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Daughters of Chaos #1
A God of Moonlight and Stardust
A single woman stands between order and chaos.
She will determine the fate of Taria.
An anomaly in the world that values the future over the ways of old, Renna is in great danger.
Possessing unexplained—and forbidden—magic, she now attracts unwanted, dangerous attention.
Amidst the chaos, there are two who desire her safety.
Khellios mourned her, living with guilt for the last two millennia. The God of Moon and Stars, he offers her a sanctuary in Taria, trying to rekindle the flame between them.
Sethos, a fae with unusual magic, has been guiding Renna from afar, drawing her nearer and keeping her safe. He now visits within her dreams.
Conflicted by her desires, Renna is pulled between the men who are willing to fight for her. But when a deadly force breaches the sanctuary and threatens to destroy Taria, she is faced with an impossible choice.
Embrace the life she's wanted without magic with Khellios’s help, or accept her destiny as a daughter of chaos at Sethos's side.
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A God of Moonlight and Stardust is Book 1 in the Daughters of Chaos series.
The series includes mature language, graphic sex scenes, and on page depictions of physical and psychological abuse. Please consult the guide located in the front of the book for more information on sensitive subjects. Reader discretion is advised.
She will determine the fate of Taria.
An anomaly in the world that values the future over the ways of old, Renna is in great danger.
Possessing unexplained—and forbidden—magic, she now attracts unwanted, dangerous attention.
Amidst the chaos, there are two who desire her safety.
Khellios mourned her, living with guilt for the last two millennia. The God of Moon and Stars, he offers her a sanctuary in Taria, trying to rekindle the flame between them.
Sethos, a fae with unusual magic, has been guiding Renna from afar, drawing her nearer and keeping her safe. He now visits within her dreams.
Conflicted by her desires, Renna is pulled between the men who are willing to fight for her. But when a deadly force breaches the sanctuary and threatens to destroy Taria, she is faced with an impossible choice.
Embrace the life she's wanted without magic with Khellios’s help, or accept her destiny as a daughter of chaos at Sethos's side.
____
A God of Moonlight and Stardust is Book 1 in the Daughters of Chaos series.
The series includes mature language, graphic sex scenes, and on page depictions of physical and psychological abuse. Please consult the guide located in the front of the book for more information on sensitive subjects. Reader discretion is advised.
326 pages, Paperback
Published August 30, 2024
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February 18, 2025
1st in series
•Indy Author
•Multiple POVs
•Dieties, Gods & Mortals
•Morally Grey Love Interests
•He Falls First
•Love Triangle/square
•Unique World Building
•Dark Night of the Soul
•Past Life Secrets
•Childhood Trauma
•Finding One’s Purpose
History Scholar; Renna is gearing up to travel to the ancient city of Xhor to complete her PHD, when mysterious magical happenings at her University start to awaken her magic in a way she fears will upset the life she has worked to build for herself. Magic is not accepted on her planet of Andora and she has taken great pains to hide her abilities that are only triggered when she feels anger.
At the behest of her University Dean she is wisked away to a magical city for her own safety under the care of the God of the Moon and Stars: Khellios; who seems to have a deep attachment to her for reasons unknown to Renna. In fact, everyone surrounding her in her new environment seem to be keeping secrets Including new friend Nera, Cylas the mysterious creator god of planets and her literal dream man: Sethos.
This book pretty much pulled me in from the get go. I like Renna, I enjoy that she is a fully actualized ADULT (I know, shocking that the protagonist isn’t 18!) 🤣 woman who is smart and capable. Her 3 (!) possible paramours are all very enticing and the spice is spicy! This book really just feels like it’s laying the groundwork for the rest of the bigger story and that’s great because the thing I thought the most while reading: was that I just wanted more. I wanted more backstory, I wanted more of Renna trying to harness her powers and and I wanted to know more about all the characters, more, more, more please! Especially, more of Sethos, please and thank you!
•Indy Author
•Multiple POVs
•Dieties, Gods & Mortals
•Morally Grey Love Interests
•He Falls First
•Love Triangle/square
•Unique World Building
•Dark Night of the Soul
•Past Life Secrets
•Childhood Trauma
•Finding One’s Purpose
History Scholar; Renna is gearing up to travel to the ancient city of Xhor to complete her PHD, when mysterious magical happenings at her University start to awaken her magic in a way she fears will upset the life she has worked to build for herself. Magic is not accepted on her planet of Andora and she has taken great pains to hide her abilities that are only triggered when she feels anger.
At the behest of her University Dean she is wisked away to a magical city for her own safety under the care of the God of the Moon and Stars: Khellios; who seems to have a deep attachment to her for reasons unknown to Renna. In fact, everyone surrounding her in her new environment seem to be keeping secrets Including new friend Nera, Cylas the mysterious creator god of planets and her literal dream man: Sethos.
This book pretty much pulled me in from the get go. I like Renna, I enjoy that she is a fully actualized ADULT (I know, shocking that the protagonist isn’t 18!) 🤣 woman who is smart and capable. Her 3 (!) possible paramours are all very enticing and the spice is spicy! This book really just feels like it’s laying the groundwork for the rest of the bigger story and that’s great because the thing I thought the most while reading: was that I just wanted more. I wanted more backstory, I wanted more of Renna trying to harness her powers and and I wanted to know more about all the characters, more, more, more please! Especially, more of Sethos, please and thank you!
December 30, 2024
4⭐️ - This was my first experience with an intergalactic romantasy, and I absolutely loved it! The setting spanning galaxies and planets was so much fun, and the romance kept me constantly guessing who was best for Renna. I also adored the side characters and really want more of them! I did find myself wishing for a bit more detail about the world itself, so I’m hoping the next book gives us a clearer picture of how everything works. Speaking of the next book, when does it come out? Because that ending left me totally undone!
August 18, 2024
thanks to the author for sending me an e-arc
what a treat this book was! so many swoon worthy men too. i really enjoyed the banter between renna and her many love interests. i am very excited to see what comes next. i am still processing the last couple of chapters
i did find the prologue unnecessary since it doesn’t tell us things we find out as the story goes and some of the reveals are less impactful because of it.
and so begins the long wait for book 2.
if you like magic mixed with a little bit of sci-fy and tons to swoon over, then give this book a try!
what a treat this book was! so many swoon worthy men too. i really enjoyed the banter between renna and her many love interests. i am very excited to see what comes next. i am still processing the last couple of chapters
i did find the prologue unnecessary since it doesn’t tell us things we find out as the story goes and some of the reveals are less impactful because of it.
and so begins the long wait for book 2.
if you like magic mixed with a little bit of sci-fy and tons to swoon over, then give this book a try!
August 13, 2024
A solid debut. It felt a bit like Book of Azrael meets elements of Zodiac Academy. While there were some issues with tone and pacing, I look forward to reading the next one and seeing how this author's work grows!
September 8, 2024
You can find this review of A God of Moonlight and Stardust on my blog, Heart's Content!
The biggest shout out and thank you to the author, for providing me with a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review!
A God of Moonlight and Stardust—compared to most of the mammoth-sized books I’d read just before—is surprisingly only 328 pages. However, perhaps because of the nature of the theme, or the emotional struggle of the characters, the book (for me) felt much longer than that. Not in a bad way, but in a way that surprised me.
There are many things alluring about AGoMaS, but nothing prepares you for what’s inside. The book begins with a 3-4 paged backstory/history about the world we’re to enter and I’m extremely fond of that because you know the author means business with regard to their world building. You’re nearly immediately aware that Mina Brower’s world is unlike any that you’ve read before; granted it can feel familiar if you’ve read or watched other books rooted in mythology, but that’s about it. I personally enjoyed that there were many layers to the world building; for example outside of the world possessing a story, rules and regime of its own, there’s a backstory to how and why the world exists in this story. Outside of this, of course there’s the nature and theme of the plot that follows the characters and their life. I personally feel all these aspects were well done and given how much had to be accomplished within 300-odd pages, the author has truly managed to keep me with her book every step of the way as she introduced and involved us in her world where technology and magic coexist.
I would describe the plot in AGoMaS to be somewhat of a mystery. I think the series actually has a deeper, more complex plot that is yet to be revealed. I would describe this book as primarily occupying the role of setting the stage for the rest of the series (something that’s seen often in many other first books as well). Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot that happens: characters introduced, world explained and explored some, some revelations of the past of some of the characters, relationship politics and development, emotional complexities and even somewhat of a cliffhanger. It has everything that would constitute it complete, but once you’ve read it you know book two is likely going to pack a punch, because book one has done all the heavy lifting.
As I mentioned earlier, the book isn’t big. In fact now that I think about it, the author has truly packed a lot into a comparatively smaller book than is usual nowadays for a fantasy. However, like I’d said, I felt a heaviness while reading this book. That’s not to say the pace of AGoMaS is slow; in fact, whenever I was reading, the pages went by fast. But, I did take a lot of breaks while reading the first half. Was it the nature of the theme? Or how the voice of the protagonist read, or her situation? I’m not sure. But I felt the weight of the book a lot. Which, again, for a 300 paged book to accomplish is a plus in my head. It’s likely the book will read much faster to others, so definitely expect swift pacing, magic and mayhem. Romance too! A love.. square maybe?
I did think I struggled a little with the writing. Not in the way one would presume, but in a way I think the author intended. The book primarily reads in the FMC’s perspective and a large part of it (perhaps one third) reads with a lot of emotion and a lot of chaos. If you read the book, you’d understand the purpose of that; which is honestly two fold (and can’t be explained without spoiling). The last few chapters of the book are what take on a narrative that’s got more clarity and more sense of purpose. Which again, makes so much sense with regard to what’s happening in the story. If the author intended this, truly hats off for accomplishing it. The haze versus the clarity was extremely evident to me and the way the first half felt as opposed to the second half was so distinct and influenced my reading experience too. I had to come and go while reading the first half but could stay reading throughout the second half.
Another compliment I’d truly like to give the author is about the love square. Usually I’m extremely picky about anything that’s love entanglement related complexities. I’ve never enjoyed it and rarely look forward to it—angst between protagonists I don’t mind, confusion within a protagonist I sometimes struggle with. But somehow the author truly made this work because of the elements she introduced to every interaction. It’s honestly also true how emotional vulnerability is like blood in the water and sharks will circle, so I personally loved the protagonist attempting to find her feet in the chaos before diving into anything fully.
The characters are truly aplenty! It’s honestly another hat tip to the author’s writing/story telling style that they’re all well written. Every character is introduced, established and reinforced well! The budding female friendships, the complex dynamics of past and present and the heroine beginning the journey of finding herself and her place in the world were all well done. However, again, this is just the beginning. If you’re expecting big revelations and characters being sorted in their roles and their lives, this book isn’t that. But I’m guessing, that’s where the author wants to take them. So… stay tuned!
I’m oscillating between four and four and a half stars. So take your pick! Please check trigger warnings as always, themes in this book can be triggering for some. Be safe and happy reading.
The biggest shout out and thank you to the author, for providing me with a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review!
A God of Moonlight and Stardust—compared to most of the mammoth-sized books I’d read just before—is surprisingly only 328 pages. However, perhaps because of the nature of the theme, or the emotional struggle of the characters, the book (for me) felt much longer than that. Not in a bad way, but in a way that surprised me.
There are many things alluring about AGoMaS, but nothing prepares you for what’s inside. The book begins with a 3-4 paged backstory/history about the world we’re to enter and I’m extremely fond of that because you know the author means business with regard to their world building. You’re nearly immediately aware that Mina Brower’s world is unlike any that you’ve read before; granted it can feel familiar if you’ve read or watched other books rooted in mythology, but that’s about it. I personally enjoyed that there were many layers to the world building; for example outside of the world possessing a story, rules and regime of its own, there’s a backstory to how and why the world exists in this story. Outside of this, of course there’s the nature and theme of the plot that follows the characters and their life. I personally feel all these aspects were well done and given how much had to be accomplished within 300-odd pages, the author has truly managed to keep me with her book every step of the way as she introduced and involved us in her world where technology and magic coexist.
I would describe the plot in AGoMaS to be somewhat of a mystery. I think the series actually has a deeper, more complex plot that is yet to be revealed. I would describe this book as primarily occupying the role of setting the stage for the rest of the series (something that’s seen often in many other first books as well). Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot that happens: characters introduced, world explained and explored some, some revelations of the past of some of the characters, relationship politics and development, emotional complexities and even somewhat of a cliffhanger. It has everything that would constitute it complete, but once you’ve read it you know book two is likely going to pack a punch, because book one has done all the heavy lifting.
As I mentioned earlier, the book isn’t big. In fact now that I think about it, the author has truly packed a lot into a comparatively smaller book than is usual nowadays for a fantasy. However, like I’d said, I felt a heaviness while reading this book. That’s not to say the pace of AGoMaS is slow; in fact, whenever I was reading, the pages went by fast. But, I did take a lot of breaks while reading the first half. Was it the nature of the theme? Or how the voice of the protagonist read, or her situation? I’m not sure. But I felt the weight of the book a lot. Which, again, for a 300 paged book to accomplish is a plus in my head. It’s likely the book will read much faster to others, so definitely expect swift pacing, magic and mayhem. Romance too! A love.. square maybe?
I did think I struggled a little with the writing. Not in the way one would presume, but in a way I think the author intended. The book primarily reads in the FMC’s perspective and a large part of it (perhaps one third) reads with a lot of emotion and a lot of chaos. If you read the book, you’d understand the purpose of that; which is honestly two fold (and can’t be explained without spoiling). The last few chapters of the book are what take on a narrative that’s got more clarity and more sense of purpose. Which again, makes so much sense with regard to what’s happening in the story. If the author intended this, truly hats off for accomplishing it. The haze versus the clarity was extremely evident to me and the way the first half felt as opposed to the second half was so distinct and influenced my reading experience too. I had to come and go while reading the first half but could stay reading throughout the second half.
Another compliment I’d truly like to give the author is about the love square. Usually I’m extremely picky about anything that’s love entanglement related complexities. I’ve never enjoyed it and rarely look forward to it—angst between protagonists I don’t mind, confusion within a protagonist I sometimes struggle with. But somehow the author truly made this work because of the elements she introduced to every interaction. It’s honestly also true how emotional vulnerability is like blood in the water and sharks will circle, so I personally loved the protagonist attempting to find her feet in the chaos before diving into anything fully.
The characters are truly aplenty! It’s honestly another hat tip to the author’s writing/story telling style that they’re all well written. Every character is introduced, established and reinforced well! The budding female friendships, the complex dynamics of past and present and the heroine beginning the journey of finding herself and her place in the world were all well done. However, again, this is just the beginning. If you’re expecting big revelations and characters being sorted in their roles and their lives, this book isn’t that. But I’m guessing, that’s where the author wants to take them. So… stay tuned!
I’m oscillating between four and four and a half stars. So take your pick! Please check trigger warnings as always, themes in this book can be triggering for some. Be safe and happy reading.
August 3, 2024
Summary
A God of Moonlight and Stardust follows the daughter of a Villain, Renna. She has been reincarnated two millennia’s later. After an attack on her campus she is taken into safety by her love from her past life, Khellios whom she doesn’t remember. Throughout her protection she’s trying to figure out who she is, if she’s inevitably evil, and why she’s drawn to certain people on this planet. Dark forces are calling to her and searching for Renna throughout the book, her magic only reacts to anger and rage. Is she better than her lineage or will she just be another monster?
My review for this book is five stars! I did not expect to love this book so much, but I could not put it down. AGOMAS is a fantastic well rounded story with surprises. The side characters Cylas and Sethos are my guys, I need more! I knew something bigger was at play and kind of predicted some of it but couldn’t put my finger on exactly how the story would go. I love how Renna starts accepting herself and her past but has so much more growth to come. There are multiple love interests in this book(no cheating) that even as it ends you’re not really sure who Renna is going to end up with. The characters are very well rounded and each have their own agendas. There are a few spicy scenes and I could definitely use a little more but it was well incorporated in the storyline.
If you are a Throne of Glass lover you’ll enjoy this book. I can’t wait for the next books to come out and see how this story unfolds!
Release date is August 30th DON’T miss it!! Thanks so much Mina Brower for this ARC.
A God of Moonlight and Stardust follows the daughter of a Villain, Renna. She has been reincarnated two millennia’s later. After an attack on her campus she is taken into safety by her love from her past life, Khellios whom she doesn’t remember. Throughout her protection she’s trying to figure out who she is, if she’s inevitably evil, and why she’s drawn to certain people on this planet. Dark forces are calling to her and searching for Renna throughout the book, her magic only reacts to anger and rage. Is she better than her lineage or will she just be another monster?
My review for this book is five stars! I did not expect to love this book so much, but I could not put it down. AGOMAS is a fantastic well rounded story with surprises. The side characters Cylas and Sethos are my guys, I need more! I knew something bigger was at play and kind of predicted some of it but couldn’t put my finger on exactly how the story would go. I love how Renna starts accepting herself and her past but has so much more growth to come. There are multiple love interests in this book(no cheating) that even as it ends you’re not really sure who Renna is going to end up with. The characters are very well rounded and each have their own agendas. There are a few spicy scenes and I could definitely use a little more but it was well incorporated in the storyline.
If you are a Throne of Glass lover you’ll enjoy this book. I can’t wait for the next books to come out and see how this story unfolds!
Release date is August 30th DON’T miss it!! Thanks so much Mina Brower for this ARC.
August 15, 2024
I am impressed by this debut novel. The story kept me on my toes and felt really interesting. It also had incredible imagery and description. I also would like to highlight that I typically don’t read fantasy/romance/dark romance, but I thoroughly enjoyed this. I found that the characters were all pretty likeable. I love Renna, Khellios, Cylas, Ukara, and Nera. I’m not sure how I feel about Sethos just yet…
I’m extremely grateful to be chosen as an ARC reader for this novel. Mina did a wonderful job of executing this novel and I am excited to read the rest of the series in the future.
I’m extremely grateful to be chosen as an ARC reader for this novel. Mina did a wonderful job of executing this novel and I am excited to read the rest of the series in the future.
October 21, 2024
Could not put it down! Beautifully written and such a fun read. I felt connections to all the characters and enjoyed following along Renna’s journey. All the twists and turns left me wanting more- Can’t wait for book #2! 🤩
August 27, 2024
I really enjoyed this story! Super different than the usual plot and I loved the characters. The fmc is so stubborn and is an even match for the mmc. There’s multiple loves to choose from and choosing your favorite is so hard because they’re all great! The ending has me in my feels! I can’t wait for the next book!
September 3, 2025
3.5/5
Set in a modern fantasy world of gods and magic, with a touch of sci-fi, , A God Of Moonlight and Stardust was a great debut for Mina with a really unique storyline!
A got a little lost in the sauce sometimes, as there’s a lot of characters, but the love triangle (square??!) definitely didn’t lose my focus 👀
Trauma and PTSD is a major theme, and I thought it was handled well- check trigger warnings!
This is the first in a series and really sets up for the next book to take off. Im ready to discover more about the world and backstory in book 2, and I’m crossing my fingers for an ARC!
Set in a modern fantasy world of gods and magic, with a touch of sci-fi, , A God Of Moonlight and Stardust was a great debut for Mina with a really unique storyline!
A got a little lost in the sauce sometimes, as there’s a lot of characters, but the love triangle (square??!) definitely didn’t lose my focus 👀
Trauma and PTSD is a major theme, and I thought it was handled well- check trigger warnings!
This is the first in a series and really sets up for the next book to take off. Im ready to discover more about the world and backstory in book 2, and I’m crossing my fingers for an ARC!
September 28, 2024
Thank you, Mina Brower for the ARC! In exchange for the ARC, I'm leaving an honest review of my thoughts. This review contains spoilers.
Let me begin by saying that I know this is a debut book and I think the author has good potential for future books.
This particular book, however, did not leave me very impressed.
A cornerstone of fantasy, in my opinion, is worldbuilding. I believe that was the biggest issue with this book. If you're planning a series of any kind, you have to put in the groundwork before hand and lay the foundation for a solid fictional world. I felt that this book fell short there as I couldn't visualise the setting and my brain was instead pulling references from other fantasy books instead - which isn't ideal. She could have done a lot more description of the atmosphere, the cities, the battles etc.
I did love the world she was trying to create - the concept seemed very interesting and the power dynamics between the gods were intriguing.
But unfortunately this book was "all telling and no showing" - the way the sentences and character's thoughts were revealed was far too literal. There was definitely room for more description, more subtlety and layered storytelling.
I didn't really vibe with the character development either. It was difficult to tell a character's motivations (e.g. Sethos' motivations at the end came from seemingly nowhere, there was no buildup or prelude to that, whatsoever. I also generally couldn't tell what his deal was, apart from wanting to be with Renna against all odds. But why? We'll never know.). Even for Renna, it seemed as if everyone knew what was best for her, except her. It would have been good for us to know what she wanted as a character.
There was also no relationship building between the FMC and MMCs - emotions developed far too quickly and the emotional states shift without much logic or reason behind them.
I liked Renna's character but she had so much more potential. I feel her history and background were clumsily dropped in the first few chapters just to wedge it in - didn't seem like an appropriate time for the author or the FMC to delve into it flashback style when she was going through a crisis IRL.
She also seemed to be used as a sex object / object of desire in between all the FMCs - her academic prowess and intelligence were barely touched upon.
The FMC also seems romantically confused - there seems to be a forced enemies to lovers vibes with every man she comes across. Maybe it's her history that makes her wary of men but she also shows clear attraction to them and intent, which is confusing. E.g. she found both Khel and Aramis hot quite randomly without finding them attractive before or no mention of attraction in general. The banter or chemistry between the characters is also poorly written, they don't really gel well. And it was very confusing as to why they suddenly started fighting over her when there's basically a whole ass apocalypse going on. Priorities?
I thought the plot organisation was quite odd too. Major plot points are revealed too early in the story as well, there's zero setup to entice the readers in before introducing plot shifts. The plot points in general were also revealed so quickly that it feels like a rollercoaster for the reader (and not in a good way). Just felt very disconnected.
Overall, I think this book could have been longer - that way the author would have had more time to set everything up properly and give the characters more time to develop.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2024
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4,5)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Mina Brower’s A God of Moonlight and Stardust delivers an enchanting mix of science fiction and fantasy, weaving together a unique universe filled with magic, gods, and ancient forces vying for control. The story follows Renna, a strong yet conflicted protagonist, as she navigates her forbidden powers and the dangerous attention they attract in a world where the old ways clash with a futuristic vision.
The world-building is one of the book's best elements, combining religion, culture, and science in a distant future that feels both poignant and original. I was especially drawn to the novel's interpretation of magic and its interplay with ancient gods and fae, which was fascinating but left me yearning for more depth. As the first book in what seems like a larger series, the lore feels somewhat underdeveloped—I would have loved to explore more of Taria and its magic system.
The romantic tension is also extremely well-crafted, with Renna caught between three compelling love interests. Each relationship unfolds with nuance, from Khellios, the brooding God of Moon and Stars, Cylas, the debonair creator of planets (and my personal favourite) to Sethos, the mysterious fae who’s been guiding her from the shadows. There’s a slow burn and complexity in these dynamics that Brower handles expertly, keeping the reader hooked on the emotional journey as much as the plot. Khellios, in particular, gives off strong Tamlin vibes, with his intense, protective, at times even abusive nature—though thankfully, Renna's resistance to his domineering side adds a satisfying layer to her character.
Though the pacing overall is solid, the book feels a bit too brief. The plot moved quickly in unexpected directions, which kept things exciting, but I found myself wishing the climax had been stretched a bit further. The ending packs a great twist and offers a sense of closure, but I was left wanting more—especially with such an intriguing world that I hope gets more exploration in future installments.
Ultimately, A God of Moonlight and Stardust is a thrilling and emotional read. Its mix of romance, magic, and high-stakes tension makes it hard to put down, and Renna’s journey of self-discovery, caught between order and chaos, left me eager for what’s to come.
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Mina Brower’s A God of Moonlight and Stardust delivers an enchanting mix of science fiction and fantasy, weaving together a unique universe filled with magic, gods, and ancient forces vying for control. The story follows Renna, a strong yet conflicted protagonist, as she navigates her forbidden powers and the dangerous attention they attract in a world where the old ways clash with a futuristic vision.
The world-building is one of the book's best elements, combining religion, culture, and science in a distant future that feels both poignant and original. I was especially drawn to the novel's interpretation of magic and its interplay with ancient gods and fae, which was fascinating but left me yearning for more depth. As the first book in what seems like a larger series, the lore feels somewhat underdeveloped—I would have loved to explore more of Taria and its magic system.
The romantic tension is also extremely well-crafted, with Renna caught between three compelling love interests. Each relationship unfolds with nuance, from Khellios, the brooding God of Moon and Stars, Cylas, the debonair creator of planets (and my personal favourite) to Sethos, the mysterious fae who’s been guiding her from the shadows. There’s a slow burn and complexity in these dynamics that Brower handles expertly, keeping the reader hooked on the emotional journey as much as the plot. Khellios, in particular, gives off strong Tamlin vibes, with his intense, protective, at times even abusive nature—though thankfully, Renna's resistance to his domineering side adds a satisfying layer to her character.
Though the pacing overall is solid, the book feels a bit too brief. The plot moved quickly in unexpected directions, which kept things exciting, but I found myself wishing the climax had been stretched a bit further. The ending packs a great twist and offers a sense of closure, but I was left wanting more—especially with such an intriguing world that I hope gets more exploration in future installments.
Ultimately, A God of Moonlight and Stardust is a thrilling and emotional read. Its mix of romance, magic, and high-stakes tension makes it hard to put down, and Renna’s journey of self-discovery, caught between order and chaos, left me eager for what’s to come.
March 10, 2025
"And now that she trusted me, my revenge could begin."
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! Set in a futuristic galaxy over 2,000 years after Earth's extinction, it's a world where humans, magic, gods, and galaxy creatures coexist. The author, Mina Brower, did an incredible job of creating a unique and immersive world that drew me in and kept me engaged.
"Religion is banned, and humans are under the rule of the Planetary Council, a group of humans who have decided to rule all human-inhabited planets."
The story follows Renna, a graduate student struggling to control her life and magic. Her past is marked by abuse and trauma, which has left her with a deep-seated fear of magic.
"My magic responds to anger and is difficult to control in any other emotional state."
Renna's biggest struggle is gaining control over her own life and actions.
"The theme of my life: control."
As Renna navigates dark magic attacks and encounters with gods, she's torn between multiple love interests: Sethos, Khellios, and Cylas.
Enter Love Square!
Each character has their own obsessive motivations, leaving Renna feeling overwhelmed and guilty for the chaos surrounding her.
"If you do not come to terms with what is inside you, your impulsiveness will wreck any hope you have for inner peace."
I appreciated the author's world-building and character development. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with flaws and strengths that make them relatable.
However, I had a hard time starting the book due to the writing style in the beginning chapters. It took me a while to get into the rhythm of the story.
Khellios' controlling behavior and outdated views on relationships were concerning, but his character showed potential for growth. His one-liners often had me laughing and rooting for him.
"I learned that baths and white shirts may be my most favorite things."
Overall, I rated this book four stars. I'm excited for the second novel and hope the author continues to develop the characters and world.
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! Set in a futuristic galaxy over 2,000 years after Earth's extinction, it's a world where humans, magic, gods, and galaxy creatures coexist. The author, Mina Brower, did an incredible job of creating a unique and immersive world that drew me in and kept me engaged.
"Religion is banned, and humans are under the rule of the Planetary Council, a group of humans who have decided to rule all human-inhabited planets."
The story follows Renna, a graduate student struggling to control her life and magic. Her past is marked by abuse and trauma, which has left her with a deep-seated fear of magic.
"My magic responds to anger and is difficult to control in any other emotional state."
Renna's biggest struggle is gaining control over her own life and actions.
"The theme of my life: control."
As Renna navigates dark magic attacks and encounters with gods, she's torn between multiple love interests: Sethos, Khellios, and Cylas.
Enter Love Square!
Each character has their own obsessive motivations, leaving Renna feeling overwhelmed and guilty for the chaos surrounding her.
"If you do not come to terms with what is inside you, your impulsiveness will wreck any hope you have for inner peace."
I appreciated the author's world-building and character development. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with flaws and strengths that make them relatable.
However, I had a hard time starting the book due to the writing style in the beginning chapters. It took me a while to get into the rhythm of the story.
Khellios' controlling behavior and outdated views on relationships were concerning, but his character showed potential for growth. His one-liners often had me laughing and rooting for him.
"I learned that baths and white shirts may be my most favorite things."
Overall, I rated this book four stars. I'm excited for the second novel and hope the author continues to develop the characters and world.
September 30, 2024
Renna is the daughter of Am-Re, g-d of chaos. Living on Andora where magic is forbidden, she struggles to control her powers. When an attack occurs on her university campus, she's taken into safety by Khellios, g-d of moonlight and stardust and Renna's past lover whom she doesn't remember.
Upon her arrival on Taria, Renna grapples with learning to control her magic and who she is outside of her past traumas. During her time on Taria, she's inundated with multiple suitors vying for her affection: Cylas, Sethos, and of course, Khellios.
As the story progresses, secrets and lies come to light that culminates in a shocking ending.
This book had me in a chokehold. I couldn't put it down. The characters are well-written and complex. The worldbuilding was amazing. I felt like I was there right alongside Renna in the story.
I saw a lot of myself in Renna, as someone who has struggled with their emotions and past traumas and figuring out who I am. Something that I really loved was that Renna isn't perfect. She's flawed and complex. It made her that much more relatable and human.
I'd never read a book with a love square before and I've got to say, it was amazing. Renna's relationship with each of her love interests is so different. It was hard to choose who to root for. Also, the sex scenes were HOT. I was blushing fiercely at points.
Anyways, this book was truly magical and I'm still freaking out over the ending. Also, this book left me emotionally raw and exposed at times but in the best way.
Upon her arrival on Taria, Renna grapples with learning to control her magic and who she is outside of her past traumas. During her time on Taria, she's inundated with multiple suitors vying for her affection: Cylas, Sethos, and of course, Khellios.
As the story progresses, secrets and lies come to light that culminates in a shocking ending.
This book had me in a chokehold. I couldn't put it down. The characters are well-written and complex. The worldbuilding was amazing. I felt like I was there right alongside Renna in the story.
I saw a lot of myself in Renna, as someone who has struggled with their emotions and past traumas and figuring out who I am. Something that I really loved was that Renna isn't perfect. She's flawed and complex. It made her that much more relatable and human.
I'd never read a book with a love square before and I've got to say, it was amazing. Renna's relationship with each of her love interests is so different. It was hard to choose who to root for. Also, the sex scenes were HOT. I was blushing fiercely at points.
Anyways, this book was truly magical and I'm still freaking out over the ending. Also, this book left me emotionally raw and exposed at times but in the best way.
August 4, 2024
A god of moonlight and stardust is a great introduction into what could be a a complex fantasy world that rivals any of the current book favourites.
Renna is a real character who struggles! No instant success acquired! I love that Renna has more failures and self-doubt and I can feel the anticipation building for what she’s going to be capable of after her journey. Even her reaction to being lied to and coddled felt appropriate. I hate when the FMC conveniently allows excuses as protection so I ate that up.
I love Ukara. I need about 600000% more of her over the next book thank you. Especially if Mina wants to write a novella about Khira and Ukara’s love story I would be first in line.
I was slightly lacking in my ability to relate to the love interests. I think more a me problem then how they are written but thank god for Sethos keeping things interesting.
The pacing was great. I want more banter and less suggestive seduction which I think Renna will give me as she moves from bashful to a capable, badass character who tires of everyone assuming they know what she wants and what’s best for her. Hello feminine rageeeee.
Overall I think this was a really fun book and I’m excited to see where this world goes.
Thank you to Mina Brower for allowing me to read an advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Renna is a real character who struggles! No instant success acquired! I love that Renna has more failures and self-doubt and I can feel the anticipation building for what she’s going to be capable of after her journey. Even her reaction to being lied to and coddled felt appropriate. I hate when the FMC conveniently allows excuses as protection so I ate that up.
I love Ukara. I need about 600000% more of her over the next book thank you. Especially if Mina wants to write a novella about Khira and Ukara’s love story I would be first in line.
I was slightly lacking in my ability to relate to the love interests. I think more a me problem then how they are written but thank god for Sethos keeping things interesting.
The pacing was great. I want more banter and less suggestive seduction which I think Renna will give me as she moves from bashful to a capable, badass character who tires of everyone assuming they know what she wants and what’s best for her. Hello feminine rageeeee.
Overall I think this was a really fun book and I’m excited to see where this world goes.
Thank you to Mina Brower for allowing me to read an advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 20, 2024
An engaging first book in a series with excellent world building and characters that were really easy to relate to - even though many of them are Gods and Goddesses. This book takes place in the future where Earth is no longer and humans have travelled to a distant galaxy to start life afresh. Magic is forbidden by the Council in favour of science. There are multiple inhabited realms with Gods and Goddesses keeping watch over all.
The story follows Renna who has reincarnated as a human woman with a particular kind of magic. Abused as a child, she does her best to keep her magic under wraps lest the Council be made aware of her. Unfortunate circumstances see her magic spiral out of control and catch the attention of those who have been seeking her for millennia - some with good intentions and some not. Those who want to keep her safe transport her to another realm where she is hidden from those who seek to use her and her magic for evil purposes. Themes of forced proximity, shared history, betrayal, found family, war, history and love make for a wonderful story. This books ends on a cracking cliffhanger that I truly did not see coming. I cannot wait for book 2.
The story follows Renna who has reincarnated as a human woman with a particular kind of magic. Abused as a child, she does her best to keep her magic under wraps lest the Council be made aware of her. Unfortunate circumstances see her magic spiral out of control and catch the attention of those who have been seeking her for millennia - some with good intentions and some not. Those who want to keep her safe transport her to another realm where she is hidden from those who seek to use her and her magic for evil purposes. Themes of forced proximity, shared history, betrayal, found family, war, history and love make for a wonderful story. This books ends on a cracking cliffhanger that I truly did not see coming. I cannot wait for book 2.
August 22, 2024
3.5⭐️
This story has good bones. The setting being intergalactic was pretty genius. It gave the story a sci-fi feel mixed with fantasy. It's not something you see done at the moment. So it made this very interesting. I did enjoy the story. However, the love interest factor was quite confusing to me. The fact that Renna seems to be so quickly interested in 3 people at the same time just threw me off.
The way that abuse is addressed in this story, on the other hand, was really well done. It's a hard topic to address in literature, I think, but the way it was written, you could almost walk in Renna's shoes and feel what she experienced.
The story building as well was good. It was gradual throughout the story instead of dumping it all at the start, which can make a 1st book really hard to get through.
I did enjoy this, and I definitely think book 2 will be even better as we start to get more into the story and the characters.
If you are a fan of the Gods and Monsters series and When the Moon Hatched, I think you will enjoy this story, so give it a read.
This story has good bones. The setting being intergalactic was pretty genius. It gave the story a sci-fi feel mixed with fantasy. It's not something you see done at the moment. So it made this very interesting. I did enjoy the story. However, the love interest factor was quite confusing to me. The fact that Renna seems to be so quickly interested in 3 people at the same time just threw me off.
The way that abuse is addressed in this story, on the other hand, was really well done. It's a hard topic to address in literature, I think, but the way it was written, you could almost walk in Renna's shoes and feel what she experienced.
The story building as well was good. It was gradual throughout the story instead of dumping it all at the start, which can make a 1st book really hard to get through.
I did enjoy this, and I definitely think book 2 will be even better as we start to get more into the story and the characters.
If you are a fan of the Gods and Monsters series and When the Moon Hatched, I think you will enjoy this story, so give it a read.
August 29, 2024
Im just going to start this off by saying, I need book two IMMEDIATELY!! No pressure but (Please Mina I’m begging!!! 🙏) lol
The details and world building were SO good. I feel like I could picture everything perfectly in my mind. There were moments in the beginning where I had trouble keeping characters straight but as the storyline progressed it became easier!
Being book one, it is more plot focused BUT it has so much juicy tension between Renna (the FMC) and her love interests…that’s right… INTERESTS…PLURAL. This is absolutely a slow burn in the best possible way, I loved watching her relationships grow with each man and I couldn’t even tell you who I was rooting for more!! All of the MMC’s are *chefs kiss* 💋 I’m excited to see how Renna’s relationships develop with not only herself but with her MMC’s.
I knew there was going to be a twist but I just couldn’t put my finger on what it was going to be and let me tell you I was shocked with how this book ended..like jaw on the floor. Now I just have to be able to wait patiently for the rest of the series!! Lol
The details and world building were SO good. I feel like I could picture everything perfectly in my mind. There were moments in the beginning where I had trouble keeping characters straight but as the storyline progressed it became easier!
Being book one, it is more plot focused BUT it has so much juicy tension between Renna (the FMC) and her love interests…that’s right… INTERESTS…PLURAL. This is absolutely a slow burn in the best possible way, I loved watching her relationships grow with each man and I couldn’t even tell you who I was rooting for more!! All of the MMC’s are *chefs kiss* 💋 I’m excited to see how Renna’s relationships develop with not only herself but with her MMC’s.
I knew there was going to be a twist but I just couldn’t put my finger on what it was going to be and let me tell you I was shocked with how this book ended..like jaw on the floor. Now I just have to be able to wait patiently for the rest of the series!! Lol
August 20, 2024
AGOMAS was not what I expected. There were points throughout the book where I did predict some of the events that transpired, but even so, the twists were still twisting!
Even when I accurately guessed what was to come next, I was still surprised by all the other moving parts that brought AGOMAS together!!! Especially the ending!!! I was internally screaming by the end and am incredibly antsy to get my hands on the next book!
Sethos was... a truly delightful surprise.
Ren and everything to do with her had me extremely frustrated (in the best way), but I also completely understood where she was coming from.
Cylas was a constant source of entertainment and I was always happy to see him on the page.
Khel... his heart was in the right place, but I would love to get into his brain a little more.
Overall, this book was a page-turner which is evident in the fact that I finished it in 2 days. If you love magic, gods among humans, with some spicy sprinkled in you will enjoy this book!
Even when I accurately guessed what was to come next, I was still surprised by all the other moving parts that brought AGOMAS together!!! Especially the ending!!! I was internally screaming by the end and am incredibly antsy to get my hands on the next book!
Sethos was... a truly delightful surprise.
Ren and everything to do with her had me extremely frustrated (in the best way), but I also completely understood where she was coming from.
Cylas was a constant source of entertainment and I was always happy to see him on the page.
Khel... his heart was in the right place, but I would love to get into his brain a little more.
Overall, this book was a page-turner which is evident in the fact that I finished it in 2 days. If you love magic, gods among humans, with some spicy sprinkled in you will enjoy this book!
August 28, 2024
My heart is on the floor in a million pieces, right next to my jaw that I haven’t picked up yet…and I’m ready to take more abuse with what’s to come. I look forward to being absolutely demolished by this series, one book at a time.
I had hopes I would be wrong with where this book was going. But the information given softens the blow after such a heartbreaking realization. There is so much love in so many forms in this book, from meaningful friendships to steamy slow burning tension.
We see growth in our FMC who I know will flourish coming into herself through the rest of the story. Our MMC are all (in a way) overbearing in their own ways. One seeking to control the situation, one seeking a second chance, and one seeking the attention of our mentally traumatized and damaged FMC.
So much is yet to come and to learn and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds.
I had hopes I would be wrong with where this book was going. But the information given softens the blow after such a heartbreaking realization. There is so much love in so many forms in this book, from meaningful friendships to steamy slow burning tension.
We see growth in our FMC who I know will flourish coming into herself through the rest of the story. Our MMC are all (in a way) overbearing in their own ways. One seeking to control the situation, one seeking a second chance, and one seeking the attention of our mentally traumatized and damaged FMC.
So much is yet to come and to learn and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds.
September 4, 2024
What an incredible debut novel!
First off, how is it possible to fall for not just one, but three different men? In Mina we trust, and she delivered! 🤌🏻😂 But seriously… can I trust her not to break my heart in the next book? That’s the real question 🥲♥️
I always find myself drawn to the bad guy (does that make ME morally grey? Haha!) but shes made it so difficult to choose between them! 😫
This romantasy novel was completely addictive, fun and with a good amount of spice! I liked how it captured the complexities of trauma, love, and loss with such depth you couldn’t fault the characters and their choices! It’s all very relatable.
I was so invested in the story that the twist completely caught me off guard. And I love when I cannot predict the ending in books. Now I desperately need to know what happens next😭 Overall it was a great read and I’m looking forward to the next book!!
First off, how is it possible to fall for not just one, but three different men? In Mina we trust, and she delivered! 🤌🏻😂 But seriously… can I trust her not to break my heart in the next book? That’s the real question 🥲♥️
I always find myself drawn to the bad guy (does that make ME morally grey? Haha!) but shes made it so difficult to choose between them! 😫
This romantasy novel was completely addictive, fun and with a good amount of spice! I liked how it captured the complexities of trauma, love, and loss with such depth you couldn’t fault the characters and their choices! It’s all very relatable.
I was so invested in the story that the twist completely caught me off guard. And I love when I cannot predict the ending in books. Now I desperately need to know what happens next😭 Overall it was a great read and I’m looking forward to the next book!!
August 19, 2024
A God of Moonlight & Stardust is an emotional ride through a magical sci-fi universe. Mina Brower has created a unique world where humans have long abandoned the Milky Way galaxy for the Andromeda galaxy. I enjoyed the way magic & science fiction are blended with a new mythology filled with gods & goddesses who are lurking on the fringes of human consciousness. Learning about the mythology & the relationships among all of the deities is interesting and I look forward to more. I liked Renna & her interactions with the goddesses Ukara & Nera. They are friends & companions not just rivals for male attention or enemies simply because they are female. The relationships with Khellios, Sethos, & Cylas are all complicated & there were times I wanted Renna to tell all of them to kick rocks. There's a lot of sexual tension which makes this a steamy, slightly frustrating read. This ends with a cliffhanger which I normally don't like but this one has me on the edge of my seat for book 2.
February 23, 2025
I cannot believe that this was a debut novel.
Mina created such a unique setting and magic system that kept me captivated way past my bedtime.
There was one character that gave me major Tamlin vibes and maybe, MAYBE might prove me wrong but I have my heart set on another MMC😉
I was not expecting the cliffhanger at all! Can I wait till June for book 2?!?
Read this if you love gods and goddesses, intergalactic sci-fi modernism, love triangles, relationships via dreams 🥵 (chapter 20!!!!!), spice, secrets, jealousy, female self- discovery, ⚠️PTSD, ⚠️flash backs of child abuse, females sticking up for injustice and cliffhangers.
Thank you so much Mina for sending us this book.
Mina created such a unique setting and magic system that kept me captivated way past my bedtime.
There was one character that gave me major Tamlin vibes and maybe, MAYBE might prove me wrong but I have my heart set on another MMC😉
I was not expecting the cliffhanger at all! Can I wait till June for book 2?!?
Read this if you love gods and goddesses, intergalactic sci-fi modernism, love triangles, relationships via dreams 🥵 (chapter 20!!!!!), spice, secrets, jealousy, female self- discovery, ⚠️PTSD, ⚠️flash backs of child abuse, females sticking up for injustice and cliffhangers.
Thank you so much Mina for sending us this book.
July 29, 2025
This is set in a modern fantasy/sci fi world with Gods and magic. But science is important! This is a nee genre to me but I have got to say, this book had me feeling all my emotions. There was a point when I thought I was going to throw my kindle across the room! The love triangle honestly was what got on my nerves a little but but, thats because I just wanted my boy Khel to win her. Sethos is also 🥵 but for aome rrason my mind was like nope Khel.
I also liked the world building and the way information was given to the reader was also good! Said a thing and then explained said thing. Im excited for the second book!
I also liked the world building and the way information was given to the reader was also good! Said a thing and then explained said thing. Im excited for the second book!
September 12, 2025
Lo primero que quiero decir es que termine más confundida con ese final de WTH !!! Desde las primeras páginas me cautivó la historia. Pero cuando me di cuenta que sería triángulo amoroso quise morir,aunque ya estaba bien metida en la trama. No me gustan los triángulos amorosos para nada, y menos si no termina con el que yo quería!!!
Pero en si la historia es buenísima, te engancha desde el principio! Me encantó aunque sufrí muchísimo por khelios!!! Me muero por leer el siguiente (lo bueno que ya lo tengo) y saber que pasa. Se que voy a sufrir porque aún no se sabe bien con quién quedará y eso me mata en las historias, me hace querer irme al final para dejar de sufrir esa angustia!!
Pero en si la historia es buenísima, te engancha desde el principio! Me encantó aunque sufrí muchísimo por khelios!!! Me muero por leer el siguiente (lo bueno que ya lo tengo) y saber que pasa. Se que voy a sufrir porque aún no se sabe bien con quién quedará y eso me mata en las historias, me hace querer irme al final para dejar de sufrir esa angustia!!
August 31, 2024
A lovely Magical book with world of gods and magic and so much more. I loved how the world building was done and how magic was shown and anchored. How it was activated, each aspects written beautifully. Amazing characters and banter. Loved the POVs and how it was easier to get inside the head of our FMC and know how she thinks and feels and how difficult it was for her. Can't wait to read more. I wanna know what happens next. So much has happened and so much is to come 😄 can't wait. Recommending it to all fantasy lovers 😄
September 27, 2024
Overall I really enjoyed this book. At first it was a little slow and hard for me to get into but as the story kept progressing I found myself enjoying it more and more.
I found the concept and the magic system in this book very unique and I loved meeting all the different gods and goddess’s . Mina Brower’s descriptive world building in this book was very good.
I did not at all expect the plot twist at the end and I am looking forward to reading more set in this world in the future and look forward to the next book.
I found the concept and the magic system in this book very unique and I loved meeting all the different gods and goddess’s . Mina Brower’s descriptive world building in this book was very good.
I did not at all expect the plot twist at the end and I am looking forward to reading more set in this world in the future and look forward to the next book.
September 28, 2024
The world? The plot? The scrumptious men?! The twist?? 5/5.
It’s the execution that brings it down for me- so much of this book felt rushed to me and the spice scenes felt a little forced and a little cringe. I would have loved a longer book that took more time to describe this awesome world and the magic in it and would have like to have gotten to know more about the main female character.
That being said- will I be reading the second? Definitely. I need more of Sethos, Khel, and Cylas!
**This book was provided to me as an ARC
It’s the execution that brings it down for me- so much of this book felt rushed to me and the spice scenes felt a little forced and a little cringe. I would have loved a longer book that took more time to describe this awesome world and the magic in it and would have like to have gotten to know more about the main female character.
That being said- will I be reading the second? Definitely. I need more of Sethos, Khel, and Cylas!
**This book was provided to me as an ARC
August 15, 2024
I thought this book was so good! It was nicely paced and it had so much angst and spicy tension between Renna her love interests. I just couldn’t get enough.
I was able to get an idea of how the story was going to turn out but the ending just had me floored. I do not know what to think or how to feel about it but Sethos might just be my top man 🥵
I am very excited to read what happens next and to see Renna embrace herself and her powers.
Thank you Mina Brower for ARC!
I was able to get an idea of how the story was going to turn out but the ending just had me floored. I do not know what to think or how to feel about it but Sethos might just be my top man 🥵
I am very excited to read what happens next and to see Renna embrace herself and her powers.
Thank you Mina Brower for ARC!
August 29, 2024
Wowowow so lucky to receive this amazing book as an arc and i can honestly say i’ve fallen in LOVE🥹 The book was so easy to read and so beautifully written that from the moment I picked it up I knew I would love it. Don’t want to say too much because im not a spoiler girly but if you love:
• Forced proximity
• Love triangles/square depending how you depict it🤣😮💨
• Gods and goddesses
• Morally grey villains🥹
PICK UP THIS BOOK. Anxiously waiting on book 2💅🏼
• Forced proximity
• Love triangles/square depending how you depict it🤣😮💨
• Gods and goddesses
• Morally grey villains🥹
PICK UP THIS BOOK. Anxiously waiting on book 2💅🏼
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