Cait’s ARC Review of “Moon Kissed” by Lela Grayce

By: Cait Marie

Blurb

Can she find her mate and save her people from extinction?

Pearl
Chosen in secret to be the Alpha Seeker, it is Pearl’s duty to carry out a mission many have failed at. Find a worthy Alpha. The packs are led by corrupt, power hungry alphas who have stripped families, like hers, of their titles and forced them into exile. Now, her mate will be the alpha to unite the packs and bring balance by righting the wrongs of the past.

Rylan
Rylan has seen the corrupt nature of wolves firsthand, and can’t deny his own lust for power. In spite of it all, he is pushing his desire for political gain aside to seek answers from a different source. In order for him to achieve his full potential, he must find his true mate. Too bad she hates him.Now both are investigating the death of the previous Alpha Seeker, they realize that—like it or not—they can accomplish more together. Can Rylan use the opportunity to convince Pearl he’s changed for the better? Or will Pearl reject him and leave him to a life of madness and ruin?

Review

I’m in a massive wolf-shifter mood lately, so I was really excited to read the start of this new series. And Lela did not disappoint.

From the beginning, I was intrigued by these characters and their story. It’s such a unique plot, having an Alpha Seeker searching for the one who will unite the packs. I really enjoy the concept of the wolf inside them being a separate entity. In my teen years, I read a lot of wolf-shifter/werewolf books and don’t recall them having that sort of set up. So, I don’t know if it’s just a newer trend or if I just happened to read a couple books close together with the two beings connected like that, but I love it.

That being said, some of the world building was a little confusing, and I think it’s because I didn’t read the prequel first. So, I highly recommend starting with the Alpha Seeker novella. I read it after, which cleared up a lot of questions I had. I also read this particular book at an early stage, so some things might have been adjusted after I finished it.

Regardless, it was a fun read that was easy to get into. There was some spice, but it wasn’t the focus of the book. It was balanced well. I really just cannot wait for more. This felt like an introduction to a bigger story, so I’m excited to see where it goes and what happens to Pearl and Rylan. Their chemistry is great, and I’m looking forward to learning more about them, their history, and what happens next!