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Witchwolf #2
Moonmagic
After having his world rocked by a hot billionaire CEO werewolf and the unveiling of a world of magic he didn't know existed, Dakota is finally settling into being the alpha mate of the Crescent pack. With Jax at his side, he can even handle being heir of the witchwolf legacy, but before he can catch his breath, life throws him another curveball.
First, Dakota returns home after their visit to Japan with a barnacle of a ghost, and his great-great-grandfather isn't terribly impressed with his descendant leading a werewolf pack.
Worse, they disembark the plane to a bloody welcome home. A member of the wolf pack Jax fled from has been attacked, and he carries a dire The Wildwood wolves are coming, and they plan to retake control of the Crescent pack.
To protect everything they've built and hope for, Dakota has to own both his legacy and his future, but if Jax can't face the mistakes of his past, they could both lose it all.
Moonmagic is a direct sequel to Witchwolf and should be read in order. Get ready for an extra cuddly alpha werewolf, a comforting tray of mac and cheese, a snarky Japanese ghost who gets . . . less terrible, eventually, and a pack war our heroes wish they didn't have to fight. This book has Jax and Dakota's HEA, as well as a few other loose ends tied up, and introduces a whole new pack to explore in our next series, Wolves of the Wildwood.
First, Dakota returns home after their visit to Japan with a barnacle of a ghost, and his great-great-grandfather isn't terribly impressed with his descendant leading a werewolf pack.
Worse, they disembark the plane to a bloody welcome home. A member of the wolf pack Jax fled from has been attacked, and he carries a dire The Wildwood wolves are coming, and they plan to retake control of the Crescent pack.
To protect everything they've built and hope for, Dakota has to own both his legacy and his future, but if Jax can't face the mistakes of his past, they could both lose it all.
Moonmagic is a direct sequel to Witchwolf and should be read in order. Get ready for an extra cuddly alpha werewolf, a comforting tray of mac and cheese, a snarky Japanese ghost who gets . . . less terrible, eventually, and a pack war our heroes wish they didn't have to fight. This book has Jax and Dakota's HEA, as well as a few other loose ends tied up, and introduces a whole new pack to explore in our next series, Wolves of the Wildwood.
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Published March 19, 2026
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March 14, 2026
3.5 stars.
Thank you so much to the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts. Spoiler-free review ahead:
I'm glad to have gotten the end of this story and seen its completion. I really enjoyed Dakota and Jax's story in Witchwolf about the same amount that I enjoyed this, and I liked being able to see these characters again.
I will admit, so much of the story is very, very repetitive. I feel like we hear about Jax leaving his old pack and why at least three separate times. Not to mention, it felt like almost every paragraph of inner monologue was followed up with a variation of; "Not because of this, but because of that" or "Not that I mean this, but that," or just some kind of constant justification of the characters' actions and words, as though assuring me as the reader that they weren't trying to be rude or insulting or offensive ever. And yes, I get it, these characters are good people, but I don't need all of their intentions spelled out so much just so I would believe they're good. Instead of creating humor or giving the characters a little bit more dimension or engaging dialogue, it felt like the chapters were just cluttered up with these endless (and needless) reassurances and... honestly, what felt like pandering to the reader, as though afraid the reader was going to get angry at a character for saying something that wasn't thoroughly explained from all angles. I'm sorry, truly, that's the only way I can put it that conveys how it felt reading that stuff.
I will also say, I love it when important lessons are conveyed in special, interesting, or meaningful ways, but it felt like with every Dakota chapter, we were just pausing the story so he could give these long preachy paragraphs that slowed everything down. There were just so many more interesting and engaging ways to convey everything he was saying, but it was just him talking AT another character the entire time, and I'm sorry, but I personally found it very boring and surface-level.
Finally, the business talk in this was just so uninteresting to me. It just all felt so corporate and boring, and I didn't understand why we were wasting time on it if it wasn't going to be interesting.
That's not to say this book was bad at all. In fact, I find myself even more frustrated because there were some fantastic one-liners, there were maybe... two jokes in the whole thing that made me laugh, I loved Jax's desire to protect Dakota, I loved the pack looking out for each other, and I loved a certain little side couple the most. I think these characters ARE genuinely good, and I think the storytelling has a LOT of great potential, it's just that I think the constant spelling it out dragged everything and slowed down what could've been a fun, romantic adventure. Still, I think plenty of people will love this book, especially to get more of the characters from the first, and for a quick read, I do think that for me, it was engaging just enough.
Thank you so much to the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts. Spoiler-free review ahead:
I'm glad to have gotten the end of this story and seen its completion. I really enjoyed Dakota and Jax's story in Witchwolf about the same amount that I enjoyed this, and I liked being able to see these characters again.
I will admit, so much of the story is very, very repetitive. I feel like we hear about Jax leaving his old pack and why at least three separate times. Not to mention, it felt like almost every paragraph of inner monologue was followed up with a variation of; "Not because of this, but because of that" or "Not that I mean this, but that," or just some kind of constant justification of the characters' actions and words, as though assuring me as the reader that they weren't trying to be rude or insulting or offensive ever. And yes, I get it, these characters are good people, but I don't need all of their intentions spelled out so much just so I would believe they're good. Instead of creating humor or giving the characters a little bit more dimension or engaging dialogue, it felt like the chapters were just cluttered up with these endless (and needless) reassurances and... honestly, what felt like pandering to the reader, as though afraid the reader was going to get angry at a character for saying something that wasn't thoroughly explained from all angles. I'm sorry, truly, that's the only way I can put it that conveys how it felt reading that stuff.
I will also say, I love it when important lessons are conveyed in special, interesting, or meaningful ways, but it felt like with every Dakota chapter, we were just pausing the story so he could give these long preachy paragraphs that slowed everything down. There were just so many more interesting and engaging ways to convey everything he was saying, but it was just him talking AT another character the entire time, and I'm sorry, but I personally found it very boring and surface-level.
Finally, the business talk in this was just so uninteresting to me. It just all felt so corporate and boring, and I didn't understand why we were wasting time on it if it wasn't going to be interesting.
That's not to say this book was bad at all. In fact, I find myself even more frustrated because there were some fantastic one-liners, there were maybe... two jokes in the whole thing that made me laugh, I loved Jax's desire to protect Dakota, I loved the pack looking out for each other, and I loved a certain little side couple the most. I think these characters ARE genuinely good, and I think the storytelling has a LOT of great potential, it's just that I think the constant spelling it out dragged everything and slowed down what could've been a fun, romantic adventure. Still, I think plenty of people will love this book, especially to get more of the characters from the first, and for a quick read, I do think that for me, it was engaging just enough.
March 20, 2026
rounded up for Dakota, a terrific character
Rating: 3.5🌈
Moonmagic, the second of the Witchbook series by Sam Burns and W. M. Fawkes is a story I find a bit of a mixed bag. I really like the character of the witchwolf, Dakota, the Japanese mage, who found out about his tragic family history and the clan he was born into in the first book.
Dakota has a layers to his personality, depths given to him by the two cultures, the one he was raised in, the other he is tied to by family. And the powers of his own magic and now as a shifter. He’s continually trying to connect with the pack and work mentally through his inner struggles with his past. One of which appears here, in a new form. It’s a fantastic aspect of the story.
Dakota is a multicultural and layered character and when he is in the narrative, he elevates Moonmagic’s storylines beyond that of just a good story.
The issue comes in with his mate, Jax, the Alpha werewolf, and other main character. After much inner debate, the best word I could come up with for him that explains or sums up his character is ineffectual. Jax is supposed to be the head of a billionaire company, and Alpha of a pack of werewolves who separated from an abusive prior Alpha and left for a better life.
But that strong, powerful Alpha isn’t here. Instead Jax is a bit of an emotional mess. Doesn’t come off as all that intelligent and with the same fluctuating emotions as you would associate with a hormonal teenager. He doesn’t spot where the dangers are coming from to his company and pack, clear and simple dangers.
And when one traitor has been caught, after committing a heinous crime, he lets him go. Then after the fact, goes I should have torn him to pieces. Rawr. But I’m too nice.
SMH. He’s like this throughout the story. Had there been no Dakota this book would have been a DNF.
Spoilers. Dakota actually wins the day because he was both strong and smart, knows his mate is too nice *cough* weak to do what is necessary and uses his powers to help felicitate the right outcome.
Jax wins a fight by accident but he’s so sorry. Boohoo.
I do find the other pack more interesting. Could use more of them.
There’s a sample of the side story that has already been released. It’s fine but doesn’t have a lot of depth for one character, so it’s very uneven. Very much like this.
Read it if you’re fans of the authors or to finish the series.
Cover art © 2025 by Natasha Snow Designs
Witchwolf (2 book series)
Witchwolf #1
Moonmagic #2
Side story:
Nerds, Words & Werecats (Witchwolf)
Rating: 3.5🌈
Moonmagic, the second of the Witchbook series by Sam Burns and W. M. Fawkes is a story I find a bit of a mixed bag. I really like the character of the witchwolf, Dakota, the Japanese mage, who found out about his tragic family history and the clan he was born into in the first book.
Dakota has a layers to his personality, depths given to him by the two cultures, the one he was raised in, the other he is tied to by family. And the powers of his own magic and now as a shifter. He’s continually trying to connect with the pack and work mentally through his inner struggles with his past. One of which appears here, in a new form. It’s a fantastic aspect of the story.
Dakota is a multicultural and layered character and when he is in the narrative, he elevates Moonmagic’s storylines beyond that of just a good story.
The issue comes in with his mate, Jax, the Alpha werewolf, and other main character. After much inner debate, the best word I could come up with for him that explains or sums up his character is ineffectual. Jax is supposed to be the head of a billionaire company, and Alpha of a pack of werewolves who separated from an abusive prior Alpha and left for a better life.
But that strong, powerful Alpha isn’t here. Instead Jax is a bit of an emotional mess. Doesn’t come off as all that intelligent and with the same fluctuating emotions as you would associate with a hormonal teenager. He doesn’t spot where the dangers are coming from to his company and pack, clear and simple dangers.
And when one traitor has been caught, after committing a heinous crime, he lets him go. Then after the fact, goes I should have torn him to pieces. Rawr. But I’m too nice.
SMH. He’s like this throughout the story. Had there been no Dakota this book would have been a DNF.
Spoilers. Dakota actually wins the day because he was both strong and smart, knows his mate is too nice *cough* weak to do what is necessary and uses his powers to help felicitate the right outcome.
Jax wins a fight by accident but he’s so sorry. Boohoo.
I do find the other pack more interesting. Could use more of them.
There’s a sample of the side story that has already been released. It’s fine but doesn’t have a lot of depth for one character, so it’s very uneven. Very much like this.
Read it if you’re fans of the authors or to finish the series.
Cover art © 2025 by Natasha Snow Designs
Witchwolf (2 book series)
Witchwolf #1
Moonmagic #2
Side story:
Nerds, Words & Werecats (Witchwolf)
Review of advance copy received from Author
Moonmagic is the second book in the Witchwolf world and we're thrust into Japan right away with Dakota and Jax dealing with Dakota's blood relatives. Our time with them is short lived, but we learn not all of them at least have bad feelings towards werewolves so that's something.
Their return to the US comes with an unexpected, and unwanted ghost guest who has strong feelings against those like Jax and his pack and it's alluded to, but never outright said what exactly happened to make Dakota's other worldly companion feel the way they do.
As another reviewer said it feels like there's a lot of mental justification for the things they say and do, because you know... no one is allowed to have negative emotions or feelings? Everything must be justified and rational (even though emotions are highly irrational and unjustifiable at times) and it got a little tiring.
Then we throw in Jax's old pack and while some of them are amusing to handle most are not and there's no real depth to them, they're there just to be antagonistic more than anything it feels like. All in all, not one of my favorite reads from these authors, which is too bad since I really enjoyed Witchwolf.
I'm hopeful the spin off that's coming is better, and that maybe, just maybe we'll see some more of Dakota's ghost friend, since they went off near the end with someone else in the actual bloodline family. Could be interesting.
I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest review.
Their return to the US comes with an unexpected, and unwanted ghost guest who has strong feelings against those like Jax and his pack and it's alluded to, but never outright said what exactly happened to make Dakota's other worldly companion feel the way they do.
As another reviewer said it feels like there's a lot of mental justification for the things they say and do, because you know... no one is allowed to have negative emotions or feelings? Everything must be justified and rational (even though emotions are highly irrational and unjustifiable at times) and it got a little tiring.
Then we throw in Jax's old pack and while some of them are amusing to handle most are not and there's no real depth to them, they're there just to be antagonistic more than anything it feels like. All in all, not one of my favorite reads from these authors, which is too bad since I really enjoyed Witchwolf.
I'm hopeful the spin off that's coming is better, and that maybe, just maybe we'll see some more of Dakota's ghost friend, since they went off near the end with someone else in the actual bloodline family. Could be interesting.
I received an ARC of this book, and this is my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I'm going to start this by saying you have to read the first book in the series, WitchWolf, before you can read this one. This book cannot be read as a standalone!
This book picks up right where the first book left off with our two MC's in Japan negotiating with Dakota's birth family. From there though things quickly take a turn in a multitude of ways, from a pack member from Jax's past coming back brutally injured, to a challenge from Jax's old pack, a judgemental ghost, and a traitor, these characters have a lot to sort through.
This book had a lot going on, which I really liked! Even though there was a lot happening, everything was written in a clear and concise way. We got introduced to new characters in this book, along with meeting characters from Jax's past, both good and bad ones. Something that really stood out to me was how even when all of these horrible things were happening, Jax and Dakota's relationship never faltered. They were each other's lighthouse during the storm that was hitting their pack, and I thought that was really beautiful.
Now, I will say that not everything got answered or taken care of in this book. Specifically regarding a certain wolf who ended up being a traitor.. Hopefully Aleks with take care of him. And I am SO happy for Seth and Maia, the ending was so adorable!!! I can't wait to see where else this series goes next!
~~ I received an early copy of this book and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.~~
This book picks up right where the first book left off with our two MC's in Japan negotiating with Dakota's birth family. From there though things quickly take a turn in a multitude of ways, from a pack member from Jax's past coming back brutally injured, to a challenge from Jax's old pack, a judgemental ghost, and a traitor, these characters have a lot to sort through.
This book had a lot going on, which I really liked! Even though there was a lot happening, everything was written in a clear and concise way. We got introduced to new characters in this book, along with meeting characters from Jax's past, both good and bad ones. Something that really stood out to me was how even when all of these horrible things were happening, Jax and Dakota's relationship never faltered. They were each other's lighthouse during the storm that was hitting their pack, and I thought that was really beautiful.
Now, I will say that not everything got answered or taken care of in this book. Specifically regarding a certain wolf who ended up being a traitor.. Hopefully Aleks with take care of him. And I am SO happy for Seth and Maia, the ending was so adorable!!! I can't wait to see where else this series goes next!
~~ I received an early copy of this book and these are my honest thoughts and opinions.~~
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is book 2 in this series and you must read Moon Witch first as it features Jax and Dakota. The story continues with Jax and Dakota off in Japan to meet Dakota’s family. With it being close to the full moon, Jax speaks with Dakota’s grandmother to be out in the country as Dakota needed to shift. When back in the U.S., Jax receives a message saying one of his old friend from their old pack. When he goes sees him, Cash was hurt really bad. They bring him back to get him healed. Also Dakota’s great great grandfather’s ghost came back with him. They also have the not great news that the new alpha of their old pack is there wanting to take over the Crescent pack. I loved the progression of the story and how they were able to overcame all. Cannot wait to read more in this world.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Jax and Dakota story continues with more challenges, an old betrayal that is freshly unearthed, unexpected developments, surprises, support and cleverness, new awakened powers, love, care, and hard attained happiness alongside changes foe a better future.
There’s scheming of a coward that wants power and to create suffering, as well as his efforts in winning something that isn’t for him to have.
I liked their moments together, their chemistry, the shenanigans, and the paranormal support they get in their times of need.
I liked how they got their happiness, the happy events, and the prospect t of seeing more of the characters.
There’s scheming of a coward that wants power and to create suffering, as well as his efforts in winning something that isn’t for him to have.
I liked their moments together, their chemistry, the shenanigans, and the paranormal support they get in their times of need.
I liked how they got their happiness, the happy events, and the prospect t of seeing more of the characters.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Moonmagic is the second book in the Witchwolf series. This series is ment to be read in order. We are back with Dakota and Jax for more of the story. In this book we get more challenges, action, and betrayal. I loved the moments between Dakota and Jax as they grow their relationship. I loved all the characters because they are so believable, even the bad ones. I loved the world building that went into this series. I hope we get more stories set in this world. I would definitely recommend this book and series as 5 star reads.
received a free review copy
received a free review copy
March 23, 2026
Must read book 1 before this one. There is no recap and you're thrust right into the story, so it's best read back to back (or if you have a good memory, then ignore this).
Hmmm not sure how I feel about the rest of the book. I enjoyed the first 10% when Jax and Dakota were in Japan, and I thought the whole book would actually take place there. Dakota's grandmother seemed interesting and helpful, which made me think there'd be more there, but after Dakota's first shift, they're already on the plane back to the US.
Dakota was awesome the rest of the book helping Jax, but I can't help but want them to have a plotline in Japan.
Hmmm not sure how I feel about the rest of the book. I enjoyed the first 10% when Jax and Dakota were in Japan, and I thought the whole book would actually take place there. Dakota's grandmother seemed interesting and helpful, which made me think there'd be more there, but after Dakota's first shift, they're already on the plane back to the US.
Dakota was awesome the rest of the book helping Jax, but I can't help but want them to have a plotline in Japan.
March 23, 2026
Continuing the story of the Crescent pack
This book is not just more about Dakota and Jax, but about the rest of the Crescent pack as well as some characters from the past. It’s a great follow up to Witchwolf and with the writing excellence of Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes it kept me reading until I had finished the book (and ignoring everything I had planned to do today). It was compelling, exciting, sexy, funny and I loved the whole thing. I especially enjoyed the ghost of Dakota’s great, great grandfather who added a whole new dimension to the story.
This book is not just more about Dakota and Jax, but about the rest of the Crescent pack as well as some characters from the past. It’s a great follow up to Witchwolf and with the writing excellence of Sam Burns and W.M. Fawkes it kept me reading until I had finished the book (and ignoring everything I had planned to do today). It was compelling, exciting, sexy, funny and I loved the whole thing. I especially enjoyed the ghost of Dakota’s great, great grandfather who added a whole new dimension to the story.
March 22, 2026
This brilliant page-turner was very exciting, with spice, suspense, humour, romance and non-stop action. I found the characters and the world building absolutely fascinating. I enjoyed the continuation of Jax and Dakota's story. The interactions with the ghost of Dakota's great-great-grandfather were quite humorous. There were some surprising revelations in the book and a lovely ending.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 19, 2026
Dakota and Jax! This pack is family through and through, the way a pack should be. Jax is almost too good to be true. He is a true leader even when his past catches up with him. I enjoyed reading this and these two handled everything the way we knew they would - together. And Dakota’s grandfather might not be so bad after all.
March 19, 2026
Great conclusion to the duet
We're back with Jax and Dakota.
This book focuses more on Jax individually and their relationship.
They're faced with more action, danger, secrets and betryals.
The situation with the ghost relative was hilarious and I really enjoyed seeing him learn and grow.
We're back with Jax and Dakota.
This book focuses more on Jax individually and their relationship.
They're faced with more action, danger, secrets and betryals.
The situation with the ghost relative was hilarious and I really enjoyed seeing him learn and grow.
March 21, 2026
always love reading this duo’s books
Love getting to see Jax and Dakota get their HEA with all those loose ends wrapped up! Kosuke and Aleks and Cash are all characters I look forward to seeing more of, too! I do want to know what happens to the traitor, but maybe that will be dealt with in the next series.
Love getting to see Jax and Dakota get their HEA with all those loose ends wrapped up! Kosuke and Aleks and Cash are all characters I look forward to seeing more of, too! I do want to know what happens to the traitor, but maybe that will be dealt with in the next series.
March 25, 2026
Great continuation of Witchwolf. Just sad to say goodbye to Jax and Dakota. Would have loved more in this world with these two, but understand that another book is available Words, Nerds & Werecats so can’t wait to read this one. I am new to this author but so very impressed by the writing and of course the content
March 20, 2026
I am so glad we got this second book focused on Jax and Dakota. I enjoyed the quality time on their relationship, especially the intimate side. I will say though my favorite part here was the ghost relative. I can only imagine seeing one of my relatives as a ghost. Super original and fun.
March 22, 2026
Dakota is settling into his new role with Jax at Crescent.
However trouble arrives when they come home from Japan. The old pack comes to see them and the new leader challenges Jax.
Loved the old ghost.
However trouble arrives when they come home from Japan. The old pack comes to see them and the new leader challenges Jax.
Loved the old ghost.
March 24, 2026
3.5/5. I liked the first book better. This one just didn’t feel like it had its shit together, and like, same, but still. Idk. I feel like maybe I’m just in a funk at this point, and maybe nothing I say is valid anymore.
Did not finish
March 20, 2026DNF 5% - I’m just not enjoying this at all.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5/5 stars.
This book is the sequel Witchwolf deserved.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting. I will be rereading it and will get it as an audiobook as soon as it is available.
I liked watching the interactions between Dakota and his blood family as well the pack dynamics. I thought the plot was well done and the resolution was satisfying, and I loved watching Dakota's ghost grow as a... human?
That being said, there were some continuity errors between this and the first book and it was a bit disappointing. This was the only reason I rated this book as a 4.5 instead of a 5.
I also wanted to smack Jax on the back of the head a few times for being idiots.
Lastly, I was also disappointed that a side character is apparently straight and won't be getting their own book. :(
This book is the sequel Witchwolf deserved.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it in one sitting. I will be rereading it and will get it as an audiobook as soon as it is available.
I liked watching the interactions between Dakota and his blood family as well the pack dynamics. I thought the plot was well done and the resolution was satisfying, and I loved watching Dakota's ghost grow as a... human?
That being said, there were some continuity errors between this and the first book and it was a bit disappointing. This was the only reason I rated this book as a 4.5 instead of a 5.
I also wanted to smack Jax on the back of the head a few times for being idiots.
Lastly, I was also disappointed that a side character is apparently straight and won't be getting their own book. :(
Review of advance copy received from Author
This series must be read in order!
I enjoyed this book, and this world. As much as the first book was about Dakota and his background, this book was about Jax and his. We get to understand more how Jax and his family came to be where they are, and the gut wrench of leaving people you care about behind when you have to keep moving forward. I think this book also showed how well Dakota and Jax work together as a team and how their relationship keeps them both steady and supported. Dakota's ghost situation was hilarious, and I really enjoyed the interactions of the pack as a whole.
I enjoyed this book, and this world. As much as the first book was about Dakota and his background, this book was about Jax and his. We get to understand more how Jax and his family came to be where they are, and the gut wrench of leaving people you care about behind when you have to keep moving forward. I think this book also showed how well Dakota and Jax work together as a team and how their relationship keeps them both steady and supported. Dakota's ghost situation was hilarious, and I really enjoyed the interactions of the pack as a whole.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Loved it! It had a bit of everything - magic, tension, danger, action, loss, steam, love, found family and a HEA. Through it all Jax and Dakota remain steadfast in their love. All the conflict is external, which I love and want in sequels.
I really enjoyed this world and I hope the authors write more, even if Jax and Dakota aren’t the MCs.
I really enjoyed this world and I hope the authors write more, even if Jax and Dakota aren’t the MCs.
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