Review of Two Moons of Merth

[Alex Reeves]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Two Moons of Merth" by Ruth C Mitchell.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Since the beginning of time, women have constantly striven to be equals with their male counterparts, engaging in activities considered suitable for men only. One such activity is the act of leadership and warfare, and even in the world today, women are not widely embraced in some nations as suitable leaders. Two Moons of Merth by Ruth C Mitchell tells the story of a lionhearted woman, Aadya, who believes that childbearing, or breeding, as it is referred to in the book, is not the only reason for the existence of the female species of humans. In a world where women are referred to as breeders, Aadya, the peasant daughter of a local chief, seeks knowledge in places unscathed, climbing her way to royalty through thorough study and discipline. This book tells of how Aadya emancipated the women on her planet, Merth, and provided them with insights that strengthened their resolve to refuse being addressed as breeders. Going on to produce an excellent generation of healers, rulers, scientists, and the like, Aadya, together with her husband, King Poma, balances the rulership of Merth on steady hands, tearing through enemy tirades with the hope of uniting the planet. With the guidance of a spiritual force referred to as the Matong, Aadya and her husband, King Poma, ensure the continuity of the peaceful reign established by their predecessor, King Larsa. If you're in for some mind-blowing adventure involving horses with supernatural abilities, this book will be a delight to you.
 
I've always been intrigued by fantasy books involving a planet with a different living style than Earth. Merth is one such planet, and it harbors a spiritual force that guides leaders into the proper ruling of their domain. However, the spiciness of the adventure was the most exciting factor of this book for me. Aadya ventured out to the depths of the planet to empower the women, and although she was met with rebuke from male chiefs, she didn't waiver in her goal. Her daughter, Galen, also known as the Healer, was responsible for cleansing the entire planet of a terrible disease that struck them unaware, and her mission to heal the sufferers of this disease was a very trying task. I appreciate the courage highlighted by the women in this book, as it is another shining factor that endears the book to me. Moreover, the author kept the tension steady, and I must say that the book was fast-paced and slow-paced at different intervals. The book was a delight to me, and honestly, I hope you check it out.
 
I did not find anything wrong with this book, besides the fact that punctuation errors made the reading process a daunting task. Quotation marks were omitted in several areas, and most of the time, I couldn't differentiate between dialogues and plain texts. However, I do not disapprove of any other factor in this book, and I most certainly second its main message: gender equality. Checking this book out will surely do you more good than harm.

This book contained some grammatical errors. It was well-edited, but I believe the editors could have done a more thorough job. I would've rated this book perfect, but the errors I found didn’t make it seem perfect to me. Therefore I rate it no higher than 4 out of 5 stars. It was a great read, and I highly enjoyed reading it. I believe the story continues, as the ending was quite abnormal for a book without a continuation. However, I look forward to reading more books from the author.
 
It is important to note that there is a mild presence of sexual content in this book, so a mature audience is more suitable for it. Moreover, if romance, adventure, fantasy, gender equality, warfare, science, and any related topics are of interest to you, this book is a must-read for you. Get your copy and enjoy the ride.

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This seems like an interesting novel that addresses some important themes such as gender equality in a great adventure, so I hope the author does another round of proofreading to make it excellent. Thank you for your great review!

[Cara Wilding]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Two Moons of Merth" by Ruth C Mitchell.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Since the beginning of time, women have constantly striven to be equals with their male counterparts, engaging in activities considered suitable for men only. One such activity is the act of leadership and warfare, and even in the world today, women are not widely embraced in some nations as suitable leaders. Two Moons of Merth by Ruth C Mitchell tells the story of a lionhearted woman, Aadya, who believes that childbearing, or breeding, as it is referred to in the book, is not the only reason for the existence of the female species of humans. In a world where women are referred to as breeders, Aadya, the peasant daughter of a local chief, seeks knowledge in places unscathed, climbing her way to royalty through thorough study and discipline.
 

Grammatical errors aside, this sounds like a decent read. This has a very tribal feel to it, which is interesting in itself since this is clearly science fiction! I like the messaging, I hope it was convincing. I've seen this theme of "women as breeders" a few times, I'd be curious to see how the author navigates it differently. Enjoyed your review, thanks so much for sharing!