One of the noblest and hardest duties in a bookworm’s life—check the steps to becoming a reader captain here—is none other than making sure their friends have the best possible recommendations to help them become better readers. With BookTok, Bookstagram, Goodreads and its alternatives, our job has become a tad easier, but the need to stay on top of new releases is ever-present. One of the latest fantasy romance books that divided the literary world in 2024 was When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker, #1 in the Moonfall series.
Unlike the ACOTAR, Crescent City, or the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas which are universally praised and loved, this book proved a great challenge for the romantasy readers. Some loved it, some absolutely hated it—and we are talking Tamlin or Joffrey-level hate. But hate it or love it, this romantasy book gave us an intriguing world-building, with rich lore, beautiful imagery, and most importantly majestic dragons. Due to its polarizing effects, it appears that there is a shortage in When the Moon Hatched fanart.
By the way, don’t forget to check our post on the interconnections of the SJM universe and the ToG reading order.
To make your life a little easier and your reading experience a little more vivid, we have found the most amazing WtMH fanart for you! But be warned, there might be some spoilers ahead!
Caelis, the God of Aether and practically, everything we can see, was the first. Bulder, the God of Ground, Rayne, the Goddess of Water, Clode the Goddess of Air and Ignos the God of Fire, followed, and thus the world was created. The Creators divided the world between The Burn, The Fade and The Shade, and each region was given its own ferocious creatures. The Burn was home to the Sabersythes, the Fade was home to the mild Moltenmaws, and the Shade is inhabited by Moonplumes, and they are all indigenous to their regions.
When a dragon dies, they petrify and become a moon in the sky, but soon moons started to fall. It wasn’t until the seventh moon when the Creators realized Caelis was to blame, and they trapped him in the Aether Stone, set to be guarded by the royal family.
Here is a collection of illustrations and AI-generated fanarts of When the Moon Hatched.
“Raeve does not hide. Unless she has something to hide.”
“I once knew a female who'd cry when it rained, though she thought I never noticed,” he murmurs against my ear, his dense words battling the torrent of mournful cries, like a boom of thunder. “Her name was—”
“Elluin.”
Raeve with Nee—and our broken hearts
Kaan Vaegor, King of The Burn
Raeve and Kaan riding Rygun back to The Burn
Kaan and Raeve, Fairyloot special edition
Kaan and Raeve, Fairyloot special edition
Raeve with Líri
A Sabersythe
A Moltenmaw
A Moonplume
We hope the visuals and the fairytale vibes of this BookTok book convinced you to give it a shot, maybe just a quick preview on Kindle or a couple of chapters in the audiobook. Perhaps a beautiful collector’s edition with its sprayed edges and a matching bookmark or other merch will find a place in your book collection.
It can be a little slow at first, we admit, but once Raeve, the badass FMC, starts digging you will be hooked. Also, make sure you make some space for Kaan in your book boyfriend list. Stay tuned for our book character break-down and full summary of When the Moon Hatched!
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Perhaps another fantasy book with dragons will cure your book hangover after finishing When the Moon Hatched. We suggest Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, Fireborne by Rosaria Munda, or The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon.
When the Moon Hatched belongs to the romantasy realm. It is a slow-burn romance, with many twists and secrets left to be uncovered. The next installment of the Moonfall series will probably focus more on Kaan and Raeve’s relationship.
Always living in her own enchanted little world, Christina discovered the magic that can be hidden within the pages of a book when one dares to take a closer look from a tender age. An avid reader, she is constantly inspired to delve into the secrets woven between the lines and challenges herself to find her own voice amidst the chaos. She is a dedicated fan of the classics, but the supernatural creatures that have tormented readers for years are her kryptonite. The mastery it takes to infuse the author's essence, molded by the era they grew up in to their innermost desires fascinates her. Undoubtedly, putting her passion and knowledge on paper has a mesmerizing allure on her, and following the steps of so many other dreamers before her she wishes to leave her mark in the literary world. Guided by T.S Eliot’s haunting words: “I will show you fear in a handful of dust” she intends to wreak havoc in the minds of her future readers.
