come meet the author of When The Moon Hatched

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... Read moreYou guys, I still can't believe I had the chance to meet the incredible Sarah A. Parker, the visionary author of 'When the Moon Hatched'! It was truly a dream come true for any romantasy fan, and getting to chat with her was an absolute highlight. We discussed so many exciting things about her creative process and the world she built, and I knew I had to share some insights, especially for those of you who are as obsessed with her work as I am, or are curious to dive into her world. If you haven't picked up 'When the Moon Hatched' yet, you absolutely must! It's a phenomenal romantasy book that seamlessly blends intricate world-building with a deeply emotional and compelling love story. The genre is definitely high fantasy romance, filled with dragons, ancient prophecies, and a magic system that feels both unique and well-established. It will appeal to fans of epic journeys and powerful, sometimes morally gray, characters. So many of you have asked about the 'When the Moon Hatched' series name – while the first book, 'When the Moon Hatched,' delivers a complete and satisfying story, Sarah A. Parker has hinted at more to come within this captivating universe. While not officially a multi-book 'series' in the traditional sense *yet*, the potential for expansion into a broader saga is definitely there, which is incredibly exciting for all of us hoping for more stories from her! Beyond the magic of her debut, I was also curious about what other amazing stories might be brewing in her mind. Though 'When the Moon Hatched' is her most well-known work right now, it’s clear from her writing that Sarah A. Parker has a unique voice and an extraordinary talent for crafting immersive narratives. Her ability to create characters you genuinely root for, even when they're flawed, and worlds you wish you could visit, is truly special. I'm eagerly anticipating any future Sarah A. Parker books she might release, knowing they'll be just as enchanting and thought-provoking. For anyone still wondering if this book is for them, I'd say if you love morally gray characters, dragons that are more than just plot devices, a slow-burn romance that pays off beautifully, and a plot dense with twists that keeps you guessing until the very end, then 'When the Moon Hatched' is absolutely your next obsession. It’s often compared to some of the biggest names in fantasy, but truthfully, it stands in a league of its own with its fresh take on classic tropes. Don't let its length intimidate you; every single page is worth the journey! It’s also a perfect read for your next book club discussion or if you just need to escape into a richly detailed fantasy world for a few days. Trust me, you won't regret immersing yourself in the world that Sarah A. Parker has so meticulously crafted. Meeting Sarah A. Parker just solidified my love for this book. Her passion for storytelling is infectious, and it truly shines through in every chapter of 'When the Moon Hatched.' I hope this gives you a little more insight and encourages you to pick up this amazing romantasy book and experience the magic for yourself!

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This image displays book covers for series by Lauren Asher (Love Redesigned, Love Unwritten, Love Arranged - next book 08/19/2025) and Elsie Silver (Wild Love, Wild Eyes, Wild Card - next book 09/09/2025, Wild Side).
This image shows book covers for series by J.F. Johns (A Kingdom of Shadow & Ash, A Kingdom of Sand & Ice - next book 09/15/2025), Mona Awad (Bunny, We Love You, Bunny - next book 09/23/2025), and Tahereh Mafi (This Woven Kingdom, These Infinite Threads, Every Spiral Fate - next book 09/30/2025, And This Twisted Glory).
When is the next book coming out?!
I feel like I am constantly in the middle of some series and (not so) patiently waiting for the next book to come out. Here are some of my in progress series and the expected published dates for the next book! I am BEYOND excited for Wild Card by Elsie Silver and will probably pick it up righ
Tori 📚🔮💕

Tori 📚🔮💕

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A hand holds the front cover of the book "When the Moon Hatched" by Sarah A. Parker, featuring intricate artwork of a mythical creature. The title "WHEN THE MOON HATCHED" is overlaid on the image, with bookshelves in the background.
A hand holds open the book "When the Moon Hatched," revealing an internal page with an illustration of a dragon and the text: "For those who feel small and quiet. Spread those wings and roar." Bookshelves are visible in the background.
A hand holds the back cover of "When the Moon Hatched," displaying the synopsis about a fantasy romance with assassins, fae, and a unique magic system. The cover also shows a barcode and author information, with bookshelves in the background.
When the Moon Hatched
So I actually got this book as a grad present along with another one called Rhapsodic. But I haven’t gotten around to reading it just because I have a few things on my tbr. But so far from what I read in the synopsis I think it’s just right up my ally! Assassins, rebellion groups, nobles, and fae,
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Denisse Gtz

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An e-reader displays the cover of 'When the Moon Hatched' by Sarah A. Parker, featuring a mystical design with dragons and a castle. The e-reader is in a starry dark blue case and rests on a dark textured surface.
When the Moon Hatched Review 🌸
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thoughts: I thought this story was such a fun take on dragons! It gives Khaleesi/Drogo vibes but with dragons! The only reason I rated 4 stars was because some parts felt like thoughts were left unfinished or there was a bit of whiplash between scenes because some scenes jumped ar
トカゲ🌸📖

トカゲ🌸📖

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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 🫠 ••••••••••••••••••••• 📚: Here For The Cake is a spicy, sassy, and swoony laugh out loud romantic comedy. Available in all formats, including the most amazing duet narration!! 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: 🏝️ fake dating 🏝️ one bed 🏝️ he falls f
Author Jennifer Millikin

Author Jennifer Millikin

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2025 reads so far!
MY ratings The Perfect Son: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Middle of the Night: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Immortal Dark: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ When the Moon Hatched: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Swordheart: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Blood Over Bright Haven: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Daisy Darker: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sunrise on the Reaping: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I may be a little strict when it comes to ratings, if
Bethany Miller

Bethany Miller

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5 ✨ Read
If you love #fantasybooks , this is a must read! ⭐️Overall rating: 5/5 Stars! Book name: When the Moon Hatched Author: Sarah A. Parker #readreadread #book reading journal #reading 📖 #diaryforbooks #readingjournal #lemon8bookclub #bookrecsoflemon8 #bookrecommendations
ReadinginOnyx

ReadinginOnyx

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A bookstore aisle at Target with shelves full of various books, including fantasy and romance titles, with text overlay 'Come book shopping with me'.
A close-up view of a 'Fiction best sellers' display at Target, showing numerous popular book titles with discounted prices.
A hand holding the book 'When The Moon Hatched' by Sarah A. Parker, featuring an intricate cover design, against a background of green foliage.
Come book shopping with me🥰
I haven’t posted a haul in a while. I went to target today. Here is what I got 🤗 ✨ Where The Moon Hatches by Sarah A. Parker ✨ The Glass Girl by Kathleen Glasgow Super excited about these. And they are so pretty!! #targethaul #targetfinds #bookhaul #books #bookwormsoflemon8
Taylor Joy💛

Taylor Joy💛

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A flat lay of three reading journals and a yellow multi-color pen on a pink surface, with the text 'READING journals' overlaid.
An open journal page displaying handwritten quotes from the book 'Savor It by Tarah Dewitt' and other reflections, with the text 'Quotes' overlaid.
An open journal page showing a detailed reading tracker with columns for date, title, author, and star ratings for numerous books, with the text 'Reading Tracker' overlaid.
How I Keep Track of my Reading
Reading Journals have been one of my favorite analog ways to keep track of my reading. Honestly, sometimes things are just better on pen and paper. There’s just something so satisfying about shading a box in with highlighter after finishing a book or writing down a quote that really resonated with
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Mrs. Untivero-Marwitz

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A dark blue background with white text announcing "SPICY FANTASY BOOKS COMING IN 2025" with sparkling star accents. The Lemon8 logo and username @thtgrlreads are visible in the bottom left corner.
The Empyrean Series is featured, showing book covers for "Fourth Wing," "Iron Flame," and "Onyx Storm" by Rebecca Yarros. The release date is January 24th, 2025. The background is dark blue with stars.
The Wicked Games Series is featured, showing book covers for "Phantasma" and "Enchantra" by Kaylie Smith. The release date is April 28th, 2025. The background is dark blue with stars.
Most Anticipated ✨Spicy Fantasy✨ Books of 2025
Mark your calendars! These fantasy books are going to be SO GOOD! Which ones are on your TBR? #booktok #bookrecs #fantasybookseries #tbr
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Jaimee 🧚‍♂️ 🐉 🩵

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My 2024 5 Star Reads
24.6% of the books I read this year were 5 star reads! Personally I’d consider that a great reading year! 🩷 Let me know in the comments if you want any further information on any of these books or have any questions! Books listed in order they appear: 🩸Vampire Books 🩸 An Education in Malice
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💗Syd💗

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The Ballad of Falling Dragons: Sarah A. Parker
#theballadoffallingdragons #sarahaparker #booktok #romance #magicsequel
Linda

Linda

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A flat lay of six fantasy books featuring dragons, including Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm, When the Moon Hatched, A Forgery of Fate, and A Day of Fallen Night, with a small black dragon figurine.
Three Rebecca Yarros books, Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm, are highlighted with arrows pointing to themes like 'War college,' 'Major cliffhangers,' and 'Secrets,' indicating their plot elements.
The book 'When the Moon Hatched' by Sarah A. Parker is shown with arrows indicating its tropes: 'Slow burn,' 'Fae & Dragons,' 'Broody MMC,' and 'Morally grey Assassin FMC.'
Books featuring dragons that I’m excited to read 🐉
If you tell me a book has dragons 12/10 I’m going to immediately add it to my TBR! These are a few that I’ve bought or have been gifted recently! I’ve read Fourth Wing & Iron Flame! I admit I CRIED while reading both and I’ve never cried while reading before! I’m excited but also a littl
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