Thirteen Moons: The Werewolf Almanac

by C. A. Boozarjomehri

What if every full moon shaped the course of your life?

After losing her parents in a brutal Alaskan blizzard, Lyka is raised by two loving fathers in Farpont—a remote town where werewolves, known as fur folk, live openly among humans. Each chapter, marked by a full moon, reveals a new lesson as Lyka comes of age—exploring love, grief, identity, friendship, prejudice, and the search for belonging.

Lyka’s memoir unfolds one moon at a time. From first love and heartbreaking loss to mysterious creatures lurking beyond the Alaskan forests, every chapter brings new revelations. What begins as Lyka’s coming-of-age story soon becomes the chronicle of an entire community—where every monster has a history, every family is forged by sacrifice, and every season shimmers with its own magic.

Blending literary fantasy, rich folklore, and paranormal adventure, this standalone novel reimagines werewolves as ordinary people facing extraordinary challenges. As Lyka’s story widens, so does the tapestry of Farpont—introducing magical beings inspired by legend, heartfelt LGBTQ+ representation, and unforgettable friendships. In this world, every full moon reveals another piece of the human experience.

More than a werewolf novel, Thirteen Moons: The Werewolf Almanac is a heartfelt exploration of found family, resilience, and hope.

Genres: Fantasy

227 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2026

About the author

Cameron’s fascination with monsters and folklore began when he first heard the tales of the Shahnameh as a child. Since then, he has drawn on his unique heritage and experiences to make Persian culture and folklore accessible to Western audiences, often with a sci-fi or fantasy twist. He strives to center BIPOC and LGBTQ+ characters in his narratives, emphasizing that everyone has a part to play in building a brighter future.

Reviews

[Teru · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well look at that, Teru finishing a book, surely not! 🙃
(God I’m so sorry for being quite MIA, I can’t wait to crawl out into a good enough headspace so I can go back to gleefully stalking everyone and their reviews here! ❤️)

Thirteen Moons is quite a unique little book, and an interesting choice for a debut project that I can’t help but appreciate. It’s written as a slice-of-life fictional autobiography of Lyka, one of the fur folk (imagine werewolves) community in a small Alaskan town, depicting the most important full moons of her life that shaped her character, relationships, and worldview.

What drew me in were absolutely the found family trope and the queer tag on NG, and then cryptids beside the fur folk the author mentioned on his IG. I loved how Lyka grew up with her two adoptive fathers, giving the community a queernormative feel with no homophobia in sight. The various creatures mentioned were a nice addition, together with their obviously shaky stand in society due to standard prejudices (just switch race for species and you get the idea).

I truly loved the first few chapters. Most of them weren’t particularly chronological, but they still showed Lyka’s childhood and adolescence. For some reason, it brought an intense nostalgia in me, feeling small again, curled up under the duvet with a flashlight, reading Children of Bullerbyn by Astrid Lindgren (apparently released in English as The Children of Noisy Village). And I thought - what a precious little book.

In general, the entire reading experience was like sitting down with a stranger - rocking chair, a blanket over your lap, staring into the crackling fireplace while the moon illuminates the cozy little room - and listening to stories of her life. How she found a cinnamon roll of a husband in her childhood friend. The way she carried grief like a shroud through decades after one of her fathers lost his gruelling battle with leukemia the day her daughter was born. How existential dread often made her live in fear, yet the community and the family made it worth pushing through.

And yet. The idea of this book ended up being too big and too lovely in comparison to the actual execution.

I have to admit, the author has a beautiful way with words sometimes; a few sentences hit that perfect note that makes the tips of your fingers tingle. Nevertheless, given the fragmented storytelling and the chapters always ending quite abruptly, the overall emotional impact was barely present.
(One chapter, Lyka is suddenly eight months pregnant with her father dying, giving birth, and the very next is about her daughter’s wedding - I guess you could say each chapter is a slice of a life cake, and you barely finish one before being served another that makes you feel you just jumped through a wormhole.)

The author never went particularly deep with any of the themes included, just sailing on the surface. And with all the chapters delivering some kind of message or realization for Lyka, I would have appreciated if the author didn’t try to overexplain after each important scene. Let’s normalize trusting the readers to have a modicum of reading comprehension and empathy. Putting everything in clear and simple terms to drive the message home actually diminishes the impact.

Now, the queer tag. I’m very glad to see it’s not included here on GR because I feel it’s quite misleading. Lyka’s dads were the only queer side characters, not really discussed, and while I absolutely loved to see that rep, I didn’t expect it to be the only one. I actually waited for the moment when Lyka’s marriage to Cyrus fails (which would make me sad because he was too damn sweet) so she can finally end up with a woman. Fool me 😅
Does the mere existence of queer people in a book warrant that tag? Genuine question. Because in my eyes, it really doesn’t...

Even the fur folk lore and cryptids didn’t play a particularly notable role because I can’t say there was any kind of cohesive world-building. It’s not a bad thing if you want to add just a slight paranormal twist to your character-driven story, but I definitely expected way more from that aspect given the marketing.

All in all, this ended up being a nice and pleasant read you could absolutely inhale in one sitting, if you crave something a bit more unique and feel the need to make the world around you slow down. I enjoyed some parts while others didn’t quite land, and I realize it’s mostly because of some false expectations.

Thank you to Victory Editing and NetGalley for this e-ARC. Thirteen Moons is out now, and for the first week of September, you can snatch it for 0.99$!

[Kate Brasington · Rating 4 out of 5]

🌙🌙 ARC REVIEW🌙🌙

Firstly I love how every single chapter pertains to a different type of full moon I thought that was fantastic and clever as it pertains to the title of this book!
Thirteen Moons follows Lyka a wolf shifter and her many phases of life. We learn about the hardships the fur folk go through as well as the many traumatic experiences Lyka experiences through her life. This isn’t all sad there are some sweet parts too!
Thirteen moons is a bit of a slow burn and it is beautifully done! I found myself not wanting to finish this book because I loved how cozy it made me feel!
Thirteen moons released September 1st and I think it is perfect for anybody who wants to read a slice of life book about shifters!
Thank you to the author for sending me an early copy of your book!

[Gee · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cover and the premise honestly are what made me instantly click into this book, and I was not disappointed. I loved how the 13 chapters being sorted into types of full moons complemented the story— and when viewed digitally, the artistic renderings of each moon type were gorgeous.

The story is told through the eyes of Lyka, who has experienced a lot of trauma and hardships in her life. This is supernatural fantasy with found family and grappling with your identity. The interactions between the fur-folk as well as the humans are what drives this story at its core, and how major events in your life can shape how you perceive and interact with the world. There are jumps in time but the story always matches the theme of the moon established at the start of the chapter.

Be sure to grab a copy when it’s released on September 1, 2026!

Thank you to C.A. Boozarjomehri and Victory Editing Netgalley Co-Op for providing this eARC for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

[Nicole]

This is not a bad book. It is cleanly edited and easy to read. It felt a bit juvenile and I don't mean that in a bad way, it just seems suited for younger readers, and it didn't hold my interest. I have a long TBR, so I am putting this one down.

[Ally · Rating 4 out of 5]

My rating: ★★★★☆ (4 stars)
werewolves 🤝 folklore 🤝 "wait... why is this fictional almanac making me want to believe werewolves are real?"
okay but...i LOVE when authors fully commit to a concept and making an entire book read like a real werewolf field guide/almanac???yeah, that was such a fun idea!
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what i loved was THE FORMAT.
this isn't your typical novel.
instead, it feels like you've stumbled across an old book that's been passed around by generations of werewolf hunters, cryptid enthusiasts, or maybe even werewolves themselves.
the entries are creative, immersive and packed with little details that make the world feel surprisingly believable.
i found myself reading "just one more section" over and over again.
i also really enjoyed how much inspiration the book takes from folklore.
it doesn't rely on just one version of werewolves.
instead, it pulls from different myths, traditions and legends, making the whole thing feel much richer than i expected.
as someone who loves mythology and folklore, that was easily one of my favorite parts.
and can we appreciate the illustrations and overall presentation? they add so much personality to the book.
it genuinely feels like something you'd find tucked away in the back corner of a dusty library and i absolutely loved that aesthetic.
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BUT, because this is written like an almanac rather than a traditional story, it won't be for everyone.
if you're looking for a central plot, character development, romance or a fast-paced narrative then this isn't really that kind of book.
it's much more about exploring an idea than telling a single story.
i also found that some entries were stronger than others.
there were sections that completely pulled me in...and a few that felt a little repetitive or didn't grab my attention quite as much.
but that's also kind of the nature of this format.
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overall this was such a creative reading experience.
it's immersive, beautifully presented and clearly written by someone who had a lot of fun building this fictional world.
i love books that experiment with format, and this definitely stands out from anything else i've read recently.
so if you like werewolves, folklore and mythology, fictional field guides, beautifully illustrated books
and a unique reading experiences...i think you'll really enjoy this one.

My final thoughts;
i came for the werewolves...
i stayed because apparently i'll read literally anything if you convince me it's a centuries-old field guide full of cryptid lore. 🌕🐺📖

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC!

[Janna Felix · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thirteen Moons reimagines werewolf lore through a coming-of-age narrative that centers found family, resilience, and the stories that shape us beneath the light of thirteen moons. Boozarjomehri crafts a deeply personal memoir-style narrative where Lyka's journey from first love through heartbreaking loss to mysterious supernatural discoveries unfolds one moon at a time, creating a structure that feels both poetic and purposeful. The integration of Iranian American experience into paranormal romance adds specificity and cultural richness that distinguishes this from typical werewolf narratives; Boozarjomehri weaves identity, grief, and belonging together in ways that feel organic rather than forced. The exploration of found family as the true heart of the story rather than secondary to romance carries genuine emotional weight, and watching these chosen relationships deepen and complicate throughout the narrative resonates authentically. The Alaskan setting provides atmospheric backdrop to the emotional landscape, with wilderness becoming both literal setting and metaphorical representation of inner transformation. However, the pacing occasionally meanders when internal reflection extends across multiple chapters, and certain plot developments regarding the mysterious creatures feel slightly underdeveloped despite their apparent significance to the larger arc. Some supporting characters blur together rather than standing as distinct voices, and the romantic element, while present, receives less development than the emphasis on found family might suggest. The ending arrives with poignant emotional resolution regarding grief and acceptance, though certain supernatural mysteries remain deliberately vague. All told, this is a heartfelt exploration of coming-of-age amid grief and belonging that celebrates resilience and the power of chosen family.

[Sayla Masse · Rating 5 out of 5]

★★★★★

*Thirteen Moons: The Werewolf Almanac* completely surprised me. I expected a werewolf story, but what I found was a heartfelt coming-of-age fantasy about family, identity, community, and the moments that shape a life.

The book is structured around the thirteen full moons of the year, with each chapter feeling like its own beautifully crafted story. Every moon has a distinct theme and emotional payoff, making it easy to savor one chapter at a time. At the same time, each story builds naturally into the next, creating a larger narrative that follows Lyka from childhood into adulthood. By the end, all of those seemingly separate moments come together into a deeply satisfying whole.

The prose is warm and immersive, and the emotional beats land without ever feeling manipulative. The worldbuilding is refreshingly original, presenting werewolves and other mythical creatures as people with families, traditions, and everyday lives rather than horror monsters. The relationships are the heart of the novel, especially the found family, friendships, and slow-blooming romance.

If you enjoy character-driven fantasy, folklore-inspired worlds, LGBTQ+ representation, found family, and stories that leave you feeling hopeful, *Thirteen Moons* is well worth picking up. It's the kind of book that's just as rewarding to read straight through as it is to revisit one moon at a time.

[Marcelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

In times like these, it’s refreshing to see this take on queer people. Because if you think this book is about werewolves, you’re only scratching the surface. Using fantastical elements to analyze society is nothing new; from Dracula to the X-Men, there is always someone doing it. The distinguishing factor here is that, by dealing with different types of "shifters," the author could analyze the prejudice trans people face within the community. The plot about werewolves turning in other shifters is exactly a parallel to queer people voting for those who will strip away trans rights. I liked that the author went even deeper and showed how community is important, even when the people who loves us make bad decisions (or go for the choice that is less harmful because they won't face harsh consequences).

And despite all seriousness if the reader read between the lines, there's a well written story of a girl trying to find herself in the world, her purpose, while she's making her own safe net. We follow Lyka through the years in a non-linear timeline, and these slice of life moments, when put together, created a story that in the end, feels like a hug. I also liked the elements of Persian culture, and I would love to see more. This is a novela, I finished in one sitting, and I was positively surprised by the story.

[Kat Reads Skulls · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the advance readers copy! All opinions expressed are my own 🖤

This wasn’t what I expected, it turned out to be better. This is a werewolf novel that tells one story from Lyka’s life for each one of the 13 full moons of the year, spanning from her childhood to seeing her own child grown up.

First off, the format was beautifully formatted and every story had emotional weight to it, even when they weren’t all in chronological order. The author did a great job of fleshing out every section with details that made the fur folk and others seem real and integrated into our current universe, with all the joys and ugly realities that would bring.

If you’re looking for a sweet romance or soft coming of age, this isn’t it. The exploration of grief and the darker sides of human nature are present and written well (I.e. this book made me cry but I’m happy about it??). None of the characters are perfect, but in all the grief and figuring herself out, Lyka also found how to create and appreciate moments of joy in an imperfect and cruel world, and that’s a message I needed to see right now.

Emotional and character driven werewolf story that has jumped to the top of my favorite reads of the year, absolutely recommend.

[Kim Layman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was much different than I was expecting, but not in a bad way. It was warmer and cozier, despite the struggles that were presented for the FMC, Lyka.

The novel breaks up Lyka life into thirteen parts, starting with her birth, what happened to her parents, and how that impacted her. And despite the downs that clearly could have caused her pain and added trauma to her life, the author does not leave her there. It’s balanced with love.

As Lyka moves through life, we see her grow, marry, have a family, but also deal with humanity’s prejudice against her kind, werewolf hybrids. We also experience her losses that come with age, but also from pain and regretful decisions. It’s relatable because we’ve all been there, and know how she’s feeling.

A caveat, this story is not a straight shot through her life. There is some past mixed in with the present, but the backstory adds fullness to Lyka’s story, and why some of the things that happened to her, happened.

I really enjoyed this folklore/fiction mash up. It was an engaging read that felt like a relative would tell you when they are older in life. 4.5 stars

Thank you to the author for a copy of his book through BookSirens. My opinion is my own.

[Tonika · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story gives snippets or important points in Lyka’s life from her point of view, but it’s done in such a great way that everything still flows as one storyline. A shorter YA read. and I don't normally like books that jump around in timelines.

Lyka is telling thee story from her point of view like she is passing down the story for younger generations, dealing with life, love, grief, depression, and sometimes the bad things that lurk in the shadows.

Lyka is a wolf shifting Fur Folk, trying to figure out who she is without her biological parents, her adoptive parents, pack life, love life, while having difficult pregnancy. Reflecting on life while you are growing up and while your child grows up and all the things you may have done wrong, and pushing through. I fell like this books central message is about how the right supports can guide you and support you through your worst.

It’s a nice struggle to see the give and take of finding your place in life and love.

Key points in no particular order:
- illness
- difficult pregnancy
- loss of parents
- fur folk
- mixed community
- same gendered couple/parents
- young love
- cancer
- grief
- 🫑 just kissing
- YA book
- Traffickers
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[coala · Rating 5 out of 5]

A unique and heart-wrenching portrayal of werewolves

Thirteen Moons, the first volume in The Werewolf Almanac series, wasn’t what I’d expected, but in a positive way. At the beginning I thought I’d be reading a typical werewolf story. But I found a reflective and character-driven book about family, identity, belonging and the moments that shape a life. I really enjoyed accompanying Lyka through different stages of her life. And for that the structure of the story is unusual but matching, since each chapter focuses on a different full moon and a significant moment on her journey. It took me a little while to get used to the time jumps, but once I’d got the hang of the format, I found it very enriching. What struck me most was the focus on relationships and the family she’d chosen for herself. Even though the story deals with difficult themes such as grief, prejudice and loss, it never feels overly sombre. The book is imbued with a warmth and hope that made me want to keep reading.

This is a quieter and more contemplative story than most werewolf books, but that’s exactly what made it special for me.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐

I loved the 13-moon concept, especially the way Lyka’s stories become stories about her community too. The found family was my favorite part (Henry ❤️). Yes… this book made me cry.

It has a storytelling narrative and a nonlinear timeline, which I struggled with at times. Sometimes I was confused about who someone was. The storytelling can also be “tell” heavy when I wanted to experience the story for myself.

Despite following Lyka through much of her life, the book in its entirety read very YA to me. Not a negative, but worth knowing.

I really liked how diverse the community was and how it explored real-life issues like immigration, prejudice, and being adopted outside your culture. Some parts felt more natural than others, but I liked that the story went there.

There’s a lot of heart here. It’s a story about a werewolf, but also about family, grief, prejudice, belonging, and what we carry forward from the people who raised us.

Thank you to C. A. Boozarjomehri for the ARC through BookSirens. All opinions are my own.

[Tasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thirteen Moons by C. A. Boozarjomehri is a refreshing take on the werewolf genre. Instead of focusing only on monsters and mayhem, the story explores family, identity, love, loss, friendship, and what it means to find where you belong. The FMC Lyka’s journey through life, told one full moon at a time, gives the story a unique and almost folkloric feel. I really enjoyed the way the author blends paranormal elements with genuine emotional moments. The Alaskan setting and the community of “fur folk” add plenty of atmosphere, while the characters made the story feel personal and relatable. The themes of found family and resilience are especially touching. Overall, Thirteen Moons is more than a supernatural story: it’s a thoughtful coming-of-age tale about discovering yourself and the people who become home.

I received an ARC copy from NetGalley. Thank you for giving me the chance to read this novel and share my honest review of the novel

[Annica Fourie · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I had to explain my feelings about this book in one word, that word would be: confused.
I liked the writing style of this a lot. It was beautiful - not purple prose-y, more grounded, but still beautiful.
However, I didn't really love the characters all that much. Some characters felt flat to me and Lyka, the FMC, confused me. In some instances she was great and in others I felt like she was selfish and couldn't see past herself to really connect with the people around her.
The story is also not told in a linear timeline, which is fine but I felt disoriented because there were never any clear indication of what was going on and sometimes a time jump would occur mid chapter.
I feel like this book is really unique and will definitely find it's audience. I personally just did not connect to it fully.

Thank you to Netgally and Victory Editing Co-op/Wildcard Publishing LLC for the advanced copy of this read.

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m struggling a bit writing this review because I really loved some of the chapters. The descriptions and phrasings are really pleasing to my brain. I enjoy the slice-of-life feel of the chapters. And I am truly interested in Lyka, her family, and her community.

The stumbling block for me is that this needs a little something more for the book to really shine. The chapters are not linear in time which can be a bit jarring. It makes sense with the way they are organized with the different moon themes and works best if reading one chapter at a time and putting the book down, but doesn’t make for the best experience when trying to read the book straight through. I desperately want there to be smaller interlude chapters to provide a more narrative storytelling framework and soothe that whiplash time jump feeling.

** I received an eARC from BookSirens and am voluntarily leaving an honest review. **

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't sure what to expect with this one, but it turned out to be a really unique coming-of-age story. I liked that the werewolves in this book aren't treated like terrifying monsters, but just regular people living openly in a small Alaskan town. The story follows Lyka growing up after losing her parents, and watching her get raised by her two dads in this remote community was incredibly sweet. The whole book is structured around thirteen full moons, so each chapter feels like reading a personal memory about her navigating first love, grief, and finding where she belongs.

The found-family elements and the LGBTQ+ representation gave the whole plot a lot of genuine heart, and the Alaskan winter setting felt super atmospheric. It is definitely a slower, more episodic build rather than a fast-paced action book, but the rich folklore kept me invested the whole time. If you want a cozy, character-driven fantasy that reads more like a memoir, I'd suggest picking this one up.

[Valerie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you so much to the author for sending me a physical copy 🩷

Thirteen Moons was so atmospheric and magical. I was instantly pulled into the little Alaskan town of Farpont where nothing feels safe but everything feels possible. It's a coming-of-age story wrapped in werewolf lore, but at its core it's about figuring out who you are and where you belong.

I loved how raw and emotional it was. It's about grief and identity and learning to live with all the parts of yourself, even the wild ones. The relationship is so tender and slow, full of looks that linger a little too long and touches that mean everything.

C. A. Boozariomehri writes so beautifully, every moon phase felt like a new chapter in their journey.

Tropes:
🐺 Werewolf Lore & Paranormal Fantasy
🌕 Found Family & Coming-of-Age
🤍 Identity, Grief & Belonging
✨ Atmospheric & Emotional

If you love emotional paranormal stories with a cozy but dark vibe, you need to read Thirteen Moons. 📖

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book covered a lot of time and character development in a fairly short page count. I like how it was structured like interconnected short stories throughout the main character's life. I enjoyed the writing style and the characters. The aspects of world building included in the first parts were interesting but the later sections didn't have as much for reasons that made sense with the direction the overall story went. The jumps around in time from chapter to chapter were interesting and well ordered and told a cohesive story overall, but at times it was hard to tell if we were going forward or backwards in time (or sometimes how far in a direction even if I could tell which one) until context clues showed up several pages into the chapter. This is good for people looking for a cozy read that prioritizes the characters and the main character's arc more than a complicated plot line.

[Jill Mess · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've given this story 2.5 stars, but I can't do half stars so 3 will do.
This story follows Lyka - a fur folk - and her journey through life. Each chapter follows a different moon and quite literally feels like a slice of life. While typically that's my jam, in this story it didn't quite work for me only because at one point we jump forward in time about half way in and then jump abruptly back.

As a credit to the author, it honestly felt as if they were so passionate about getting the story out that it felt a bit rushed. It wasn't bad and I don't mean it as an insult. I just wish there was more. Some topics were explained in great detail and others just felt rushed and it took me out of the story.
I loved the concept, but not always the execution if that makes sense.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance copy from NetGalley for my honest review.

This book was so intriguing, I have never read another one like it. The format was fascinating to me.

It is called The Werewolf Almanac. Each chapter is a different moon (month) of the year. This book reads almost like a diary, if the person only remembered to write 13 entries over the span of their entire life.

We start out by learning about the main character's birth, then we see her adolescence. Then we see high school, then graduate school, and suddenly we are jumping into childbirth and then that child's wedding. It was so unique to see snippets of events, but you don't feel like you're missing out on anything. I really enjoyed this style of writing. I recommend.

[D Dyer]

This is a lovely slice of life fantasy that takes us through much of the lifespan of its protagonist in mostly though not entirely chronological scenes. Much of it is lyrically written, and the world built Here is an interesting one though the tone shifts from something that feels very young adult to one that would feel more familiar in literary fiction in a way that I am not sure if I like as a reader, though it definitely fits the maturation of the character. The book addresses the loss of and grieving for parents more than once and I particularly appreciated the different ways that is handled at the beginning and end. A lot happens though not much that is particularly action packed and I would definitely recommend this to folks who are looking for a more literary fantasy.

[Sutarsha Banerjee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a ARC from the Author and BookSirens. Thanks to them! ✨

I genuinely love the writing, the valuable lessons in every chapter, the bonding between the characters, the tragedy and the way the story ended. I cried so many times while reading the novella.

I understand that the Female Lead Character has gone through many tough situations in her life, but what I felt like she is not good at communication and that's why the story has some abrupt moments and that was tough for me. I truly enjoyed the story line but the female lead's character development was rough and hard to read. And I wish there were more scenes of Cyrus being at the centre. Overall, I loved it.

I would recommend everyone to read this book, especially for Poppop and Henry. They stole my heart! 🥹❤️

[Nicke · Rating 2.5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Honestly, this book just wasn’t for me. I liked the idea of it, but the execution fell flat for me. I had a hard time getting into the story, and the constant jumping around made it difficult to feel connected to Lyka or what was happening in her life.

I also felt like some moments needed more time to actually mean something. A lot happens, but I didn’t feel as much of an emotional connection as I wanted to. I wanted to care more about the characters, but I just couldn’t get invested.

I can see what the author was going for, but it just didn’t work for me. The concept had potential, but unfortunately, I ended up feeling pretty disappointed with this one. 🤷‍♀️

[camille · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went into this not knowing what to expect, and low and behold it was extremely different than what i usually read.

BUT it was so damn good, the format was excellent, i love how it wasn't always linear.

August and Septembre chapter had me crying, December as well. I was unwell and just reading through the tears. It just goes how to show that even without a linear story we still got attached to the characters.

The numerous love stories in this were so sweet, the lesson to learn in this are hard hitting and sad, could be why i cried so much.

Beautiful story, great writing.

Thank you to netgalley for allowing me to read this arc, great experience all around reading this.

[Faiza · Rating 4 out of 5]

C.A. Boozarjomehri did an amazing job with this debut novel.

It's a heartfelt coming-of-age fantasy that beautifully explores family, identity, community, and the moments that shape who we become.

I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll keep this review short. This book is absolutely worth picking up. I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed it, and once I started reading, I couldn't put it down until I finished. If you're looking for an emotional, character-driven fantasy, I'd definitely recommend giving this one a try.

[Amanda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

DNF at 57%.
This book jumps around A LOT when it comes to time line. I also wouldn’t call this a “coming of age” story. It’s not a story about her as a teen figuring out who she is and about her shifting and about her life as she matures from teen to adult. By the 50% she’s already 29. I didn’t really like the writing style and DNFed due to that, the jumping around the pregnancy trope (no thanks).
While I liked the characters the writing and plot wasn’t it for me.

[Ramandeep Kaur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thirteen Moons is a gentle reminder that love doesn't have to be complicated. At its heart, this is a story about found family, first love, and the quiet sakoon that comes from genuine connection. The characters feel real and simple - no unnecessary drama, just pure emotions and honest bonds. A cozy, heartwarming read about how true love and friendship can bring peace into even the coldest moments of life.

[Henry Lazarus · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thirteen Moons: The Werewolf Almanac (ebook from Wildcard Publishing LLC) is about incidents of the life of Lyka, a werewolf living in a small Alaskan town with a mixed population of humans and spaceshifters. C. A. Boozarjomehri tells of her meeting her future husband, going to LA for college and dealing with her daughter’s kidnapping. This is an earth where shapeshifters are out in the open and frequently despised. The tales left a tear in my eye. Recommended.

[The Weaver · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a maybe for me. I do love the world building and the werewolves. But I wished there was more in this store and more werewolves. It did feel cozy for me. I only will recommend this book if you like cozy paranormal books. 3 star isn’t necessarily a bad rating in my opinion because it’s an average rating.