Mysterious destinies and occluded pasts intrigue me lots...and indeed this was my favorite part of the story. When we first meet Anne, she's a young teenager, orphaned at birth, raised by a wise woman along with her sister and little brothers--not blood relatives, but a strong family even though they have little in the way of material comforts. Watching as Anne is drawn from this safe haven into an adventure she never wanted that started centuries ago makes for interesting reading---reader and character try to make sense of all the bits of her backstory together. Unlike the reader, comfortably at home, though, Anne is trying to do this while running for her life, moved from place to place by Phillip, and then captured by Phillip's enemy.
She is aware that she is almost a commodity, wanted for who she is and for the magical powers she manifests, but can't do much about this. And she is aware that she has a whole past with a powerful, magical family, and has half dream/half memories of this, that start to become stronger--this is the most interesting aspect of the story for me, and I wish the author had given a bit more of Anne's mental state when confronted with all this....
Readers who enjoy girls discovering they have destinies and magical powers and handsome men wanting them will doubtless enjoy this lots; it was not quite a book for me. Though the pages turned quickly, I was frustrated that for much of the story Anne was basically a pawn, fought over by powerful men, never in a position to exercise her own agency, and to make her own choices (that being said, when she finally gets a chance to take vigorous and decisive action she takes it with a vengeance!). And also I kept getting thrown out of the moment by tiny details that jarred, individually minor things (like could her cropped hair really have a bit long enough to braid?) that distracted me from the story. I think I would have enjoyed it lots more if I'd read it as a teen, but still had no problem being carried onward by the story--I never considered putting it down because I wanted to reach the resolution!
About the Author
K. E. Bonner, author of Witching Moon, was always the first kid to sit down during a spelling bee. It wasn’t until she was an adult that she was diagnosed with dyslexia, which explained why she always had to study three times harder than her peers. Being dyslexic taught her perseverance and kindness, her two favorite attributes. She lives in Georgia with her husband, two sons, and two dogs. When not writing, she loves to read, swim, explore new places, and meet fascinating people. If you have a dog, she would love to scratch behind its ears and tell it what a good pup it is.
Learn more about K.E. Bonner on her website or follow her on Instagram @kebonnerwrites.
and here's the rest of the blog tour!
December 19th @ The Muffin
Join WOW as we celebrate the launch of K.E. Bonner's blog tour of Witching Moon. Read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy of the book!
https://muffin.wow-womenonwriting.com
December 20th @ Mindy McGinnis’s blog
Stop by Mindy’s blog to read “Release the Idea of Getting Rich or Published and Focus on Your Craft.” by K.E. Bonner
https://www.mindymcginnis.com/blog
December 20th @ Rockin’ Book Reviews
Join us as Lu Ann reviews Witching Moon
http://www.rockinbookreviews.com
December 21st @ All the Ups and Downs
Join Heather as she spotlights Witching Moon. Enter to win a copy of the book!
https://alltheupsandowns.blogspot.com/
December 23rd @ Michelle Cornish’s blog
Visit Michelle’s blog to read her review of Witching Moon.
https://www.michellecornishauthor.com/blog
December 24th @ A Storybook World
Join Deirdra as she features a spotlight of Witching Moon.
https://www.astorybookworld.com/
December 27th @ Lisa Haselton’s Reviews and Interviews blog
Join Lisa for an interview with K.E. Bonner.
https://lisahaselton.com/blog/
December 28th @ Author Anthony Avina’s blog
Join us today for author Anthony Avina’s review of Witching Moon.
http://www.authoranthonyavinablog.com
December 30th @ Author Anthony Avina’s blog
Revisit author Anthony Avina’s blog to read “The Best Writing Advice I Received” by K.E. Bonner.
http://www.authoranthonyavinablog.com
January 4th @ Bev Baird’s blog
Join us on Bev’s blog as she reviews Witching Moon.
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com
January 5th @ The Knotty Needle
Stop by for Judy’s review of Witching Moon.
http://knottyneedle.blogspot.com
January 6th @ Bev Baird’s blog
Meet us back at Bev’s blog for “Ideas are Everywhere” a guest post by K.E. Bonner.
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com
January 6th @ Look to the Western Sky
Join Margo as she reviews Witching Moon by K.E. Bonner.
https://margoldill.com/
January 7th @ Chapter Break
Visit Julie's blog where she interviews author K.E. Bonner about her book Witching Moon.
January 9th @ Sue Edwards’s blog
Visit Sue’s blog to read “Magical Realism Surrounds Us” by K.E. Bonner.
https://suebe.wordpress.com/
January 10th @ Celtic Lady's Reviews
Visit Kathleen's blog and read her review of Witching Moon by K.E. Bonner.
https://celticladysreviews.blogspot.com/
January 10th @ World of My Imagination
Stop by Nicole's blog where K.E. Bonner is a guest for "Three Things on a Saturday Night."
https://worldofmyimagination.com
January 12th @ Life According to Jamie
Join us as Jamie reviews Witching Moon.
http://www.lifeaccordingtojamie.com
January 14th @ Boots, Shoes, and Fashion
Join Linda as she interviews author K.E. Bonner.
https://bootsshoesandfashion.com
January 15th @ Fiona Ingram’s author blog
Stop by Fiona’s blog to see her spotlight feature of Witching Moon.
https://fionaingramauthor.blogspot.com
January 16th @ the Freeing the Butterfly blog
Visit Freeing the Butterfly to read “Life is Short, Do What You Love” by K.E. Bonner.
https://www.freeingthebutterfly.com/blog
January 18th @ Jill Sheets’s blog
Stop by Jill’s blog to read her interview with K.E. Bonner.
https://jillsheets.blogspot.com/
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