Bull Moon Rising by Ruby DixonMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 3.5 stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3 spice
Rating this book was honestly so hard. This book had me completely torn one moment I was loving it, the next I was frustrated, and then right back to loving it again. It definitely put me on an emotional roller-coaster!
The start didn’t pull me in at all. It felt slow and a bit draggy, and I genuinely worried I might throw in the towel and DNF it. But the moment Aspeth and Gwenna reached the guild, everything picked up and I was hooked.
The story took a great turn, and I absolutely loved Hawk. From the second he was introduced, the chemistry between him and Aspeth lit a spark under the whole book. Gwenna’s sass and loyalty were a highlight, always backing Aspeth while still staying true to herself. And Kipp? Adorable. Every scene with him was a win. When the whole group of five came together, the book became fun, adventurous, and filled with great character moments.
What really shone here was the romance and the spice. Those parts of the book were hot, heart-melting, and honestly so enjoyable.
That said, there were definite issues. While I understood the general direction and choices being made, some of the plot points especially in Aspeth’s arc were questionable. There were moments where the adventure felt messy and hard to follow, and some parts were a little forgettable. I really wanted to give it 4 stars for the parts I loved, but the confusion and poor decisions in key scenes pulled it down for me. At times, I was blissfully lost in the humor, spice, and emotions... and at other times, it felt like I’d stumbled into a totally different book.
✅ What I liked:
Strong, sweet friendships
Great romance and sizzling spice
Hilarious marriage contract
Aspeth’s iron will and bookish charm
An older, curvy female lead (yes, please!)
Group dynamics and fun banter
❌ What didn’t work for me:
Some confusing or frustrating story decisions
Aspeth being both brilliant and ridiculously naïve at times
Adventure scenes that were hard to follow
Would I recommend this book?
It’s tough because I loved so much of it, but yes—I’d still recommend it.
Would I reread it?
Yes, though I’d probably skim over the parts that didn’t work for me.
How would I sum it up?
Fun, spicy minotaur romance with heart and chaos.
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