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The Moon Raven
Disaris jin Gheza's rare gift for code-breaking means she must flee a conquering army and a fanatical cult, or become their prisoner and pawn. To evade capture, she will cross perilous territories and sorcerous borders, her aim, rescue her sister from captivity and stop a goddess bent on remaking the world through destruction and bloodshed.
But she won't be facing danger alone. The battle mage known as the Moon Raven travels by her side. Once Disaris's best friend and lover, Bron is now an uneasy ally with a death bounty on his head for desertion.
Bound together by memories and a bond that they both believed broken, the two fugitives must outrun a deadly tracker, save a kingdom, and crush a savage deity - all without dying in the effort.
A tale of loyalty and longing.
But she won't be facing danger alone. The battle mage known as the Moon Raven travels by her side. Once Disaris's best friend and lover, Bron is now an uneasy ally with a death bounty on his head for desertion.
Bound together by memories and a bond that they both believed broken, the two fugitives must outrun a deadly tracker, save a kingdom, and crush a savage deity - all without dying in the effort.
A tale of loyalty and longing.
267 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2026
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About the author
Grace Draven
53 books7,683 followersI'm an author and Louisiana native living in Texas with my husband, three smalls and a big doofus dog. I have lived in Spain, hiked the Teton Mountains, honeymooned in Scotland, ridden in competition rodeo and am the great great granddaughter of a Nicaraguan president. I also hate doing laundry and refuse to iron anything.
I've loved storytelling since forever. I published my first short story with Amber Quill Press and have since written several other tales. A love of the bad boy in fiction always inspires me.
I've loved storytelling since forever. I published my first short story with Amber Quill Press and have since written several other tales. A love of the bad boy in fiction always inspires me.
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February 1, 2026
somehow i went into this thinking it was the story that was teased at the end of black hellebore so i had to adjust my expectations when i realized that but i still had a good time as usual my goat doesn't write a bad book 🙏🏻
i will say there were more punctuation errors than i would expect but it wasn't too egregious so i could ignore them for the most part
wouldn't mind reading a sequel with the sun crow tbh he seems interesting
for now i will await the blade maiden as it's a release of hers i am most excited for
i will say there were more punctuation errors than i would expect but it wasn't too egregious so i could ignore them for the most part
wouldn't mind reading a sequel with the sun crow tbh he seems interesting
for now i will await the blade maiden as it's a release of hers i am most excited for
January 31, 2026
I'm so glad Grace Draven is (hopefully on the mend) writing and publishing again. Boy, did I miss her! This was a great introductory read for anyone new to Grace Draven. Finished the book in one sitting, up to 2:43 am--yes, it's that kind of book.
February 1, 2026
Grace Draven never disappoints
Originality on ideas & storyline kept me glued to the book.
I am ever excited to await for another book from Grace Draven.
Originality on ideas & storyline kept me glued to the book.
I am ever excited to await for another book from Grace Draven.
February 1, 2026
Grace Draven could write the instructions for a universal remote control and I would froth at the mouth and rate it 5 stars.
Apparently, I read a finished draft but not the final draft (because I could not wait until Amazon distributed the right file. This was my fault. Grace can do no wrong), and let me tell you, it is still 5 stars. A few typos won't ruin a book for me... for fuck's sake I'm an ELA high school teacher, typos are my life at this point.
This was shorter than I expected, I was stressing the fuck out because I was at 86% and shit was about to hit the fan and I had no fucking clue whether this draft had the ending... but it did and it ended in Grace Draven fashion. That je ne sais quoi that makes her books fucking magical.
The Moon Raven is the prequel to a new trilogy she's writing, hopefully a trio of stand alones like her Fallen Empire trilogy. I want her to finish the Wraith Kings, but after her cancer and her writing hiatus I'll take anything she writes and thank her for it.
So, okay, the book... so we're introduced to a world at war between two nations and a religious fanatical murderous/suicidal cult playing both sides. Our fmc is Disaris and she's an itzuli, a mage of code breaking and our mmc is Bron, her childhood friend and first love and also a battle mage for Daes (one of the nations at war). The book switches between third person limited pov for both of them and also includes flashbacks to their younger years. It is very well done and not as confusing as it really sounds. (Again, this is Grace Draven and she cannot do wrong.)
Given it is short, it is very fast paced and I feel tamer in the spice than other of her books. The spice is not spice but like cinnamon roll sweetish spice. I am a smut addict and not having the words cock or moist folds in this book felt like a prize I did not deserve.
I cannot fucking wait to read The Blade Maiden (Book 1 of this series) hopefully at the end of 2026 if the world still stands.
Apparently, I read a finished draft but not the final draft (because I could not wait until Amazon distributed the right file. This was my fault. Grace can do no wrong), and let me tell you, it is still 5 stars. A few typos won't ruin a book for me... for fuck's sake I'm an ELA high school teacher, typos are my life at this point.
This was shorter than I expected, I was stressing the fuck out because I was at 86% and shit was about to hit the fan and I had no fucking clue whether this draft had the ending... but it did and it ended in Grace Draven fashion. That je ne sais quoi that makes her books fucking magical.
The Moon Raven is the prequel to a new trilogy she's writing, hopefully a trio of stand alones like her Fallen Empire trilogy. I want her to finish the Wraith Kings, but after her cancer and her writing hiatus I'll take anything she writes and thank her for it.
So, okay, the book... so we're introduced to a world at war between two nations and a religious fanatical murderous/suicidal cult playing both sides. Our fmc is Disaris and she's an itzuli, a mage of code breaking and our mmc is Bron, her childhood friend and first love and also a battle mage for Daes (one of the nations at war). The book switches between third person limited pov for both of them and also includes flashbacks to their younger years. It is very well done and not as confusing as it really sounds. (Again, this is Grace Draven and she cannot do wrong.)
Given it is short, it is very fast paced and I feel tamer in the spice than other of her books. The spice is not spice but like cinnamon roll sweetish spice. I am a smut addict and not having the words cock or moist folds in this book felt like a prize I did not deserve.
I cannot fucking wait to read The Blade Maiden (Book 1 of this series) hopefully at the end of 2026 if the world still stands.
February 1, 2026
Absolutely Captivating!
I've been in a horrible slump. I mean
took 3 months to finish the last book I tried, kinda slump. It hurt.
The Moon Raven.
Twice in 48 hours.
What a beautifully written book!!!
I'm currently waiting for Grace Draven to put her grocery list up for pre-order. I'll happily read that next!
Cannot wait for THIS series to continue!
I've been in a horrible slump. I mean
took 3 months to finish the last book I tried, kinda slump. It hurt.
The Moon Raven.
Twice in 48 hours.
What a beautifully written book!!!
I'm currently waiting for Grace Draven to put her grocery list up for pre-order. I'll happily read that next!
Cannot wait for THIS series to continue!
February 1, 2026
Second chance romance. The flashbacks to their childhood were lovely. But the ending was extremely rushed and condensed into 5 pages. A bit of an anti-climax.
January 30, 2026
Fabulous as always xx hope to read Luda’s (and the Sun Crow’s … ?) book next!
February 2, 2026
3 stars
I really liked the story, but I did feel there was so much un-tapped potential. I wasn't a fan of how the shifts in time occurred out of order and at random times.
My biggest pet peeve though....all the typos. I truly cannot even remember reading an e-book with this many typos. It kept ripping me out of the story.
I also didn't 100% love the pacing. So in a nut-shell, usually love Grace Draven, but this book needed more editing and left a lot to be desired.
The child-hood best friends to lovers was chefs kiss, and save the book for me. I'm a sucker for yearing. Happy reading.
I really liked the story, but I did feel there was so much un-tapped potential. I wasn't a fan of how the shifts in time occurred out of order and at random times.
My biggest pet peeve though....all the typos. I truly cannot even remember reading an e-book with this many typos. It kept ripping me out of the story.
I also didn't 100% love the pacing. So in a nut-shell, usually love Grace Draven, but this book needed more editing and left a lot to be desired.
The child-hood best friends to lovers was chefs kiss, and save the book for me. I'm a sucker for yearing. Happy reading.
January 31, 2026
It was really grim and depressing due to the war and battles. She was starving due to a siege.
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It was a second chance romance. They were lovers, then she married his friend years ago. I didn't like that
Her husband treats her badly and her little sister is being held hostage by the bad guys.
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It was a second chance romance. They were lovers, then she married his friend years ago. I didn't like that
Her husband treats her badly and her little sister is being held hostage by the bad guys.
February 1, 2026
I didn’t really enjoy this one: a lot of narrative and not enough emotional commitment. I found myself skipping a lot and didn’t enjoy the world building. It felt very dry. The initial section as young children was the strongest.
February 2, 2026
great story, low spice, fast paced
I liked that the story alternated between the MC’s points of view and also between past and present. It was refreshing to read a standalone story that encompasses all elements of a long series. “The moon rises and a star awaits.”
I liked that the story alternated between the MC’s points of view and also between past and present. It was refreshing to read a standalone story that encompasses all elements of a long series. “The moon rises and a star awaits.”
February 1, 2026
Lovely
Such a beautiful couple. Their devotion to each other is sorely tested and sweet to watch. A solid Grace Draven story.
Such a beautiful couple. Their devotion to each other is sorely tested and sweet to watch. A solid Grace Draven story.
February 1, 2026
Another jewel
Grace Draven wrote another jewel. Her magical writing weaves the perfect balance of adventure, angst, and romance. I devoured this novel in 2 days. 5 stars!!
Grace Draven wrote another jewel. Her magical writing weaves the perfect balance of adventure, angst, and romance. I devoured this novel in 2 days. 5 stars!!
February 2, 2026
Always a big Grace Draven fan, and this was lovely. Not 5⭐️ as both the end and the beginning felt a little abrupt, but still overall wonderful
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