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Eighteen-year-old Myra has spent her entire life training to replace her grandmother as High Priestess of Alrun. But with her ascension rapidly approaching, she’s not sure if she’s meant for this path. How can she become a true herald of the Alrun when he forbids the thing she loves most: dancing?
Her kingdom cannot afford her hesitation. The emperor is looking for Alrun’s wisdom in regards to an important peace treaty, yet Alrun remains silent, and her all-important first vision remains elusive.Â
The only spark of light Myra can to cling to is her childhood best friend, the crown prince, Eyden. Without his support and love, she’s unsure how she’d continue … or be able to stop what’s coming.Â
Dark forces are seeping through the barrier between worlds, and it’s up to Myra to delve into her kingdom’s forgotten history to save her people… even if it means defying the laws of the land and sacrificing what matters most to her.
I spent most of this graphic novel with my nose pressed to the page, taking in all the details, and I can confirm … the artwork is absolutely gorgeous—front to back. With a poetic balance of pink, gold, and green for day, matched with purple, teal, and blue for night, the artwork creates a rich, atmospheric background for this Indian-inspired romantasy. Its painterly, conceptual style only enhances the soft romance and resolute passion of the plot in a way that feels heartfelt.
To Dance the Moon and Stars isn’t just a romance. There’s a healthy dose of mythology and political intrigue, and ultimately, it’s a love letter to those who struggle to balance their dreams and passions with their roles and commitments.
Overall, it’s the kind of story where you want to savor the details … but also devour, because who knows what kind of absolute masterpiece is going to be on the next page?
Rated: Mild. Someone is poisoned. Characters kiss.
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*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
