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When travel writer and werewolf Ashlee Scott returns to her hometown to recuperate from a shooting, she must confront a place full of painful and pleasant memories while dealing with her identical twin sister Amber and the complications of family. Throw in the full moon, old boyfriends, old ghosts and old enemies, and Knightsbridge Canyon will never be the same for her again.
206 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 23, 2013
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November 21, 2019I always feel wrong DNFing a book without giving a reason.
With this book, the problem was too much information. I got 25 pages into it before I ended up giving up, for there was so much rambling! Why did we need to know that the MC had seen an exorsist? Especially when she didn't actually give a clear reason for it. And that was just the latest of many such mentions that seemed to be there for no clear reason. It may have been relevant later in the story, but when there were so many things so early in the book... well, it didn't work for me, unfortunatly.
And despite all those ramblings, there was never a mention of witches, which was why I bought the book in the first place!
With this book, the problem was too much information. I got 25 pages into it before I ended up giving up, for there was so much rambling! Why did we need to know that the MC had seen an exorsist? Especially when she didn't actually give a clear reason for it. And that was just the latest of many such mentions that seemed to be there for no clear reason. It may have been relevant later in the story, but when there were so many things so early in the book... well, it didn't work for me, unfortunatly.
And despite all those ramblings, there was never a mention of witches, which was why I bought the book in the first place!
July 13, 2017
MoonRise is a ye old diary told story, though not clearly formatted as such. In fact it couldn't even be serialized written the way it is. The story does attempt, but blatantly fails in sections, to remain in first person. Add to this the shallowness of the world, characters, and setting. YA urban fantasies are often written to be light reads, but this one is too light by my reckoning.
October 12, 2016
A quick, fun read
September 21, 2017
The cutesy banter was way, WAY overdone. An 80% reduction in that would have improved the story a whole lot.
July 11, 2019
I got this book free, so I can't complain much, except I got it under a revised title and cover. (Moonrise (Supernatural Siblings, #1)). It featured two women on the (cartoony) cover, one of which was a witch. That appealed to me. As it turns out, the original title and cover (with a girl and guy on the cover) are more accurate, since this reads like a typical small-town romance with a bit of the supernatural tossed in. The guy got more attention than the protagonist's sister. Also, the protag is a werewolf; the one actual witch in the story is the villain. Ugh. Overall, the story was okay, I guess, but annoying at times and not at all what I was expecting. I don't think I'll get the second or third books.
February 9, 2020
Wolf in disguise
Amber and Ashlee are twins with a queer family history that makes them part of the paranormal world. Amber had visions and poor Ashlee turns into a wolf during the full moon. She's been doing that since the age of sixteen and her first change was a disaster not of her making. Ashlee also sees her mothers ghost which her twin does not see but the family dog does. The twins find themselves at odds with someone from their past and things come to a head but not everyone gets what they want out of it. Will who is Ashlee's high school boyfriend know something is off about the woman he loves but he doesn't put it out there and who knows eventually he will put two and two together.
Amber and Ashlee are twins with a queer family history that makes them part of the paranormal world. Amber had visions and poor Ashlee turns into a wolf during the full moon. She's been doing that since the age of sixteen and her first change was a disaster not of her making. Ashlee also sees her mothers ghost which her twin does not see but the family dog does. The twins find themselves at odds with someone from their past and things come to a head but not everyone gets what they want out of it. Will who is Ashlee's high school boyfriend know something is off about the woman he loves but he doesn't put it out there and who knows eventually he will put two and two together.
October 24, 2023
This truly was a quirky little book. I enjoyed it. It was a fun and quick read.
If you are looking for something light and enjoyable to take you away from your everyday life, this is the book for you. It isn't deep, you don't have to think about anything dramatic, but you can get involved enough to enjoy the characters and plot.
I would read more of the series.
I do have to say, I read it under the title of Moonrise: The Supernatural Sibling Series Book 1 with a different cover. It transferred from Kindle to Goodreads as this title and cover but the premise and plot and characters are the same and I'm thinking it's the same.
If you are looking for something light and enjoyable to take you away from your everyday life, this is the book for you. It isn't deep, you don't have to think about anything dramatic, but you can get involved enough to enjoy the characters and plot.
I would read more of the series.
I do have to say, I read it under the title of Moonrise: The Supernatural Sibling Series Book 1 with a different cover. It transferred from Kindle to Goodreads as this title and cover but the premise and plot and characters are the same and I'm thinking it's the same.
October 20, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this, a pleasant surprise for a free Nook book. I love that it is written in the first person, the main character Ashlee writing in her diary but it feels like she's writing for us, with full knowledge that we are reading it. One of the things that impressed me is that even though the authors are two men, they really nailed feminine psychology with total respect. The main characters are completely believable (imho). While the book is light on the supernatural side (that part is more of a side plot than anything) it is a fun, easy read.
March 21, 2021
DNFed this
It felt like super homophobic the way she talks about her sister’s relationship (and she was all like when my sister decided to become bi and be in her lesbian phase) like wtf dude thats such shitty stuff to say
I also despised the writing style—it was really weird and you could tell that it was trying to be funny but it just came off as annoying and stupid
The characters were also really flat and just like existed they had like no emotions or desires or motivations
It felt like super homophobic the way she talks about her sister’s relationship (and she was all like when my sister decided to become bi and be in her lesbian phase) like wtf dude thats such shitty stuff to say
I also despised the writing style—it was really weird and you could tell that it was trying to be funny but it just came off as annoying and stupid
The characters were also really flat and just like existed they had like no emotions or desires or motivations
Want to read
March 25, 2017The bite is worse than the bark.
This is one of the stories I have problems with starting off in one direction going another, and it is slow going at first. But I actually enjoyed it. Man loves high school sweetheart, she moves away because she just wasn't herself during certain times of each month. Then it starts going so fast you kinda lose yourself. All in all I liked it, it held my interest.
This is one of the stories I have problems with starting off in one direction going another, and it is slow going at first. But I actually enjoyed it. Man loves high school sweetheart, she moves away because she just wasn't herself during certain times of each month. Then it starts going so fast you kinda lose yourself. All in all I liked it, it held my interest.
June 11, 2019
Completely wonderful and light!
Sometimes you want that easy to read fun book and this is it. It's not as supernatural in nature that I am used to reading as most are always going to it straight away. This gives you a chance to know the characters without that and gives you a nice story to follow about them without the immediate werewolf changing constantly.
Sometimes you want that easy to read fun book and this is it. It's not as supernatural in nature that I am used to reading as most are always going to it straight away. This gives you a chance to know the characters without that and gives you a nice story to follow about them without the immediate werewolf changing constantly.
February 18, 2020
I liked parts of this story, but it didn't really grab me or want me to read more, the writing style just wasn't done as well as other supernatural books I've read, this was meant to be humorous and I just didn't find it all that funny, the story also felt disjointed in parts the characters were blah...
April 26, 2020
Fun read.
I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I've never been a big fan of the first person perspective, but it really works here. The journal style succeed where others have failed. It will be interesting to see how much she changes, now that she's not alone in her secret. This book is worth reading.
I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I've never been a big fan of the first person perspective, but it really works here. The journal style succeed where others have failed. It will be interesting to see how much she changes, now that she's not alone in her secret. This book is worth reading.
May 20, 2023
Slow build.
This one starts very slowly with lots of flashback information, in fact, the action doesn't really start till chapter fourteen then it seems to be one mad dash to get everything accomplished by the end of the book. Not a bad storyline and the characters work quite well it's just a little pedestrian for my taste, Baz.
This one starts very slowly with lots of flashback information, in fact, the action doesn't really start till chapter fourteen then it seems to be one mad dash to get everything accomplished by the end of the book. Not a bad storyline and the characters work quite well it's just a little pedestrian for my taste, Baz.
October 20, 2024
This was a quick,fun read. It took me a minute to get into it. But once I did, I couldn't put it down. It has werewolves, ghosts, clairvoyance, mystery...... what more could you want! Can't wait to read the qnd book in the series.
October 2, 2017
love the story and tge characters
August 1, 2018
Urban
Blessed to be different and yet the same. Keeping secrets both good and bad. Hea to be had, we’ll see.
Blessed to be different and yet the same. Keeping secrets both good and bad. Hea to be had, we’ll see.
August 14, 2018
This was an okay book. I felt like the author was rushing through it. The story was good but the thoughts seemed rushed and not not fully defined.
August 16, 2018
I really enjoyed this book.
September 28, 2018
Drew and David captured the voice of wonderfully sassy young women very well! The story was great fun and well written. It was a good mixture of internal conflict and action and adventure.
January 20, 2019
A light hearted modern fantasy
Fast paced but unhurried. Enjoyed the characterizations and dialogue as well as the commonplace diversity and realness of the ensemble. Fun read.
Fast paced but unhurried. Enjoyed the characterizations and dialogue as well as the commonplace diversity and realness of the ensemble. Fun read.
June 29, 2019
A cute quick read. The twin sisters are definitely different personalities. It’s more of YA story.
August 1, 2019
Cute
I found this to be a cute story and enjoyed the characters and the plot, I am wondering just how the author will keep the work consistent it his next book.
I found this to be a cute story and enjoyed the characters and the plot, I am wondering just how the author will keep the work consistent it his next book.
February 14, 2020
Very good story. Quite impressed that these brothers did a sweep job of creating the sisters characters.
February 20, 2020
Great
Awesome book to read. Loved the characters. Loved the sister rivalry and love. Would love to read the rest of the series.
Awesome book to read. Loved the characters. Loved the sister rivalry and love. Would love to read the rest of the series.
July 20, 2020
It was pretty good
I have to say , to my delight, this book by David VanDyke was better than I thought it would be! I believe I will seek out more by this author!
I have to say , to my delight, this book by David VanDyke was better than I thought it would be! I believe I will seek out more by this author!
October 20, 2020
Light, fluffy read. Unfortunately the writing isn't good and as the story went on, the characters became more unlikeable.
August 7, 2023
QUICK READ
April 25, 2025
Cute
Cute and with relatable characters definitely will get book two want to see what happens with Will and Ashlee. Very fun
Cute and with relatable characters definitely will get book two want to see what happens with Will and Ashlee. Very fun
July 7, 2017
MoonRise was a quick, "fluffy" read. The premise, a werewolf who returns to her hometown to recover from a tranquilizer injury and subsequent infection, is interesting and sets the stage for subsequent events. The plot is a little disjointed and the main character is annoying because she is self-centered and overly critical of her ex. Overall, though, this book was entertaining, and it was saved from a two-star rating by a plot twist revolving around the heroine's first transition to a werewolf, and an unusual, interesting and unexpected villain.
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