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The Moon Jewel
Living on the cubic planet Arrei, Braviael’s life is staggeringly altered when she is rescued by her enemy. Her rescuer, Dithyn Noorlander, is a clom—a race of people quite different from humans. Cloms and humans have been enemies for centuries, and Braviael is not prepared for what awaits her in the clom capital of Delgany.
Rife with prejudice and political strife, the city offers no shortage of difficulties for Braviael as she attempts to navigate a new life among the clom people. When Braviael learns that Dithyn Noorlander teaches martial arts, she begins training under his tutelage.
But as Braviael grows in her ability to fight, the opposition against humans increases. Aided by a monstrous white tiger, an extremist group of cloms seeks an old artifact that could enable them to attack the humans of Arrei on a massive scale.
Determined to overcome the deep-veined prejudice between their peoples, Braviael and her clom companions must rise to become the protectors Arrei needs, racing across the cubic world to oppose those bent on destroying humankind.
Rife with prejudice and political strife, the city offers no shortage of difficulties for Braviael as she attempts to navigate a new life among the clom people. When Braviael learns that Dithyn Noorlander teaches martial arts, she begins training under his tutelage.
But as Braviael grows in her ability to fight, the opposition against humans increases. Aided by a monstrous white tiger, an extremist group of cloms seeks an old artifact that could enable them to attack the humans of Arrei on a massive scale.
Determined to overcome the deep-veined prejudice between their peoples, Braviael and her clom companions must rise to become the protectors Arrei needs, racing across the cubic world to oppose those bent on destroying humankind.
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Published October 30, 2025
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October 27, 2025
Note: I received advance review copy of The Moon Jewel
A story about seeing beyond the outer appearance of a person and overcoming racism and preconceived notions with regards to race (technically species in this book). The main character is a human girl who is thrust into a society in which humans are looked down upon and lay-abouts and a lesser being than the majority cloms. All this while uncovering secrets of the past and fighting with sword and fist towards a better future along side a group of cloms.
The story in The Moon Jewel is surprisingly good. While the biggest "twist" of the book is relatively blatant long beforehand, there are several lesser plot twists that I did not expect and added greatly to the drama. This book feels geared towards a younger audience as the breadth of the story is pretty shallow, but I didn't mind that as, even at the surface level, there are multiple elements to interest even if none really dig in deep.
The characters were hit or miss for me. Once again the shallow writing hurt here as the more interesting characters are never really able to shine. There is also a romance subplot between two of the characters that I actually enjoyed thanks to the way in which the author made the romance relevant to the plot.
Despite my issues with The Moon Jewel, I wholeheartedly recommend it for younger readers that are interested in fantasy. More mature readers might like this as well for an easy read with a decent story.
A story about seeing beyond the outer appearance of a person and overcoming racism and preconceived notions with regards to race (technically species in this book). The main character is a human girl who is thrust into a society in which humans are looked down upon and lay-abouts and a lesser being than the majority cloms. All this while uncovering secrets of the past and fighting with sword and fist towards a better future along side a group of cloms.
The story in The Moon Jewel is surprisingly good. While the biggest "twist" of the book is relatively blatant long beforehand, there are several lesser plot twists that I did not expect and added greatly to the drama. This book feels geared towards a younger audience as the breadth of the story is pretty shallow, but I didn't mind that as, even at the surface level, there are multiple elements to interest even if none really dig in deep.
The characters were hit or miss for me. Once again the shallow writing hurt here as the more interesting characters are never really able to shine. There is also a romance subplot between two of the characters that I actually enjoyed thanks to the way in which the author made the romance relevant to the plot.
Despite my issues with The Moon Jewel, I wholeheartedly recommend it for younger readers that are interested in fantasy. More mature readers might like this as well for an easy read with a decent story.
October 30, 2025
CW: Death of a Parent, Fantasy Violence, Classism, Racism
7/10
With magical artifacts, martial arts, and a journey to save humanity, The Moon Jewel is a solid middle-grade fantasy set on an intriguing cubic world affected by climate changes caused by the turning of the cube, which altered access to sunlight and quality of life. Braviael, a human girl, loses her father and entire village when Clom marauders attack. We quickly learn that violence between Cloms and humans is common, with each species generally believing it is superior to the other and preferring to remain isolated from the other. Braviael is rescued by Dithyn Noorlander, a former vigilante and martial arts master. With nowhere else to go, she puts her trust in Dithyn and his family. Braviael is immersed in Clom culture and soon must face not only her prejudices but those ingrained in the society she joins against humans. If she is to have any hope of saving her mother, she must work together with her new allies.
A variety of characters are portrayed with different motivations for their actions, beliefs, and habits, with some explored more thoroughly than others. This is one of the story's strongest points. The history and context of the racial struggles between cloms and humans are well executed and thoughtfully handled. Despite a large cast, most characters are distinct and easily recognizable as individuals with their own motivations and personalities. No one character feels unnecessary. The pacing of this story is slow for most of the narrative, but in the final act, it speeds up significantly and, in my opinion, feels rushed given the buildup throughout. The relationships among the characters significantly influence the story's pace, with much of the plot development driven by evolving relationships and understanding. There is a romantic subplot that is one of the best examples of how relationships drive the narrative, and it was executed in a really impactful way that felt rewarding as a reader who typically doesn't read for romance.
Ultimately, this is a solid middle-grade story that emphasizes looking beyond our own prejudices, external appearances, and past experiences. While the pacing isn't perfect and the progression could be more distinct, the audiobook narration does a good job of making the story flow smoothly and keeping the listener engaged.
Note: Thank you to NetGalley for an audio ARC of this title.
7/10
With magical artifacts, martial arts, and a journey to save humanity, The Moon Jewel is a solid middle-grade fantasy set on an intriguing cubic world affected by climate changes caused by the turning of the cube, which altered access to sunlight and quality of life. Braviael, a human girl, loses her father and entire village when Clom marauders attack. We quickly learn that violence between Cloms and humans is common, with each species generally believing it is superior to the other and preferring to remain isolated from the other. Braviael is rescued by Dithyn Noorlander, a former vigilante and martial arts master. With nowhere else to go, she puts her trust in Dithyn and his family. Braviael is immersed in Clom culture and soon must face not only her prejudices but those ingrained in the society she joins against humans. If she is to have any hope of saving her mother, she must work together with her new allies.
A variety of characters are portrayed with different motivations for their actions, beliefs, and habits, with some explored more thoroughly than others. This is one of the story's strongest points. The history and context of the racial struggles between cloms and humans are well executed and thoughtfully handled. Despite a large cast, most characters are distinct and easily recognizable as individuals with their own motivations and personalities. No one character feels unnecessary. The pacing of this story is slow for most of the narrative, but in the final act, it speeds up significantly and, in my opinion, feels rushed given the buildup throughout. The relationships among the characters significantly influence the story's pace, with much of the plot development driven by evolving relationships and understanding. There is a romantic subplot that is one of the best examples of how relationships drive the narrative, and it was executed in a really impactful way that felt rewarding as a reader who typically doesn't read for romance.
Ultimately, this is a solid middle-grade story that emphasizes looking beyond our own prejudices, external appearances, and past experiences. While the pacing isn't perfect and the progression could be more distinct, the audiobook narration does a good job of making the story flow smoothly and keeping the listener engaged.
Note: Thank you to NetGalley for an audio ARC of this title.
November 29, 2025
DNF at 42%
The narration is LITERALLY putting me to sleep. I think I will have to read than listen to the book itself. I don't know what in the world is going on, but all i know there are talking beasts in the book
The narration is LITERALLY putting me to sleep. I think I will have to read than listen to the book itself. I don't know what in the world is going on, but all i know there are talking beasts in the book
December 3, 2025
Please note that I received a copy of the audiobook of The Moon Jewel through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Plot
When Braviael's village is attacked by a group of cloms, beings that are highly different to humans, only she survives with her mother, who is critically injured. They are seemingly rescued by the enemy, a clom named Dithyn Noorlander, who turns out to be nothing like the cloms who attacked them. Dithyn offers them a place to stay at his home in the Clom capital of Delgany. There, Braviael attempts to find a way to heal her mother and train to take down those who attacked her village. However, deep-seated prejudice between humans and cloms makes Braviael's new life challenging. When the cloms who attacked her village begin to search for a jewel that will help them destroy humanity, Braviael and her new friends must work together to protect their world, their home, and each other.
I really enjoyed The Moon Jewel. I didn't really know what to expect going in, but it turned out to be a really good read. It is listed as a YA fantasy, most likely due to the characters' ages, but it could be a great starting point for new fantasy readers of all ages. There was a lot I loved about this book, which I will discuss in my usual way below. My only critical point is that it was over too quickly; it could easily have been a duology or a trilogy to achieve a more satisfying ending. I'll talk about this more later in Writing Style, when I discuss pacing.
World-building
I enjoyed the world-building in this fantasy story. The world, Arrei, is cubic, with each side experiencing a different environment, and we get to experience some of them during the story. I loved the detail in these environments and how the people of Arrei traverse from one face to the next at the edge. As the characters visited different settlements, I got a sense of the differences between human and clom settlements, and how life in a human village is very different from living in a clom city, even if humans are allowed to live there.
We also got to delve into some of the world's history and how it has changed due to events that occurred before the story began. This history is linked to the challenges the characters faced in the story, as well as to other world-building elements, such as religion and its deities.
I love fantasy worlds that take the time to develop their uniqueness through the everyday, which The Moon Jewel definitely did! For example, the characters discuss unique foods, clothes, and martial arts that are all specific to Arrei, rather than real-world items named the same, e.g., coffee, as this can sometimes take me out of the story.
A big part of the world-building was the development of the clom race. The physical descriptions of the clom were vivid, creating a clear picture of what these people would look like. Other than the physical descriptions, the writing also gave an impression of what cloms are like: their values, their behaviours, their societal structure, which is obviously different between the two key groups, those that are accepting of humans and those that are highly prejudiced against them and believe that cloms are the superior race. I enjoyed the complexities of the Clom race and learning more about them as the story developed.
Overall, I thought the world-building was very detailed, but it didn't feel like I was being overloaded with information. It balanced well with the action-based scenes that moved the plot forward and the character-based scenes that showcased their development. I enjoyed learning about this world and its histories and people; as I said earlier, I'm just a little disappointed that there isn't more of it!
Writing Style
I thought the writing style in The Moon Jewel was good. It is clear that it was written for a younger audience, but that did not detract from my enjoyment of the story. For the most part, I thought the pacing was fine, but it got a bit rushed at the end. I thought the whole thing wrapped up too quickly to truly be a satisfying ending. This could have quite easily been a duology or even a trilogy. There is a point when Braviael and Goozman are captured and being led away from the battle – this would have been a perfect place to stop book one! Then book two could have dealt with them getting back to their companions, freeing the moon goddess, defeating evil and returning home, whilst the third book could have been unifying the clom and human people under the moon goddess's guidance. However, this is just my opinion!
I listened to the audiobook for this one, and I thought it was just okay. The narrator spoke quite slowly, so I had to speed up the playback from my usual 1.25x to 1.5x, which made the narration flow better for me.
Characters
I found the characters interesting, each feeling distinct and individual. Braviael was relatable in her hopes, fears, and doubts, and in her responses to information and events in the story. I loved Goozman; I thought he was so endearing and funny. I enjoyed the romantic subplot between them. I thought their relationship was really sweet, wholesome and heartwarming. Continuing from my thoughts on this being a longer series, it would have been good to explore the difficulties they face as a human-Clom relationship within the broader discourse on prejudice against humanity. That being said, I did really enjoy the development of their relationship, and it was a good example of how a romantic subplot can help to drive the narrative. Dithyn had a really fascinating backstory, which I would have liked to explore more, but he was still an excellent character without it. Some of the other characters weren't explored to the same level, so I don't feel I know them as deeply, but despite this, they still felt unique.
Themes
Prejudice: This is the central theme of the story and the focal point of the conflict the characters face. Cloms (some, not all) are highly prejudiced against humans, believing that they are the superior race, with some groups being that humans should be eradicated. Humans (again, some, not all) are also prejudiced against Cloms, distrusting them and their actions. Finding a way to close this rift between these two peoples and end their conflict is integral to the story's narrative.
Trauma and Healing: Braviael experiences unspeakable trauma at the start of the story, which she carries with her. She tries her best to keep it together and temper down her negative emotions, but it is obvious that she is struggling. As events unfold, she finds it more difficult to bear until the moon goddess helps her to let go of her pain, fear and doubt from the trauma she has experienced so that she can begin healing. It demonstrates the importance of not bottling up negative emotions and of seeking support to help with the healing process.
Plot
When Braviael's village is attacked by a group of cloms, beings that are highly different to humans, only she survives with her mother, who is critically injured. They are seemingly rescued by the enemy, a clom named Dithyn Noorlander, who turns out to be nothing like the cloms who attacked them. Dithyn offers them a place to stay at his home in the Clom capital of Delgany. There, Braviael attempts to find a way to heal her mother and train to take down those who attacked her village. However, deep-seated prejudice between humans and cloms makes Braviael's new life challenging. When the cloms who attacked her village begin to search for a jewel that will help them destroy humanity, Braviael and her new friends must work together to protect their world, their home, and each other.
I really enjoyed The Moon Jewel. I didn't really know what to expect going in, but it turned out to be a really good read. It is listed as a YA fantasy, most likely due to the characters' ages, but it could be a great starting point for new fantasy readers of all ages. There was a lot I loved about this book, which I will discuss in my usual way below. My only critical point is that it was over too quickly; it could easily have been a duology or a trilogy to achieve a more satisfying ending. I'll talk about this more later in Writing Style, when I discuss pacing.
World-building
I enjoyed the world-building in this fantasy story. The world, Arrei, is cubic, with each side experiencing a different environment, and we get to experience some of them during the story. I loved the detail in these environments and how the people of Arrei traverse from one face to the next at the edge. As the characters visited different settlements, I got a sense of the differences between human and clom settlements, and how life in a human village is very different from living in a clom city, even if humans are allowed to live there.
We also got to delve into some of the world's history and how it has changed due to events that occurred before the story began. This history is linked to the challenges the characters faced in the story, as well as to other world-building elements, such as religion and its deities.
I love fantasy worlds that take the time to develop their uniqueness through the everyday, which The Moon Jewel definitely did! For example, the characters discuss unique foods, clothes, and martial arts that are all specific to Arrei, rather than real-world items named the same, e.g., coffee, as this can sometimes take me out of the story.
A big part of the world-building was the development of the clom race. The physical descriptions of the clom were vivid, creating a clear picture of what these people would look like. Other than the physical descriptions, the writing also gave an impression of what cloms are like: their values, their behaviours, their societal structure, which is obviously different between the two key groups, those that are accepting of humans and those that are highly prejudiced against them and believe that cloms are the superior race. I enjoyed the complexities of the Clom race and learning more about them as the story developed.
Overall, I thought the world-building was very detailed, but it didn't feel like I was being overloaded with information. It balanced well with the action-based scenes that moved the plot forward and the character-based scenes that showcased their development. I enjoyed learning about this world and its histories and people; as I said earlier, I'm just a little disappointed that there isn't more of it!
Writing Style
I thought the writing style in The Moon Jewel was good. It is clear that it was written for a younger audience, but that did not detract from my enjoyment of the story. For the most part, I thought the pacing was fine, but it got a bit rushed at the end. I thought the whole thing wrapped up too quickly to truly be a satisfying ending. This could have quite easily been a duology or even a trilogy. There is a point when Braviael and Goozman are captured and being led away from the battle – this would have been a perfect place to stop book one! Then book two could have dealt with them getting back to their companions, freeing the moon goddess, defeating evil and returning home, whilst the third book could have been unifying the clom and human people under the moon goddess's guidance. However, this is just my opinion!
I listened to the audiobook for this one, and I thought it was just okay. The narrator spoke quite slowly, so I had to speed up the playback from my usual 1.25x to 1.5x, which made the narration flow better for me.
Characters
I found the characters interesting, each feeling distinct and individual. Braviael was relatable in her hopes, fears, and doubts, and in her responses to information and events in the story. I loved Goozman; I thought he was so endearing and funny. I enjoyed the romantic subplot between them. I thought their relationship was really sweet, wholesome and heartwarming. Continuing from my thoughts on this being a longer series, it would have been good to explore the difficulties they face as a human-Clom relationship within the broader discourse on prejudice against humanity. That being said, I did really enjoy the development of their relationship, and it was a good example of how a romantic subplot can help to drive the narrative. Dithyn had a really fascinating backstory, which I would have liked to explore more, but he was still an excellent character without it. Some of the other characters weren't explored to the same level, so I don't feel I know them as deeply, but despite this, they still felt unique.
Themes
Prejudice: This is the central theme of the story and the focal point of the conflict the characters face. Cloms (some, not all) are highly prejudiced against humans, believing that they are the superior race, with some groups being that humans should be eradicated. Humans (again, some, not all) are also prejudiced against Cloms, distrusting them and their actions. Finding a way to close this rift between these two peoples and end their conflict is integral to the story's narrative.
Trauma and Healing: Braviael experiences unspeakable trauma at the start of the story, which she carries with her. She tries her best to keep it together and temper down her negative emotions, but it is obvious that she is struggling. As events unfold, she finds it more difficult to bear until the moon goddess helps her to let go of her pain, fear and doubt from the trauma she has experienced so that she can begin healing. It demonstrates the importance of not bottling up negative emotions and of seeking support to help with the healing process.
October 23, 2025
On the cubic planet of Arrei, human Braviael's life is forever changed when a roaming group of catlike clom destroys her village, kills her father, and curses her mother. She's rescued by Dithyn Noorlander, another clom, who takes her to the capital city of Delgany. It's there that Braviael learns of the prejudice and strife between the races and of the existence of a magical stone that could save her mother or doom the world in the wrong hands.
It's a solid fantasy that depends on many of the typical fantasy tropes but makes them feel original thanks to engaging characters and good writing. Braviael is easy to connect with thanks to a story that pulls you in. The many clom characters have distinct personalities that help drive the story through interactions that range from sweet to enraging. All happening in a world that feels familiar enough that Perry doesn't have to spend much time explaining things.
My one complaint is that the ending feels super rushed. So much build-up and then it fizzles when it could have been exhilarating. I kind of get the why of it, as the page count was getting up there and a resolution needed to happen, but it still felt like too soft after everything that came before it.
The narration by Emma Andreasen Moore is great. Scenes are suffused with the perfect emotion without losing any clarity. There are so many unusual terms and names that I loved getting to hear how they're pronounced because I have a feeling I would not get any of them right otherwise.
Very happy thanks to NetGalley and the author for the advanced preview of the audiobook!
It's a solid fantasy that depends on many of the typical fantasy tropes but makes them feel original thanks to engaging characters and good writing. Braviael is easy to connect with thanks to a story that pulls you in. The many clom characters have distinct personalities that help drive the story through interactions that range from sweet to enraging. All happening in a world that feels familiar enough that Perry doesn't have to spend much time explaining things.
My one complaint is that the ending feels super rushed. So much build-up and then it fizzles when it could have been exhilarating. I kind of get the why of it, as the page count was getting up there and a resolution needed to happen, but it still felt like too soft after everything that came before it.
The narration by Emma Andreasen Moore is great. Scenes are suffused with the perfect emotion without losing any clarity. There are so many unusual terms and names that I loved getting to hear how they're pronounced because I have a feeling I would not get any of them right otherwise.
Very happy thanks to NetGalley and the author for the advanced preview of the audiobook!
December 5, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ALC!
This novel was interesting enough, but the pacing towards the end felt significantly off - a lot happened at once, and the solution felt somewhat underwhelming. It feels like this should be a series, and there should be more of a continuation and then conclusion to several issues of this novel, but as far as I can tell this is a standalone novel, which makes it somewhat unsatisfying.
Another thing I take issue with is that this novel deals GREATLY with racism, but the racism turns out to actually be somewhat justified, as there has been a massacre by humans against cloms, there's been power-hungry human mages literally half-killing the Moon Goddess, etc. Like, if you want to criticise racism, I don't think making the racists have a very understandable reason for their racism is the way to go about it. That's not how racism works in the real world, and it was very disappointing that the topic was treated this way in the novel.
Still, the plot was interesting, and I enjoyed the novel. I just wish that the social issues had been dealt with in a better matter.
The narration was great, and I really enjoyed the voice of the narrator.
This novel was interesting enough, but the pacing towards the end felt significantly off - a lot happened at once, and the solution felt somewhat underwhelming. It feels like this should be a series, and there should be more of a continuation and then conclusion to several issues of this novel, but as far as I can tell this is a standalone novel, which makes it somewhat unsatisfying.
Another thing I take issue with is that this novel deals GREATLY with racism, but the racism turns out to actually be somewhat justified, as there has been a massacre by humans against cloms, there's been power-hungry human mages literally half-killing the Moon Goddess, etc. Like, if you want to criticise racism, I don't think making the racists have a very understandable reason for their racism is the way to go about it. That's not how racism works in the real world, and it was very disappointing that the topic was treated this way in the novel.
Still, the plot was interesting, and I enjoyed the novel. I just wish that the social issues had been dealt with in a better matter.
The narration was great, and I really enjoyed the voice of the narrator.
December 22, 2025
I went into The Moon Jewel expecting a YA fantasy (as listed on NetGalley), but while listening I became increasingly confused by the very simple plot and some logical inconsistencies. After checking the listing, I realized the book is actually also categorized as Middle Grade, which put my experience into better perspective.
Seen through that lens, the story makes much more sense. The book touches on important topics such as prejudice and bias, which I think work well for a younger audience. As an adult reader, however, I found myself missing depth and complexity, which ultimately led me to DNF shortly before the end.
The audiobook narration was well done and I think younger listeners in particular would enjoy this format. Overall, while this book wasn’t the right fit for me, I believe it could be a good and meaningful read for its intended Middle Grade audience.
Seen through that lens, the story makes much more sense. The book touches on important topics such as prejudice and bias, which I think work well for a younger audience. As an adult reader, however, I found myself missing depth and complexity, which ultimately led me to DNF shortly before the end.
The audiobook narration was well done and I think younger listeners in particular would enjoy this format. Overall, while this book wasn’t the right fit for me, I believe it could be a good and meaningful read for its intended Middle Grade audience.
November 12, 2025
This book definitely kept my attention and was really well written for a YA novel. That said, I felt like about 75% of it focused on race and discrimination, and the actual story only made up the remaining 25%. Books that tackle racism are important, but I wish the message had been blended into the plot a little more naturally so the story itself stood out too.
The characters were a great mix of what I love most — funny, adventurous, serious, strong, and even a little vulnerable. I liked how the author wrapped things up, but I do think the ending could’ve been stretched out a bit more. Overall, a solid read, just not quite the balance I was hoping for.
Thanks to Netgalley for the free eARC to review!
The characters were a great mix of what I love most — funny, adventurous, serious, strong, and even a little vulnerable. I liked how the author wrapped things up, but I do think the ending could’ve been stretched out a bit more. Overall, a solid read, just not quite the balance I was hoping for.
Thanks to Netgalley for the free eARC to review!
November 13, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley, and Eliza Lynne Perry for the audiobook arc.
This story was delightfully original. The themes are a tale as old as time - racism is certainly not new - but the moon goddess and the dark god and the two different peoples were so interesting. I liked, too, the way we saw how it’s not just the Chom that are prejudiced against humans. Braviael was treated unfairly and singled out while in Delgany but Dithyn was treated exactly the same by the humans when he was living amongst them. Watching the relationship with Braviael and the Choms grow stronger was wonderful. The ending leaves me wanting more and wanting to see how they finish the rest of the prophecy. At the same time, if this is a standalone, then it does feel like a satisfactory ending.
This story was delightfully original. The themes are a tale as old as time - racism is certainly not new - but the moon goddess and the dark god and the two different peoples were so interesting. I liked, too, the way we saw how it’s not just the Chom that are prejudiced against humans. Braviael was treated unfairly and singled out while in Delgany but Dithyn was treated exactly the same by the humans when he was living amongst them. Watching the relationship with Braviael and the Choms grow stronger was wonderful. The ending leaves me wanting more and wanting to see how they finish the rest of the prophecy. At the same time, if this is a standalone, then it does feel like a satisfactory ending.
November 3, 2025
I listened to the audio book version of this book and found myself a little grateful due to some of the names. The narrator was a decent fit, but sometimes felt a little nasally to me. The story seemed to be geared towards a little bit younger crowd. Though it did a great job addressing larger issues like racism and discrimination. Braviael is a human girl who ends up in a clom village after her village is attacked. Killing her father and leaving her mother cursed and basically catatonic. Rescued by Dithyn, she starts training under him while trying to find the answer on how to save her mother. But it’s a classic good vs evil and was entertaining enough to keep my interest.
October 21, 2025
I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an audio ARC.
Overall I found this to be an exciting adventure with interesting characters. I did enjoy the narrators performance. I think the narrator was a great fit for this book and great to listen to. My real only issue was pacing as there were times the story really slowed down and other times it was fast paced and tense. There is a lot of focus on the inner thoughts of the main character and her dilemmas, which some readers would appreciate as well as the main character's struggles.
Overall I found this to be an exciting adventure with interesting characters. I did enjoy the narrators performance. I think the narrator was a great fit for this book and great to listen to. My real only issue was pacing as there were times the story really slowed down and other times it was fast paced and tense. There is a lot of focus on the inner thoughts of the main character and her dilemmas, which some readers would appreciate as well as the main character's struggles.
October 23, 2025
Braviael’s village is attacked and her father killed, her mother injured. She is rescued by Dithyn Noorlander. He is a clom and she a human. Cloms killed her father. These people have been enemies for years. Dithyn trains martial arts to a selective group of students.
very well written and well narrated novel (I listened to the audiobook). Excellent characters in a well paced, fantasy novel. A search for the moon jewel will become a priority to save her mother and the future of all peoples. Fighting skills will be used for good and a huge white tiger will be a great ally.
very well written and well narrated novel (I listened to the audiobook). Excellent characters in a well paced, fantasy novel. A search for the moon jewel will become a priority to save her mother and the future of all peoples. Fighting skills will be used for good and a huge white tiger will be a great ally.
November 22, 2025
This book is all based around the moon jewel, which says what it does on the tin. I found the swear slang word they kept using sqaures hilarious. It kind of represents society today, 2 races in a long-lasting feud what happened in the story was very predictable that it was coming, which made it a bit anticlimactic.
November 2, 2025
The world that Perry has created in “The Moon Jewel” is fascinating and intriguing. It has the perfect blend of mystery, adventure, action, and a perfect pinch of romance. The moment I finished it I wanted to reread it to experience it all over again!
October 29, 2025
A great read. I really enjoyed it. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read an ARC.
October 26, 2025
Great story full of adventure. Narrators done a great job reading this book.
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