Fantasea

Moon #4

by Desiree M. Granger

After visiting a witch about her love life some years ago, Jasmine gave herself a deadline. To find true love, and to finally be happy, but after a magical night in South Carolina turned violent, she found herself hoodwinked into marrying the man who has hurt her the most. Percy Hugo Milton. The man the witch has proclaimed to be her soulmate in life. Now that the two are married, dark magic surrounds Jasmine as memories surface about her past. Unusual things begin happening to Percy that he can’t explain when it concerns his wife, and karma seems to have settled in nicely around their marriage. There are new fantasy creatures in Atlanta to deal with like the mermaids, the angels who are on the search for control, more full moon traditions and two unusual brothers that appear out of nowhere, and change everything concerning these families. From Anansi the Spider to Sea Serpents, it's time to discover what else the city has to offer during a full moon.

Genres: Paranormal

456 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 20, 2020

About the author

Just here to update this profile. I'm actually not 25 anymore but I'll be 30 next year haha. Still writing. Wow. Can't believe it. Current book I'm working on as I type this; Moon Child.

Reviews

[Simone Kent]

Part 4

I don't know why but I love the funny parts in this story. It just make the events happening seem real. I love the relationships building between Pia and Homer and Percy and Jasmine. I like Percy and Jasmine the most because they had the most difficult part in finding that common ground. Both knew about the situation but instead of coming in to it with open eyes they both were down right mean and rude. I am glad they are on the same page. I see maturity in all the characters though and Iike that. Family fights but it takes a mature person to admit their wrongs and try to make things right. I want Jasmine to get the answers she needs and Caroline to find her true self with being the oldest. Can't wait for the finale!!!

[Shar]

That Damn Desiree 😍😍😍

I mean...I was just here a week ago gushing. Just when I thought I couldn’t fall deeper there my emo ass goes falling even deeper in love with Desiree’s savant like storytelling 😩 I mean talk about a direct reflection of God’s gifts. The love stories are progressing so naturally and it’s absolutely captivating. I’m stuck between laughing my tail off..cheesing all damn day or just plain stuck on stupid from what I read..Can I say HUGO!!!! MF HUGO..I Never would’ve imagined him slowly becoming one of my top three’s but dammitttt...His growth is toooo damn good. I don’t do spoilers but trust me if you’re looking from a change from the everyday “urban” hood story, love story, dystopian but in the best way possible with a heavy dose of all this beautiful melanin get on board the Desiree train. You won’t be disappointed and I’d put that on my Mama 😉

[Latisha Burney]

Yass yass my favorite author

Great book can’t wait for skye falls but I’m really curious to know what jasmine really is and what happen to her I’m glade homer and pia finally got it together please don’t stop writing about them I feel like I’m just now really getting to understand them better

[LaRhonda Webb]

A mess

I can't believe that any of the 5 star reviews it this book has gotten are from people who actually read the book. They have to be from family members or close friends because this book was a mess. The store was all over the place kind of like the other ones but much worse. This whole story line of cheating that took a large portion of the book completely ignore previous story line from the book before this one. Relationships aren't being moved there long and any real way every time a couple or a person seems to take 2 steps for some ridiculous incident comes along and they take 10 steps backwards it's maddening and frustrating and worst of all boring. There are whole chapters dedicated to characters who the chapter supposed to be speaking through that person's experience what you end up seen the story through a whole another person's experience and it doesn't make sense. Not to mention that is seems like sometimes the writer forgot who was actually supposed to be speaking and a person who really has nothing to do with the situation starts talking and you're like who is this person now here I'm so disappointed because again like the other books there's so much potential in the story line but the magic part of the story seems like a silly back drop only use to move the book along so explain things that really don't make any sense. It's sad because I really would like to like these books really would like to like to series but I just can't. I I I saw that there's another book coming out and I just can't waste my time anymore. I can't reading these books hoping that it would get better and helping me with see what we're come of homer and pia relationship and if jasmine and Percy will make it but it's clear the writer just doesn't seem to know how to streamline these stories. I'll try but I'm giving up on this series of books it's a mess it's a hard read and you end up leaving the book feeling like nothing got explained and I'm just as confused as I was when I started reading the 1st book. It's too many characters involved too many storylines that never come to a conclusion or never lead to any real thing that you can latch on to and say I get it now. I'm done

[Yasmine]

Personally this is my least favorite in the series so far. The only things I liked were the newcomers, Akil and Antwon, surprisingly Percy and Jasmine and their supernatural adventures, the water run and the introduction to more sirens and nymphs. I thought that was really interesting. What I didn't care for was the ever continuing drama, infidelity between established couples in the last series coming out and once again the toxic dysfunctional family dynamics. I like Desiree as an author, I really enjoy her work but I don't agree with all the decisions she makes. Constantly creating drama in your characters lives just for the hell of it especially when there's no lead up to the BS is something I don't like and she does this to a lot of her characters. To each their own but I'm tired of it frankly.

[Jahari Dowdy]

Hate that the series is winding down🥲
Following the author’s instructions on leaving my reviews 👀 this was an awesome read with so many moving parts!!! Feels like a 🎥 movie!! Great read👏🏽👍🏽!!!

[SumFire]

Every installment to this series just leaves me in awe and opens us up further into this land of fantasy.

It's crazy that Percy & Jamine seem to be getting their relationship together while Homer and Pia are like that curl that just won't curl for me.

I am absolutely loving watching Percy and Jasmine fall in love and form their own little crew!!

Tallulah and Akil / Anansi, yes, please!

I thought Dr. Hampton would be a problem, but now 🤔.... I just need to know how the Nephilims are all connected to the story!

Oh, the mind of this writer!!

[Crystal]

Desiree character development is top notch. Book 4 introduces even more characters and yet the character development is still very much on point. This series gives you all genre's in one, a lil bit of magic, hood, smut, si-fi, history(if you will), and some mystery, romance, etc. As i move onto the final book in this series i feel a lil twinge of sadness, and excitement for what lies ahead. A solid 5.

[D'Andrea Virgil Dixon]

Just keeps getting better!!!

Consider me fully invested in the unapologetic BLACK LOVE presented herein!!! The intricacies of the characters and family dynamics make this a page turner like a mug!!!

[Donnesha]

Ummmm

Honestly I think with a series with so many characters, therefore the overall plot starts to get confusing and lost. Book four was a little bit of everything and nothing at all. It was entertaining but what was the point of mentioning half the stuff in this book? For example the water sirens? Like what was the purpose? The cheating husbands, Jasmines weird behavior at the house in South Carolina. And a few other things I could point out. I really hope all of these different storylines come together in book five because I’m really starting to think there’s no point to this series because there are too many different storylines with no real progression.

[Shanelle]

LOVED IT

This Moon Series just keeps getting better. These characters have come a long way from when they first came into each others lives. But what I love the most is that everyone seems to be growing and forming bonds. Just like I've been rooting for Homer and Pia, I'm starting to see Jasmine and Percy in a different light. The most dysfunctional of all the couples have finally become civilized and are starting to see each other in a positive light. These new characters on the scene have definitely peaked my interest at what secrets will be revealed from them. Ms Caroline Skye has finally decided to get her life and I'm looking forward to read how her journey will play out in the next book. As always Desiree keeps us feeling more of these characters we tend to love and hate but makes the storyline that more enjoyable.

[LaShea Walker]

Lordt!!

What in the work has Jasmine folks gotten her all wrapped up in!! I believe I know but ima keep my thoughts to myself. I’m just glad she has Percy!! Love them!! He went from most hated to misunderstood to dang he just might be bae!! Nubia pulls on my heartstrings. Bodie and Honey give we warm vibes!! Of course Homer and Pia are my favorite but I feel like they got skipped over....maybe it’s just me wanting more from them!! Love homers mom and dad!! Caroline and Lu are about to get her life and I’m here for it!! All the other couples just need to be more like Percy and keep it real cause they had the drama!! Ready for the last book because ima hopefully get all the pieces to the puzzle 🧩

[Charlotte Bembry]

Another Desiree hit!

Man, what can I say? Everything about this book was awesome, from the awesome storyline, the dynamic character development and the amazing writing. I loved the introduction of the different tribes and was excited to see Caroline do something for herself and leave her sisters. I cannot wait for Skye Fall. Desiree is truly a phenomenal author and d definitely recommend all of her books to read.

[Tasha Robinson]

I feel like this series is an introduction to the Maggie Grey series. I of course could and am probably wrong as I’m fairly a new fan of Desiree. But I see where some of the characters and ideas come from now.

So anyways, where do I begin?

First off Percy and Jasmine! Their character development was what I’ve been waiting for. I enjoyed going on this ride with them and I can’t wait to see more of their story unfold. I actually got a little soft spot for Percy even though he’s an asshole, and Jasmine… well I just know she is something special.

Pia and Homer are interesting. I can’t say they are my favorite couple of this series as Homer still kind of rubs me the wrong way, but he’s coming around and growing on me.

Ryan….. oh Ryan. Girl what is going on…. That’s all I will say about that.

Michael you did whet!?!? 😳

Lu gurrrrlll! You are wild! And remind me of me. Gotta tame that hot spirit boo! Calm it down just a little 🤏🏾

Delilah… well she’s Delilah. I’m still trying to figure out what’s her end game? Like what’s her why behind her being messy all the dang time?

Caroline baby! I can’t wait to read what’s in store for you!

Onto the next one! Enjoy!

[Raykira]

Baaaaabbbyyy!!!!!!

I’ll admit I was a tad disappointed with the previous book but this made up for it and more!!!!! I never liked Percy or Jasmine prior to this book but they showed out!!!! Percy showed he was a real man & didn’t take any ish from anyone! Jasmine matured and realized she couldn’t just keep crying about everything. The Karma that came was well deserved. & of course Junie boy as always came through with the laugh I needed it. Can’t wait for Skye fall.

[BlackBookVibes]

Percy and Jasmine!

I'm am so team percy and jasmine. They have the only intriguing story in the bunch... i wish they story was highlighted more. Tallulah is a great friend and addition. I'm glad karma bit all them in the butt!!! Over Homer and Pia...

[Cheonica Jordan]

Rating 4.5 ⭐️ THE PLOT THICKENS!!!! So is there actually a way to have love and happiness in this series because BABEEEEEE… NOBODY is experiencing that!

Every single relationship has something attached to it. Pain. Lies. Cheating. Abuse. Manipulation. Secrets. I’m not even just talking about romantic relationships. I’m talking FAMILY and FRIENDSHIPS too! At this point, everybody needs to sit down, tell the truth and maybe collectively seek some therapy because what is going on. I said all that and yet I. CAN’T. PUT. IT. DOWN.

Fantasea had me even more caught up in the spirituality and fantasy of this world. The mermaids, angels, full moon traditions, Anansi the Spider, sea serpents, new characters popping up and changing everything. Desiree keeps expanding this world and somehow I’m just along for the ride. That’s what has me so locked in. I’m not just trying to figure out who is going to end up with who anymore.

This worries me a little because how will a wrap up happen with so many characters. I’m still trying to figure out what is real, who is behind what, what these spiritual connections mean and who is about to have their whole life turned upside down next. Every time I think I have something figured out, the story opens another door. What's behind that door? MORE MESS.

Moon Run continues to have my full attention because the plot is thickening, the fantasy is getting deeper and these people are still not allowed to experience peace! At this point, I’m just holding on and turning pages. Apparently peace, love and happiness are not on the Atlanta/ South Carolina full moon schedule.

[Beauty_bydebrosse]

More like a 3.5 but yeah still a 3. I had originally soft dnf’d because not too much was happening. It felt more like a long novella that was leading up to some crazy stuff that might happen in the last book hopefully?… I almost dnf’d again but some stuff happened around the 70 or so mark that helped me get back into the story. Overall, this one was just a little sadder than the other ones. The once close family wasn’t as close anymore and secrets were tearing people apart and for me it was losing what I loved about it. Which was the commodore no matter how mad the family gets, they still ride for each other. It didn’t feel like that in this one so I had to give it a lower rating. Hopefully the last book is a little more exciting. I can’t wait to get to the other series about the sisters because there’s some sisters I’ve been curious to learn about. Overall still would recommend this series to people. It’s a fun ride, just be prepared to get mad, happy, sad and anxious all the time lol. The mood swings be CRAZYYYYY..

[Liyah P.]

Fantasea

Ok let me first say Desiree has once again her a$$ off in this fourth book to the "Moon Series". This author and her character has this ability to have you laughing one moment, grasping the next, cursing all to have you loving the character back again. Some of these my some serious questionable decisions but some how you are to captived. This particular book is about a lot of reckoning for our couples with I was totally for. I'm happy that Jasmine and Percy are on a more happier path I sure do hope they get their chance to tell the rest of them fools about themselves. I agree with other Nu husband and their cultures practices are not right and I hope in the next book we get see Nu and the other females of that tribe escape. I can't wait for the final installment this has been such a great series and definitely in my top 2 of all time. Do I recommend this HELL YEA. If you haven't read from the beginning I highly highly recommend that you do.

[Ryne Cole]

This one was a little more dragged out. I am actually really invested in the story, so that kept me interested, but I could have did without the Water Run. There is already so many characters and so many different stories going on at one time, we didn’t need another family added to the mix. I’m still trying to see what’s going to happen with Percy and Jasmine and there story’s progression was put on the back burner in this book.
I do love Lu and Akil though. I can’t wait to see where that goes. Lu is one of, if not my favorite character of this series. I do love Homer and Pia, but Pia was rubbing me the wrong way a little bit. I saw her character development going in a different direction, but I’m here for the plot, so I’m not giving up on her.
Over all, Love the story. This just wasn’t one of my fav’s in the series.

[Cassandra Jerido]

Book 4 is the best one yet!

Wow, it took 4 books for me to finally start liking the series. This feels like an urban version of the Twilight series. I would love to see this series made into a film. The series is awesome and the imagery is amazing. The author does a superb job of bringing to life each character and their many layers. She has created a whole universe with layers and layers of interwoven stories. Book 4 was the most entertaining. I would like to read more of Percy and Jasmine. I was so glad that they’re working on their relationship. It was so draining reading about the toxicity of their previous relationship. I still don’t like the Skye women. Just plain ole evil and mean. Well, I can’t wait to see how this series ends.

[SincerlyMe]

Still so much to unpack and I’m curious to know how everything will be play out in the final book. Homer has grown on me and currently him & Violent is the only ones i can stand at the moment. The families are so dysfunctional, it’s disappointing to say the least. I’m still anticipating the character development .. i see some small growth but i want to see more. I like that everyone is starting to create boundaries when it comes to protecting their relationships. I wasn’t shocked about Piru, Tucker, and the other one. Everyone seems to look down on the next as if they are perfect so i was glad to see it all unfold. I think Pia is at the top my list of people i don’t like at the moment along with everyone else.

[The book lady]

interesting but…

The series is very interesting. I love all of magic and mystical creatures and magic from the black pov. But I would say this as much as I love the authors work she does not stay on topic. It’s so much going on and I feel like we have gotten away from the original plot. This book 4 and some subjects are still unfinished. I’m glad Jasmine and Percy have a better relationship hopefully we get to see more of them as well as Pia and Homer in the next book. I feel like they were the main plot and we got away from them because of the mentioned of all the other characters. With all that being said I do still think you’ll enjoy this book if you like drama,mess and black people with a magically background.

[L.M.]

Not disappointed

I'll admit I took my time reading this because I was hoping it wouldn't suck. Some authors tend to miss the mark when they're concluding a series but this was still all juice with enough mystical and imagination to remind me I started reading Desiree in the first place. I do hope to catch up on my favorites, whose stories just begun or got derailed in this book. It was much lighter than previous books and I appreciated that. Wish there was more Junie boy. I will forever miss Tuesday and Trinity too when this series is done. But that just means reading them all again.

[Elisha Durham]

Yessss!

First, let me say that I 💜LOVE💜 your work!!! I'm mad at myself because this kept popping up in my recommendations but I never tapped it to see what it was exactly. The cover looked amazing and I was like ok I'll get to that after this. While I was trying to find something else to read it popped up again so I was like ok let me see. All it took was seeing your name. Then I noticed it was the next book in the series!!! I absolutely love it!! It's mindblowing how you've brought us from For the Love of the ATL to here. This has been an unbelievably amazing journey that I plan on riding with until the wheels fall off!

[Markeya Washington]

new breed

It was interesting seeing a new totem but I didn’t like their breaking in ceremony. I like that we got to see Percy and jasmine in a new light. Pia ticked me off when she came @ Percy, saying how his marriage wasn’t real when that’s her brother and she recently just met these people but decides to shoot below the belt. Homer is a little better to me too but all that he should’ve been in violets life from the start, he makes me mad because he clearly told her to “handle” violet. I’m so curious as to what Jasmine and Ryan are!! I wish Jasmine would ask her mom already. I knew it was something more with them forcing her into marriage

[Booksaholic LLC]

Under the Lake we Go

Book FOUR is DONE and I’m just sitting here like… WHOA. NO. OH MY GOD. WHAT?! 😩😂

Listen, my emotions were ALL over the place! One minute I was about to cry, then I was MAD, then I was HAPPY. Like, ma’am… what are you doing to me?! 😂

And I’m respecting the author because LORD, HER MIND IS AMAZING! The details, the way she puts everything together—I can literally SEE these scenes playing out in my head. 👀🔥

Okay, I got sidetracked because clearly I’m still processing! 😂

Anyway… Book 4 gets 5 out of 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

And now… ON TO BOOK FIVE! 📚🔥

Happy reading, y’all! ❤️

[Angelia Rhodes]

Well Well Well!!!

The rooster has finally come to roost. No spoilers... I have grown to love Percy and Jasmine. Nu husband has me giving him the side eye. What in the entire world kind of beliefs they have under the water. Give me land any day if this is what that water life do. Homer and Pia are just too cute and I'm loving the growth of their growing love. Caroline hunny turn up with Antwon fine self. This is my favorite of the series so far. One more to go than I'll re-read them all again. Oh and I do hope you offer autograph copies. Desiree the GOAT!!

[Michelle]

WOW.... almost we're so close

The final book will be soon so I'll have patience. Let me just say though I CAN'T WAIT for it to drop. So much happened and I have way too many questions or theories in my mind. LOVED all the drama too. I will not give anything away in the review. I will say I'm am really happy Jasmine and Percy are getting along just hoping that continues in the final book an oh I am so excited for Caroline's new life. She is long overdue to finally be getting her OWN LIFE instead of being all up in the others. That's it, come on October......😁😁😁

[Cre8tive Dreamz]

Secrets are Revealed

Partial secrets are being revealed, some relationships are healing and others are falling apart while truths are being revealed!!!…
I am loving that Caroline is open for something besides protection of her family, someone has come along to show her that she is worth protecting too!!!…
Jasmine and Percy is about to really ins out why they were placed together and I’m here or it!!!…
Homer is in protect mode for Violet because although Pia is blind to what and who Violet is, others are not!!!…