Kelsenator
Written on Dec 19, 2013
An untested young woman must claim her place as the Oracle—and contend with a powerful Djinn—in this novel of the Elder Races.
As a second daughter, Grace Andreas never had to worry about the intrigues of the Elder Races. But when her sister, Petra, and her husband are both killed, Grace inherits the Power and responsibilities of the Oracle of Louisville, as well as her sister’s two young children—neither of which she is prepared for.
Yet, she is not alone. Khalil, Demonkind and Djinn Prince of House Marid—driven by his genuine caring for the children—has decided to make himself a part of the household both as their guardian and as an exasperating counterpoint to Grace’s impudence towards the Elder Races.
But when an attempt is made on Grace’s life, she realizes that Khalil is the only one can protect her—and offer her more than any mortal man...
- ISBN10 0425246590
- ISBN13 9780425246597
- Publish Date 6 March 2012 (first published 1 March 2012)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
- Imprint Penguin USA
- Format Paperback (US Mass Market)
- Pages 336
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780425246597
Reviews
EBookObsessed
Written on Oct 25, 2012
I enjoyed that in this story her characters stayed “in character” throughout the story and although they grew an emotional attachment to each other, fundamentally they stayed the same. Khalil is a Djinn and has little contact with humans over his centuries, but he quickly becomes protective of Grace’s children, and as their caregiver to Grace herself. Even when he sits and reads to the children, there is a formality to him that doesn’t change. Although you can see an inner change to his thinking and his feelings towards Grace, those feelings don’t change his character.
I also loved that although Grace’s knee has been badly injured in the accident which took her sister’s life, it is presented that it is too late in the healing process for Khalil to use magic to heal her. Although it sucks for her that she will always have this injury, I like that Thea doesn’t have Khalil sweep in and magically make everything better for her. He doesn’t magically heal her. She is poor and he doesn’t take over her life and give her money or magically make repairs that need to be made, etc. This type of control and charity would have rubbed Grace the wrong way and would have kept them from being able to build a relationship. He protects her and the children from danger and helps her in other ways, but the only controlling he tries to force over her is for Grace to call him when she or the children are in danger. He doesn’t come in and try to take over their lives.
This was a very “love me as I am” story and I really enjoyed it.
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Melanie
Written on Sep 22, 2012
I liked this one best since Dragon Bound. The banter between Grace and Khalil was great. I'm excited to see the next book brings back Dragos and Pia, I really miss those two.
Amanda
Written on Mar 2, 2012
Oracle’s Moon makes me want to squeal a little and say unhelpful statements such as, “OMG this book is so good!” And, “Go read it!” And, “No, seriously. What are you waiting for? GO READ IT!” I am thinking all those things, but that doesn’t help me when attempting to put together a coherent review. Yes, Oracle’s Moon is so good that it limits my ability to think coherently.
For me, Khalil is the reason Oracle’s Moon is on par with Dragon Bound. The reasons I swooned over Dragos are very similar to the reasons I swooned over Khalil, but in a completely new and different way. Both Dragos and Khalil have a disconnect with humanity. But where Dragos is animalistic and driven to acquire whatever he wants through whatever means necessary, Khalil is superior, as if humanity is not a concern of his — at least, until Grace and the kids. One aspect that I really appreciated was how Khalil spoke (and “thought”). It is something that many people may not consciously notice, but it helped to set the tone for Khalil’s character being a Djinn and separated from humans. He was different, and how he spoke reinforced this.
There was also something different about the writing style of this book than the style of previous books. Not in a bad way — just different. Because each book in this series seems to be unique to the characters, and we have moved away from the Wyr (Khalil is Djinn and Grace is human), in many ways it makes sense that the writing style would change along with them. Each book in the Elder Races series seems to expand on the world that we first came to know (and love) in Dragon Bound. Thea Harrison weaves the Elder Races into the history of the world so completely that it feels natural and completely believable.
Even though there is mystery and intrigue here in regards to the attempts on Grace’s life, the focus of the book is on Grace and Khalil. And the kids. I loved our introduction to the Djinn (even though the focus was more on Khalil himself than the Demonkind as a whole). If you are invested in the Elder Races series, Oracle’s Moon is a must read. And if you’re one of those who feel that the second and third book did not quite live up to the first, Oracle’s Moon will give Dragon Bound a run for its money. Yes, it is that good.