I found this book much better than the first one. The action is really exciting. Lee's part seemed more important and critical to the story. The narration for the characters is great.
The pop culture kinda took me out of the fantasy aspect but it they were fun.

I enjoyed this audiobook. I listened to the first book in the series and the sequel audio was equally engaging.

I definitely think this is a YA duology suited for younger YA readers. The magic system and world building were not as fleshed out as I’d have hoped for but still had interesting concepts. Also, there was some romance but not too much and there was no spice.

This book felt very different from the first book because we left the academia setting behind for an adventure in the wild. At times, the POVs felt a little disjointed but overall, the story came together in the end.

I’d read more from these authors and I liked both narrators and would definitely look for their works.

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Rating: 5/5
I received the eARC for my honest opinion.

This is book two of Moonstruck, and wow it did not let me down. I mean I don’t think Cast has ever let me down with their books so there is that too. If you like reading fantasy, romance, YA, mystery and dark academia you need to read this duology.

In this book, it picks up right where book one left off. You will how Wren is handling life now that she doesn’t know who she can trust and who her real friends are. She feels alone, scared and not sure of her life now. All she knows is that her only friendly person right now is an elemental, one that has kept her safe and now that will help her through the next part of her journey. I loved that we got more of an understanding of what actions and obstacles that Wren and you will find out who real friends are. This book is about healing betrayals, understanding, dealing with grief, understanding their roles, and forgiveness as well.

I loved getting to see all the highs and lows of Wren and her friends. Feeling their pain, their worries and their hopes really helped me to connect to this book and the characters. I love that in this book you will have two dual POV, one is Wren and the Lee. I loved that the book develops with those two not being together. I loved getting to see how they handle different parts of the book, but at the end of the day you will see they were working with each other. I liked that the plot still had YA romance, but it went down a different root. It wasn't the main point of the story. I found the pace of the book to have been fast but not too fast that you didn’t know what was going on. It is action packed, with a lot of moving chess pieces.

I enjoyed getting to know the characters more throughout the book and see how strong Wren is, she has been through so much, but she keeps pushing on. You will see her shine and rise to be the person that she was always supposed to be. I loved getting to see Lee shining through as well, he wasn’t with Wren on his journey, but you will see how much he changes on his own. I loved getting to see Wren's friends help her through all the trials and to see that each student has a relationship with an elemental and that most of the elements are just misunderstood.

I also received the audio of this book and wow. Just wow. Ina Smith and Jordan Barton did an amazing job with bringing this book to life. I read the book first then I listened to it, and I was even more touched by the way that these narrators brought this book to life.

I can’t wait to see what the Cast family will bring us next.

I want to thank NetGalley, SMP, Macmillan for the opportunity to review this book.

I was very thankful to receive an early copy of the audio book for Give Up the Night. I thought this was a great sequel to Draw Down the Moon. The audiobook narrators were very good and made sure to keep our attention with different voices for each character. The overall plot of the book was wonderful. I liked how different this book was as we follow our characters through a large quest.

I have been Reading the Casts’ books since Marked so seeing how far they have come in their writing is amazing.

I liked the first one more than this one. I found myself frustrated by the characters, because they acted more like 14 year olds than 18 year olds. The “romance” between Wren and Lee needed more depth and buildup. They went from best friends to being in love without even kissing, and they spent maybe 5 chapters together in this book. I loved the idea of moon magic and elementals, but I wanted more world building. The book felt a bit rushed to me, especially the ending, and I would’ve liked more exploration of the history and magic system. Overall, I think this series would be more suited for a middle grade audience than YA.
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My rating: ⭐️⭐️✨
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Read if you like:
▫️moon and elemental magic
▫️fight against parental expectation
▫️friendship can save the world
▫️dual POV
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Thank you to Wednesday Books, Macmillan Audio, P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast, and NetGalley for the ARC and ALC. I received advanced copies for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.

The way you just jump into things off the rip was amazingly done!! Separated into dual POVs, we have Lee & Wren- This was a fun, a tad YA romance, mystery read, not too complex!! Filled w/ elemental magic & an academia setting. I enjoyed this a lot + Lily & Ruby? How could you not!!
I saw people saying this could’ve honestly been just 1 big book & I couldn’t agree more, but it was a fab read nonetheless. Overall, this was a conclusion well done & narrated beautifully 🫶🏽

A thrilling and magical ya fantasy academia sequel. Gives Harry Potter vibes. Great storyline. A quest with lots of twists and turns and a dash of betrayal. Unique magic & found family. Loving how this story is playing out and can’t wait for more.

I really enjoyed this book. The elementals trials were probably my favorite parts. There was, however, something that got on my nerves while I was listening, I just can't put my finger on what it was. I think the ending means there will be a third book! I can't wait for that!

Thanks to netgalley for the audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review!

"I don't want to look down-not at the shattered dome and the two people below it: my love and my enemy. Is my love now my enemy?”

Book Review
ALC: Give Up The Night
Kirstin Cast and PC Cast
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Firstly I want to thank Kirstin and PC Cast for providing me with a complimentary ALC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review 💕
“Give up the moon” carries beautifully from the first book where FMC Wren Nightingale has ran away from her school Acedmia Del Luna after finding out the original moonstruck ritual was wrongly broken to give the witches more power than the elementals who naturally harnessed the power. She wants to fix it but the one who broke it is contantly trying to have her stopped and killed so she can’t complete the ritual. She gains the aid of her two friends and air elemental Viento to complete deadly trials in order to finish the ritual and place moon magic back where it belongs.

Her love Lee is torn between Acedemia and his undying love for Wren, he has always been the one to fill his sisters big shoes once she passed from his stern father and feels a duty to follow the rules. He believes Wren tried to kill Selene the mother who broke the ritual and leader of the school he knows something deep down is wrong but needs to talk to Wren.

I absolutely love how the book took off right where the first book ended without leaving things unfinished. I also love the rituals and how Wren has to figure out how to get the order back in place through help with the elementals. I do wish however there was a little more variety in how they solve the trials and a little more backstory on the elementals.

All in all Kirstin Cast and PC Cast are two of my favorite authors and this was a great book, I highly recommend it if you love magical schools and witches! Imagine a zodiac inspired Hogwarts!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didnt know that it was book 2 until I was almost done with it but the author does such a good job with recall that I dont feel like I was missing information, just character bonds and that is my own fault. The narrators were very good, I enjoyed both readers and liked having the story from 2 different perspectives.

I’ve really enjoyed both audiobooks in this series. The dual POV is easy to listen to and both narrators do a great job at keeping you engaged. Definitely recommend listening! We start off where the first book ends and head out of the academy into the woods. There is a lot more information about the elementals and moon magic while on a quest to figure out the truth about the academy. There are betrayals and twists but also some moments of growth and friendship.

Story: 3.5 ⭐ Rounded up
Spice: 0 (There is only 1 non descriptive kissing scene)
Narration: 4⭐

This is read in dual narration and the both narrators for their roles of being 18 year olds. The both bring a great emotion range to characters and were fun to listen too.

This is more of a note to self .. I need to stop picking up extremely YA books, I just think I've grown out of them but it makes me sad because I used to love them so much.

The story itself was very unique. It's set as a urban fantasy. Kids that are bless with magic by the Moon get to go to the school on an island with other magical beings. There was a deal made long ago with these magical beings (Elementals) with a Mother, Maiden, and Elder to allow them to be and practice magic

There is a betrayal and Wren is in the middle of all this. She has to learn to trust, deal with grief, all while having to complete a quest to save the magic and the elementals.

There are some great diversity in Wren's inner circle and fun magic characters.

If you like elemental magic, urban fantasy, core friend group, quest for truth, and great action pack scenes. You will love this!

Give Up the Night by P.C. Cast is a story that blends elements of paranormal romance with themes of personal growth, loyalty, and overcoming adversity. Set in a world where supernatural beings and humans coexist, the novel offers an engaging premise with a strong focus on relationships, both romantic and familial.

Overall, Give Up the Night is a solid read for fans of P.C. Cast and those who enjoy paranormal romance. The novel doesn’t break new ground in the genre but delivers an enjoyable and comfortable reading experience for those who appreciate a mix of supernatural elements and romance.

The exciting conclusion to the Moonstruck duology. Give Up the Night picks up where Moonstruck leaves off. Wren has found out that Selene has fractured the ancient magicks and ruined the lunar ritual. The Elementals are split into 2 factions; some of them want to complete the ritual where the others are terrified of what could happen to them and try to end Wren every chance they get. Wren is trying to reach the center of the island where the ritual can finally be completed.
Lee is left behind at the Academia de la Luna, trying to piece together if Wren is at fault or trusting the feelings he knows to be true. As Wren and Lee both battle for what they believe is right, they’ll have to uncover who their true allies are…and if they’re even on the same side of this magickal fight.

*Special thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this digital audio e-arc.*

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Give Up the Night is book two in the Moonstruck series. Wren and Lee's romance was just too cute. I enjoyed the world-building and the elemental creatures. That part gave me Frozen II vibes, and I loved it. The friendship was top-tier. This is a good book about moon magic and fantasy. Highly recommend.

The audiobook is dual narrated! The narrators did a good job bringing the story to life. They were easy to listen to and understand. Listened at 2x speed.

Since turning eighteen and becoming Moonstruck, Wren Nightingale has found herself thrust into a world filled with deception, danger, and murder. Uncovering that their magic was fractured and limited when the original Moonstruck ritual was broken by Selene, Wren is determined to find a way to restore it. But the Elementals are split into two factions—some want the ritual completed and their freedom, and others are so terrified of change that they are willing to kill Wren before she can reach the center of the island where the ruined ritual can be completed.

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•Magic & Fantasy
•Young Adult
•Romance

Thank you, NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Macmillan Audio for the ebook and audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Young Listeners, St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books, P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast, Marie Smith (audio narrator), and Jordan Barton (audio narrator) for the opportunity to read and listen to the audiobook of Give Up the Night in exchange for an honest review.

Give Up the Night follows Draw Down the Moon and concludes the Moonstruck duology. As I sated with the first novel, this is categorized as a teens/young adult novel, but the characters are over eighteen as a post-high school university and there are a few adult themes, so it leans more toward new adult.

The novel picks up right where the chaos left off with Wren. She is now seen as a villain, a Moonstruck with power that is rare and signals that she should be terminated. It goes with the idea that people want to destroy things they don't understand. With the help of her air elemental, a new companion and pretty fun character to get to know, along with two of her close friends, she flees the school (or rather is barriered out) and seeks to find answers.

Within, Lee still aims to become the great council member he has always sought to be, but with everything happening with Wren, the girl he loves, he knows there is something wrong when it comes to the council. Lee will do what he can to do what's right, but that might mean getting involved in a centuries-old secret and uncovering the past in an unimaginable way.

This novel was a fun adventure. I loved the elementals and the exploration of nature and elemental magic, the connection to beings that perhaps are just misunderstood. The story alternates between the first person perspectives on Lee and Wren, so the reader gets to see secrets unraveling both inside the Academia de la Luna as well as the magical existence outside the castle and within a whole separate plane.

As a duology, this book was an enjoyable listen and the audio narrators really brought the two main characters to life. The production is an enjoyable and immersive read. The conclusion is everything it needs to be and more. If you enjoy P. C> and Kristin Cast, you will certainly adore this novel and its world.

I absolutely loved Wren and Lee’s romance! I found myself rooting for them every step of the way. The world-building was rich and captivating, pulling me deeper into the world of Elementals and their magic. The tension throughout the story kept me hooked, with high stakes and emotional moments that made it hard to pause. I listened to the audiobook, and the narrators did a phenomenal job bringing the characters and their emotions to life, making the experience even more engaging. It was a fantastic conclusion to the Moonstruck duology!

Give up the night

by P. C. Cast; Kristin Cast
Narrated by Ina Marie Smith; Jordan Barton

I received an ARC of this audiobook through Netgalley.

This is a wonderful story about moon magic, friendship, found family, deceit, betrayal, facing incredible odds and daring to succeed.

My favorite part of this book was the elemental creatures - good and bad, but especially the good ones! Forces of nature have always tickled my imagination.

This book deals with some serious issues about trust and broken trust, greed, forgiveness, and love.

Adulting is hard. We face a myriad of emotional challenges and this book is a kind of guide to help people understand hurt, betrayal, and finding ways to still open your heart. The difficult challenges in this book are both magical and mundane.

I will say that there was a somber tone to this book. It didn’t bother me, but I figure I should give you fair warning.

I loved this book and the previous one too, and I highly recommend both!

Thank you so much to Macmillan Audio for an early copy of a Give Up the Night audiobook!💖
I read Draw Down the Moon last year and was so excited for book two in the series because book 1 left off on a cliffhanger! Thankfully, Give Up the Night starts right where book 1 left off! I cannot say too much about the story or they may be spoilers for book one BUT what I can say is that this audiobook is incredibly entertaining! This audiobook is a duet and has two narrators for the two main characters. As well, there's a lot of action and adventure in this story and it makes you never want to stop listening!
Also, importantly, compared to Draw Down the Moon, which I would say is a young adult romantasy, Give Up the Night is more of a fantasy romance story! There's a little less focus on romance due to some situations and adventure, it's still there just a little less!
This series is a great young adult series that has magic and themes of friends and found family!

Thank you to NetGalley & McMillan Audio for the audiobook ARC! The audiobook narrators were fantastic. They fit their characters well.

Please note that these reviews may contain spoilers for this book!!

Wren has grown since we’ve last seen her and for that, I’m grateful! Understanding her role she has been Moon blessed with, she goes on a quest with two friends by her side. Meanwhile, Lee is struggling to understand the situation left by Wren, his sister, as well as his family and Dean.

Compared to the first book - I’m loving Wren’s growth in personality & confidence. She’s had a hard life, but we finally see what kindness and standing by for what’s right does for the elementals and her fellow classmates.

For that, I’m rating 4 out of 5. The story was good and wrapped up the main arch. I am interested to see what is next for Wren & Lee, as I have a feeling this isn’t the end of their story. I feel like the end was a little rushed, and we’re left off with an opening for Celeste and a betrayer to come back in future books, but overall I am satisfied with the ending!

Knowing PC & Kristen’s books - there’s always a reason for the windows they keep open in their books! 💗