Moon Witch by Grace Zhu

✨ Moon Witch Review ✨

First off, let’s talk about the cover. Absolutely enchanting. The kind of cover that makes you stop mid-scroll, stare a little too long, and whisper, “you’re coming home with me.” The promise of a whimsical fairytale with a dark little twist was irresistible, and I couldn’t wait to fall down the rabbit hole (or in this case, slip through the veil).

Eva and her best friend Alice tumble into another world that looks magical at first glance but quickly shows its shadows. Castles, gowns, power struggles, a mysterious hierarchy, it’s all there. And honestly? It was fun tagging along on their journey out of this wonderland as much as in.

Now, confession: this book wasn’t fully for me. But, big but, I can absolutely see why someone else might fall head over heels for it. If the premise catches your eye, you should give it a try, because there’s enough sparkle here to charm the right reader.

💜 The Bright Spots

·         Orion. He’s the star for me. His POV chapters felt richer, the writing sharper, and the character depth miles ahead. Every time he appeared, the story lit up, and I’d honestly read book two just to spend more time with him (also… “help me bathe” trope? I will never not eat that up).

·         Devin. Another highlight, every scene with him pulled me in.

·         The Setting. The lush visuals, manor-house vibes, and elegant details of this world were gorgeous. The gowns, the rooms, the way everything looked, it was easy to picture, and I loved getting swept into those aesthetics.

🖤 Where It Wobbled for Me

·         Eva never quite clicked. She felt one-dimensional, and I couldn’t connect with her the way I wanted to. Her relationships, especially with Cassius and Alice, didn’t have the chemistry or depth I was hoping for. In fact, I often found myself more worried about Alice than Eva did.

·         The dialogue sometimes felt like filler, especially between Eva and Alice. Instead of moving the plot, it circled without much payoff.

·         The camera, such an intriguing object! It was set up as important, but didn’t really come into play the way I expected. Maybe book two will deliver that moment.

🎭 Final Thoughts
This book is marketed as New Adult, and while the romance and spice lean that way, Eva’s voice often read younger, almost like a teenager figuring things out. Still, the pacing was a win for me, the story jumped straight into action, and the world-building was refreshingly easy to grasp.