Black Moon
Author: Teri Harman
Publisher: Jolly Fish Press
Published: September 16th, 2014
ISBN13: 9781939967930
Paperback: 416 pages
FTC FYI: I received a Kindle copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Mindy
Goodreads Summary
Simon Howard accidentally killed three people. Four months later, the nightmares won’t stop. Willa Fairfield, his girlfriend, his soul mate, wants nothing more than to help him move on. But guilt isn’t the only thing getting in Simon’s way.
When unexplained earthquakes hit the small town of Twelve Acres, and dozens of people go missing, the Light witches discover their most feared enemy, Archard, is still alive. Employing the twisted, dynamic magic of a legendary witch known as Bartholomew the Dark, Archard plans to exact his revenge and take control of the Powers of the Earth on the night of the black moon, a rare lunar event infamous for Dark magic.
As the Light Covenant fumbles to defend against Archard’s sadistic intentions, Simon’s magic grows inexplicably more powerful, even dangerous. Willa throws all her efforts into solving the mystery of Simon’s transformation, but when the events of the past storm into the present, the couple’s future changes forever.
My Review
In Black Moon, the magic is engrossing and captivating. The characters are too. Simon is struggling. He is having a hard time coming to terms with what happened in the cave and no one can figure out what is going on with his magic, and Willa doesn’t know how to help him. The bad guys, wow!, are they bad. Archard is back and what he does to fix himself, is a little… icky. We also get a glimpse of Bartholomew the Dark, he’s a sinister guy, to say the least.
Black Moon starts strong and doesn’t let go until the last shocking page! What an awesome set up to the next book, it took me completely by surprise. I enjoyed how the author alternated the chapters between the past and present with different points of view at times. It was a great way to add to the magic of the story,while setting up important events that took place. Teri also does a great job of catching up the reader on reminding us what happened in Blood Moon. That being said, if you haven’t read Blood Moon, I would start there. Even with all the magic and scary moments, Teri also found room in the book for love and friendship. The Light Covenant has a great sense of family and hope.
4 out of 5 stars. There are some scary, intense moments of magic. Nothing I found offensive.
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Phrase for Black Moon
“Engrossing, unexpected, enchanting. I loved the characters and how true the story stayed to actual history. This is a series I will put at the top of my must read list.” —J. Scott Savage, author, Farworld and Case File 13.
“Teri Harman has set up a whirlwind plot with a magical, flying fireball war zone . . . Willa and Simon’s noble and magical love is a firm foundation for a compelling, suspenseful and action-packed novel.” —Deseret News
About the Author
TERI HARMAN has believed in all things wondrous and haunting since her childhood days of sitting in the highest tree branches reading Roald Dahl and running in the rain imagining stories of danger and romance. Currently, her bookshelf is overflowing, her laundry unfolded, and her three small children running mad while she pens bewitching novels. She also writes a bi-weekly book column for ksl.com, Utah’s #1 news site and hosts a monthly television segment for Studio 5, Utah’s #1 lifestyle show. Teri Harman lives in Saratoga Springs, Utah.
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