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Heartborn #2
Moonborn
Livvy Foster has a new heart, home, and place in sky of her new world. The fall of Sliver was only the beginning of a civil war. Angels from across the sky challenge each other to lead a world where time and magic are tools for war. When House Selinus attempts to become the supreme power in a distant future, they confront a goddess who is older than time itself-- and she'll stop at nothing to get the one soul who escaped her deadly Livvy. With deceit, war and love swirling in the clouds above a shattered world that was once Livvy's home, she'll be asked to do something a girl with a broken heart never thought possible. Fight for Windhook. Fight for her world. Take wing with Livvy, one heartbeat at a time.
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 22, 2017
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Terry Maggert
142 books573 followersLeft-handed. Herder of cats and dogs. Lover of pie. I write books. I've had an unhealthy fascination with dragons since the age of-- well, for a while. Native Floridian. Current Tennessean. Location subject to change based on weather, upheaval, or availability of coffee. Forty-nine books and counting, with no end in sight. You've been warned.
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January 17, 2019For some reason this book is just not pulling me in like the first book did. I'm sad there's not more of what the first one felt like, but there's no point in forcing myself to keep going with this one.
June 21, 2017
I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Terry Maggert!
I was super excited when I got this ARC because, one, I loved Heartborn, and two, Maggert is an intelligent writer. What I mean by that is that his books (the two that I have read) are extremely well researched. He includes myths and legends form Ancient history which enrich and are integral to the plot. He doesn't take a myth and modifies it for it to fit the scope of his plot, he takes the myth as is, in all its glorious authenticity and weaves into his story. My brain just had a thought: tapestry weaver. In addition to his content being of great quality, so is his writing. He writes in a mature and eloquent manner. You know how some YA books sound like a teenager wrote them? Well this one doesn't. It's fluid, mellifluous, and verbose.
Another strength of this book, is the world building. Maggert is very good at conceptualizing complex and original worlds without confusing the reader - which sounds easy until you remember a time when you tries to explain something simple and all you got were confused, blank looks. You know what I'm talking about.
Lastly, Maggert's character building skills are superb. His characters grow throughout the novel, and there are no "drastic" changes in their demeanor as you read. (See, example of me explaining myself poorly) What I mean by that is that, yes, there is a huge difference between the characters at the beginning of the novel, and at the end, but fluidity with which these changes happen is just so natural that you don't notice a sudden change in character.
Thanks again Terry Maggert for the ecopy!
I was super excited when I got this ARC because, one, I loved Heartborn, and two, Maggert is an intelligent writer. What I mean by that is that his books (the two that I have read) are extremely well researched. He includes myths and legends form Ancient history which enrich and are integral to the plot. He doesn't take a myth and modifies it for it to fit the scope of his plot, he takes the myth as is, in all its glorious authenticity and weaves into his story. My brain just had a thought: tapestry weaver. In addition to his content being of great quality, so is his writing. He writes in a mature and eloquent manner. You know how some YA books sound like a teenager wrote them? Well this one doesn't. It's fluid, mellifluous, and verbose.
Another strength of this book, is the world building. Maggert is very good at conceptualizing complex and original worlds without confusing the reader - which sounds easy until you remember a time when you tries to explain something simple and all you got were confused, blank looks. You know what I'm talking about.
Lastly, Maggert's character building skills are superb. His characters grow throughout the novel, and there are no "drastic" changes in their demeanor as you read. (See, example of me explaining myself poorly) What I mean by that is that, yes, there is a huge difference between the characters at the beginning of the novel, and at the end, but fluidity with which these changes happen is just so natural that you don't notice a sudden change in character.
Thanks again Terry Maggert for the ecopy!
July 29, 2017
The more I review books and get to know authors, the more I see how fun it is to read multiple series by the same author. This is the second series from Maggert that I’ve read. The first series I discovered, Halfway Witchy was a fantastical fun filled story with witches, shifters, a vampire, and waffles. (Some of my favorite things) I heard the first book in this series, Heartborn, on audio.
As soon as I finished this book, I began counting down the days until the next book. It was THAT good. When I had a chance to read it early, I jumped on it and then ordered my own copy. I did the happy dance when I saw it today in my Kindle queue. Very few books move me to actually cry when I’m finished. This book is incredible.
So, what makes it so good? The world building. I can’t even imagine the copious notes needed to develop this world. Each character read like a real person. The world, Sliver, became a real world in my head. The action in this story was so detailed, I SAW the battles and movements. I felt the emotions these characters felt. I cannot recommend this book any higher.
As soon as I finished this book, I began counting down the days until the next book. It was THAT good. When I had a chance to read it early, I jumped on it and then ordered my own copy. I did the happy dance when I saw it today in my Kindle queue. Very few books move me to actually cry when I’m finished. This book is incredible.
So, what makes it so good? The world building. I can’t even imagine the copious notes needed to develop this world. Each character read like a real person. The world, Sliver, became a real world in my head. The action in this story was so detailed, I SAW the battles and movements. I felt the emotions these characters felt. I cannot recommend this book any higher.
June 22, 2017
Just like pie, this book is impossible to stop devouring until it's completely finished, and yet I still want more of it's deliciousness. Packed full of action, intrigue, and perhaps a new adversary, the second book in this series is just as powerful as the first. A new heart was just the beginning for Libby and our adventures with angels. The beasties (a nod to Carlie!) here are terrifying and awesome and beautifully described. I'm very excited to see where the story goes from here because the possibilities are impossible for me to imagine.
June 23, 2017
I loved this follow up story to Heartborn. It takes us from the sorrow of Keiron's sacrifice to the joy of Livvy's new health. Then onto a thrilling story of battles, intrigue, growth, hope and suspense. I enjoyed the relationships formed and the superb blending of myth and storyline. You are drawn into this captivating world and held entranced by the great characters and well woven plot. I will really look forward to reading what comes next.
July 24, 2025
3.5 stars. I so loved book one. And of recommended book one. now I read book one many years ago, and maybe that's part of the problem is I just didn't quite remember everything with book one, but this started out so slow and boring and not much happening. our character that we brought over from book one that made such an enjoyable story with their relationship didn't really even come into play in this book. It was over halfway through before finally it started getting interesting. And then it kind of got exciting. The thing I was so disappointed in though is we've built up this gal. she's the only one that can look at this book, she is the only one that can possess this spell, she is destined to be everything. So she runs into a fight with all these people and then does nothing as everybody gets slaughtered and beat up and then finally she is too and still doesn't end it but rather pities the big Nemesis and that was her secret weapon. I don't know it felt pretty cheap and pretty weak. it's just amazing to me how much I enjoyed the first one and how much I did not enjoy this one
February 4, 2021
This story has great potential. But this book seems to rush through the growth of the characters and just as the villain starts to gain strength it's over. Hopefully this is only a stepping stone to a continued series.
July 2, 2022
I liked it.
It was a good follow-up to Heartborn. I think what was so special to me about Heartborn was the connection between Livvy and Keiron. I missed that connection, those conversations and quiet moments that elicited the sincerest dialogue and sentences.
I missed Keiron and Dozer. I did enjoy the action and watching Livvy grow in her new lifestyle.
It was a good follow-up to Heartborn. I think what was so special to me about Heartborn was the connection between Livvy and Keiron. I missed that connection, those conversations and quiet moments that elicited the sincerest dialogue and sentences.
I missed Keiron and Dozer. I did enjoy the action and watching Livvy grow in her new lifestyle.
June 24, 2017
Fabulous continuation
Again, Terry Maggert has drawn me into a world I fell in love with in Heartborn. I cannot wait to read more from this Author. What a fantastic read!
Again, Terry Maggert has drawn me into a world I fell in love with in Heartborn. I cannot wait to read more from this Author. What a fantastic read!
January 15, 2018
Must read
Amazing story.lots of emotion and action.I really liked the characters in this adventure.suggest you check this authors books out.Amazing story....
Amazing story.lots of emotion and action.I really liked the characters in this adventure.suggest you check this authors books out.Amazing story....
May 13, 2024
Personally I think this book wasn't well balanced. A lot of build up to the battle but then the battle felt like it was over so quickly.
March 8, 2019
Long before Mr. Maggert ever asked if I would be interested in reviewing this book, I knew that I would do it. Why? Because I LOVED the first book in the series. If you want, you can read my review here.
Starting the book, however, I wasn't quite sure that I was the right person to read this book. I felt like I didn't remember enough from Heartborn, and I was worried that I would not be able to do this review justice.
BOY WAS I WRONG.
Although Maggert starts Moonborn without any reminders of the previous book, he writes so that as his audience reads the book, it all comes flashing back. I went from being incredibly confused and frustrated to being in love with all of the characters and in tears when the book ended. For those of you who are new to Maggert's writing, don't read his work if you like feel good stories. This is an author who knows how to reach into your soul and crush you. I know this from firsthand experience. But as I lament that, I must praise Maggert for his skill.
What I Liked
Near the beginning of this book, Maggert introduces a little scum bag named Garrick. I enjoyed hating this man almost as much as I enjoyed hating Umbridge. Grr! I knew that this book was headed for violence and war and I was actually excited to see his little corpse laying still on the battlefield. Enter Danila. With her, comes in my absolute love for this beautifully written man. Maggert definitely demonstrated his mastery of characterization by taking Garrick from being a sniveling pest to a character I want nothing but the best for.
Maggert shows this skill once again with the characters of Marti and Brigha. Not that I like them any more now, but he makes them pay for their flaws in a way that they respect and, especially in Brigha's case, are grateful for.
Lastly, Maggert's style is exquisite. The man uses so many adjectives that I was drooling each time he described a food and I could see every scene and feel every blow in the battle. If Maggert's goal was to give his audience a breathtaking experience, allow me to be one of the first to congratulate him on his success.
What I Didn't Like
I felt like Maggert had so much going on in this book that he couldn't keep his own story straight at times. There are two places in particular that I truly had, and still have, no idea if I'm confused or am simply not remembering the story correctly. I think these confusing points take away from an otherwise poignant plot.
Even though I was able to play catch-up, I think Maggert might have a hard time keeping readers interested by keeping them confused. Many readers spend so much time with their head in a book that plots can often get jumbled up. We're not dumb, but he does need to give a helping hand.
This last point is more of me grumbling about the unfairness of Maggert using a character to rip my heart out than anything he actually did "wrong." There is a VERY important character that I fell in love with in Heartborn and was given a teaser of the possibility of him returning in Moonborn. Just a teaser, no reality. As I read, I keep a notebook filled with my notes, so that I can more easily put my review together. When I came to this point in the book, I simply wrote "Bad author! Bad!" Not that Maggert could hear me or anything, but I guess I liked the illusion that my heart wouldn't be as broken if I at least pretended I got to scold the mean author man.
Starting the book, however, I wasn't quite sure that I was the right person to read this book. I felt like I didn't remember enough from Heartborn, and I was worried that I would not be able to do this review justice.
BOY WAS I WRONG.
Although Maggert starts Moonborn without any reminders of the previous book, he writes so that as his audience reads the book, it all comes flashing back. I went from being incredibly confused and frustrated to being in love with all of the characters and in tears when the book ended. For those of you who are new to Maggert's writing, don't read his work if you like feel good stories. This is an author who knows how to reach into your soul and crush you. I know this from firsthand experience. But as I lament that, I must praise Maggert for his skill.
What I Liked
Near the beginning of this book, Maggert introduces a little scum bag named Garrick. I enjoyed hating this man almost as much as I enjoyed hating Umbridge. Grr! I knew that this book was headed for violence and war and I was actually excited to see his little corpse laying still on the battlefield. Enter Danila. With her, comes in my absolute love for this beautifully written man. Maggert definitely demonstrated his mastery of characterization by taking Garrick from being a sniveling pest to a character I want nothing but the best for.
Maggert shows this skill once again with the characters of Marti and Brigha. Not that I like them any more now, but he makes them pay for their flaws in a way that they respect and, especially in Brigha's case, are grateful for.
Lastly, Maggert's style is exquisite. The man uses so many adjectives that I was drooling each time he described a food and I could see every scene and feel every blow in the battle. If Maggert's goal was to give his audience a breathtaking experience, allow me to be one of the first to congratulate him on his success.
What I Didn't Like
I felt like Maggert had so much going on in this book that he couldn't keep his own story straight at times. There are two places in particular that I truly had, and still have, no idea if I'm confused or am simply not remembering the story correctly. I think these confusing points take away from an otherwise poignant plot.
Even though I was able to play catch-up, I think Maggert might have a hard time keeping readers interested by keeping them confused. Many readers spend so much time with their head in a book that plots can often get jumbled up. We're not dumb, but he does need to give a helping hand.
This last point is more of me grumbling about the unfairness of Maggert using a character to rip my heart out than anything he actually did "wrong." There is a VERY important character that I fell in love with in Heartborn and was given a teaser of the possibility of him returning in Moonborn. Just a teaser, no reality. As I read, I keep a notebook filled with my notes, so that I can more easily put my review together. When I came to this point in the book, I simply wrote "Bad author! Bad!" Not that Maggert could hear me or anything, but I guess I liked the illusion that my heart wouldn't be as broken if I at least pretended I got to scold the mean author man.
July 13, 2017
This book could be read independently, but I think it will probably be most enjoyable if you read the series in order, starting with Heartborn (Shattered Skies Book 1).
What I loved best about Moonborn is the worldbuilding. Terry Maggert has created a fascinating world here, and he describes it beautifully with imagery that evokes all of the senses. There's also plenty of action, and I felt like the pacing was ok. The story is told alternating between various characters' points of view, and that works well here.
However, there are a lot of characters to keep track of, and while I liked many of the characters, I felt like character development was somewhat of a weak point. Our main character Livvy and some of the secondary characters make some very large changes throughout the course of this book, and the story just didn't adequately support those changes in a way that they felt realistic to me, or like I could relate to what the character was going through. I'm not sure I can pinpoint exactly what went wrong, but I felt a bit left out of the emotional arc of these characters, and also had trouble suspending disbelief at times. Perhaps it was just me.
I think it's worth mentioning that I generally prefer character-driven stories and really like to watch characters learn and grow in a way that I can relate to. This book may appeal more to readers with other preferences, particularly those who will appreciate how the author describes his unique world of angels and windbeasts. I would potentially recommend it if you enjoy clean fantasy with elements of mystery and political intrigue. The language is clean, there is no sexual content, and while there is violence, there is no gratuitous gore.
I received a free ARC of this book from the author and volunteered to review it. The version I reviewed had some typos and minor grammatical errors, but it was generally well written and cleanly formatted.
What I loved best about Moonborn is the worldbuilding. Terry Maggert has created a fascinating world here, and he describes it beautifully with imagery that evokes all of the senses. There's also plenty of action, and I felt like the pacing was ok. The story is told alternating between various characters' points of view, and that works well here.
However, there are a lot of characters to keep track of, and while I liked many of the characters, I felt like character development was somewhat of a weak point. Our main character Livvy and some of the secondary characters make some very large changes throughout the course of this book, and the story just didn't adequately support those changes in a way that they felt realistic to me, or like I could relate to what the character was going through. I'm not sure I can pinpoint exactly what went wrong, but I felt a bit left out of the emotional arc of these characters, and also had trouble suspending disbelief at times. Perhaps it was just me.
I think it's worth mentioning that I generally prefer character-driven stories and really like to watch characters learn and grow in a way that I can relate to. This book may appeal more to readers with other preferences, particularly those who will appreciate how the author describes his unique world of angels and windbeasts. I would potentially recommend it if you enjoy clean fantasy with elements of mystery and political intrigue. The language is clean, there is no sexual content, and while there is violence, there is no gratuitous gore.
I received a free ARC of this book from the author and volunteered to review it. The version I reviewed had some typos and minor grammatical errors, but it was generally well written and cleanly formatted.
November 2, 2020
The worlding building in the book was more developed than Heartborn. I love the details and description that was written to finally build the world I was wanting to learn more about. The character development in the book was well laid out and realistic. Terry is a very eloquent writer and even though this is a young adult fantasy this definitely doesn't read like one, it's more sophisticated.
The reason for my rating not being a bit higher is because the ending was a bit unsettling for me. I guess I would like some closure and it left me feeling as though evil was still around and good has to make more sacrifices to prevail. Overall still a great story and amazing read.
The reason for my rating not being a bit higher is because the ending was a bit unsettling for me. I guess I would like some closure and it left me feeling as though evil was still around and good has to make more sacrifices to prevail. Overall still a great story and amazing read.
June 8, 2017
A lot happening in this book and the author is great at world building! Such an intense book full of magic, love and redemption. I highly recommend anyone that likes fantasy to read this book and Heartborn.
August 14, 2017
Terry Maggert does it again! Oh, weaver of words and creator of worlds! I love that I learned so much about what was going on. I admit I was lost on a couple things in the first book. This story kept me guessing at every turn.
June 14, 2017
A wonderful book full of magic, so intense that you can't put it down until you're finished. Definitely need more
June 19, 2017
A stunning conclusion to The Heartborn. The author's words whisked me away once again on an amazing journey that I didn't want to end. A truly great storyline and characters made for easy reading.
June 30, 2017
ARC review For honest review. Chaos Break out as war in for the air .livvy learns to be an angel with keiron's heart. This tells the story around all the angels.
July 6, 2017
REVIEW COMING SOON!
January 5, 2019
Loved this entire series. Terry's take on celestial life is fascinating.
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