Sneak Peek: Is Sarah A. Parker’s When the Moon Hatched Worth the Hype?
Happy Friday all! I just wanted to let you know that I just posted a new Medium article over on my Medium page. Today I am talking about When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker. Sneak peek is below as well as the link to the full article.
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Serena
Link: Is Sarah A. Parker’s When the Moon Hatched Worth the Hype? | by Alyson Serena Stone | Sep, 2025 | Medium
Sneak Peek:
Author’s Note: This article may contain spoilers for When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker, as well as for A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Boardbent, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, and Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout. I did try to stay as spoiler-free as possible, but some plot elements are discussed in this article.
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker has quickly become a must-read for fantasy and romantasy fans, especially those who love authors like Sarah J. Maas, Carissa Broadbent, Rebecca Yarros, and Jennifer L. Armentrout. While it didn’t quite reach five-star territory for me, it still delivered a highly enjoyable reading experience that will appeal to lovers of the genre.
The story follows Raeve, a skilled assassin living on the dangerous streets of Fíur du Ath, with one mission: kill without getting caught. She’s a master of her craft, evading detection until a fateful mistake puts her in the crosshairs of a renowned bounty hunter. Raeve is captured, tried, and sentenced to death — not just for her crimes but as a public spectacle to send a message to the rebel group she’s associated with. Resigned to her fate, Raeve’s world changes when Kaan, a mysterious and powerful figure on a quest to recover something lost, crosses her path. Their meeting not only saves her life but also entangles them in a larger, far-reaching conflict.
This is a romance, and it is full of your typical romantic tropes. We have a woman with a sketchy past who is just trying to get by. We have a big man who has a kingdom. We have a rebel group trying to take down the current governmental system. We have the tough man who everyone hates but is a good person. Oh, we also have super spicy scenes. All of this is very typical of the romantasy genre, but it is something I love. I will say that this book does not bring anything new to the genre. However, it is familiar and sometimes familiar is good.
For fans of romantasy, Raeve and Kaan’s relationship is pure magic. Their dynamic is classic: Raeve is the hardened assassin with walls around her heart, and Kaan is the brooding, powerful leader who sees beyond her rough exterior. Readers who enjoy the intense, emotionally charged relationships found in books like Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses or Carissa Broadbent’s The Wings of Night will be drawn to their chemistry. The slow-burn romance is especially satisfying, with a twist: Kaan is the one who falls first. This dynamic, where the male lead patiently breaks down the heroine’s defences, feels fresh and adds depth to their bond. It’s a nice departure from the more typical narrative where the female falls first, making their relationship feel even more compelling.
All of my articles are currently free on Medium.
Serena
Link: Is Sarah A. Parker’s When the Moon Hatched Worth the Hype? | by Alyson Serena Stone | Sep, 2025 | Medium
Sneak Peek:
Author’s Note: This article may contain spoilers for When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker, as well as for A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Boardbent, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, and Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout. I did try to stay as spoiler-free as possible, but some plot elements are discussed in this article.
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker has quickly become a must-read for fantasy and romantasy fans, especially those who love authors like Sarah J. Maas, Carissa Broadbent, Rebecca Yarros, and Jennifer L. Armentrout. While it didn’t quite reach five-star territory for me, it still delivered a highly enjoyable reading experience that will appeal to lovers of the genre.
The story follows Raeve, a skilled assassin living on the dangerous streets of Fíur du Ath, with one mission: kill without getting caught. She’s a master of her craft, evading detection until a fateful mistake puts her in the crosshairs of a renowned bounty hunter. Raeve is captured, tried, and sentenced to death — not just for her crimes but as a public spectacle to send a message to the rebel group she’s associated with. Resigned to her fate, Raeve’s world changes when Kaan, a mysterious and powerful figure on a quest to recover something lost, crosses her path. Their meeting not only saves her life but also entangles them in a larger, far-reaching conflict.
This is a romance, and it is full of your typical romantic tropes. We have a woman with a sketchy past who is just trying to get by. We have a big man who has a kingdom. We have a rebel group trying to take down the current governmental system. We have the tough man who everyone hates but is a good person. Oh, we also have super spicy scenes. All of this is very typical of the romantasy genre, but it is something I love. I will say that this book does not bring anything new to the genre. However, it is familiar and sometimes familiar is good.
For fans of romantasy, Raeve and Kaan’s relationship is pure magic. Their dynamic is classic: Raeve is the hardened assassin with walls around her heart, and Kaan is the brooding, powerful leader who sees beyond her rough exterior. Readers who enjoy the intense, emotionally charged relationships found in books like Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses or Carissa Broadbent’s The Wings of Night will be drawn to their chemistry. The slow-burn romance is especially satisfying, with a twist: Kaan is the one who falls first. This dynamic, where the male lead patiently breaks down the heroine’s defences, feels fresh and adds depth to their bond. It’s a nice departure from the more typical narrative where the female falls first, making their relationship feel even more compelling.
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