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Synopsis
**The Hunting Moon is the highly anticipated sequel to The Luminaries by New York Time s bestselling author Susan Dennard.** Winnie Wednesday has gotten everything she thought she wanted. She passed the deadly hunter trials, her family has been welcomed back into the Luminaries, and overnight, she has become a local celebrity. The Girl Who Jumped. The Girl Who Got Bitten. Unfortunately, it all feels wrong. For one, nobody will believe her about the new nightmare called the Whisperer that's killing hunters each night. Everyone blames the werewolf, even though Winnie is certain the wolf is innocent. On top of that, following her dad's convoluted clues about the Dianas, their magic, and what happened in Hemlock Falls four years ago is leaving her with more questions than answers. Then to complicate it all, there is still only one person who can help Jay Friday, the boy with plenty of problems all his own. As bodies and secrets pile up around town, Winnie finds herself questioning what it means to be a true Wednesday and a true Luminary—and also where her fierce-hearted loyalties might ultimately have to lie.
Is The Hunting Moon appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA dark fantasy sequel features a teen monster hunter investigating deadly supernatural murders while questioning her community's assumptions. Expect strong violence (hunter deaths, werewolf attacks), some body horror, and complex moral dilemmas about prejudice and loyalty.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and animal death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Winnie's fierce determination to uncover the truth about a mysterious killer while everyone blames the wrong creature.