Review of Eat The Moon

[Esther-David]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Eat The Moon" by Portia D. Sykes.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Eat the Moon: A Climatic Love Story To Save The World, by Portia D. Sykes, is a story of two people falling in love amidst the backdrop of worsening tensions and climate issues. It is timely and explores how people with differing beliefs can come together for the greater good.

Saffron and Colton are the main characters. The book is written in chapters alternating their points of view. Saffron is a free-spirited, confident woman devoted to bringing awareness to climate change issues. Colton is a rugged, cowboy-type man who works in his family's oil business. The two meet during a storm when Colton rescues Saffron on a lake. They fall in love in a couple of weeks. Colton faces the barriers of his family's disapproval.

The prose is excellent. Sykes is skilled at vivid descriptions with ornate details and beautiful metaphors. The characters are well-formed and each has a distinct personality. The pacing is very well done. Right off the bat, the story drew me in. At no point did I want to stop reading. The ending is satisfyingly heartwarming.

While I enjoy the book and strongly commend the writing, it is not flawless. More editing is needed; there are at least 10 grammatical errors. The lovely descriptions almost overshadow the weak plot. Major events happen to the characters' families that somehow do not affect Saffron and Colton's thoughts and emotions. In the end, the plan Saffron and her friends undertake is too rushed and fantastical; it feels like wish fulfillment on the author's part.

Interestingly, Saffron has no character development. She has some doubting thoughts suddenly in the second half of the book, but they don't affect her actions or character in any way. On the other hand, Colton undergoes a transformation that grows his knowledge and strengthens his confidence. I do not like how he compromised one of his main values so fast without talking to Saffron about it. It doesn't make sense to me that one character develops while the other stays the same.

Overall, I am pleased with Eat the Moon. I rate it four out of five stars. I recommend this to any mature reader who is comfortable with graphic sex scenes and depictions of gun violence.

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[Naimah Agboluaje]

Yo, I gotta admit, "Eat the Moon: A Climatic Love Story To Save The World" by Portia D. Sykes sounds like a pretty solid read. This review got me hooked with its talk of two characters from different walks of life falling in love while dealing with climate change drama. The alternating points of view and excellent prose add a nice touch. But hold up, there are a few minor issues like grammar errors and a weak plot, which doesn't sound too promising. Still, overall, I'd give this book a solid four out of five stars. If you're into mature content and don't mind a few flaws, give it a shot! Intricate plot, expertly woven and layered.

[Joe Alex 2]

This book explores a timely love story set against the backdrop of climate change, with strong character development for Colton and vivid prose. However, the weak plot, lack of character growth for Saffron, and rushed events made the story feel a bit unrealistic at times. While the writing is compelling, the lack of impact from major events on the characters’ emotions and the inclusion of graphic content might not appeal to me. Based on this review, I probably won’t read it.