Thank you to NetGalley & Daphne Press for this eARC.

The Hunting Moon picks up pretty much where The Luminaries ended, with Winnie waking up in the Hospital following her valiant efforts to survive her 3rd and final trial to become a hunter, something she's strived her whole life for. But as the saying goes, 'be careful what you wish for' as this life that Winnie has always dreamed off really isn't what she wants. She's battling with everyones ability to detach from the grim reality of their life, something she finds difficult. She's chasing her Dad's scavenger hunt to get to the truth of the Dianas as well as fighting for people to believe in The Whisperer. Will she find the answers she seeks? Unfortunately, I don't know as I DNF'd this at around 48%

I enjoyed The Luminaries and was excited to read the sequel, but unfortunately it just fell flat for me. I don't doubt Susan Dennard as an author, I've read reviews of her previous series and they sound very good. I just think this series is a bit meh. Winnie is too, well, whiney, and for the 100th time, we know what Jay smells like. Dennard definitely doesn't struggle with world building and scene setting, it is very dark and atmospheric as was The Luminaries.
I tried to stick it out but I've been reading it for a month now and just keep putting it down, I might come back to it in the New Year, but I'm really not sure my feelings will change, I just feel a bit bored with this one now.