Blood and Moonlight

By: Erin Beaty

Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney

Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

In Erin Beaty's medieval YA fantasy thriller, Blood and Moonlight, an orphan with a secret magical sight gets caught between a mysterious genius and the serial killer he’s hunting.

Rising above the city of Collis is the holy Sanctum. And watching over its spires is Catrin, an orphan girl with unique skills—for she alone can spot the building’s flaws in construction before they turn deadly.

But when Catrin witnesses a murderer escaping the scene of his crime, she’s pulled into the web of a dangerous man who will definitely strike again. Assigned to capture the culprit is the mysterious, brilliant, and enigmatic Simon, whose insights into the mind of a killer are frighteningly accurate.

As the grisly crimes continue, Catrin finds herself caught between murderer and detective while hiding her own secret—a supernatural sight granted by the moon, destined to make her an outcast, and the only thing that might save her and those she loves from becoming the next victims...

A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

©2022 Erin Beaty (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

SO GOOD

This book is so good. Medieval YA Fantasy thriller. Not super thrilling, but it's YA, so that's fine. Not super predictable. But oh my god, the depiction of "Madness" or mental illness (schizophrenia) is very believable. Like something people back in the medieval times would believe and act and react to it. It's amazing. Also absolutely loved the narration.

Interesting but could have developed a bit more

Interesting story. I listened and was engaged enough I wanted to know who the killer was. I just felt like some of the plot and characters development was lacking. Ok overall. Appreciate that it is a stand alone novel.

A Great Story Full of Suspense

I'm not typically someone who listens to audio books, but this story held my attention through the end. I even found myself listening to it when I wasn't out driving. It's a well written story, and you'll find yourself playing detective throughout. There is just enough romance sprinkled in to make things interesting without taking over the narrative. My main complaint is that I wish there was more time to explore this world and all the lore it has to offer; just as the story started getting really interesting and complex, it just as quickly came to its conclusion. Many of my questions were left unanswered and wishing for a sequel.

Good murder mystery

Throughout the novel I was split between two people but the event that happened with the bells prompt to realize that the second person I put as the suspect was the right guess. I enjoyed learning about the Salaenae people and the type of magic they had. I enjoyed the world and the topic of madness was done properly. I want the series to continue and for the author to build more in this world and with the main character Catrine. I also enjoyed listening to the audio book. The reader did a good job and made me want to never stop until I finished the novel.

The Plot Twist Got Me

First I need to praise this book for attention to authenticity and respect while depicting characters with struggles pertaining to mental health.
Second when I started reading this book I had a suspect right away but thought it had to be a misdirection because it felt too easy. Not to go into details but I was led through the twists of the plot and the reveal left me gasping (I am very hard to surprise when reading)!
Overall very sweet and cozy for a murder mystery, not sure how that works but that’s how I felt while reading it.

Amazing story - beautifully read

This book was absolutely incredible. So well-written and so well-performed. The storyline was never dull and I found myself gasping and really getting lost in the story. The message of the book is important and well-researched. It was perfect. 🤗