Blood and Moonlight was a pretty solid read, with just the right mix of fantasy, mystery, and romance to keep things interesting. What I really liked about this book is how it touches on so many different genres—there’s political intrigue, a bit of magic, thrilling action, and a romance that’s just enough to keep you invested without overpowering the main plot. It’s the kind of book that has something for nearly every reader, whether you’re into slow-burn tension, dark fantasy, or clever mysteries.

That said, there are a lot of loose ends left hanging, and I’m really hoping the second book does a good job of tying things up. There are some unanswered questions and unresolved threads that I’m eager to see addressed. The world-building was strong, and the characters were compelling enough that I’m definitely curious to see where things go next.

Overall, I really enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next one. If you like a story that keeps you guessing and mixes in a little bit of everything, this one’s worth picking up!

When I first picked this up I dnf around the 30% mark. 2 years later, i decided to give it another shot and i'm happy I did!

While the premise is nothing revolutionary, the atmosphere the author was able to create was wonderful. I could very thoroughly envision all the buildings and the dark/eerie crime scenes.

I loved the mystery and crime aspect of this. I found myself bouncing between characters, placing blaming on them for different reasons. I'd never claim to be all knowing, but I generally seem to have a good sense of who is the big bad in these sorts of books. This one though I had so many doubts in so many characters, which I think speaks wonders of the authors ability to write a mystery/thriller.

I also really enjoyed the magical element, and the main characters evolution overtime in adapting to it. I won't go into details because of spoilers, but I've never heard of these specific magical abilities so I was hooked!

Where this story fell a bit short for me was the romantic interest. I just didn't feel the chemistry. For a lot of the book I was second guessing who exactly I was supposed to root for because nobody specifically felt right. Even at the end i'm uneasy about their future relationship and just how much they need to learn about one another to be any sort of successful. Maybe in the next book this will be built upon (I have no clue what the second book is about as I write this though, so I could be totally off).

Overall, I'd definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a fantasy/who done it with some romantic elements and a really well established world.

This was such a fun book! I really enjoyed the story and the characters. The fantasy with a thriller aspect was fantastic for a YA book.

I should have read the synopsis before reading as I am very much not a mystery who-done-it girly, yet it was clever enough with just the right amount of fantasy to keep me reading. I loved the characters and the MC. It was definitely worth the read. Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

I love anything Beatty writes, and I loved this book. The book was interesting, well-written, and really fun to read. I can’t wait to read the sequel.

Thank you for allowing me to read this book. I enjoyed the characters and their arcs, and found the plot interesting. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Have you seen a more beautiful cover?? Not likely!

Blood and Moonlight is a magical mystery and outside my comfort zone but I enjoyed it. Warning that there is a lo.ve triange so if that bothers you... be warned. Otherwise, I recommend checking this one out.

Loved the cover. The story was just okay as I honestly dont remember a lot of this book. Nothing really stood out besides religion and politics. I can see why other people could enjoy this book!

My rating is a 2.5⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for this ebook!

I was hooked from the beginning. I really loved how the story mostly takes place at night. There is such a magical element to stories that are set at night. I really liked how Cat's magic also gave her the ability to get a glimpse of what the victims are going through. Although the idea of being in the body of someone who is being killed is terrifying Erin Beaty did a great job in not making it so graphic that I had to put the book down. Another magical ability I liked from the story is that Cat was able to hear the victim's last thoughts when she accidentally touched their blood.

Blood and Moonlight is a medieval-style fantasy novel focused on mystery. Cat is an orphan who lives and works for an architect responsible for constructing a large church. Cat is a skilled climber and during a late-night inspection of the scaffolding, she hears a murder and a mysterious voice. Cat is then pulled into the investigation of a serial killer with a young detective and the mystery of where she comes from.

I liked the book and would rate it more like a 3.5. I love a good mystery story and especially one set in an era where there is no forensic science to use to find answers. The magic system was exciting and I did like that it was not the central part of the story. The romance was decent, the mystery was good, but the end felt a little over long.

This book was so different from all the other fantasy books I’ve read but I really enjoyed its uniqueness. This book had so many aspects that I loved; a unique magic system involving the moon, a serial killer on the loose, an investigation, and of course a wholesome romance. I really liked the main character Catrin or Cat she was fun and adventurous and was definitely one of the highlights of the story for me. Simon was also a really likeable character and he was definitely one of my favorites. Although some parts were slow due to info dumping I enjoyed this book overall and would recommend it to fans of fantasy and who dun its!

This book was an unexpected combination of a murder mystery/thriller with magical elements, set in the past (late 1800’s maybe?). The book begins with the search for a serial killer and for the first half of the book I thought it would be the main focus of the book, rather than an exploration of her budding magical abilities. But the second half of the book really started to dive into her skills and learning about her past. I was appreciative of how the author handled mental illness. I can’t say if it was good representation of schizophrenia, because it’s not something I experience, but I could tell the author was coming from a good place regardless. There was also a good exploration of male toxicity and how dangerous it can be for women. I thought the relationship building between all the characters was good, and how our perception of certain characters would shift throughout the book. I’m looking forward to seeing where the next book takes us!

I gave this a four out of five stars, I enjoyed it so much. I enjoyed the characters so much and I can't wait for book two. I just needed to keep reading to know what was going to happen next.

A really beautiful book cover with beautiful writing to match. I haven't read anything YA lately, so I really felt like this book was a good one to chose to get me back into the genre. Moved the world building, loved the character development. Well done.

I didn’t expect to like this book given the medieval setting but the characters and unique plot really drew me to it! Great fit for any medieval, serial killer, or supernatural power trope fans!

The cover is gorgeous. It has small town secrets, with some muder investigations and choosen one. The character had some cringy moments. Romace was okay it could be better but I enjoyed reading it and probably would buy a printed copy.

Blood and Moonlight is such a beautifully written YA fantasy thriller. The world-building is outstanding. The story is well written with an enchanting storyline and well-developed characters that engage from start to finish. The world is atmospheric and feels real with vivid descriptions and rich imagery. I cannot get enough. Highly recommended. Be sure to check out Blood and Moonlight today.

Catrin, 17 years old, finds a woman’s dead body that’s been mutilated by a murderer, so she becomes the main witness in helping Simon solve the case. Simon is the nephew of the Comte in charge of keeping the justice in Londunium but he wants to keep his son Oudin out of suspicion, so he assigns Simon to the case. The murders continue and several suspects come to light. Catrin uses her newly found magic that appears in moonlight to try to stop and prevent any more murders from happening and she receives the last thoughts of the fatally wounded women that will help find the killer. Catrin is adamantly protective of those she loves and does her best to stop the violence and the person behind it.

Likes/dislikes: The intensity of the mystery kept me riveted. The explanation of magic and the world building are written out nicely. I love Catrin, the main character because of her strength, loyalty to those she loves, bravery and intelligence.

Mature Content: PG for drug use mentioned, brief kiss, gentle kisses, urgent nondescript kiss.
Language: PG for 8 swears and no f-bombs.
Violence: PG-13 for Catrin finding a dead body that’s bloody and broken. The death is described with little detail. Description of a bloody death, implied sexual assault.
Ethnicity: predominantly white

A thrilling YA fantasy revolving around a serial killer, a young woman who is discovering her power, a detective with a tortured soul, and the family that surrounds them. Secrets will come to light as main characters Cat and Simon put their minds against the killer in their midst.

This book had me immediately hooked! The magic is neat - getting powered up by the moon! The love interest is right up my alley - a tortured soul with a mysterious past! Though there were several side characters in this first installment, they felt fleshed out just enough. I even felt bad for Oudin at one point.

I didn't care about the religious aspects, but the exploration of mental illness was done well, I felt.

I'm excited to learn more about the magic and community in the second book - as well as see what Cat is capable of. I'm definitely going to pick up a physical copy of this one.

Medieval. Fantasy. Thriller. Serial Killer.
Checks a lot of boxes.
And even though this book is labeled “YA”, I was definitely not disappointed.
Start with an orphan with magical sight who witnesses a murder. Throw in a mysterious genius out to catch the villain. Don’t forget to stir in a serial killer.
The writing is fantastic and I couldn’t put this one down!