Luna Chosen

Luna Rising Series, Book 5

By: Sara Snow

Narrated by: Meg Price

Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's Summary

Nineteen years ago…

...a mother and her baby died during childbirth. 

But two minutes later, that baby came back to life.

A miracle, according to everyone involved. However, that child grew up to hate her life because it’s been nothing but a trip through hell. Yes, you guessed it. I’m that child, Ruby Saunders. 

The truth is, at birth my fate was sealed. I was saved by a God, chosen to be a vessel used to save a dying world. 

I didn’t ask for any of this.

Now, after meeting my father, the truth about my birth and my power is finally revealed. 

I was saved by a god at birth…given divinity to spare my life. But…why? Still, the end of the world is upon us as the vampire threat grows stronger...and I fear it won’t be a pleasant end. 

I’m living on borrowed time and...

I fear the life that was spared so many years ago will have to be repaid. 

©2020 Sara Snow (P)2020 Sara Snow

end game

this book is the show down with vampires, sacrifices were and are made to defeat the vampires from taking over.

review

This book needs to be read\listened to in order. As I did not read Books one to four, I found Book five did not make an effort to build up any drama. Defiantly not a stand alone book.
As Ruby is the hero, I found her character lacking and rather a bore. Xavier and Axel were unusual Alpha's, no personality and no chemistry of a mate bond.
The story was okay and the narration was good.
I was given this audio book free, in exchange for an honest review.

Satisfying conclusion

“A god would not give up their power for no reason, not without payment of some sort. What price would I have to pay for the privilege of living?” - Ruby

In the previous instalment, the dark shadow made himself known to Ruby who was shocked to learn that not only was he her warlock father Malcolm, but that Lovette was her mother. With Malcolm’s help, Ruby saw a vision from the past detailing how her mother had appealed to the Goddess to take her life in her daughters stead after Ruby was delivered stillborn. It seems that the Goddess not only saved Ruby but gave her divinity. Malcolm realises that Lovette knew all along that vampires still existed and that they would try to reclaim the earth.

During a second vision Ruby finally meets her mother, and learns that Lovette was responsible for her memory loss all along.

“I didn’t only block your memories, but your powers too Ruby. If I hadn’t done that, you’re already difficult life would have been far worse. I made it so your powers would start to be awakened once you met Xavier and Axel. Then you would have people around you would be able to help you... Only someone like you can bridge the decades of separation between werewolves and humans. You’re the only one strong enough to do what’s needed in the end.” - Lovette

With the Vampire Queen’s formidable Generals closing in on them, Ruby must unite the packs and humans alike in order to defeat their common enemy. Because time is running out for Ruby and the Goddess has come to collect...

Luna Chosen is the final compelling instalment of the Luna Rising series. Told from multiple point of views that include; Luna, Xavier, Axel and Natalie, Olcan and General Carden, the book picks up immediately after the events of the first book with Ruby reeling from one devastating revelation after another. The use of alternating points of view once again enabled me to have a deeper insight into the thoughts and feelings of the main characters. I found Olcan and General perspectives to be particularly revealing.

Ruby, Xavier and Axel experience so much pain, loss and not least betrayal in this final instalment as Natalie’s secrets come back to haunt them. I’m not usually a fan of Reverse Harem but I’m happy overall with the way the author handled the ménage à trois storyline.

I did find the background between the Goddess and Queen Amythia somewhat confusing as little information was given regarding their animosity. The identity of the mysterious William who was mentioned briefly by General Carden in the Queen’s presence was also a mystery. I suspect we will learn more of their background in the prequel Bloodmoon Wars series that the author has recently penned.

The series overall was a good balance between romance, non stop action, paranormal and one woman’s journey of coming into her own. I was happy with the way the author tied up all the loose ends. I recommend this series to fans of YA paranormal shifter romance books with a strong kick ass heroine.

I received an advanced free Audible copy of Luna Chosen and I am voluntarily reviewing it. Meg Price has masterfully brought the characters and story to life with her clear, concise delivery which made it easy to differentiate between characters.

Wow

Omg this was awesome, I now need to start from the beginning of this series as I need to know how this storyline and series has unfolded. This will definitely not be the only book from this author that I will be reading. I would recommend this to everyone