In New-Camelot, where only the upperclass folkians have the right to practise magic, Aurora Green is known as ‘the Mundane Princess’. A misfit among royalty, Aurora often escapes the castle to hide out in the Greenlandian Forest. After Suns of thinking she was alone in her familiar glade, she discovers unfamiliar boot prints in the dirt. Someone has been there with her: Zale Castaway, an illegal rebel warlock. Not wanting to return to the monarchy, Aurora allows Zale to lead her back to the Lunar Coven. In the safety of the coven’s hideout, over one-hundred feet underground, for the first time in her life, Aurora is able to access her powers.
Her loyalty now lies with the rebels, and she chooses to embark on a quest to return the magic to the peasants and ignite the Lunar Revolution. But Prince Daniel, the son of Emperor Sola, wants to marry Princess Aurora, and his men are searching for her. If Aurora and Zale are caught by the Solar Allegiance, they will be sentenced to prison on Suicide Island, where a fate worse than death awaits them.
What do readers have to say about IV: Aurora and Luna?
For those who grew up with Disney, Harry Potter, and The Hunger Games, this book definitely carries similar vibes! A fantasy quest that had me constantly wanting to keep reading to see what would happen next!
MD Luna’s Aurora and Luna brings both a fresh and familiar take to the fantasy genre. If you enjoy the adventure of Harry Potter, the medieval setting of Game of Thrones, and the dystopian rebellion and romantic drama of Hunger Games, you will find many things to enjoy in this story. The world of New-Camelot amalgamates the elements that made the aforementioned franchises engaging and memorable yet spins them into a world all its own. The environments are described vividly and the characters are well defined and realistic. If you enjoy the fantasy genre, or any of the franchises I mentioned above, I highly recommend you read Aurora and Luna.
The Sun and Moon Saga is an engrossing read. It’s a tale of magic, adventure, and personal struggle. Melody really paints a picture in the reader’s mind without ever bogging us down with rambling passages that distract from the storytelling. The tone strikes a balance somewhere between the whimsy of Disney and the darkness of a Grimm’s fairytale. While it’s not exactly a bedtime story for the kids, it is appropriate for readers 12 and up and would be perfect for a high school library. I highly recommend it.
Lushly written and thoughtfully described, this story is one of destiny, expectation, and rebellion of imperial order. Fantasy fans will love the magical world-building and the characters that reside within. The socially aware will note the themes of resistance in the face of subjugation and oppression by the few-but-powerful, often mirroring the world we live in today.
I think this is such a great choice for anyone looking to get back into reading, like me. The story moves at a good pace to keep you engaged without giving you whiplash, and the characters are interesting and complex. From the start, Aurora’s inner conflicts are somehow relatable despite being based in a fantastical world. The world is quite different than other fantasy novels I’ve read, and I enjoyed reading something new! I also found myself feeling more creative and inspired to draw Aurora, when I usually struggle to find inspiration.
I am not a typical high-fantasy reader. I admit, I sometimes struggle to suspend my disbelief when it comes to any fantasy literature. So, the fact that promising new author Melody Daniel Luna managed to hold my interest—and more—through this three-part book is impressive. Luna is a talented story-spinner offering entertaining interplay between characters who are relatable (if not always likable). Hers is a smooth, conversational style that is easy to read, yet meaty enough to capture even a cynic’s atttention. If you’re looking for a fresh, high-fantasy literary star, pick up this book. If you’re not, give it a read anyway. You’ll still enjoy the ride. And if you’re simply searching for a main character (in this case Aurora) you can root for, this is a good book for you.
The second reading was just as entertaining as the first.
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