When the Moon Hatched: Sarah A. Parker's Moonfall Series Explained
June 6, 2026
Sarah A. Parker’s When the Moon Hatched became a word-of-mouth romantasy sensation, and the long-awaited sequel makes the Moonfall series one of the most anticipated of 2026.
What it is about
Raeve is a fierce, grief-hardened assassin in a dying world where dragons — and the magic tied to them — are vanishing. When she crosses paths with a king who seems to know her, the story unfolds into a sweeping tale of memory, rebirth and a romance that has readers utterly wrecked. The world-building and the emotional gut-punch are the draws.
The series so far
- When the Moon Hatched (2023)
- The sequel (2026), continuing Raeve and Kaan’s story
Why it is blowing up
It hits the romantasy sweet spot: lush, original world-building, dragons, a morally complex heroine, and a slow-burn romance with a devastating twist. Fans of high-emotion fantasy romance have made it a BookTok staple while waiting for book two.
If you love dragons and romantasy
See our roundup of the best dragon fantasy books and our romantasy reading guide for your next obsession.