This takes me back to reading P.C. Cast as a teenager and being completely enthralled by their world building and characters. Wren and her story captivates you immediately and Lee only adds to that experience when you meet him.

This is the perfect slow-burn YA romantasy novel that someone of any age can enjoy.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.

Draw Down the Moon built a magical world with familiar elements and tropes combined in a unique way. The story combines the elements, zodiac signs, and a few other fables (that I won’t share to spoil anything) in an academic setting that is intriguing and easy to understand.

As part of a duology, the book ends on a cliff hanger with a lot of questions about what happens next.

The romance was a sweet addition without taking away from the core story of Wren discovering the answers about her new magic. However, despite the characters being 18 and going into college, their actions and character development read like those who are much younger and closer to middle school aged. The writing style was a bit difficult to get into and the dual POV that I believe was meant to make you feel connected and empathize with both our FMC Wren and MMC Lee, just made me dislike Lee.

If you are just getting into fantasy, and looking for a book that is on the younger side of young adult, this would be an enjoyable book to read.

Thank you NetGallery for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for giving me an ARC of this. Unfortunately I only got 20% of the way in and I knew this book wasn't for me. I really struggled to get with the rhythm of the writing and the prose and because of this, I couldn’t continue with the book. I think the the premise is interesting but I’m not sure if it’s actually being accomplished.

This is the first book I have read by this author and wasn't quite sure what to think. There were some things in the beginning that were stereotyped that just didn't make sense to me and didn't seem to fit in the story. Once past that though, the story was pretty good. A little bit whiny by Wren, but the world-building made the overall story interesting. Due to the way the story ended, I will definitely want to pick up the next book to read what happens next. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

Thank you to the publisher for my arc.

This was a classic YA fantasy that was filled with tropes you can read anywhere. The magic system was interesting HOWEVER it was eerily similar to a YA book that’s already published. But if you enjoyed Curious Tides I do reccomend you pick this up!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Draw Down The Moon by P.C and Kristin Cast will be released on April 2nd, 2024.

Oh man, I would have EATEN THIS UP as a teenager. When I saw this book and saw the authors I immediately requested a copy - and I'm not sad about that. What I am sad about, though, is how young this book reads. I was expecting something more adult from the synopsis but I just didn't get that from the story. A lot of it felt similar to their other series, House of Night.

The premise of the book is very intriguing and the writing isn't bad, but don't go in expecting an adult read despite what it is labeled as.

Draw Down the Moon review

"Draw Down the Moon" is a spellbinding young adult fantasy novel that captivates from its very first page. The story revolves around Wren Nightingale, who, until her eighteenth birthday, believed herself to be a Mundane, lacking the magical abilities of her Moonstruck parents. However, everything changes when she starts glowing, marking the beginning of a new and enchanting chapter in her life.

The premise of this book immediately drew me in, and the stunning cover art only added to the allure. The promise of a hidden magical school on an island off the Seattle coast had me hooked right away, and the story did not disappoint.

The characters, particularly Wren and Lee, are incredibly endearing. As best friends who share a deep connection, their relationship provides a strong emotional anchor for the story. Lee joins Wren as they embark on a journey to the mysterious Academia de la Luna. Their dynamics and evolving feelings for each other add depth to the plot.

What makes "Draw Down the Moon" stand out is not only its characters but also the well-crafted magic system and the secrets that surround the Academia. The story is a perfect blend of familiar elements, such as the chosen one narrative and dark academy setting, with unique twists that keep readers engaged. The duology's first instalment leaves readers eager to explore the future of the series, which promises even more revelations and adventures.

While it's a young adult novel, it may lean towards a slightly younger audience, especially when it comes to the romance elements. The story, however, is rich in mystery, magic, and secrets, offering a compelling narrative for readers of all ages.

This is a fantastic read for fans of young adult fantasy. The book delivers on its promise of magic, trials, slow-burn romance, and intriguing plot twists. With memorable characters and a captivating world, this novel is sure to leave you eagerly anticipating the next instalment in the series.

The amazing writing you expect from PC Cast! This was such a fun book and I loved how inclusive it was. If you want a fun YA, definitely pick this one up!

n this book, we have Wren and Lee, two best friends in a world where you are either a mundane or Moonstruck. Lee has always known his destiny as a Moonstruck in a prominent family, but when Wren suddenly exhibits Moonstruck powers on her 18th birthday, everything changes.

They go off to attend an academy on Moon Isle for Moonstruck individuals, but this year is filled with more than just the trials as accidents seem to happen left and right.

Overall, this was definitely an easy, enjoyable read for me. It is YA, but reads a bit lower YA to me — especially the romances.

I do feel like the story was oddly familiar to storylines the Cast's have written before.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
First off, this cover is amazing. The book itself was okay, but not the best. The writing was choppy, and the magic style was never really explained. Three stars from me. Wren has always known that she has no magic, unlike her late parents. Her best friend Lee has been trained his whole life to be the best at magic. Lee is going off to Academia de la Luna, and Wren knows she can’t go with him. But then, on her eighteen birthday, she shows signs of magic. Suddenly she’s being shipped off to the Academy. But once there, she can’t get her magic to actually appear again. Then dangerous accidents start happening, with the sinister message “There can only be one.”

I will not be leaving a full review until the boycott against St. Martin’s Press and Wednesday book is over. That being said, the cover art is beautiful and I wish good things for both of these lovely authors.

Absolutely an amazing read that had me completely hooked. Truly an amazing read and the characters, I couldn’t get enough of.

I appreciate the opportunity to read this but unfortunately I will not be finishing this one. I really struggled to get into the writing style as it felt like it was geared towards a younger audience.

*Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Draw Down the Moon in exchange for a fair and honest review*
I was an avid fan of the House of Night series so when I was given the opportunity to read an advanced copy of the new series by the Casts, I was excited! It has been a decade since I had immersed myself in the HoN series and I was eager to see what P.C. and Kristin would create this time around. Draw Down the Moon did not disappoint. This first installment to a new series set a good foundation for the potential books to follow. Draw Down the Moon had good character development, world-building, and a good plot. However good it was, it was just that; good, not great.
This book had decent world-building yet left a little to be desired. It set a good base for this new world but I would have liked to see more elaboration on the magick and the powers entailed.
I enjoyed the plot and the lead-up to the climactic parts. It was mysterious yet slightly predictable.
The character development was my favorite part of this book. I fell in love with the characters from the very beginning. I absolutely LOVE Wren & Lee's love for each other and their solid relationship. I was shipping them from the very first pages and was delighted I didn't have to wait too long to see it come to fruition. I loved Sam. I loved the inclusion. I even loved the supporting characters and villains.
While reviewing this book I had to keep reminding myself that it is YA. This book came off a little bit immature. As much as I adored the HoN series as a young adult, my tastes have matured since. Now that I am a full-fledged adult, I found this book somewhat lacking in story, plot, and love interest.
All of that being said, this was a solid book. I award it a solid 4 stars. I will most likely stay tuned for future volumes.

Unfortunately I had to DNF this book. The writing was a little too juvenile for me.

Thank you so much for my eArc!

this one was magical and got to travel with the characters. I love how the books explore different kinds of people and different relationships

Gorgeous cover to go with a beautiful story. I love YA fantasies especially in a magic school setting. I really enjoyed all the characters in this story and think they all added to the magic.

Read if you like:
- Lower YA books
- Magical and astrology world
- Ya romance
- Friends to lovers
- Magic school

I think this book was enjoyable, easy to read with a really cool magical world. This book is in two povs, the fmc Wren and her best friend Lee. In the beginning of the book Wren is a disappointed that she doesn't have magickal powers even although she is from a magickal family. On her 18th birthday she discovers some abilities and is enrolled into the magickal school with Lee who already had his powers. As she learns to wield her powers at the school she meets new friends that become family, learns more about spells and astrology and the world. She also discovers that there are many secrets in this school and works to find them out. I loved the atmospheric and astrological feel to the school. There's also a cute blossoming romance between Lee and Wren that I'm glad was in here. This book read younger even though the main character was 18, the characters actions and behaviors were very younger ya and at times it was a bit annoying. The ending though was very fast paced with a lot of action that left me wanting to read the next book. I would recommend this especially to lovers of ya books! Thank you Wednesday Books for this arc for an honest review, I will post on my social media closer to release day. .

3.5/5

Wren Nightingale grew up mundane, from moonstruck parents but never feeling power herself, until the night of her birthday. Except it’s different for her, everything is different for her. After becoming moonstruck, she joins her two best friends, Lee and Sam at the Academia De La Luna. There she will face not only trials, but heartache and more.

I was very drawn to the cover of this book, it is stunning. Plus, it’s been ages since I’ve read something from P.C. Cast and Lridtin Cast since the Marked series. This series definitely seems to have the length potential that the Marked series had.

The story has a lot of potential, I was very intrigued by the magic of the moon and the signs and how they were incorporated into the magic. The authors always have such well thought out lore. The characters were fun of course, but it just didn’t hold me over as it’s cover did. It was enjoyable as a plot, but I felt it could’ve been better, some aspects more fleshed out. I might’ve enjoyed it more as a younger audience.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martins Press and Wednesdays Books for the e-arc.