In this middle-grade novel, we follow the story of Xan, a kind witch who feeds children starlight and gives them a loving home. When a girl named Luna accidentally drinks moonlight, she gains powerful magic, and the only solution is for Xan to raise her. The novel is highly philosophical and has a fairy-tale-like character, with themes that touch on what it means to love, the concept of time, heartbreak, how myths come to be, and how misconception can lead to distrust and hate.

The story is structured with a variety of points of view, including Xan, Luna, villager Antaine, Sister Ignatia, the madwoman, the bog monster Glerk, and the "baby" dragon Fyrian. These characters are all unique and contribute their own narrative to the development of the story.

The book also features an extensive, medieval-style world build filled with lore, poems, ideologies, magical creatures, dark woods, stinky swamps, volcanoes, and, of course, moon magic.

The only downside was the middle section, which felt a bit repetitive, with Luna and the madwoman's struggles. However, overall, the novel is a delightful read, with a prosaic and lyrical writing style that will leave you wanting more.