s no clear objective for the characters to achieve, and no ticking clock to motivate them toward their goal. I just didn’t feel that tense need to stick around and find out what happens next.
The sex scenes at the beginning of the book also come out of nowhere, and feel extremely inappropriate for the emotions the characters SHOULD be feeling, given the context. The FMC’s motivations are thinner than gossamer for the inciting event, and I feel that with more time and thought this could have been done better.
I’m going to avoid rating this one because of the DNF, but also because this is a self publish.
This book is a very basic first run at what could be a good story, with a lot more thought, world building, and writing experience.
Couple of issues: the writing style is a bit repetitive and amateur, the characters have very thin motivations, and high impact scenes aren’t done justice because there is no true emotion in the writing (low on the metaphors/similies/descriptive prose, and the sentence length and structure has no variation, so everything reads quite monotone).
My main issue, though, is that there’s nothing really motivating the story? There’s no clear objective for the characters to achieve, and no ticking clock to motivate them toward their goal. I just didn’t feel that tense need to stick around and find out what happens next.
The sex scenes at the beginning of the book also come out of nowhere, and feel extremely inappropriate for the emotions the characters SHOULD be feeling, given the context. The FMC’s motivations are thinner than gossamer for the inciting event, and I feel that with more time and thought this could have been done better.
I’m going to avoid rating this one because of the DNF, but also because this is a self publish.
October 7, 2024
DNF’d after 20%. The writing started alright but became worse as the book progressed. Felt like the scenes were thrown together. Like when she talked about having started to take poison a long time ago just to be more resilient against them…there was no explanation around that. It just felt like a draft more than a book that was ready to be published.
September 9, 2023
S.M.Sage's new book brings fantasy, taughtry sex, and the unexpected twists of fate combined into magical fae lives. You will enjoy it as much as I did
-M.T
-M.T
April 11, 2024
DNF at page 119. Poorly written. A lot of tell and not show. Didn’t keep my interest.
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