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Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for
The Alchemy of Moonlight by David Ferraro. This tour is being hosted by TBR and Beyond Tours.
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Publishing date: May 30th, 2023
When Emile’s aunt declares he must marry or be disowned for being gay—he runs away to hide as a servant in Count Montoni’s mansion. In their service, Emile tends to the family who all suffer a strange affliction on the full moon. And after overhearing suspicious family arguments, he finds a body on the estate, drawing the attention of a handsome doctor as well as the count’s charismatic nephew, Henri.
Before Emile can sort out his affections or unravel the growing Montoni family mystery, his identity is revealed and his aunt comes to collect him.
When she arrives, Count Montoni forces everyone to depart to the remote Udolpho Castle—where there are no witnesses and no chance for escape. There, Emile realizes that he will have to risk his life to find the love he deserves—and survive the Montoni family.
Content Warning: Mentions of dead bodies, homophobia
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REVIEW
Alchemy of Moonlight, By David Ferraro is fun queer spin on 18th-century Ann Radcliffe’s book, The Mysteries of Udolph.
A suspenseful gothic paranormal romance. We follow Emile St. Aubert, who’s father has passed away and his aunt is insistent that he change his romantic preferences and marry a nice girl and settle down. Taking his future into his own hands he goes undercover and joins the working class as a servant at Chateau le Blanc,a crumbling castle, for the affluent Montoni household. There Emile will find a handsome doctor, a not so trustworthy count, along with strange happenings and macabre murders. Dark family secrets and yes please we have…. Werewolves ! 🐺
This was such a fun read, I loved the characters and love triangle and rival suitors along with the decadent gothic setting.
The perfect book to start the month of June off🤎
David Ferraro grew up in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, where he was raised on a steady diet of comic books, horror movies and YA novels. He graduated with a B.A. in English and creative writing from St. Cloud State University, and currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with his boyfriend and a very spoiled tortoise. He is represented by Eva Scalzo of Speilburg Literary. His debut “The Alchemy of Moonlight” is set to be published from Page Street Kids in Spring 2023.
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May 30th
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May 31st
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June 2nd
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June 3rd
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Charli’s Book Box – Promotional Post
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June 4th
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The Momma Spot – Promotional Post
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May 30th
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