Luna Graced

by KristiferAnn Thorne

Alpha Roman Luko leads a pack of rejected, shunned and nomads. A call from Alpha Edward Oru puts him in the position to take in a newly rejected Luna, Abigail. A vision from an Oracle and an unknown gift from the Moon Goddess put Roman and Abigail on a path neither expected.

Genres: Werewolves, Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal, Shapeshifters, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy

ebook

Published January 1, 2021

About the author

When she's not engrossed in crafting captivating stories, KristiferAnn juggles her time wrangling her mischievous cats and baking chocolate chip cookies for her husband, a retired US Marine. Influenced by her roots in California, the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, and the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, where she now lives, KristiferAnn brings a unique blend of fact, fiction, and tall tales to her readers.Weaving a tapestry of emotions, delving into the complexities of love, heartbreak, and redemption she uses her passion for storytelling in every word she writes.

Reviews

[Lisa]

Love the book so far, can you please put the book up on Amazon so we can buy the book. Some of these apps ask too much money. It's like 70 to 100$ to finish a book.

[Randall Farley]

Where can I find this book? I have checked all the links and it is not available on any of them.

[Hilda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I ended up paying Galatea to read it. I could not wait the 6 hours in between for the free chapter. It ended up being around $25 for this story but two separate $13.99 transactions. Which is the cost of most hardcover books but this is read in an app. I don’t hate that idea but I’m also not a fan. But I have paid way more for books elsewhere or special covers. So I’m okay with paying that but also won’t go back… hopefully. Since I had to pay two times and the second time they doubled my points I now have like 500 points to use. I’m scared to go back and get hooked on another book.

Anyways, the story followed a Luna named Abigail and her second chance mate Roman. There’s a crazy ex alpha mate that has an affair because Abigail is a “graced” Luna. Which means no one can feel her power until she has sex and of course she’s a virgin saving herself for marriage or the werewolf equivalent to marriage. But said mate is getting other people pregnant. Anyways, he’s not worthy. I liked the story enough to continue and pay a ridiculous amount to read on an app. So there’s that. But it did remind me of fanfiction but slightly elevated. Like it was better than fanfiction but not good enough to print. Ouch. That sounds bad. It was a good story.

[Lulu · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was in the mood to read romance, and my Galatea app is plentiful with them. And Luna Graced did not disappoint with its second chance mates, protector, grumpy Alpha!

Abigail had recently been rejected by her fated mate right before they ‘joined’. And being rejected by the future Alpha of the pack means that the her pack wont accept her anymore! 😢. So Abigail was accepted into The Luko pack by Alpha Roman, and because he has an Oracle in his pack he knew that Abigail was graced by the moon goddess.

Not only does Abby have to go through the pain of rejection, she has to be accepted by her new pack and Roman. Their story unfolds in a heartwarming way. And I think this indie writer did a great job telling their story!

The spice level was low, but it doesn’t matter when the story is well written!

[Kryztle | kryztlereads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a shifter romance about Abigail. She is cheated on and rejected by her mate, Carson. She leaves the pack and finds a home in Pack Luko, with Alpha Roman & others who have suffered loss.

I liked how this story didn’t unnecessarily drag on like others on these pay as you go apps*. I enjoyed this fast paced book & would’ve read it sooner if I could’ve. I would definitely read more from this Author.

*Saw this as an Ad on Facebook for the Galatea app. First few chapters are free, but it takes 6 hours per chapter unless you opt to pay. Luckily it was only 46 chapters.

[Nancy Jones]

Says on Amazon not finding it

[Cori · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars; started interesting and then fizzled....

[Soraya · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was wonderful! I really enjoyed reading it, the story between them was really interesting a new story of werewolves. I could read more about the two of them. Definitely will read more from this author. Very well written.

[Mia · Rating 1 out of 5]

wtf

[Camila Sabbatini · Rating 3 out of 5]

First book of fated mates that i have read in a long time, i must admit i didn’t hate it but i just don’t enjoy it as much as i once did.

[Tammy Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A common story, abused up and coming Luna, rejected by her true mate. Loved the story line, happy ending.

[Arwyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very simple, in a good way, of course. After I shed some tears following the first chapters. Again, in a good way.

[✨🍃Britt🍃✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Why can't there be better werewolves content out there? I am just going to keep trying and trying...

[Summer Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another omegaverse to kick me out of my reading slump. Gotta do what you gotta do. I did enjoy this one. It was cheeky and had mild humor which I like.

[K4Y4 · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐
Predictable but addictive. Omegaverse.

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a very compelling story or characters. I was a bit disappointed that the concept of a Graced Luna was really rather underwhelming in the grand scheme. The antagonist was meh, everything was meh.

[Linda Etemi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this one, but it ended way to soon

[Sandy Knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK!!
This book was a rollercoaster ride of emotions that kept me on the edge of my seat. I was completely consumed. There's so much excitement and the suspense is off the charts. I laughed and then I cried hard. My heart was just breaking for Abby. I loved her character, she was so strong and you instantly know she's a warrior. She held her head head and never let anyone see her vulnerable. Her character is so sweet, kind and caring but she's also tough and isn't gonna let anyone walk all over her and that makes her even more beautiful. Carson's character you know instantly he's an idiot and not good enough for Abby. I really loved how Alpha Edward Carsons father and his mother are kind hearted people and they love Abby like a daughter. When Carson betrays Abby you could feel the emotions coming off the pages. This is my first book by this Author and it most definitely won't be my last. Her writing style draws you in keeps you engrossed from the very first page. This is a book I would definitely read again. Alpha Roman is a big gorgeous hulking man who is a total bad*ss and not to mention sex on a stick, he puts fear in people just looking at him and he has a reputation of being a mean brute of a man but deep down he has a kind heart that cares about protecting his pack and the people he cares about. When he hears what's happened to Abby he becomes enraged and knows he has to have her but he also knows a secret no one else knows and shocks everyone when he tells them. This book is a must read it has everything I love in a book. At times it left me feeling jittery inside. There are several moments that will leave your heart pounding. At times it's so heartwarming you can almost feel the love. Though there wasn't alot of sex scenes the story is so sensual you feel it.
The ending was perfect and left a smile on my face but I hated to see the book end. I extremely recommend this book to every.

[Xerxia · Rating 2 out of 5]

So, I read the first four chapters of this on Instagram and was intrigued. The set up was truly excellent, a very compelling story idea.

It went downhill fast.

The story isn’t available on any conventional platform. Instead, it’s in an app where either you have to pay for access (and Lordy, it’s not cheap) or you have to wait 6 hours for each approximately 1200 word chapter. Stubbornness had me waiting for each chapter like it was wattpad fanfiction.

Was it worth it? Unequivocally no. After the fascinating set up, this story was rendered in crayon. It was simplistic in the worst of ways and, after the first four chapters, completely lacking in real feeling. The heroine was a Mary Sue who was somehow both the best warrior and the best at organizing a kitchen. The smut consisted mostly of eating ribs with barbeque sauce. The alpha hero, who had a compelling backstory set up, amounted to nothing but a growling tablecloth. The villain was dispatched with no drama.

Bottom line: absolutely not worth either the time or the unconscionably steep price.

[zailaslittlenook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️.5

Tropes:
Rejected Mate
Outcast Pack
OTTP Alpha
Great War
Omegaverse

Review:
I genuinely enjoyed this book! I was pulling my hair with Galatea on this book, but I’m so glad that I stuck it out. I freaking LOVED this book! I loved Alpha Roman Luko, our graced luna Abigail, Abigail’s parents, Pack Luko and last, but definitely not least, our Oracle. Their love and support for one another was top fckn tier! I also loved that I liked Alpha Edward in the beginning only to hate him because he’s an idiot at the end. I also HAAAATED Pack Oru, specifically Carson, Luna Hazel and Taylor’s b*a*. I was laughing, crying, swoon, and pissed tf off throughout this book. LOVED & HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[Toni FGMAMTC · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this on Galatea. You have to wait so many hours for the next chapter to be unlocked after finishing one or use coins to unlock the next chapter. I had been saving up coins (from reading some every day and watching ads) and I used them on this book. I couldn't stop reading. I kept having to unlock the next chapter. This is definitely the best book I've read on the app so far. It's about werewolves and mates like many of the others, but it was written way better. Everything didn't drag out or happen too soon. It had great timing.

[Harlequin Madness · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this take on the rejected mates trope

Ok, we all know how the fated mate thing works. However the author introduced a bit of a different spin on it. Abby and Carson have known they were mates since they were 16. They’re 22 now and on the cusp of taking over the pack from his father. Abby has been training to be the perfect luna for the past 6 years. Unbeknownst to them, Abby is a “graced luna.” Incredibly rare, and incredibly powerful. The thing with graced lunas is that Carson wouldn’t feel the strong mate bond until they completed the bonding process. He marked her, but that was only one step in the process. So with his strong alpha hormones in overdrive, he felt pulled toward another female in the pack. Turns out they had been sneaking around for a year and now she’s pregnant.

So now we have a mess, a marked luna that is rejected by her alpha is the object of derision in “wolfdom.” While she is beloved in her pack, over time her packmates will shun her. They find a pack that takes in all shifters that have no place to go. They lost their mates and are shunned for whatever reason, find acceptance in Pack Luko. They take in Abby and Alpha Roman helps her heal. Of course once Carson understands what he lost he wants her back. I think there’s an interesting subtext here about how power can corrupt even the best of people. In the early chapters, Abby’s original alpha and luna genuinely love her as a daughter. They are horrified with what their son has done. For his part, even Carson is remorseful for hurting her, even though he tells his mom that he’s in love with another. But when they find out she was a graced luna (they had no idea until Alpha Roman told them) they do change and lose all the warmth they had in the first part of the book in pursuit of the power that Abby could have brought to their pack.

I thought the author did a very good job of setting the stage for the story to unfold. Character development was well done as well. There were some scenes where I could absolutely feel Abby’s utter devastation and resolve to get through this with her dignity. I admit I love Abby and Alpha Luko together. They are definitely couple goals.

Steam level is fairly low, but I’m not mad at it. The storyline was good enough that it didn’t matter to me. I do highly recommend this book.

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would have probably finished this one within a day if it wasn't for the Galatea app only giving me 2 chapters every 6 hours (the wait time after finishing 2 chapters, unless you use their points to unlock early)

It's apparently also available in paperback on the Galatea shop, but I think they only ship in the USA :(
Yes, I was tempted to purchase the paperback, but I live in Europe and they do not ship it to my country :(

Our lead female Abigail "Abby" was rejected by her first mate Carson. But at the rejection ceremony he catches a glimpse of her true power. And he does not seem to want to give up on that power.

Alpha Roman Luko, her second chance mate, he lost his mate and unborn pup a couple years ago. And does not seem ready for a new mate and all that comes with it.

For a web novel this book was extremely well written. It grabbed my attention from the start and it also kept it until the very end.
With a very lovely epilogue to finish this story.

[Kelly · Rating 1 out of 5]

Saw an add online and was intrigued by the synopsis. Worst mistake every. Whoever wrote the synopsis and this authors little about me bio deserves credit for making this author and their story sound appealing because the story was very much lacking.

The writing is juvenile and was not captivating. I'd already spent money on credits to purchase the chapters so I had to use it. At least it was quick to read but it was the worst Wattpad story I've ever paid for.

There was no real character development, no emotional connection to the characters, no real progression in the plot. You don't really get to know any of the characters and the relationship between the MCs was very shallow and subpar. I'm surprised to learn that the author is not a middle schooler and is getting paid for this book.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really quick and short read - 46 chapters to this webnovel...but thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. This is a story of second chance mates ... where Abby is rejected by her first mate, who is the future alpha of his pack, and she trained from a young age as a warrior and the future luna. His infidelity led to her leaving the pack after she severs ties.

However, she's no ordinary wolf and as the story unfolds, you will see what one pack lost and another has gaine. Abby and Roman as the main characters come from two different pasts with their own sufferings to overcome.

The plot at some points felt rushed, especially the ending, but I'm glad that it got tied up and not dragged on and on. This is a definite good start as a first book in a series. The author can write books for each of the many characters introduced.

Recommend if you love paranormal fantasy and wolves!

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a book I found on Galatea, this was good. It’s been over a year, maybe more since I last read something on Galatea. But I went back to it yesterday and have been pleasantly surprised. I stumbled across this book and I devoured it in a few hours today.

It largely focuses on the connection between Abigail and Roman. And doesn’t have as much smut as you might expect. But it’s high in chemistry. It’s a good short read. Easy, interesting enough story, and I liked both MCs.

I think Carson turning into the villain from the stupid, selfish boy was very extreme but fitting. However, he really seemed to go from stupidly and immaturely selfish to horribly evil and villainous selfish in those months between Abigail leaving her original pack and then mating with Roman. It was a grotesque.

I liked that the epilogue was set some years in the future. It was a sweet ending.

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was sucked in by a Facebook ad, but found myself enjoying this one more than the other wolf stories. It had a unique twist on rejected mates, and even though there was about 10 chapters too many of redundancy, the overall story was nice and I liked how it wrapped up. I liked that there wasn’t a focus on the mistreatment of the FMC and the antagonist didn’t get a redemption arc. They usually do in wolf dramas, and it makes me mad that after all the absolute disrespect and abuse the FMC suffers, their love interest basically gets a free pass because of some plot twist. It was also not a super long read (about 50 chapters), which made it more enjoyable as well. All in all, easy read with redundancy, but a nice little story of loyalty and compassion and 2nd chance mates.

[Valerie Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have spiraled down the rabbit hole into this world of Alpha Werewolves, Lykan Kings and shifter romance stories. Galatea is where I came across the story of Alpha Romano Luko and Luna Abigail. I think it is a rare gem of a well written story with likeable characters, an Alpha that isn't a complete a-hole but one that I truly respect and like and a Luna who is likeable and not a narcissistic b-itch. I was completely immersed in their story and so happy for their second chance mate. I laughed, didn't cry but it did pull at my heart strings. This is definitely a favorite of mine and I was so excited to find out that it is in print and I was able to purchase from Galatea.

[Jessica Burstrem · Rating 4 out of 5]

While it occasionally felt overly drawn-out, in general, this was a satisfying read and actually pretty reasonable in its length. I read it on Galatea, which is far better than any similar apps in terms of the pricing. I was able to buy enough points to get the whole book without paying more than one would typically pay to buy a book. And I appreciated that Thorne takes the typical werewolf story and makes it special with what I believe is her invention of the "graced luna" here. The beauty in the meaning of what she creates here occasionally moved me to tears. And it was well written and well edited throughout--always a blessing for this former English teacher.

[Margaret Mary James · Rating 2 out of 5]

Two stars for the story itself and the potential it holds. I enjoyed the premise and supporting characters, but this is not a refined or professional book (yet, if this is used as a very early outline, it could rock). The writing is shallow to what it could be. The POV transitions are way too frequent, and I look forward to the day when novelists stop using exclamation marks in their books. ❤️

Moral of the story, I need to stop falling for those IG/FB book ads that take you to sketchy book apps like Galatea and Webnovel.