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 Moonblood by Jade Ambrosia




Synopsis:

 A love written in the stars. A truth buried in shadows. 

Falsely accused of a crime he would never commit, Alpha Alecksander Hale is stripped of his title, his home, and his legacy. With his pack stolen from him, and the real traitor in power, he vows to uncover the truth and return to MoonShadow to reclaim what is rightfully his. 

But exile brings an unexpected twist—his fated mate. Torn between the overwhelming pull of their bond and the heavy responsibility still looming over him, Aleck must fight not only for justice but for the life—and love—he never thought he would have. 

Selena Claire’s life is simple, safe, and entirely ordinary—until the day a magnetic stranger steps into her store and shatters everything she thought she knew. He claims to be a werewolf... and her fated mate. 

Thrust into a hidden world of supernatural danger and ancient power, Selena must face a choice that could redefine her entire existence. Will she cling to the quiet life she’s built for herself, or risk everything for a love that feels written in the stars? 

This standalone is the first installment of the MOONBLOOD duology, a spicy retelling of the love story between the Greek goddess of the moon, Selene, and her mortal lover, Endymion. 






Review:


Review of Moonblood by Jade Ambrosia

I was really looking forward to picking up Moonblood, and it turned out to be a quick, engaging read. This fast-paced werewolf romance centers around the fated mates trope, following an Alpha on the verge of losing everything as he's exiled from his pack after the death of his father.

Aleck, the MMC and Alpha of the Moonshadow Pack, carried a strong presence throughout the book—as you'd expect from a pack leader. His emotional turmoil and unexpected connection with his mate added a compelling layer to the story. I enjoyed his protective, caring nature, and the emphasis on consent in the relationship was a refreshing and welcome element.

Selena, our FMC, is portrayed as fiercely independent, which made for an interesting dynamic. Her introduction—running her own store and refusing help even with simple tasks—sets the tone for her character. Her meeting with Aleck is intense and magical, sparking a connection that drives the rest of the story.

There’s a lot to appreciate here—particularly the unique aspects of the werewolf world and the rich pack dynamics, which stood out as fresh and imaginative. That said, there were a few areas where the story didn’t quite hit the mark for me. At times, the pacing felt rushed, and the shifts in point of view could be a bit unclear, which made it hard to stay grounded in the narrative.

I also struggled a bit with Selena’s characterization. Her emotional responses sometimes felt inconsistent, and I found it hard to connect with her as her reactions toward Aleck shifted quickly and without much buildup. One moment she seemed deeply drawn to him, and the next, she was pushing him away with seemingly little reason, despite already knowing and accepting that he was a werewolf.

Still, Aleck was a strong point for me—he truly felt like an Alpha, and his balance of strength, sweetness, and restraint worked well within the story’s focus on mutual respect and consent.

Overall, Moonblood was an enjoyable read with solid ideas and intriguing worldbuilding. With a bit more development and clarity in character arcs and pacing, I think this story has the potential to be something really special.





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