Would recommend for fans of the occult! A lovely, easy read about two souls who meet under (slightly) unexpected circumstances and concoct a Parent Trap-like plan to break up their parents, ultimately leading to a powerful connection written in the stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley, and Rebekah Faubion for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The tarot was so beautifully done in this book. I adored the characters, but the insta-love on both relationships was a little too much. I also wish it had gone farther into the mother dealing with how she treated the daughter as a child. But overall, sweet, quick read. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

This book was definitely cute and fun! I love the idea of soulmates but I'm not a big astrology person, so this story was the perfect mix for me. I also couldn't figure out where the plot was heading in terms of Moira and Rick's motives right up until the end, which I thoroughly enjoyed because it kept me guessing. Overall, I had a great time reading about Cadence and Sydney.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | A luminous sapphic romance that blends fate, family, and undeniable chemistry—with a cover as stunning as the story inside

The Sun and the Moon by Rebekah Faubion is pure, cosmic magic. From the very first page, this opposites-attract love story shines with warmth, wit, and that slow-burn tension that makes your chest ache in the best way. It’s tender, emotionally rich, and effortlessly romantic.

🌞🌙 Why it’s a 5/5 star favorite:
Cadence and Sydney’s dynamic? Electric. Cadence is grounded and wary, Sydney is bold and restless—and their you’re-not-my-type-but-oh-no-you’re-exactly-my-type banter is everything. Watching them scheme against their parents while clearly falling for each other? Chef’s kiss.

Found-family themes meet healing old wounds. Faubion weaves in strained mother-daughter relationships, grief, trust, and forgiveness with such care it sneaks up on you. By the end, I was emotionally wrecked—in a deeply satisfying way.

Atmospheric setting. Maine’s coastal charm, mystical undertones, and starry-night metaphors make every scene feel like a dream. It’s part romance, part fairytale, all heart.

No wasted tropes. Enemies-to-lovers meets forced proximity meets parental matchmaking chaos—and every beat lands.

The cover? A literal work of art. It captures the celestial softness of the story perfectly and deserves to be displayed face-out on every queer romance shelf.

💫 Final verdict:
The Sun and the Moon is everything I want from a sapphic rom-com: rich with emotion, grounded in character growth, and sparkling with chemistry. If you love stories about unexpected love, reconciling with the past, and finding light in the most unlikely places, this one’s for you.

Five stars, no hesitation. Beautiful inside and out.

I got to read an early copy of this book and LOVED IT.

Official blurb:
Rebekah Faubion has done it again! Faubion brings the skeptic and the believer together with a queer romance that’s as magical as the writing itself. Love is definitely in the cards for readers of The Sun and The Moon.

the sun and the moon, a fast burn sequel to the lovers. let me start off by saying both of these books have some of the cutest covers i have seen.

i really enjoyed the romance aspect of the story but unfortunately i had a hard time connecting with the characters. perhaps the opposites attract trope isn’t always for me but i’m sure this is perfect read for someone looking for a steamy opposites attract romance!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

“Love is the wildest creature of all.”

One would think that as a bisexual woman who had a deep obsession for all things witchy (yes, I own my own tarot deck), The Sun and The Moon by Rebekah Faubion would be a book I could instantly connect with. But alas, it was not my cup of tea. While I’m not typically drawn to contemporary romance, I’ve read a few that resonated more deeply than this one did.

The writing, at times, was descriptive and immersive and I really enjoyed Cadence. The metaphysical elements, particularly the tarot readings, were engaging and fun, adding a good mystical charm to the narrative.

I didn’t enjoy Sophia’s point of view in the beginning of the book. Her internal monologue, especially upon first seeing Cadence, came across as overtly sexual in a way that didn’t feel authentic. Lines referencing Cadence’s “tits” and “taut ass” read more like something out of a heterosexual male gaze narrative than the nuanced voice of a bisexual woman. It felt off-putting and inconsistent with the tone I expected.

Beyond that, the romance moved extremely fast. While I understand the soulmate trope, the super quick declarations of love and whirlwind pace left little room for emotional build-up. I found myself wishing for more tension, more longing, and a deeper connection between the characters before things escalated.

This book had real potential, and fans of spicy, fast-burn romances might still find enjoyment in its pages. For me, though, the pacing, character development, and plot made it a slow read.

While this one wasn’t for me, I appreciate the opportunity to read it early. Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Netgalley review*
This is a very cozy and easy read. There is not a lot of drama but the relationship between the main characters is really cute. it does tend to have a lot of those tropes that you expect from most romances. Its also focus' heavy on tarot so if it is something you aren't fond of you might have a hard time with this story.

I feel like this story had a lot of potential as is its an alright read but a lot of the issues felt glossed over and not addressed. All the main issues that the main characters struggled with just seemed to end and no real conversation happened.

ARC Review | The Sun and The Moon by Rebekah Faubion
Thank you @netgalley for this ARC!

I devoured this romance in one sitting—The Sun and The Moon was the perfect quick read with just the right amount of spice, fate, and only one bed at the inn (yes, I squealed). Sydney is a badass pilot and Cadence is a park ranger, and when their parents announce an engagement out of nowhere, the two are thrown together trying to sabotage the wedding.

Did I mention the pinky promise pact? Or the tarot weaving beautifully through the story? Fate plays its hand here… or is it?

If you’re into:

found family chaos
reluctant allies-to-lovers
tarot and cosmic vibes
sapphic romance
and pinky promises that turn into something more...
Then this one’s for you. 4/5 stars from me and so much fun!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC of The Sun and The Moon.

This novel is a follow-up to The Lovers. You wouldn’t have to read that book first; however, reading that book would give you some insight into a few of the characters that also appear in this book.

I did read The Lovers first, and I have to say that The Sun and The Moon hit for me in a way that the previous book did not. I was more invested in both FMCs in this book, and I especially enjoyed the sections with Cadence’s perspective. Her skepticism was refreshing and made a lot of sense here since she’s had to deal with her mother’s readings her whole life.

As someone that understands Tarot quite well, I find the use of Tarot interesting here. For the most part, the author seems to get it, but there are too many times where I feel as though the Tarot-ness of this all doesn’t always strike me as true to what I know and how I work with the cards. But this is also a fictional romance novel, so I’m willing to suspend disbelief in some ways when I was reading this book.

Cadence and Sydney were a good match. They seem to fit each other well, and I was invested in finding out more about them as the book progressed.

I did find Sydney’s father’s “secret” or whatever kind of out of place. I get that he wouldn’t have told his daughter what was going on with his finances, but I didn’t feel as though this big reveal worked or was even necessary.

I’m also not a huge fan of books that focus so much on the parents of the adult FMCs. I get why Moira was included, obviously, because of her premonition about Cadence’s soulmate. I just wish the author would have come up with a different storyline for the parents here. *shrug* It wasn’t a deal-breaker or anything, but it’s odd to have the parents of the two FMCs take up so much space here and have their own love story. I did enjoy this book though and would recommend it as a cute sapphic romance.

The Sun and the Moon is the follow-up to Rebekah's debut rom-com The Lovers and, while it was a good read overall, I didn't love it as much as I did the first one. A lot of that had to do with how hard it was to get into because, at first, there wasn't a huge tonal difference between Sydney or Cadence so it was difficult to keep track of who was narrating which chapter. While this happened once or twice with me in The Lovers, here it happened a bit longer and so that made it difficult to keep track of the two.

When they got to the festival things got better with the shift but still there was an odd balancing act between Sydney and Cadence trying to figure out what was really going on and if Moira was conning Rick or if it was real and trying to show how their love was blossoming. I'm not quite sure I believed the progression and that it wasn't just the influence of Moira's respective predictions for them influencing them to get together.

I did appreciate the way they showed the two different types of parent/child relationship. Moira and Cadence were strained but Rick and Sydney were close which is why I understand the betrayal that Sydney felt that her dad sprung this engagement on them. That and that he wasn't completely honest about some things but I won't go into that since it is spoiler territory. But that was well done.

My biggest gripe was with the character of Moira. In The Lovers she was presented as this kind and wise all-knowing psychic but in this she presented very much as a con artist and a neglectful mother. Or rather a mother who only did things for the accolades and attention it got her. Even in the few moments where she was vulnerable and you might have sympathy for her, it was quickly dashed when she would give her 'sly grin' and the manipulation would start again. I understand that not every character is suppose to be likeable in any genre and that's fine because people aren't likeable. But there was nothing to balance Moira out to make me feel like I should feel sorry for her or be rooting for her own HEA, either with Cadence or Rick.

All that said, I did enjoy this book but I didn't tear through it like I did The Lovers and I think that more to do with enjoying Kit and Julia's story more overall since they had a backstory and history. That and Kit is a Tarot reader like myself. I would read another by this author especially since I am very excited for her upcoming YA thriller and seeing if there will be any others in this world she has built with these two books. But in terms of which I prefer more, it definitely is The Lovers.

A classmate in high school performed tarot in a talent show in my senior year. I didn’t get a reading, but just seeing someone so in their element was enough for me to at least appreciate that tarot can do some good for those who believe in it. The Sun and the Moon is about two women, opposites in every way, who ultimately fall in love while trying to figure out the true intentions of their parents’ wedding. A plot like this is so weird to even dive into the waters about, but it is technically possible and not illegal, but it still feels weird? I don’t know, but at least it was sapphic this time!

There’s a problem with romance books cramming a story into one book and then they try and fit all the tropes they can in it, including a love confession and the characters have known each other for 3 weeks. I don’t think this is a bad book, as put off by the romance trope as I typically am. I did enjoy Cadence and Sydney’s dynamic, their conflict, and their ultimate confession of love, although the speed at which the timeline of the book is supposed to happen was too fast for me. They are opposites, which is obvious before they even meet, and remains true until the end. The amount of focus on how opposite they were was perfect, like night and day.

While not a super tropey novel, the normal tropes do appear, but it doesn’t hinge or rely on tropes for storytelling. Every conflict unfolds nicely in the plot and aids the romance rather than hindering it or making anything about it unenjoyable. I think my main problem is the fact that technically, yes, Cadence and Sydney are step-siblings, but again, no blood relation, no problem legally! If you can get over that, this is a really enjoyable novel that will stick with you.

It’s clear that Rebekah Faubion has a passion for tarot outside of writing. Her knowledge and love for art ooze in the pages, and she manages to dig into the reader, making a belief in tarot easier. It is hard to try and let fate decide your life, but The Sun and the Moon makes it seem possible to give yourself over to the cards without a care in the world.

“That’s the whole thing about a tarot reading: the potential is in the cards, the energy of the catalyst, but you are the fool taking the leap.”

This is a love story about fate, destiny and soulmates that will always come together at the end, only if we make it happen.

Sidney’s dad and Cadence’s mom decide to get married, this is how it all begins. Cadence has always tried to avoid the destiny that she her mother has read for her in her tarot cards, she’s way beyond that but when she meets Sidney just how her mother told her she would someday meet her soulmate she starts doubting about all of it. Together they tried to find out the real reason why her parents have decided to marry so fast, and while at it they have to try to avoid the obvious attraction they have for each other.

This is a very fast pace romance, it all happens in a very short period of time so if that’s not something you’re into i completely understand, but let’s not forget this is all about tarot cards, and fate readings and soul mates so of course the timeline is not gonna be completely “believable”, having said all that i absolutely loved it. I like to believe that when my soul mate is in front of me i’ll notice. That’s how romantic i am, even if i don’t show it that much. This was very sweet and fast pace but also heartwarming, not only about the romance but about the relationships with their parents, and how we as their children don’t really get to know them completely until we’re adults and can understand why they do what they do, and maybe try to mend things to start having a better relationship.

The whole story was funny, sweet, emotional and hopeful, I definitely will be reading more of this author.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange of an honest review. This book will be published on August 12.

The Sun and the Moon by Rebekah Faubion is a beautifully written romance about two women with opposing worlds, whose undeniable chemistry pulls them together despite their differences. Cadence, a park ranger, and Sydney, a globe-trotting pilot, both return to confront their parents' whirlwind engagement, only to find that their mutual distrust leads them into an unexpected, passionate connection.

Faubion skillfully combines humor, emotion, and sweet tension, creating a charming romance that explores themes of trust, family, and the magic of opposites attracting. The evolving relationship between Cadence and Sydney feels authentic and grounded, making this a perfect read for fans of slow-burn love stories. With its heartwarming mix of mystery, humor, and sizzling chemistry, this book will have you rooting for both the couple and their families.

thank you so much for the approval- i cannot wait to dive in, this is one of my most anticipated reads of the year! i will be sure to leave a review on GR/retailers to come! 💞

well i am just TOO excited to start this!! this will be my first rebekah faubion book and ive seen nothing but good things! can’t wait to dive into this adorable sapphic romance 💞 my review will be left on goodreads and other retailers to come

I adored this book! It is so romantic, and I connected to the characters. Rebekah can’t write a bad book. I loved this dreamy read, and I will be gifting this book when it comes out.

Rebekah Faubion’s The Sun & The Moon is an utterly enchanting romance that I devoured in one sitting. With its irresistible blend of opposites-attract chemistry, heartfelt emotion, and a touch of cosmic magic, this book is a love story that shines as brightly as its title suggests.

Faubion’s writing is warm, witty, and utterly captivating. Cadence and Sydney are beautifully crafted characters, their contrasting personalities creating a dynamic that’s both fiery and tender. Cadence’s grounded pragmatism balances Sydney’s adventurous spirit, and their banter is sharp, playful, and full of heart. The slow-burn romance is perfection, with every glance and touch crackling with tension.

What I loved most about this book is how it weaves together themes of family, trust, and self-discovery. Cadence and Sydney’s journey isn’t just about falling in love—it’s about confronting their fears, healing old wounds, and learning to believe in the possibility of something magical. The cosmic undertones add a layer of whimsy without overshadowing the emotional depth of the story.

I adored every moment of The Sun & The Moon. It’s a romance that feels both grounded and otherworldly, a story about finding love in the most unexpected places. Rebekah Faubion has created something truly special here, and I can’t recommend it enough. If you’re looking for a book that will make you laugh, swoon, and believe in the power of connection, this is it. A five-star read that left me utterly spellbound!

This book glows. Cadence and Sydney are magnetic, their slow-burn chemistry crackling through every page, their resistance only making their eventual fall all the more intoxicating. The writing is rich and evocative, spinning a love story that feels both cosmic and deeply human, brimming with emotion, charm, and that perfect kind of tension that makes your heart ache in the best way.