Is The Ballad of Falling Dragons Worth Reading?
Ada’s Score
The second installment in Sarah A. Parker's sweeping Moonfall series plunges readers back into a world on the brink of destruction. As a catastrophic moonfall looms, Raeve faces impossible choices that will determine the fate of everyone she loves. Parker weaves together breathtaking world-building with emotionally charged stakes, delivering a story where every decision carries the weight of an entire civilization. Fans of the first book will find the tension ratcheted higher and the romance deeper than ever before.
“Epic, aching, and gorgeous — Parker raises the stakes sky-high in this sequel. The moonfall has never felt so personal.”
Fantasy PickWhen the Moon Falls, Everything Is on the Line
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AI reading intelligence“Epic, aching, and gorgeous — Parker raises the stakes sky-high in this sequel. The moonfall has never felt so personal.”
When the Moon Falls, Everything Is on the Line
Sarah A. Parker writes fantasy the way a storm feels — inevitable, overwhelming, and somehow beautiful. The Ballad of Falling Dragons is a sequel that earns every heartbreak it delivers, with Raeve facing a choice so impossible you'll hold your breath through the final pages. If you loved the first book, this one will ruin you in the very best way.
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Ada’s reservations
Parker's worldbuilding dazzles, but the sequel suffers from middle-book syndrome — plot threads multiply without resolution, and Raeve's internal conflict cycles repetitively. Readers wanting momentum will find gorgeous stalling.
Ada’s score reflects both strengths and reservations.
Book Details
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- January 1, 2025
- Pages
- 720
- Language
- English
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Ada’s Score
4.3
Ada’s editorial score — not an aggregate of reader reviews.
Common Questions About The Ballad of Falling Dragons
- Is The Ballad of Falling Dragons worth reading?
- Epic, aching, and gorgeous — Parker raises the stakes sky-high in this sequel. The moonfall has never felt so personal. Ada rates it 4.3 out of 5.
- What are the main weaknesses of The Ballad of Falling Dragons?
- Parker's worldbuilding dazzles, but the sequel suffers from middle-book syndrome — plot threads multiply without resolution, and Raeve's internal conflict cycles repetitively. Readers wanting momentum will find gorgeous stalling.
- How many pages is The Ballad of Falling Dragons?
- The Ballad of Falling Dragons is 720 pages long — around 12–13 hours at an average reading pace.
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