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Sol & Lune #2
Sol & Lune: Book Two
A woman in the shadow of the new moon…
Lumen Fenn was torn down by the men who took possession of her home and has sequestered herself in the Lunar Convent, searching for peace. But being left an empty vessel of a woman makes room to be filled by new forces. Called on by her Goddess, Lumen must return to the land and the men she fled.
Three men burning under the sun’s glare…
Can harm be undone? Dominic, Finley, and Gideon realized too late what their possession of Lumen’s home and body cost her, and what it cost their own hearts. When Lumen returns, transformed and impenetrable, will they fight to claim the woman they desire or retreat and lose her completely?
Four souls connected by the forces of Sol & Lune.
This is the conclusion of the Sol & Lune duet, at 120K words with an HEA.
Lumen Fenn was torn down by the men who took possession of her home and has sequestered herself in the Lunar Convent, searching for peace. But being left an empty vessel of a woman makes room to be filled by new forces. Called on by her Goddess, Lumen must return to the land and the men she fled.
Three men burning under the sun’s glare…
Can harm be undone? Dominic, Finley, and Gideon realized too late what their possession of Lumen’s home and body cost her, and what it cost their own hearts. When Lumen returns, transformed and impenetrable, will they fight to claim the woman they desire or retreat and lose her completely?
Four souls connected by the forces of Sol & Lune.
This is the conclusion of the Sol & Lune duet, at 120K words with an HEA.
428 pages, ebook
First published March 19, 2020
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360 people want to read
About the author
Kathryn Moon
40 books5,262 followersKathryn Moon is a country mouse who started dictating stories to her mother at an early age. The fascination with building new worlds and discovering the lives of the characters who grew in her head never faltered, and she graduated college with a fiction writing degree. She loves writing women were are strong in their vulnerability, romances that are as affectionate as they are challenging, and worlds that a reader sinks into and never wants to leave. When her hands aren't busy typing they're probably knitting sweaters or crimping pie crust in Ohio. She definitely believes in magic.
You can reach her on Facebook and at ohkathrynmoon@gmail.com
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January 17, 2022
I should’ve stopped at book one.
This one was so much worse than the first book, it almost seemed like someone else wrote it. Pages and pages of chasing the happy ending and the resolution of the war.
Some fantasy elements were added in the book finally, mostly regarding Lumens powers as a priestess, but those fantasy elements seemed more realistic than the plot itself. Not to mention that it was easier for them to end the war that was raging for decades than for Lumen to forgive the General. Pathetic!
The ending of the first book was truly so sad, but this one had such a happy ending that it will make you puke. That was my feeling, at least.
This one was so much worse than the first book, it almost seemed like someone else wrote it. Pages and pages of chasing the happy ending and the resolution of the war.
Some fantasy elements were added in the book finally, mostly regarding Lumens powers as a priestess, but those fantasy elements seemed more realistic than the plot itself. Not to mention that it was easier for them to end the war that was raging for decades than for Lumen to forgive the General. Pathetic!
The ending of the first book was truly so sad, but this one had such a happy ending that it will make you puke. That was my feeling, at least.
April 28, 2021
Wonderful way to wrap up the duet. Lumen became such a more compelling character and I wish we got to see her more violent and vindictive... but I don't think that was the point. She wasn't meant to be a violent/benevolent savior, as much as I would've loved to read about that.
There was romance but this book was more about forgiveness, as she comes to terms with what happened previously between her and the three men who cared for and hurt her. I liked the groveling and the natural way they found their way back to one another in the midst of a war and political games, I just wish
Once again, Colin was my favorite part of the book.
There was romance but this book was more about forgiveness, as she comes to terms with what happened previously between her and the three men who cared for and hurt her. I liked the groveling and the natural way they found their way back to one another in the midst of a war and political games, I just wish
Once again, Colin was my favorite part of the book.
October 18, 2020
Review at book 1
October 24, 2025
Not as good as the first book... The beginning was amazing and then just a bunch of stuff happens. I will read anything by Kathryn Moon, but maybe this wasn't her best duology in my opinion.
September 17, 2022
Spoiler-free review of the complete Sol & Lune series:
Kathryn. Fucking. Moon. Why are her books so good?? If you've ever wished that you could read smut but with great writing, world building, and plot, then Katheryn Moon is for you. There's no one else I've found who does it like her. The Sol & Lune books are by far the darkest of hers I've read. Be sure to check the trigger warnings before you pick it up, and if you're in the mood for lighter fare, then maybe don't start here with Moon's works. But I seriously loved this duology so freakin much. I cried. I swooned. I couldn't put it down. It delivered on everything I wanted and more. Chef's kiss.
Kathryn. Fucking. Moon. Why are her books so good?? If you've ever wished that you could read smut but with great writing, world building, and plot, then Katheryn Moon is for you. There's no one else I've found who does it like her. The Sol & Lune books are by far the darkest of hers I've read. Be sure to check the trigger warnings before you pick it up, and if you're in the mood for lighter fare, then maybe don't start here with Moon's works. But I seriously loved this duology so freakin much. I cried. I swooned. I couldn't put it down. It delivered on everything I wanted and more. Chef's kiss.
March 30, 2022
This one honestly surprised me. I didn't honestly think the author was going to be able to redeem one of the male characters after the first book, but colour me convinced.
It's an interesting one, I was not expecting to like this book. I read the first one, skimmed through some of the first bits of it because it was so dark and depressing, and the main female protagonist was definitely spiraling downwards quickly because of the things that were happening to her. I felt for her though, as an allegory to just life shitting on you (it's been a rough couple of years) so I kept reading because I wanted her to have a happy ending. I started skimming through this one just to see what happens in it and actually got hooked.
There's a lot of groveling and self-loathing from the male characters, especially for one of them. I read trashy fiction because it takes me away from the shit things that do happen in real life, I don't personally usually like them impeding in my happy reading space, but this one brought something interesting up for me. It brings up the question of growth and change, and if someone was awful to you, would there ever be circumstances where they could be forgiven and potentially reintegrated into your life. And obviously it's a personal question, and it would of course depend on the crime or injury, the extent of it, and what circumstances could possibly lead them to continuing being in your life, and if they would truly desire or deserve redemption. Forgiveness can be asked for, sure, but no one ever has to give it, and sometimes it's much better if you walk away.
This book was fascinating to me because it brought on very toxic situations, and through trial and fire, war and humility, and a complete stripping of his past arrogance, managed to convince me that the male character that caused the female character the most harm could be deserving of redemption. I didn't like the idea of that at first, it just rubbed me the wrong way, but it made me think a lot about it, especially in my own life. Not to say that anyone and everyone is deserving of forgiveness, I don't believe that at all, but a willingness and a demonstration of lasting change is a first step and after that it's really up to the person on the receiving end to decide where to go from there.
So yeah, it ended up being a solid read for that reason.
It's an interesting one, I was not expecting to like this book. I read the first one, skimmed through some of the first bits of it because it was so dark and depressing, and the main female protagonist was definitely spiraling downwards quickly because of the things that were happening to her. I felt for her though, as an allegory to just life shitting on you (it's been a rough couple of years) so I kept reading because I wanted her to have a happy ending. I started skimming through this one just to see what happens in it and actually got hooked.
There's a lot of groveling and self-loathing from the male characters, especially for one of them. I read trashy fiction because it takes me away from the shit things that do happen in real life, I don't personally usually like them impeding in my happy reading space, but this one brought something interesting up for me. It brings up the question of growth and change, and if someone was awful to you, would there ever be circumstances where they could be forgiven and potentially reintegrated into your life. And obviously it's a personal question, and it would of course depend on the crime or injury, the extent of it, and what circumstances could possibly lead them to continuing being in your life, and if they would truly desire or deserve redemption. Forgiveness can be asked for, sure, but no one ever has to give it, and sometimes it's much better if you walk away.
This book was fascinating to me because it brought on very toxic situations, and through trial and fire, war and humility, and a complete stripping of his past arrogance, managed to convince me that the male character that caused the female character the most harm could be deserving of redemption. I didn't like the idea of that at first, it just rubbed me the wrong way, but it made me think a lot about it, especially in my own life. Not to say that anyone and everyone is deserving of forgiveness, I don't believe that at all, but a willingness and a demonstration of lasting change is a first step and after that it's really up to the person on the receiving end to decide where to go from there.
So yeah, it ended up being a solid read for that reason.
July 19, 2021
Colin, sweetest boy ever! Gideon, such a sweet heart. Finley, such a broken soul! Dominic, the one we were all afraid to love but who made it so easy for us to do so. And finally Lumen, the most forgiving and loving character, she’s among my top 5 FMCs truly!
I was dying to see how Kathryn Moon would wring an HEA from the angst fest that was Book 1, and she did, she really did! But reaching there wasn’t easy!
I’d have loved to see Sol in action too, though! Special mention of my other favorite secondary xters, Jennie & High Priestess Wren.
Thank you Kathryn Moon for this series!
I was dying to see how Kathryn Moon would wring an HEA from the angst fest that was Book 1, and she did, she really did! But reaching there wasn’t easy!
I’d have loved to see Sol in action too, though! Special mention of my other favorite secondary xters, Jennie & High Priestess Wren.
Thank you Kathryn Moon for this series!
November 30, 2021
Slow slow slow
So I thought this book might give something extra but it didn’t. It was slow slow slow. I got 44% through then just skipped to the end. I didn’t feel like I missed much. I liked that we were seeing Lumen work through her trauma in this book but for me it was drawn out and she didn’t have a transition she went from this girl to this woman almost over night it was weird. So stop after book one and just assume Lumen finds peace in the temple and the men move on with their lives.
So I thought this book might give something extra but it didn’t. It was slow slow slow. I got 44% through then just skipped to the end. I didn’t feel like I missed much. I liked that we were seeing Lumen work through her trauma in this book but for me it was drawn out and she didn’t have a transition she went from this girl to this woman almost over night it was weird. So stop after book one and just assume Lumen finds peace in the temple and the men move on with their lives.
August 18, 2024
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𝚁𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙽𝙶: 2/5⭐
𝙶𝙴𝙽𝚁𝙴: 𝖥𝖺𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗌𝗒 𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾
𝚃𝚈𝙿𝙴: 𝖲𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌
𝙰𝙶𝙴: 𝖠𝖽𝗎𝗅𝗍
𝚂𝙰𝙵𝙴𝚃𝚈: 🔴
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𝙴𝚅𝙰𝙻𝚄𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽:
𝖢𝗈𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍 𝗂𝖽𝖾𝖺: 4/𝟻 🤔
𝖯𝗅𝗈𝗍: 2/𝟻 📖
𝖶𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽 𝖡𝗎𝗂𝗅𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀: 2/𝟻 🌎
𝖶𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀: 3/𝟻 📝
𝖯𝖺𝖼𝗂𝗇𝗀: 2/𝟻 ⏱
𝖢𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌: 3/𝟻 👥
𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾: 3/𝟻 ❤️
𝖲𝗉𝗂𝖼𝖾: 3/𝟻 🔥
𝖢𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋: 5/𝟻📓
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𝚃𝚁𝙾𝙿𝙴𝚂 / 𝙵𝙴𝙰𝚃𝚄𝚁𝙴𝚂:
💕 𝖯𝗈𝗅𝗒𝖺𝗆𝗈𝗋𝗒
❤️🔥⚔️ 𝖧𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝖫𝗈𝗏𝖾
🪖 𝖶𝖺𝗋 𝗌𝖾𝗍𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀
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𝙼𝚈 𝚃𝙷𝙾𝚄𝙶𝙷𝚃𝚂:
I like the conclusion, but storywise it was really boring and drawn out. But I'm a fan of the character development and the groveling.
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𝚂𝚄𝙼𝙼𝙰𝚁𝚈:
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𝙲𝙷𝙰𝚁𝙰𝙲𝚃𝙴𝚁𝚂
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𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙻𝙳 𝙱𝚄𝙸𝙻𝙳𝙸𝙽𝙶
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𝖶𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖨 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗎𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌? Compeleted
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖻𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗎𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗋? ✔��
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝖾𝗇𝖽? ❌
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𝚃𝚆 / 𝙲𝚆:
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Sol & Lune Duet
𝟏. Sol & Lune - Book One: 2⭐
𝟐. Sol & Lune - Book Two: 3⭐
𝚁𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙽𝙶: 2/5⭐
𝙶𝙴𝙽𝚁𝙴: 𝖥𝖺𝗇𝗍𝖺𝗌𝗒 𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾
𝚃𝚈𝙿𝙴: 𝖲𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌
𝙰𝙶𝙴: 𝖠𝖽𝗎𝗅𝗍
𝚂𝙰𝙵𝙴𝚃𝚈: 🔴
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𝙴𝚅𝙰𝙻𝚄𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽:
𝖢𝗈𝗇𝖼𝖾𝗉𝗍 𝗂𝖽𝖾𝖺: 4/𝟻 🤔
𝖯𝗅𝗈𝗍: 2/𝟻 📖
𝖶𝗈𝗋𝗅𝖽 𝖡𝗎𝗂𝗅𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀: 2/𝟻 🌎
𝖶𝗋𝗂𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀: 3/𝟻 📝
𝖯𝖺𝖼𝗂𝗇𝗀: 2/𝟻 ⏱
𝖢𝗁𝖺𝗋𝖺𝖼𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗌: 3/𝟻 👥
𝖱𝗈𝗆𝖺𝗇𝖼𝖾: 3/𝟻 ❤️
𝖲𝗉𝗂𝖼𝖾: 3/𝟻 🔥
𝖢𝗈𝗏𝖾𝗋: 5/𝟻📓
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𝚃𝚁𝙾𝙿𝙴𝚂 / 𝙵𝙴𝙰𝚃𝚄𝚁𝙴𝚂:
💕 𝖯𝗈𝗅𝗒𝖺𝗆𝗈𝗋𝗒
❤️🔥⚔️ 𝖧𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝖫𝗈𝗏𝖾
🪖 𝖶𝖺𝗋 𝗌𝖾𝗍𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀
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𝙼𝚈 𝚃𝙷𝙾𝚄𝙶𝙷𝚃𝚂:
I like the conclusion, but storywise it was really boring and drawn out. But I'm a fan of the character development and the groveling.
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𝚂𝚄𝙼𝙼𝙰𝚁𝚈:
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𝙲𝙷𝙰𝚁𝙰𝙲𝚃𝙴𝚁𝚂
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𝚆𝙾𝚁𝙻𝙳 𝙱𝚄𝙸𝙻𝙳𝙸𝙽𝙶
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𝖶𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖨 𝖼𝗈𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗎𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝖾𝗋𝗂𝖾𝗌? Compeleted
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖽 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖻𝗒 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗎𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗋? ✔��
𝖶𝗈𝗎𝗅𝖽 𝖨 𝗋𝖾𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝖾𝗇𝖽? ❌
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𝚃𝚆 / 𝙲𝚆:
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Sol & Lune Duet
𝟏. Sol & Lune - Book One: 2⭐
𝟐. Sol & Lune - Book Two: 3⭐
September 21, 2020
4.6⭐️
Dominic, Finely, and Gideon have my heart
Dominic, Finely, and Gideon have my heart
March 5, 2025
Not at all what I expected, but I really enjoyed this duology.
May 9, 2020
Part 2 of Sol & Lune duet is the only book I have seen so far that's made so much effort to showcase the grovelling part of a fucked up relationship. If nothing else, it does it's best to give space and time towards the reconciliation with Lumen.
I had no strong opinion about the religious thing in the first part but here it's start off so strongly with what Lumen becomes that it left me confused about this paranormal element that's thrown in so casually. The Goddess visits or powers just feels so sidelined for the propeller role it's playing to move the plot forward. It doesn't want to play a big part but it ends up hanging in this weird in-between of is this PNR or not?
Anyway, the story does feel more active as compared to the first book. The improbable factor for things that's leading towards a resolution was just too strong for something that's happening around a war. It came across very PG-13 version than what I was expecting. The guys, after a time were stuck in this repeated loop of regret, being sorry, pinning for Lumen that starts to feel tedious.
Despite, the PG-13 feels; I wanted to see how exactly would this conflict resolve towards the naive innocent outcome Lumen wished. It feels brushed over for my taste but the epilogue was cute.
I had no strong opinion about the religious thing in the first part but here it's start off so strongly with what Lumen becomes that it left me confused about this paranormal element that's thrown in so casually. The Goddess visits or powers just feels so sidelined for the propeller role it's playing to move the plot forward. It doesn't want to play a big part but it ends up hanging in this weird in-between of is this PNR or not?
Anyway, the story does feel more active as compared to the first book. The improbable factor for things that's leading towards a resolution was just too strong for something that's happening around a war. It came across very PG-13 version than what I was expecting. The guys, after a time were stuck in this repeated loop of regret, being sorry, pinning for Lumen that starts to feel tedious.
Despite, the PG-13 feels; I wanted to see how exactly would this conflict resolve towards the naive innocent outcome Lumen wished. It feels brushed over for my taste but the epilogue was cute.
December 22, 2020
Didn't finish. It became predictable and I was skimming pages at a time. Just too slow for me.
February 23, 2024
I wish she would have kept Gideon and chucked the rest out with the rest of the trash.
January 2, 2023
I think that it's going to become somewhat of a theme for me to write my reviews on the last book of a series.
Sol and Lune 1&2 follows the story of a decades old war between the Stalor (Sol) and Oshain (Lune) armies, believed to have originated due t0 a difference in religious worship. Lumen Fenn, a worshipper of the Lune religion, finds herself as the Lady of an estate following the death of her family (all of which happens prior to the start of the first book). Dominic Westbrook, General to a faction of the Stalor army, overtakes Lumen's estate to house and feed his soldiers -- without much care for what Lumen wants. Dominic more or less strong-arms Lumen into a "deal," where she can remain in her estate and care for the remaining tenants, as well as the Lunar chapel, so long as she "warms his bed" each night. The alternative is that she is pushed out of her home. She agrees and ultimately embarks on a year long journey with Dominic, his Lieutenant Gideon, and his healer Finley.
Broken up into four parts (The General's Bed, the Healer's Pleasure, The Soldier's Desire, and The Prisoner of Oshain), book 1 shows Lumen growing close to each of the three men. First with Dominic, though he royally fucks up over and over again and severely wounds her pride. Then, she grows closer to Finley, actively choosing him where she didn't have the option to with Dominic. Dominic gets in the way, pulling a power play over Finley and Lumen by sending Finley away to a different army camp in need of medic services. Finley is an absolute fucking idiot and doesn't even tell Lumen that he's leaving camp for a few weeks--allowing Gideon to move in and pick up the pieces of her. Gideon is the only one that consistently acts with her happiness and best wishes in mind, despite that it feels like he's skewering himself on his sword at times. The book ends with Lumen being driven away from her estate due to a foolish action on Dominic's part. She winds up in Oshain territory, seeking passage to the Lunar convent in pursuit of gaining control over her body again. She feels used and broken. After a month long stint as a prisoner of the Oshain government, Dominic, Gideon, and Finley work together to rescue Lumen and help her recover before setting her free to the convent. Kathryn Moon initially planned to end the story after one book, but she was determined to provide an HEA for the characters--effectively making it so that this story has two canonical endings: Lumen at peace in the convent or Lumen in love with her guys.
The second book is also broken up into four parts (The New Moon Priestess, The Frozen War, The Setting Sun, The Rising Moon). During her time in the Oshain prison, Lumen very nearly died and had welcomed it: "She was ready to die. Life was a painful mess that she'd thought she rid herself of." Her emotional desperation opened her up to Lune herself, the goddess of the Lunar faith. Lumen becomes shrouded in Lune's shadow, earning her the place of the New Moon priestess. The rest of the book centers around her allowing herself happiness with Gideon and slowly repairing the situation with Finley. Even slower is the repair of everything that went down between Lumen and Dominic. But, through repeated actions and dedication to staying away from her "for her own good," Lumen lets him back into her heart. Dominic withdraws from the Stalor army, choosing to fight for the sake of ending the pattern of war, and, more secretly for Lumen and her peace.
I had a lot of gripes about Dominic's actions in the first book, but none of them are a criticism of the book itself. He's just an extremely well written example of a stupid man blinded by pride and ego. I wasn't sure that Kathryn Moon would be able to redeem a character like him (he did a lot of really stupid things), but by the middle of the second book, she certainly achieved her goal. I don't know exactly when it happened, but at some point I no longer was pissed off at Dominic and instead was heartbroken for him.
I also totally thought these books were going to be a sort of beauty-and-the-beast, touch-her-and-die story, so needless to say I was *very* surprised by the events of the first book. Also, very happy that these books included some MM interaction, because there frankly isn't enough of that without it feeling weird/stigmatized/fetishized.
All that being said, the first book is like 80% sex, 15% talking about sex, 3% thinking about it, and 2% plot. Not that I'm complaining or anything, but something to keep in mind if you're thinking about reading them.
Sol and Lune 1&2 follows the story of a decades old war between the Stalor (Sol) and Oshain (Lune) armies, believed to have originated due t0 a difference in religious worship. Lumen Fenn, a worshipper of the Lune religion, finds herself as the Lady of an estate following the death of her family (all of which happens prior to the start of the first book). Dominic Westbrook, General to a faction of the Stalor army, overtakes Lumen's estate to house and feed his soldiers -- without much care for what Lumen wants. Dominic more or less strong-arms Lumen into a "deal," where she can remain in her estate and care for the remaining tenants, as well as the Lunar chapel, so long as she "warms his bed" each night. The alternative is that she is pushed out of her home. She agrees and ultimately embarks on a year long journey with Dominic, his Lieutenant Gideon, and his healer Finley.
Broken up into four parts (The General's Bed, the Healer's Pleasure, The Soldier's Desire, and The Prisoner of Oshain), book 1 shows Lumen growing close to each of the three men. First with Dominic, though he royally fucks up over and over again and severely wounds her pride. Then, she grows closer to Finley, actively choosing him where she didn't have the option to with Dominic. Dominic gets in the way, pulling a power play over Finley and Lumen by sending Finley away to a different army camp in need of medic services. Finley is an absolute fucking idiot and doesn't even tell Lumen that he's leaving camp for a few weeks--allowing Gideon to move in and pick up the pieces of her. Gideon is the only one that consistently acts with her happiness and best wishes in mind, despite that it feels like he's skewering himself on his sword at times. The book ends with Lumen being driven away from her estate due to a foolish action on Dominic's part. She winds up in Oshain territory, seeking passage to the Lunar convent in pursuit of gaining control over her body again. She feels used and broken. After a month long stint as a prisoner of the Oshain government, Dominic, Gideon, and Finley work together to rescue Lumen and help her recover before setting her free to the convent. Kathryn Moon initially planned to end the story after one book, but she was determined to provide an HEA for the characters--effectively making it so that this story has two canonical endings: Lumen at peace in the convent or Lumen in love with her guys.
The second book is also broken up into four parts (The New Moon Priestess, The Frozen War, The Setting Sun, The Rising Moon). During her time in the Oshain prison, Lumen very nearly died and had welcomed it: "She was ready to die. Life was a painful mess that she'd thought she rid herself of." Her emotional desperation opened her up to Lune herself, the goddess of the Lunar faith. Lumen becomes shrouded in Lune's shadow, earning her the place of the New Moon priestess. The rest of the book centers around her allowing herself happiness with Gideon and slowly repairing the situation with Finley. Even slower is the repair of everything that went down between Lumen and Dominic. But, through repeated actions and dedication to staying away from her "for her own good," Lumen lets him back into her heart. Dominic withdraws from the Stalor army, choosing to fight for the sake of ending the pattern of war, and, more secretly for Lumen and her peace.
I had a lot of gripes about Dominic's actions in the first book, but none of them are a criticism of the book itself. He's just an extremely well written example of a stupid man blinded by pride and ego. I wasn't sure that Kathryn Moon would be able to redeem a character like him (he did a lot of really stupid things), but by the middle of the second book, she certainly achieved her goal. I don't know exactly when it happened, but at some point I no longer was pissed off at Dominic and instead was heartbroken for him.
I also totally thought these books were going to be a sort of beauty-and-the-beast, touch-her-and-die story, so needless to say I was *very* surprised by the events of the first book. Also, very happy that these books included some MM interaction, because there frankly isn't enough of that without it feeling weird/stigmatized/fetishized.
All that being said, the first book is like 80% sex, 15% talking about sex, 3% thinking about it, and 2% plot. Not that I'm complaining or anything, but something to keep in mind if you're thinking about reading them.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 27, 2021
This book continues with a month time lapse Lumen being the moon priestess and vessel for Lune.
The summary for this book starts with Lumen Fenn was torn down by the men who took possession of her home which I completely disagree, apart from Dominic no one and I mean not even Gideon forced her she gave herself to Finley and Gideon willingly.
Her behaving ignorant to Dominic and Finley was completely understandable but she latched on to Gideon and sometimes the things she thought made me think that she's one of the worst characters I have read so far.
As for the kiss..Finley never mentioned it, and she decided it might be wiser to let it go. He still had feelings perhaps, and she still had Gideon
I hated her when she let Colin spew nonsense about Dominic where she was at fault. In book one she came between Colin and Dominic when Dom was punishing Colin and I completely understand her point at the time but if I jump between something like that then I'm completely ready to take burnt of my actions and I will accept the consequences but nooo she became the victim and Dominic the villain again
"But the general, he's very handsome,"
Adelaide said with a soft giggle.
"Nah, he's a beast," Colin said easily. "Gave lady her scars"
As for the war, there wasn't much fighting mostly it felt like a love story during wartime.
The way author wrote this book was captivating and I really liked Kathryn's writing style.
The summary for this book starts with Lumen Fenn was torn down by the men who took possession of her home which I completely disagree, apart from Dominic no one and I mean not even Gideon forced her she gave herself to Finley and Gideon willingly.
Her behaving ignorant to Dominic and Finley was completely understandable but she latched on to Gideon and sometimes the things she thought made me think that she's one of the worst characters I have read so far.
As for the kiss..Finley never mentioned it, and she decided it might be wiser to let it go. He still had feelings perhaps, and she still had Gideon
I hated her when she let Colin spew nonsense about Dominic where she was at fault. In book one she came between Colin and Dominic when Dom was punishing Colin and I completely understand her point at the time but if I jump between something like that then I'm completely ready to take burnt of my actions and I will accept the consequences but nooo she became the victim and Dominic the villain again
"But the general, he's very handsome,"
Adelaide said with a soft giggle.
"Nah, he's a beast," Colin said easily. "Gave lady her scars"
As for the war, there wasn't much fighting mostly it felt like a love story during wartime.
The way author wrote this book was captivating and I really liked Kathryn's writing style.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 17, 2021
*Overall: 5/5*
This was a fantastic continuation of the first book and I’m so glad I jumped right in after finishing the first. I immensely enjoyed the character progressions and that the men got to make an effort at redeeming themselves. While book one finished at a nice closure point, Lumen didn’t get her HEA and I really wanted that for her
*Originality: 5/5*
The book really differed from the first only because of the inclusion of much more spiritual (not really paranormal) plot lines. That said, to combine and give an overall score, this was still an original story.
*Characters: 4/5*
These men needed to grovel to her and they did make a good show of it (Dominic especially, although it broke my heart at times.) I appreciated the show of it and felt it was done well, not redundant. Lumen’s character bloomed into someone new, from the broken Lady to the reluctant New Moon Priestess, to a happy wife/mother.
*Story development:3/5 *
This is really my only gripe with this book and it is entirely a matter of personal preference. There is a lot of military maneuvering, much more than the first book it seems, and I felt a little bored
*Writing quality:5/5 *
Just as good as the first book
This was a fantastic continuation of the first book and I’m so glad I jumped right in after finishing the first. I immensely enjoyed the character progressions and that the men got to make an effort at redeeming themselves. While book one finished at a nice closure point, Lumen didn’t get her HEA and I really wanted that for her
*Originality: 5/5*
The book really differed from the first only because of the inclusion of much more spiritual (not really paranormal) plot lines. That said, to combine and give an overall score, this was still an original story.
*Characters: 4/5*
These men needed to grovel to her and they did make a good show of it (Dominic especially, although it broke my heart at times.) I appreciated the show of it and felt it was done well, not redundant. Lumen’s character bloomed into someone new, from the broken Lady to the reluctant New Moon Priestess, to a happy wife/mother.
*Story development:3/5 *
This is really my only gripe with this book and it is entirely a matter of personal preference. There is a lot of military maneuvering, much more than the first book it seems, and I felt a little bored
*Writing quality:5/5 *
Just as good as the first book
July 15, 2020
Part 2 was unnecessary
I loved, loved part 1. It doesn’t have an HEA so part 2 is an attempt to provide that. And, honestly, I wanted it. But as I was reading... it just seemed like I was not invested. There is no question I am on team General. That the love and affection for the other 2 guys was genuine and/or comfortable, but lacked an equal power deferential that sparks for me. Of course forgiveness for the General was too long in coming and I had to suffer the forgiveness of everyone else first. I would have preferred a more direct reuniting. Or, maybe an acknowledgement that part one is a full story of loving and losing and moving on? If we’re knitting, part one ended at the end of the skein. Part two was joined by unraveling the last end of part 1, the beginning end of part 2, joining the frayed ends, spitting on them and then rolling the wool back and forth between your palms to melt the fibers together. It’s my least favorite join because the strand is always lumpy and thick. Even when the knitted fabric is complete and the final product beautiful, my eyes pick out the join as a slight mar in the smooth finish and it grates on my nerves.
I loved, loved part 1. It doesn’t have an HEA so part 2 is an attempt to provide that. And, honestly, I wanted it. But as I was reading... it just seemed like I was not invested. There is no question I am on team General. That the love and affection for the other 2 guys was genuine and/or comfortable, but lacked an equal power deferential that sparks for me. Of course forgiveness for the General was too long in coming and I had to suffer the forgiveness of everyone else first. I would have preferred a more direct reuniting. Or, maybe an acknowledgement that part one is a full story of loving and losing and moving on? If we’re knitting, part one ended at the end of the skein. Part two was joined by unraveling the last end of part 1, the beginning end of part 2, joining the frayed ends, spitting on them and then rolling the wool back and forth between your palms to melt the fibers together. It’s my least favorite join because the strand is always lumpy and thick. Even when the knitted fabric is complete and the final product beautiful, my eyes pick out the join as a slight mar in the smooth finish and it grates on my nerves.
April 3, 2020
Sol & Lune gave to me something I did not know I needed. I was so thrilled to see the power in the relationships in carried by the FMC. In so many books, it is the male characters that have the power dynamic over the course of the relationships. I don't want to give anything away and provide spoilers, so I will be attempt to be vague. There are certain intimate scenes (while fun to read) that I have yet to find the FMC as the one in control of the power exchange in these types of situations. I guess I really needed to read this and to see this modeled because it struck home and has left me thinking about the lack of female empowerment in this area in so many works of fiction. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying there is anything wrong with the relationships, BUT I am saying a good balance is not reflected and reading it opened up a whole new craving to see more of it in the future.
As always, Kathryn is amazing, she is always a one-click author for me and she should be for you too!
As always, Kathryn is amazing, she is always a one-click author for me and she should be for you too!
March 4, 2023
phenomenal
5.0 / 5.0 my first full 5 star book of the year, this rating can actually be applied to both books. I was enthralled with the way everything that was broken in the first book is mended. The character development in this is masterful and you see the depth and growth for each of them. There are no wasted side characters, the most emotional part of the book involves one of them, and I was invested. Towards the end, when tensions were still high between the FL (Lumen) and one of the ML (surprise), I actually thought Moon might kill off one of her primary characters. I won’t say what happens, but it was there and could go either way and each choice (kill or save) would make the story better.
This was excellent, as I said over and over in my progress reviews, and I will definitely be rereading these. I bought the ebooks so I can revisit them whenever I want. I wish I could read these again for the first time, they are that good.
Until Next Time,
MC
5.0 / 5.0 my first full 5 star book of the year, this rating can actually be applied to both books. I was enthralled with the way everything that was broken in the first book is mended. The character development in this is masterful and you see the depth and growth for each of them. There are no wasted side characters, the most emotional part of the book involves one of them, and I was invested. Towards the end, when tensions were still high between the FL (Lumen) and one of the ML (surprise), I actually thought Moon might kill off one of her primary characters. I won’t say what happens, but it was there and could go either way and each choice (kill or save) would make the story better.
This was excellent, as I said over and over in my progress reviews, and I will definitely be rereading these. I bought the ebooks so I can revisit them whenever I want. I wish I could read these again for the first time, they are that good.
Until Next Time,
MC
June 13, 2023
Book One devastated me, so even once Book Two was out, I waited until I felt strong enough to handle more of Lumen, Dom, Gid, and Fin's tumultuous relationship amid war. The read wasn't as heartrending as I anticipated, certainly not as much as Book One. Lumen's emotional evolution felt natural, though I felt by the end that she had put off her priestess robes too easily for someone so completely in her goddess's clutches at the beginning. I enjoyed the spiritual arc and would have liked to have seen that fleshed out more, throughout the book. But I won't complain, because the lovers all found their way back to each other eventually and again, the returns felt natural and right, not forced just for the sake of kink. (Though hey, those scenes were also amazing; Kathryn the wordsmith can tailor a sex scene to perfectly reflect the ambience of the story and the inner workings of every character.)
These books were just beautiful!
These books were just beautiful!
March 24, 2020
This is the 2nd book in the series and you could not ask for anything more. This book takes place right after the ending of the 1st book. I would recommend that you read the 1st for this 2nd book to be enjoyed properly. Lumen is at the convent living in prayer and becomes the New Moon Priestess. But her calling is not there. While she is there the men are dealing with the fallout of their actions towards Lumen and how it has changed them. As fate or the New Moon Goddess wills it, they meet again!!! And oh boy what a meeting it is. It is a heartbreaking/ heartwarming story that has an ending that is fantastic. If you have ever played a certain video game with the saying in it "War never changes" know that this book breaks that rule and it is worth it!! Received an ARC for my honest review.
February 28, 2021
The second half of a compelling and addictive book set! I loved part one for the intensity of the story that was started, the depth of all of the characters, and the detailed description of a medieval world at war. Part two was on that same level, except that the story continued and got even grittier, more emotional, and like a cross between Gone With The Wind meets Game of Thrones, but with even more sex, lol! While reading it, you're reminded that in that way back time, battles were fought hand to hand in close quarters, met on a field, and so much blood everywhere. I think that Kathryn Moon tells delicious stories that keep you up trying not to have to stop reading even for sleep. I read both parts in two days! I know, crazy, right? I'm binging on this author right now, I know it's not a sane thing to do, but I think I'm addicted to the words!
May 18, 2021
Ok so this did not take the turn that I was expecting...
The whole thing with Lumen being touched by Lune ?? Was so confusing to me. Because there was also a new moon god too? I thought it was awesome how Lumen got these abilities and was able to do some of the things she did, but it was hard for me to process or understand what actually made that happen. Did she not have control of these abilities? Did she only get these abilities bc Lune gave them to her or wanted her to use them??
Overall I like how this ended. I do wish that Lumen would of made up with Dominic sooner than she did. I’m glad that we got an epilogue bc to me her relationship with each of the men still seemed kind of rocky. I feel like more time passed, it felt like we weren’t given too many details so it seemed like all of a sudden the book was ending but yet I just wanted MORE from Lumens relationships between Gideon, Finley and Dominic.
The whole thing with Lumen being touched by Lune ?? Was so confusing to me. Because there was also a new moon god too? I thought it was awesome how Lumen got these abilities and was able to do some of the things she did, but it was hard for me to process or understand what actually made that happen. Did she not have control of these abilities? Did she only get these abilities bc Lune gave them to her or wanted her to use them??
Overall I like how this ended. I do wish that Lumen would of made up with Dominic sooner than she did. I’m glad that we got an epilogue bc to me her relationship with each of the men still seemed kind of rocky. I feel like more time passed, it felt like we weren’t given too many details so it seemed like all of a sudden the book was ending but yet I just wanted MORE from Lumens relationships between Gideon, Finley and Dominic.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 7, 2021
I've been holding off on reviewing this one because I'm not sure how to feel. I really like Kathryn Moon's writing, but the men's treatment of Lumen was quite difficult to read (it definitely took me a while to find the interest to finish) and left a bad taste in my mouth. Out of Westbrook (commander), Finley (doctor), and Gideon (second in command), the last is the best of them, and he still stood by as the others treated Lumen like garbage. Westbrook pressured her into his bed and then got angry enough to abandon her. Finley also abandoned her, and then Gideon swooped in. Still... I feel icky thinking about it. I did like the Dark Moon Priestess plot. 3.5 stars for this one since it was nice seeing Lumen get a happy ending even if it made those jerks happy too.
March 16, 2020
This beautiful story is so completely good, I almost feel at a loss for words as to how to do it justice. I put off reading the epilogue because I just didn't want it to be over. With a dark, conflicted beginning, these characters take every but of pain, anger, and war and change it into the most breathtaking story of redemption and love. All find forgiveness, transformation, and light and the life built is glorious in it's simplicity and compassion. The catharsis that occurs as the characters find their way back to reach other is inspiring and epic. Sol and Lune is definitely the type of story that I'll want to read over and over.
February 18, 2021
I loved this book a little less than the first one but it was still a great read. I would give it 4.5 stars if that were an option. This book touches on some deeper topics such as religion, forgiveness and the pointless suffering involved in wars. The characters become more developed and the ending is spectacular. The only criticism is that there wasn’t a deep examination of why the MC decided to forgive her mates. Her explorations into religion are not really part of her forgiveness but perhaps going in that direction would have made it too deep. Overall, I loved this book and the duet overall.
March 5, 2020
This was definitely worth the wait! Beautifully written and gorgeously descriptive, Kathryn Moon has worked her brand of magic again. Recovered from her near death experience, still protected by the New Moon Goddess, Lumen returns to where it all started, Fenn Manor. There, she strips away the trappings of a home and returns it to its former glory as a temple. One by one, her men slowly return to her, earning her forgiveness and re-establishing their places in her heart. A fantastic ending for what started as a heartbreaking tale. 💜
March 19, 2020
Oh my gosh where to begin. This series has ripped my heart out, shattered it, and then lovingly taped it back together again. Kathryn is a master storyteller and has woven an intricate and tear jerking storyline worthy of many many accolades. The character development of Dominic, Finley, Gideon, and Lumen is astounding and you are sucked in from chapter one. The second book is such a balm to the broken heart from book one with the love and forgiveness shown by the characters. There is the best HEA to the story so the wild crazy ride is 100% worth it!
March 19, 2020
Sol & Lune Book 2 was so, so good. Kathryn Moon has a way of writing the most vivid, gripping scenes. As I was reading, I almost felt like I was watching a fantastic movie in my head. I loved that Lumen continued to grow into the strong female lead book one began and that her men continuously showed their remorse for past misdeeds, their desire for her to be happy, and their faith in her actions. I was very happy with this book and Moon will continue to be an automatic new book download for me.
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