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Moonfall #2
The Ballad of Falling Dragons
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Expected 19 May 26☽ Raeve and Kaan will return in the highly anticipated sequel to the #1 internationally bestselling phenomenon, When The Moon Hatched. Prepare for more danger, magic, romance and dragons!☽
The #1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons…
Discover the phenomenon everyone's falling for:
‘With dragons, doomed lovers and magic, this will be huge' Stylist
'Hailed as the fantasy phenomenon of 2024… You'll be transported into a world of magic, dragons and love'Sun
‘Terrific […] A gore-steeped romance of lost gods, lost loves and lost memories' Daily Mail
'An absolutely stunning fantasy world’ Raven Kennedy, author of international bestseller, The Plated Prisoner Series
‘A wild ride that thrills as much as it enchants … An instant classic’ Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars
Cover to be revealed
The #1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons…
Discover the phenomenon everyone's falling for:
‘With dragons, doomed lovers and magic, this will be huge' Stylist
'Hailed as the fantasy phenomenon of 2024… You'll be transported into a world of magic, dragons and love'Sun
‘Terrific […] A gore-steeped romance of lost gods, lost loves and lost memories' Daily Mail
'An absolutely stunning fantasy world’ Raven Kennedy, author of international bestseller, The Plated Prisoner Series
‘A wild ride that thrills as much as it enchants … An instant classic’ Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars
Cover to be revealed
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Expected publication May 19, 2026
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About the author
Sarah A. Parker
7 books9,972 followersSarah is an international bestselling author who grew up on a farm in New Zealand, where she spent her days getting lost amongst the rolling pasture, building forts in the hedge, climbing trees, and exploring the forest pathways—making up elaborate stories that never lost their grip on her.
She now lives in Australia with her husband, dog, three children, and countless plants, and spends her days pouring her stories onto paper rather than throwing them to the wind.
Her genre of choice is epic fantasy romance, and she thrives off dreaming up real, complex characters and immersive worlds to get lost amongst.
She now lives in Australia with her husband, dog, three children, and countless plants, and spends her days pouring her stories onto paper rather than throwing them to the wind.
Her genre of choice is epic fantasy romance, and she thrives off dreaming up real, complex characters and immersive worlds to get lost amongst.
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May 7, 2026My review aged like milk but it's okay cuz I GOT THE ARCCCCCCCCC. Immediately starting this!!! My most anticipated read of the year 😭
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BRO- OCT'25 😭😭 THAT SOOOO LONGGG 😔 I NEED IT RN!!
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BRO- OCT'25 😭😭 THAT SOOOO LONGGG 😔 I NEED IT RN!!
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August 3, 2024Expected publication- 7 October 2025
AHHH GIMME IT ALREADYYYY. The wait is too long!!
AHHH GIMME IT ALREADYYYY. The wait is too long!!
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June 18, 2025 Omg I love this title 😭💙 October 25, 2025- ooof. Let the countdown begin. I can't wait to see what the final cover looks like 😍
May 8, 2026
5 Stunning Stars - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Ballad of Falling Dragons unraveled itself as a melancholic ballad steeped in dark truths, lingering grief, and undying love.
Death and dragons intertwine within a ruinous ballad, and theirs becomes the most breathtaking and devastating ballad of all.
Echoes of its haunting melodies lingered long after I turned that last page of that epilogue.
This installment made my chest ache with unbearable sorrow and dread—all while I felt a catastrophe, like a great shadow, looming around the corners of the story up to the climax.
It was inevitable that this story would ruin me.
The agony was not that it ruined me—it was the fact that I craved the ruin and the hurt and devoured every page with an insatiable hunger for more.
Mind you, traces of my tears are still wet and gleaming on my cheeks. A marker of a story that touched me deeply and devastated my soul.
That is the Sarah A. Parker experience. And I must have some sadistic streak in me that I know I would not survive a story written by that woman and her poetic stunning prose unscathed.
She is a master storyteller who crafts such complex and layered dark tales while effortlessly lacing every word with emotion. I can feel the love and the grief she poured into this.
The truths I had long awaited to unravel wounded me far more deeply than I have anticipated... or prepared myself for. Such precious bonds and memories I thought were long-forgotten in the past emerged so beautifully and heartbreakingly.
Raeve and Kaan's love is so achingly tender that has my heart both hurt and flutter. The feral passion between them is an inferno that is impossible to extinguish and would consume all those who would stand between them and their love.
As shattered remnants of their past were pieced together to reveal devastating truths that had me in tears, Raeve and Kaan's love endures with the same unrelenting devotion it did beyond grief and death.
If Raeve and Kaan are the beating heart of the story, then Kyzari is the quiet soul that softly flutters within it. She is an element of surprise awaiting to be unfolded.
The veil that shrouded their merciless world is lifted, I'm struck with the realization of how far darker the story is.
Even as I'm filled with dread, I am impressed by the effortless way the story has expanded through additional perspectives which elevated it spectacularly.
It is littered with clues and threads for starved lore hunters and theorists such as myself to gorge on.
This book is worthy of a song or a poem as an ode to its poetic author, yet I can't help but acknowledge my humble review has not done it justice and could never fully capture how raw and emotionally devastating it truly felt.
Thank you Harper Collins and NetGalley for gifting me with an eARC, it's an incredible honor.
The Ballad of Falling Dragons unraveled itself as a melancholic ballad steeped in dark truths, lingering grief, and undying love.
Death and dragons intertwine within a ruinous ballad, and theirs becomes the most breathtaking and devastating ballad of all.
Echoes of its haunting melodies lingered long after I turned that last page of that epilogue.
This installment made my chest ache with unbearable sorrow and dread—all while I felt a catastrophe, like a great shadow, looming around the corners of the story up to the climax.
It was inevitable that this story would ruin me.
The agony was not that it ruined me—it was the fact that I craved the ruin and the hurt and devoured every page with an insatiable hunger for more.
Mind you, traces of my tears are still wet and gleaming on my cheeks. A marker of a story that touched me deeply and devastated my soul.
That is the Sarah A. Parker experience. And I must have some sadistic streak in me that I know I would not survive a story written by that woman and her poetic stunning prose unscathed.
She is a master storyteller who crafts such complex and layered dark tales while effortlessly lacing every word with emotion. I can feel the love and the grief she poured into this.
The truths I had long awaited to unravel wounded me far more deeply than I have anticipated... or prepared myself for. Such precious bonds and memories I thought were long-forgotten in the past emerged so beautifully and heartbreakingly.
Raeve and Kaan's love is so achingly tender that has my heart both hurt and flutter. The feral passion between them is an inferno that is impossible to extinguish and would consume all those who would stand between them and their love.
As shattered remnants of their past were pieced together to reveal devastating truths that had me in tears, Raeve and Kaan's love endures with the same unrelenting devotion it did beyond grief and death.
If Raeve and Kaan are the beating heart of the story, then Kyzari is the quiet soul that softly flutters within it. She is an element of surprise awaiting to be unfolded.
The veil that shrouded their merciless world is lifted, I'm struck with the realization of how far darker the story is.
Even as I'm filled with dread, I am impressed by the effortless way the story has expanded through additional perspectives which elevated it spectacularly.
It is littered with clues and threads for starved lore hunters and theorists such as myself to gorge on.
This book is worthy of a song or a poem as an ode to its poetic author, yet I can't help but acknowledge my humble review has not done it justice and could never fully capture how raw and emotionally devastating it truly felt.
Thank you Harper Collins and NetGalley for gifting me with an eARC, it's an incredible honor.
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April 30, 2026|𝐏𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 .˚༶𓅯 ݁˖⭑.
Can't it get published already?😔😔💔
Can't it get published already?😔😔💔
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April 11, 2025Just found out the release for this has been pushed back to the 24th of Feb 2026. There goes my October plans 😭
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May 10, 2026It's Laura's fault I'm now waiting here smh
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July 26, 2024I know what I am doing October 7th 2025 🥲 (probably crying due to this book)
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May 1, 2025if this book is as beautiful as the title, i will die happy.
if this book is not as beautiful as the title, i will be sending sarah a parker an extensive therapy bill.
if this book is not as beautiful as the title, i will be sending sarah a parker an extensive therapy bill.
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July 27, 2024I HAVE TO WAIT FOR OCTOBER 2025? Illegal
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December 18, 2025✧⋄⋆ pre-release notes ⋆⋄✧
⤷ 01/08/24 ┊I'm not even finished with the first book but I already know I'll be going feral waiting for this.
⤷ 25/08/24 ┊Thinking about this at least once a day🧍🏼♀️
⤷ 18/12/25 ┊I’m still yearning for this book!
⤷ 01/08/24 ┊I'm not even finished with the first book but I already know I'll be going feral waiting for this.
⤷ 25/08/24 ┊Thinking about this at least once a day🧍🏼♀️
⤷ 18/12/25 ┊I’m still yearning for this book!
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July 30, 2024We have to wait MORE THAN A YEAR?? Is Sarah trying to kill us??
April 23, 2026
ARC Review: I am so incredibly thankful to the author for allowing me to read this book early, in order to work on some art work for its upcoming release.
The Ballad of Falling Dragons completely drew me in from the very beginning. The writing is lyrical and atmospheric, bringing the world to life in a way that feels vivid and almost tangible, as though you are moving through it rather than simply reading.
What stayed with me most is the depth woven throughout the story. It unfolds with care, balancing an intricate plot with characters who feel real in all their complexity. The dragons and creatures are also a big part of why this book is so precious, they are described with such clarity that they linger in your mind long after. And of course, Kaan, steady, patient, and deeply devoted, he brings a quiet strength that makes his presence unforgettable.
This book carries a wide range of emotions. It is intense, at times darker than the first, and filled with tension as well as heart. I did find myself frustrated with some of Raeve’s choices, but it felt intentional, part of a larger emotional arc that ultimately made the story resonate even more, and have so much more impact.
Everything comes together with a quiet precision, like a carefully woven story where each piece gradually falls into place. It is immersive, emotional, at times heartbreaking, and truly breathtaking.
I would wholeheartedly recommend it to readers who love high fantasy and fantasy romance, richly imagined worlds, and stories that balance epic scale with deeply personal emotion, especially if you are drawn to romances that feel all consuming.
As an artist, I am already thinking of so many scenes I want to bring to life.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (and honestly, more if I could)
The Ballad of Falling Dragons completely drew me in from the very beginning. The writing is lyrical and atmospheric, bringing the world to life in a way that feels vivid and almost tangible, as though you are moving through it rather than simply reading.
What stayed with me most is the depth woven throughout the story. It unfolds with care, balancing an intricate plot with characters who feel real in all their complexity. The dragons and creatures are also a big part of why this book is so precious, they are described with such clarity that they linger in your mind long after. And of course, Kaan, steady, patient, and deeply devoted, he brings a quiet strength that makes his presence unforgettable.
This book carries a wide range of emotions. It is intense, at times darker than the first, and filled with tension as well as heart. I did find myself frustrated with some of Raeve’s choices, but it felt intentional, part of a larger emotional arc that ultimately made the story resonate even more, and have so much more impact.
Everything comes together with a quiet precision, like a carefully woven story where each piece gradually falls into place. It is immersive, emotional, at times heartbreaking, and truly breathtaking.
I would wholeheartedly recommend it to readers who love high fantasy and fantasy romance, richly imagined worlds, and stories that balance epic scale with deeply personal emotion, especially if you are drawn to romances that feel all consuming.
As an artist, I am already thinking of so many scenes I want to bring to life.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (and honestly, more if I could)
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January 30, 2026I absolutely loved the first book.
But this is extremely unprofessional to keep pushing the date back both for the readers AND author... July to October to February to April and now May 19th. If we can even believe that at this point?
I agree with what others said about being okay to give the author/editors time to make the book great. But other publishers are able to manage that process without giving 4 false release dates! Get it together HarperCollins.
But this is extremely unprofessional to keep pushing the date back both for the readers AND author... July to October to February to April and now May 19th. If we can even believe that at this point?
I agree with what others said about being okay to give the author/editors time to make the book great. But other publishers are able to manage that process without giving 4 false release dates! Get it together HarperCollins.
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August 1, 2024😭I want this so bad it hurts.
remind-me-once-out
July 26, 2024With that name this better have more dragons than the 1st did
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July 26, 2024Need this sequel NOW!!!
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March 4, 2025release delayed till 2026 🥲 that’s so far away!!
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February 12, 2026Reading this once it publishes!!
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March 5, 2025The anticipation for this sequel is brutal. I thought I’d only have to wait a year. SIKE. it’s been pushed to 2026. 😭 THE AGONY. But I guess it’s better than being rushed, producing a subpar sequel…not that it makes the wait any easier. I’ll just be over here, curled in a fetal position after this news.
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August 6, 2024The setting and world-building here is so intriguing. I wish I had enjoyed the execution and pacing in Book 1 more.
I hope this is better than book 1.
I'm glad this will take a while to come out because I don't want a rushed novel, I want a good one.
I hope this is better than book 1.
I'm glad this will take a while to come out because I don't want a rushed novel, I want a good one.
May 9, 2026
5/5⭐️
2/3🌶️ (3ish scenes)
2/3🦋 (swoon)
•My Thoughts•
Oh. My. Goodness. I’ve needed almost 24 hours to just sit with this book before putting my thoughts together. This has been my most anticipated sequel since When the Moon Hatched released about two years ago and my friends, it did not disappoint.
This is heartachingly beautiful, traumatic and hard to read in places YET still so full of hope, love and chosen family bc. I loved the added POVs and how the storylines wove together. The way the different flashbacks/memories are presented for each character was so interesting. This book has one of the most truly awful villains I have ever read, and lots of other regular level horrible people to hate so this was not a light and fluffy read. Our characters have been through so much but every time, just before it almost gets too heavy to bear, we’re reminded of the hope our characters have and the love they have for their people. We’re with them every step of the way as they remember WHY they persevere and why they keep fighting. This story squeezed my heart, made me well up with all the emotions and reminded me that hope and love are some of our greatest gifts. I can not wait to see what Sarah has next for us in this series!
Thank you, THANK YOU to Avon Books and Sarah A Parker for the advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
2/3🌶️ (3ish scenes)
2/3🦋 (swoon)
•My Thoughts•
Oh. My. Goodness. I’ve needed almost 24 hours to just sit with this book before putting my thoughts together. This has been my most anticipated sequel since When the Moon Hatched released about two years ago and my friends, it did not disappoint.
This is heartachingly beautiful, traumatic and hard to read in places YET still so full of hope, love and chosen family bc. I loved the added POVs and how the storylines wove together. The way the different flashbacks/memories are presented for each character was so interesting. This book has one of the most truly awful villains I have ever read, and lots of other regular level horrible people to hate so this was not a light and fluffy read. Our characters have been through so much but every time, just before it almost gets too heavy to bear, we’re reminded of the hope our characters have and the love they have for their people. We’re with them every step of the way as they remember WHY they persevere and why they keep fighting. This story squeezed my heart, made me well up with all the emotions and reminded me that hope and love are some of our greatest gifts. I can not wait to see what Sarah has next for us in this series!
Thank you, THANK YOU to Avon Books and Sarah A Parker for the advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
May 5, 2026
“𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙗-𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩. 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜.”
5 stars. Are we surprised? Ballad put me through every emotion possible. We get a ton more action, more character POV’s, and all the heart wrenching moments. Raeve? One of the strongest FMC’s I’ve ever read. This is a character that you’re always encouraging and wanting to give the world and just….hug. I love this character so much. Kaan? The absolute best. This book was poetic & beautifully written. This is going to be on my ming for a long time.
5 stars. Are we surprised? Ballad put me through every emotion possible. We get a ton more action, more character POV’s, and all the heart wrenching moments. Raeve? One of the strongest FMC’s I’ve ever read. This is a character that you’re always encouraging and wanting to give the world and just….hug. I love this character so much. Kaan? The absolute best. This book was poetic & beautifully written. This is going to be on my ming for a long time.
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August 3, 2024I need this book injected in my veins RIGHT NOW
December 29, 2025
Work perks 🤭
May 5, 2026
This review is for The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker which releases in the UK on the 19th May! Thanks so much to Netgalley and Harper Voyager for giving me an eArc copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
When the Moon Hatched was such a good read for me, that I knew I needed to read this next one in the series as soon as possible, and thank god Harper Voyager had me on auto-approve otherwise they might have been bombarded by my emails 😂😂
This book lived up to every single expectation I had for it, and if life hadn’t have got in the way, I would have easily demolished this in one sitting. The world building was as beautiful and lyrical as the first, the descriptions for the settings and characters kept me hooked for the entire time. It’s full of twists and turns that keep you on your tippy toes just waiting to see what happens next. And that ENDING SARAH??? How could you do this to me 🥹
I loved the characters in this as much as the first, perhaps even more, as you get to see so much more depth to them as the story progresses. Especially my boy Pyrok, pls give this man a break. Actually, give all of them a break, they deserve it 😂 The way Sarah writes brings all characters to life, even the more minor ones, and you feel so much empathy for them and their struggles. I was in tears for most of the ending… you’ve been warned 😂
I honestly could not recommend this series enough, the hype over the first book was very justified and if you enjoy a good fantasy book with dragons and magic, then you will hopefully love it too. One of my fav series for this year and I will be waiting with bated breath for the last in the series.
When the Moon Hatched was such a good read for me, that I knew I needed to read this next one in the series as soon as possible, and thank god Harper Voyager had me on auto-approve otherwise they might have been bombarded by my emails 😂😂
This book lived up to every single expectation I had for it, and if life hadn’t have got in the way, I would have easily demolished this in one sitting. The world building was as beautiful and lyrical as the first, the descriptions for the settings and characters kept me hooked for the entire time. It’s full of twists and turns that keep you on your tippy toes just waiting to see what happens next. And that ENDING SARAH??? How could you do this to me 🥹
I loved the characters in this as much as the first, perhaps even more, as you get to see so much more depth to them as the story progresses. Especially my boy Pyrok, pls give this man a break. Actually, give all of them a break, they deserve it 😂 The way Sarah writes brings all characters to life, even the more minor ones, and you feel so much empathy for them and their struggles. I was in tears for most of the ending… you’ve been warned 😂
I honestly could not recommend this series enough, the hype over the first book was very justified and if you enjoy a good fantasy book with dragons and magic, then you will hopefully love it too. One of my fav series for this year and I will be waiting with bated breath for the last in the series.
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July 29, 2024the title?!?! absolutely LOVE it! October '25 is too damn long 😭❤️🔥
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August 5, 2024I HAVE TO WAIT OVER A YEAR
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October 26, 2024This is the bad thing about reading a new series, having to wait another year to read the second book 😭
May 10, 2026
I’m completely wrecked. Review to come…
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