Welcome to my review of Sisters of Moonlight By Katherine Livesey. I read the sisters of Shadow, the first in this series, last year and loved it, so when I was offered a pre-release copy of the next in the series, it was an easy choice.
This second instalment releases on Thursday 14th April.
Each step was like an old familiar song…
Still recovering from the inferno that consumed Kelseth lighthouse, apothecary Lily Knight, powerful witch Alice Blackwell, and their newfound family find refuge in a mysterious mist-wreathed castle to regroup and draw up a plan of action.
Because the shadows are closing in and Hecate Winter, High Priestess of the notorious coven that almost cost Alice her life, is only getting stronger…
But there are murmurings of an even more sinister threat brewing on the horizon – and it has something to do with the castle.
When Alice’s nightmares begin to bleed into her daily reality, everything changes.
Can Lily pull her back from the edge or will she finally succumb to the darkness?
Katherine Livesey is an author of whimsical fiction living in the historic Northumberland countryside. She was born and raised in the wilds of Lancashire and spent much of her childhood running ragged across the moors or lost in a sea of books.
Katherine takes inspiration from folklore, wild landscapes and the classics of the Fantasy genre, as well as the ever-changing but ever-present natural world that surrounds her home. When not writing, Katherine can usually be found knee-deep in mud walking her two dogs with her partner, baking up a storm in her little country kitchen or watching an old favourite period drama.
Her debut novel, SISTERS OF SHADOW, is the first in a trilogy of Young Adult Fantasy novels, and has been described as “Anne of Green Gables” meets Diana Wynne Jones.
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We jumped straight in from where we left off and found Lily, Alice, Grace, and Jem again. The pace is a little slower than I like the first in the series. However, there are some great twists, more information is shared by Hecate, and things start to change in your mind, especially concerning some particular characters. I felt this answered many of the questions and gaps in the first book.
The characters are struggling more in this book. They still have the same strong bonds, but they have their own issues that they want to solve and more unique adventures to take. The same strengths surround the plot and characters, all around love, friendships, family, strength and facing your fears. The relationships between some of the characters take more strain and change as they do when you are young. These characters also have a lot of responsibilities that most their age wouldn’t have.
A special mention for Lily, the most delightful character and so completely selfless. She cares for her wards so well and steps up when the other older characters are off on their own adventures. She really wants the best for the younger characters who have become her family. She doesn’t pressure them for anything but loves to listen to them and their stories, which we find more about in this book.
It was nice to learn more about the surrounding lands. I am already looking forward to the next instalment and finding out what Hecate’s endgame is.
The most significant part of the book is the underlying love between the characters.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for a free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
| Title | Sisters of Moonlight |
| Author | Katherine Livesey |
| Series | Sisters of Shadow Book 2 |
| Format | eARC |
| Page Count | 278 Pages |
| Genre | YA Romance |
| Publisher | One More Chapter |
| Release Date | 14th April 2022 |
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