Narra Jal is one of the cursed, cast aside her whole life, considered unlucky. But with her mother’s life on the line, she will return to the city where she was born to face the trials: a grueling, bloodthirsty series of challenges designed to weed out the weak, the greedy, and the foolish. Trials to select the next ruler of Tigang.
Narra has nothing. No weapons. No training. No magic. No real chance of leaving with her life. Just her fierce grit and a refusal to accept the destiny she’s been handed. Even the intense, dark-eyed Guardian she feels a strangely electric connection with cannot help her. Narra is on her own. But she’ll show everyone what the unlucky can do.
Let the bloodbath begin.
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Rating: 2 Stars
My Review: Unfortunately this one had one dimensional characters and a story that was great in aspect but not in execution.
Review
"Rich worldbuilding, complicated intrigue, and compelling characters combine in this stunning debut novel. With a swoon-worthy romance and hidden secrets spanning a truly epic scope, The Moonlight Blade is not a book to miss." -Elisa A. Bonnin, author of Dauntless and Stolen City
"A page-turning fantasy with a daring protagonist, thrilling mysteries, and romance." -Kirkus Reviews
"This was a great story filled with tension and lore and magic! I really enjoyed it and it was executed beautifully." -Sarah.sbooks
"A Filipino fantasy that I couldn't put it down." -Shastar 1980
"I recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy, character-driven plots, different cultures, and some pretty awesome characters." -Tor Tor Reads
"This book was a breath of fresh air." -Away in Books
"A Filipino YA fantasy!? I've been so excited to read this ever since I heard about it, and it delivered and then some on my hopes for a truly Filipino-inspired world." -Tita Linda's Corner
"The synopsis of this book reminded me of 'The Hunger Games', and I would definitely place this book next to that one. The story is thrilling and compelling and I found myself rooting for the main character" -Boeken Babbel
"Compelling storytelling...." -Between Pages and Imagination
"I was obsessed with the story and couldn't put it down." -Capes and Covers
"[A] dynamic original fantasy filled with mystery, love, and sacrifice." -Wandering Witch Reads
"The ending had me in tears with anticipation. I highly recommend this one!" -Balance Books and Beauties
"Absolutely loved this book. The lore is interesting and the storyline addictive" -M1dn1ght R3ad3r
"[T]his book had a great world and magic system, I had never read a book like it!! The characters were amazing and writing was beautiful and the plot was great." -Anabel's Bookshelf
"A page-turning fantasy with a daring protagonist, thrilling mysteries, and romance." -Kirkus Reviews
"This was a great story filled with tension and lore and magic! I really enjoyed it and it was executed beautifully." -Sarah.sbooks
"A Filipino fantasy that I couldn't put it down." -Shastar 1980
"I recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy, character-driven plots, different cultures, and some pretty awesome characters." -Tor Tor Reads
"This book was a breath of fresh air." -Away in Books
"A Filipino YA fantasy!? I've been so excited to read this ever since I heard about it, and it delivered and then some on my hopes for a truly Filipino-inspired world." -Tita Linda's Corner
"The synopsis of this book reminded me of 'The Hunger Games', and I would definitely place this book next to that one. The story is thrilling and compelling and I found myself rooting for the main character" -Boeken Babbel
"Compelling storytelling...." -Between Pages and Imagination
"I was obsessed with the story and couldn't put it down." -Capes and Covers
"[A] dynamic original fantasy filled with mystery, love, and sacrifice." -Wandering Witch Reads
"The ending had me in tears with anticipation. I highly recommend this one!" -Balance Books and Beauties
"Absolutely loved this book. The lore is interesting and the storyline addictive" -M1dn1ght R3ad3r
"[T]his book had a great world and magic system, I had never read a book like it!! The characters were amazing and writing was beautiful and the plot was great." -Anabel's Bookshelf
About the Author
Tessa Barbosa is a Filipina-Canadian author who writes fantasy novels by night and software help by day. She studied computer science and the fine arts in university, but stories were her first love, and she’s thrilled she gets to write them now. Tessa currently lives in Vancouver with her family, and when she’s not at the keyboard, you can find her reading, covered in paint, or making things. Find out more at tessabarbosa.com. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.
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