Moonbound

This was an absolute delight—a sprawling, epic quest that's both bonkers and brilliant. Ariel, a young boy in a wizard-ruled town, discovers a sentient AI artifact that becomes his guide and ally. This AI, with its vast historical knowledge, leads Ariel through a world brimming with talking animals, sentient weapons, and wizards.

Sloan masterfully blends science fiction and fantasy into a fast-paced, whimsical adventure. The vibrant cast and richly detailed universe keep you hooked from start to finish. Despite its grand scale, the book reads incredibly quickly, making it a real page-turner.

For fans of imaginative and heartwarming stories, “Moonbound” is a must-read.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

A wild and bizarre sci-fi/fantasy adventure, but I really enjoyed it! So unique, even though there are numerous nods to everything from King Arthur to Narnia to Alice in Wonderland to Harry Potter to Studio Ghibli and the most tropey fantasy (all favs of mine). Somehow it still is its own story. Though I didn’t really feel particularly connected to any of the characters, the journey was worth the read. Probably not everyone’s cup of tea, but I loved the absurdness of it all.