DNF at 13%
I normally like this type of book about nature and herbal medicine but there’s something about it that isn’t holding my attention. It might be that Nettie and Win are just too juvenile for me.

"Moon Water" fell a bit flat for me overall. I definitely liked her previous book better. I just couldn't connect with the main character but I felt that the magic system was interesting.

I loved Wiregrass but this sequel fell short. The main character was more annoying than anything and I did not get the same sense of place as I did with Wiregrass.

This was an enjoyable read and I would recommend it. thanks for letting me have an advance copy. I'm new to this author.

The magic within these pages is utterly beguiling. I am in love with the Blue Ridge Mountains and the folk lore live among the trees. 1969 was the year I was born, so with this hook starting there, I, falling deeply in love. I loved step along the path. I was so happy to join Nettie on her journey.
I highly recommend Moon Water. This is a book I’ll treasure..I trust my views changes slightly as age. I think it will be interesting to read in another 5-10 years.
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I received an advanced digital copy of this book from the author, publisher and Netgalley.com. Thanks to all for the opportunity to read and review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Ms. Webber's novel is a beautifully written story about love, friendship and coming of age in a small town. Characters are well thought out and feel very real. Set in the South, the story has a diverse cast but the tension comes not from racial issues but from the weather. There is a magical realism reminiscent of Alice Hoffman, but with a Native American focus.

It was slow moving at times, but a good read overall.

4 out of 5 stars. Recommended reading.

This was a great coming of age book that seemed reminiscent of Scout's story in To Kill A Mockingbird. What surprised me about the book was the racially diverse cast that did not result in a racially charged storyline. Conflict came from honest relationships and the landscape.

A coming of age tale with a twist of historical fiction, Moon Water started off slow. But, before I knew it I was falling head over heels for the Win and Nettie. I found their reactions and emotions realistic and endearing. The addition of Native American traditions and folklore only sweetened the pot. Many thanks to the author, publisher and Net Galley for the chance to read and review this book..

I loved this story. Full of wonder and the hope that the impossible can happen. The characters were magical and I loved the plot and the discriptive writing.. 4 stars

The Summer of 1969, a coming of age book about two best friends, relationship drama, local weather crisis, and reconciliation. At points slow moving, but then fast paced as the action gets going. Since I am from Virginia, I loved a locally(ish) set book.

The summer of 1969 was life changing for Nettie and her best friend, Win. Win’s grandmother, Nibi, a Monacan medicine woman, insisted the two girls begin a dreamcatcher project that involved them gathering the materials themselves. Nibi was extremely talented with herbal remedies and the old ways, and believed that the end of summer full moon would bring disaster, though she could not predict exactly what form that would take. Nettie’s boyfriend Andy had broken up with her, her frenemy Anne was everything dainty and ladylike that Nettie was not, and the preacher refused to baptize her because she asked pointed questions about faith. Between missing Andy, finding a new friend in Ethan, and creating her dreamcatcher, Nettie learns more about herself than she ever thought possible.

Moon Water is a beautiful novel, a story of change and growth that showcases the determination of Nettie and Win to complete the necessary tasks to create their dreamcatchers. I enjoyed Nettie’s blunt honesty, being blessed with that same talent, and I understand how that gift is not always appreciated. Nibi’s great love for the girls, and for her community, was shining through in everything she did, from her remedies and salves to her deep desire to pass on the old traditions. Though there is great tragedy within these pages, there is also hope and inspiration.

The blurb sort of tricked me. I do read YA once in a blue moon. I actually enjoy coming of age stories. Initially, I came for the legend of the dream catcher and the historical content. The Monacan Native American traditions held my interest, especially the meaning behind the dream catcher. I doubt I'll ever get the opportunity to chisel real amethyst from a rock wall inside a cave. However, I've at least gained the knowledge of all materials needed to create my own dream catcher. And, I think I have a new found appreciation for spiders. (Doesn't mean I want to cuddle spiders. I'm still an aracnaphobic.)

Nettie and Win have a summer project to tackle. Win's grandmother, a Monacan medicine woman and seer, gives the girls strict instructions to create two dream catchers. The girls aren't exactly sure why, but they're aware that change will come with the blood moon. Naturally, there's a love interest for the protag, Nettie. If you're a fan of Webber you'll recognize Nettie from The Wiregrass. She's now a sixteen year old girl growing up in 1969 Virginia. Nettie struggles to understand her faith. When she questions religious beliefs, Nettie must endure weeks of uncomfortable counseling from a slightly shady character.

Moon Water is a sweet read for teens — sugary sweet. Written well, its a standalone sequel to The Wiregrass. To be honest, I pushed myself to finish this book. By the time I realized I was not the intended audience, I was curious to find out the importance of the dream catchers. I mean, Nibi the grandmother was adamant those things were made by a designated time. I had to know already! Turns out, Nibi wasn't kidding when she predicted change. The conclusion is all very dramatic and heartbreaking. I think the message here is: ya take the good with the bad. Facts of life.



*NetGalley provided an ARC for review. I provided the thoughts.

This book came highly recommended to me and I can definitely see why. Some books just speak to your soul and this is one of those books. Pam Weber has written a remarkable about a medicine woman, her granddaughter that has her same special powers and is teaching her how to use them, girls coming of age and all that entails, getting through adversity, loss and all life's challenges in one book. There is so much to this one story that all I can say is read it, you won't regret it. What Nettie and Win go through just to get their Dream Catcher's made before the night that of the Blood Moon is an adventure in itself. Nibi, the medicine woman and Nettie's grandmother is predicting a huge darkness, a life altering event to happen the night of the Blood Moon. This entire summer is about Nibi helping the girls to learn what it will take and the strength needed to get them through that event. Phenomenal read.

I don’t even know how to describe how I feel about this book. It tore me up. It made me laugh. I learned a ton about the Monacan Indians — the medicine they used of holistic healing through herbs and other plants. The description of the intricate parts of the Dreamcatchers was fascinating and educational. The journey taken to complete them was stressful for me as a reader. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Win’s grandmother Nibi. She was ultimately my favorite character of the whole book. Nibi to me was like a guiding angel to Nettie and Win. Similar to lets say Rafiki in the Lion King, she taught the girls how to take care of themselves, to see the miracle of life, to feel the spirit of the earth, and that love is much needed to make life complete. That being said, I loved all of Pam Webber’s characters. Moon Water was light and dark and everything in between: adventurous, spiritual, heartbreaking, horrific. So much growth happens in Moon Water not only for Nettie and Win, her best friend, but also for the writer herself or so it seemed to me. Pam Webber is a fantastic writer using Hurricane Camille as one of the antagonists with the ability to reach out of the book, into your heart and tear it out of you if you let her.

Thanks to #shewritespress, and #netgalley for the opportunity to read Moon Water in lieu of my honest review.

Loved loved loved this novel! It started slowly for me and I remember thinking this isn’t going to hold my attention but it hooked me shortly after and never let go! Nettie, a young 16 year old growing up in the rural Blue Ridge Mountains is struggling with relationships with her boyfriend and pastor. Her best friend, Win, has a grandmother who is a Native American medicine woman, Nibi. They spend much time learning beliefs, healing powers, and cryptic messages from her, which was fascinating. Nibi assigns them an overwhelming task which they complete while facing monumental challenges, which Webber narrates so compellingly. The rest of the story is just a torrent of breathtaking events, again narrated brilliantly. To know that this is based on a real historical event leaves me cringing. Nettie’s honesty, bravery, and attitudes had me cheering her on. Nettie and Nibi came alive for me on the pages and will not soon be forgotten. Many thanks to Pam Webber, She Writes Press, and NetGalley for providing me with this amazing novel to review.

I adored these characters and this story so much. The storyline stayed true to the time period in which it was set, and the extra Monacan traditions and ways were a treat very similar to the tribal ways in Oklahoma. I enjoyed this story from beginning to end.
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Amazing novel. Spectacularly written! You feel like you are right there with Nettie, Win and Nibi as lessons are taught, adventures are taken and what forever love is is pondered. Based on real life events this novel is breathtaking and poignant. One of my favorite reads of 2019!! I cannot give this book enough stars!!

Thank you NetGalley and She Writes Press for this advanced reader edition and hearing my honest review. Looking forward to reading more with you
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Historical fiction set in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia in 1969 when the area is devastated by a huge storm. I had heard of Hurricane Camille, of course, but was unaware of the destruction it caused in this part of Virginia--whole towns wiped out. So that aspect was both interesting and shocking to me. This story is so much more, though. It's a coming of age tale of two teenage girls, one of whom is half Native American. I really liked the look at her family's traditional culture and how their religious beliefs intertwined with Christianity. We also see the good and the bad that can live in people's hearts and how our perceptions are not always accurate or complete.

Well-told story that successfully mixes a lot of elements!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a free e-ARC of this book.

A beautifully written story about a teenage girl trying to figure out her future and who she really is before committing herself to someone else....even God. I loved the added mysticism of local folklore and native beliefs, an added confusion for a young woman about to start the rest of her life.

This is an interesting coming of age novel, also based on an historical event in 1969.

The 2 main characters are friends, Nettie & Win & they are being guided by Win's grandmother on how to make their our dream catchers. Win's grandmother Nibi, is a medicine woman of the Monacan Indians.

There something on the horizon coming, pertaining to the moon & Nibi can't quite "see" what it is but she wants the girls to be prepared.

The story in interwoven with some Christianity on Nettie's part & her questioned of good & bad, right & wrong, speaking up when things don't see right. I liked how the American Indian views were mixed in with her Christian faith.

Nice story, loved the work the girls had to do to make their dream catchers & what they learned & saw on this part of their journey in life. These unknown lessons would be helpful to them, sooner than they ever expected.

'Darkness thrives on deception. It will bait and mislead until it is primed and ready to do its worse.' How true these words are at this crazy time in our country.