A God of Moonlight and Stardust

"And now that she trusted me, my revenge could begin."

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! Set in a futuristic galaxy over 2,000 years after Earth's extinction, it's a world where humans, magic, gods, and galaxy creatures coexist. The author, Mina Brower, did an incredible job of creating a unique and immersive world that drew me in and kept me engaged.

"Religion is banned, and humans are under the rule of the Planetary Council, a group of humans who have decided to rule all human-inhabited planets."

The story follows Renna, a graduate student struggling to control her life and magic. Her past is marked by abuse and trauma, which has left her with a deep-seated fear of magic.

"My magic responds to anger and is difficult to control in any other emotional state."

Renna's biggest struggle is gaining control over her own life and actions.

"The theme of my life: control."

As Renna navigates dark magic attacks and encounters with gods, she's torn between multiple love interests: Sethos, Khellios, and Cylas.

Enter Love Square!

Each character has their own obsessive motivations, leaving Renna feeling overwhelmed and guilty for the chaos surrounding her.

I appreciated the author's world-building and character development. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with flaws and strengths that make them relatable.

However, I had a hard time starting the book due to the writing style in the beginning chapters. It took me a while to get into the rhythm of the story.

Khellios' controlling behavior and outdated views on relationships were concerning, but his character showed potential for growth. His one-liners often had me laughing and rooting for him.

"I learned that baths and white shirts may be my most favorite things."

Overall, I rated this book four stars. I'm excited for the second novel and hope the author continues to develop the characters and world.