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I started reading this novel, not expecting it to be so tightly interwoven in the Korean and Japanese cultures. Very quickly I became immersed in the intricate storyline and had to keep reading until I was finished. I loved the historical aspect, which walked the reader through events and times about which I knew nothing, but had clearly been thoroughly researched, giving me an opportunity to learn. The characters of Hiro and Kendra were both likeable and plausible. I wouldn't usually pick a novel from this genre but am really glad that I did. I appreciated the time that went into the descriptions of both the Korean culture and NanJu's own life, which played a large part of the story and was heavily threaded through Kendra's. Many authors nowadays are guilty of not developing their characters fully, or allowing the reader the chance to 'get to know them' before the action starts. Moonlight Dancer does allow that, the consequence being that the reader feels great affection for the two main characters, as though we have a vested interest in the outcome for them. The storyline flowed quickly and evenly enough to keep me really interested and wanting to read on. Parts of it were quite frightening, but realistic and kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed this novel and can heartily recommend it.


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Moonlight Dancer eBook Deb Atwood Reviews

This review is written by Nic's wife.

I'll be the first to admit that Korean history and culture is not my strong suite. I know more than some people, but less than many more. So I really enjoyed the perspective and cultures explored in Moonlight Dancer, and will probably check out some of the books referenced as research. For the most part, the characters were solidly written, though there were a few spots where their development felt a little rushed.
The story was entertaining, though the end threw me a bit. I had some peeves with the plotting, but mainly I was jarred by the switches in the narration, from recollection, to letters, to modern day, etc. without the formatting setting any visual cues. At times it was a little difficult to follow whether I was still reading a letter, or whether it was present day again.

Still a fun read.
Kendra becomes intrigued by a Korean doll in traditional dress that she sees in an antique shop and uses her college tuition money to buy it, then she must work on the side to cover her expenses. In the same shop, she meets Hiro, who sells her the doll. After bringing the doll home, Kendra experiences strange dreams and visions. She turns to Hiro for help.

Meanwhile, in 16th-century Korea, NanJu died during an invasion by the Japanese. She was in love with a young man, but because she was chosen by a shaman to dedicate her life to becoming a shaman herself, she could not marry.

Not knowing much about Asian history, I thoroughly enjoyed the weaving of the modern era and 16th-century Korea. I'm impressed by the author's research of studying the language and traveling through Korea in order to pen her tale. Moonlight Dancer is a wonderful blend of historical fiction, paranormal, and romance.
A doll, an ancient war torn country and it's people, and love that lasts throughout the ages.

Atwood tells the story of a woman who becomes possessed by an ancient spirit that has come to her through the purchase of a doll. It's about time travel, ghosts and love. Unfortunately, the romance in the story takes away from the suspenseful, intriguing story that begins the book.

The books starts of with Kendra first discovering that something is off about her doll. Scenes are set up beautifully, with many of them set in moonlight. It was quite engrossing. Then the book, in my opinion, went off kilter to introduce and prolong the description of a love interest, not only in the present time, but in the past. When it finally got back to the story, an alternate communication technique was used to contact the ghost. Why it was needed when the ghost never found it difficult to communicate seemed only included to add drama, but the book was doing so well without it.

A good book, however, and an Author who has a flair for writing and is creative and original with her story.
Moonlight Dancer by Deb Atwood is one of those books you can linger over, enjoying the literary art form of a well-crafted novel, savoring an intricate plot, and even learning about another culture (in this case, 16th century Korean). I would classify this novel in the New Adult genre and rate it PG13, meaning the characters are in their twenties, there are sex scenes (not explicit), but no foul language. The plot revolves around Kendra, a present day woman, and her relationship with NanJu, the spirit of a Korean woman who is trying to right a few terrible wrongs.
I don’t believe in ghosts or Korean gods but that doesn't stop me from relishing a good tale that draws the reader in steadily. The easy suspension of disbelief is due to Atwood’s measured hand at creating a wonderful story. She writes the perfect balance of reality with increasing splashes of fantasy until finally the two worlds she creates overlap in a believable and entertaining experience.
I’ll leave plot summaries to other reviewers. Suffice it to say that I paused often as I read to relish scenes that Atwood crafts with vibrant style. I highlighted phrases that resonated with me and I appreciated the skill she showed in weaving plot, sub-plots, and character growth – all that literary goodness. I found nothing to criticize. 5 stars!
I started reading this novel, not expecting it to be so tightly interwoven in the Korean and Japanese cultures. Very quickly I became immersed in the intricate storyline and had to keep reading until I was finished. I loved the historical aspect, which walked the reader through events and times about which I knew nothing, but had clearly been thoroughly researched, giving me an opportunity to learn. The characters of Hiro and Kendra were both likeable and plausible. I wouldn't usually pick a novel from this genre but am really glad that I did. I appreciated the time that went into the descriptions of both the Korean culture and NanJu's own life, which played a large part of the story and was heavily threaded through Kendra's. Many authors nowadays are guilty of not developing their characters fully, or allowing the reader the chance to 'get to know them' before the action starts. Moonlight Dancer does allow that, the consequence being that the reader feels great affection for the two main characters, as though we have a vested interest in the outcome for them. The storyline flowed quickly and evenly enough to keep me really interested and wanting to read on. Parts of it were quite frightening, but realistic and kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed this novel and can heartily recommend it.