Review of The Girl Who Sleeps in the Moon

Post by **Lucy Vera** » 26 Feb 2022, 04:56

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Girl Who Sleeps in the Moon" by Acacia Warmerdam.]

3 out of 4 stars

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The story of man's creation and evolution has been told in many ways, in many cultures, and through various means. The Girl Who Sleeps in the Moon, a fictional story written by Acacia Warmerdam, is one of such depictions. This book comprises twenty-one chapters. It begins with a prologue that tells the story of creation, the God supreme, the creation of his children, and his desire to find love.

The book follows the lives of two couples who lived in different times and loved passionately. Both are connected by a blood bond and a life purpose. Liza, who had fallen for a Prince in childhood, birthing a love that spanned years and one unlikely to survive. Emilia, the girl in love with her stepbrother, who seems to be doing everything to push her away. Each couple struggles to find their way to each other while dealing with ages-old powers and commands. Emilia, struggling to understand why she has always been different and the reasons behind strange circumstances in her life, comes to terms with a terrifying set of events that had been set in motion years before. Hoping to get help from the past, she delves more and more into the life of her ancestor. With the world's fate hanging on her shoulders, she is forced to take charge fast.

There were some positive aspects to the book. First, the book spanned two time periods, and it was fascinating viewing the contrast in the circumstances of each time. I also enjoyed the blend of violence and romance in the book, it was a very captivating piece of work, and I really enjoyed it.

One negative aspect I found in the book The Girl Who Sleeps in the Moon was its poor editing. There were a lot of spelling and grammar errors which led to a lot of confusion on my part, especially with the names of some characters. Again, the deities that had to be destroyed made a very minimal appearance, not showing until the later ending of the book, which I found annoying as we knew next to nothing about them.

I give this book a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. I did not rate it lower because, despite its flaws, the book still hooked me in.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves suspense. Anyone who likes romance will enjoy reading it as well, and I would also recommend this book to anyone who loves mythology or likes reading about deities.

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Siphesihle Prince · Post by **Siphesihle Prince** » 04 Mar 2022, 06:34

The manner in which you write your reviews is very original. Just the very first sentence of the review was very gripping, as if an author was writing an epilogue to a thriller.

You've breathed a tantalizing air of mystery to the story itself, since now I'm especially curious about the secrets surrounding Emilia's origin. Thanks for this wonderful review.