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The Ballad of Falling Dragons

By: Sarah A. Parker
Narrated by: Sarah Mollo-Christensen, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Heather Firth, Caitlin Kelly, Corvin King, Alexander Cendese
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The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons…

Raeve’s thirst for vengeance continues to burn, as does her love for Kaan Vaegor – a staunch beacon from a past she’s yet to face. With Rekk’s blood still fresh on her hands, she learns the world will face its most devastating moonfall yet, forcing her to pick a path:

Chase death.

Or life.

Desperate to save his kingdom from ruin, Kaan’s crown has never felt so heavy. His many larks to scattered friends and family remain unanswered, and time is running out.

As allies merge and enemies surge with bloodlusting agendas of their own, secrets brew hot enough to burn, but none so mighty as the truth nesting within the icy depths of Raeve’s long forgotten past.

Something … Other.

Something with the knowledge to change it all.

The Ballad of Falling Dragons is the powerful second instalment in the Moonfall series — featuring an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages.

Praise for When the Moon Hatched:

‘With dragons, doomed lovers and magic, this will be huge' Stylist

'Hailed as the fantasy phenomenon of 2024… You'll be transported into a world of magic, dragons and love' Sun

‘Terrific […] A gore-steeped romance of lost gods, lost loves and lost memories' Daily Mail

'An absolutely stunning fantasy world’ Raven Kennedy, author of international bestseller, The Plated Prisoner Series

‘A wild ride that thrills as much as it enchants … An instant classic’ Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Readers are obsessed with this fantasy phenomenon!

‘By far the best book I’ve read this year’

‘👌 Just wow… what did I just read!! I don’t think I’ll be forgetting this book any time soon! What a masterpiece 🥰’

‘Infinity five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’

‘Whoa, I love this book so much! This is the best fantasy book I read this year’

‘I'm almost certain I've already read my favourite book of the year’

‘THIS IS FANTASY ROMANCE. Full stop.’

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Critic reviews

‘When the Moon Hatched delivers twist on twist among a unique magical system and an immersive world rich with political intrigue … You’ll devour it if you enjoy slow burn romance tinged with angst and witty banter set against a backdrop of epic fantasy.’ Good Housekeeping
' If you're a fan of Sarah J. Maas or Rebecca Yarros, this is one to add to your 'to be read' list.' Daily Mail
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There is so much happening in this sequel I don't even know which way is up (in the best way possible)! It's beautiful and clever and thrilling in a way I can't fully describe. I will definitely need a re-read to fully immerse myself again because it was just so fantastic. I chuckled, and I cried. A truly sensational sequel and the next one can't come fast enough! (But the author should absolutely not burn herself out so it comes with it comes). Shout out also to the incredible narrators; they bring it alive and I cannot wait to see where it goes next.

Obsessed

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Loved it. Great voice actors. Already listening to it a second time. Can’t wait for the next book

Excellent

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at some points it aeems this book is duel narrations the i. oghers its really not. and the fire lark called nee. prounounced 2 different ways from 1st to 2nd book. i think 1sf books pronounces it right. stupid thing but really irritates me. why have so many readers if yoir not gonna make it duel narration? bokksok. curious to whats gonna happen but not loving it. wewill see if it gets better. half way through. so far.

its good but its not unified to the first read

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Can’t fault Sarah’s beautiful writing ! Well performed too! I didn’t want this book to end!

Everything is good about this book and production !

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Picking up such an anticipated sequel to a top quality book 1 does come with a level of trepidation - this book, however, didn't just meet, it exceeded my expectations.
Parker has created an epic fantasy with romance that is complex and immersive, demanding the readers attention, the payoff worth it.
The world building is very unique - a planet that doesn't spin and has 3 distinct zones each with it's resident dragons adapted to that specific climate.
The elemental magic system feels further developed with more of the imagined beautiful language that the wielder has to sing perfectly in order to draw on its power.
There are more characters, more POVs, bringing depth and different perspectives, including a Djin type creature whose hunger for painful memories cleverly introduces key moments from the gorgeous Kaan's backstory - shaping him into the character he has become - the chemistry between him and Raeve seeps through every line.
Raeve's character continues to grow and develop as she learns brutal truths and finally begins to face her trauma.
The plot progresses at pace with some great reveals and, one in particular, completely unexpected twist, a breathtaking high stakes ending with a jaw drop finale scene.
There are graphic fight scenes, betrayals, heartbreaks, tender moments, magical creatures and more, all delivered in a gorgeous visual, metaphorical prose that has a gut-punching emotional hit.
The audio version is top quality with 4 different fabulous narrators.

Stunning sequel - delivers on every level

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