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10 Fantasy Books That Align with the Energy of the First Quarter Moon
- MysticalMoonRituals
- Jul 2
- 5 min read
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My Top First Quarter Moon Fantasy Books
The First Quarter Moon marks a pivotal turning point in the lunar cycle. After the dreaming and intention-setting of the New Moon and the hopeful visualisation of the Waxing Crescent, the First Quarter invites us to take action, face resistance, and rise to meet our goals with courage and purpose. It's a phase of building momentum, making decisions, and meeting challenges head-on.
In the spirit of this dynamic lunar energy, I’ve curated a list of 10 fantasy books that capture the themes of bravery, rising tension, decision-making, and action. These are stories where the characters can no longer sit back and hope, they must move, grow, and fight for what matters. These books are perfect companions for your First Quarter Moon rituals, offering inspiration when you're stepping out of your comfort zone and into your power.
This intense and gripping novel follows Rin, a war orphan who earns a place at an elite military academy, and discovers a terrifying power within herself. Her journey from powerless to powerful is not without great cost, and every decision she makes comes with consequences.
The Poppy War perfectly captures First Quarter Moon energy: the tension between potential and reality, the bravery required to fight your battles, and the fire it takes to step into a destiny that doesn’t come easy. It's a fierce, visceral read for when you need to feel strong and unafraid of what’s ahead.
Assassin Celaena Sardothien is pulled from prison and given a chance at freedom, if she can win a competition to become the King’s Champion. But survival isn't just about swords and stealth; dark forces are stirring behind the palace walls.
Celaena’s story is one of grit, ambition, and taking decisive action, even when the path is dangerous. Her internal and external battles make this book a great reflection of First Quarter energy: bold choices, resilience, and refusing to stay small.
This epic fantasy unfolds through the perspectives of characters across continents, each facing their own monumental task in the shadow of a returning evil. With dragons, queens, mages, and secrets, this story is about power, and those willing to rise to meet it.
The First Quarter Moon asks you to commit fully to the path you’ve chosen, even when it feels overwhelming. The Priory of the Orange Tree reminds us that great change is possible when brave souls step up, speak out, and take action.
Kell is one of the last Antari, magicians who can travel between parallel Londons. When a dark artefact threatens the balance between worlds, Kell and a daring thief named Lila are drawn into a dangerous journey that demands courage at every turn.
This story pulses with action and forward motion. It embodies the moment in the lunar cycle where hesitation is no longer an option, where the characters must embrace the chaos and trust in their power to navigate it.
Nahri, a conwoman in 18th-century Cairo, accidentally summons a djinn warrior and finds herself pulled into a magical world of politics, power, and long-buried secrets. Her story is one of transformation and learning to wield the power she's always pretended to have.
This book aligns with First Quarter energy by showing us a character stepping into the unknown and facing difficult truths. Nahri doesn’t back down from her challenges, she adapts, learns, and moves forward with determination.
In a world where ash falls from the sky and an immortal ruler reigns, a street thief named Vin discovers she’s more powerful than she ever imagined. Trained by a group of rebels, she becomes central to a plot to overthrow the empire.
The Final Empire is the perfect First Quarter read: action-packed, full of daring plans and brave choices. It reminds us that even the smallest step into the unknown can spark revolution, within ourselves and the world around us.
In this explosive sci-fi/fantasy blend, Zetian volunteers as a pilot to avenge her sister’s death, entering a brutal system where women are sacrificed for men’s glory. Instead of becoming a victim, she becomes a force to be reckoned with.
This is a story of rage turned into action, of refusing to be complicit in your own suppression. Iron Widow mirrors the First Quarter Moon's powerful push forward, a refusal to remain passive and the burning drive to change what must be changed.
Laia, a scholar living under a tyrannical regime, becomes a spy to save her brother, while Elias, a reluctant soldier, dreams of freedom from the system he's trapped in. Their paths collide in a story filled with danger, loyalty, and rebellion.
The energy of this novel is urgent and sharp, full of moments where the characters must act, often at great personal cost. It’s a perfect First Quarter Moon companion: a reminder that bravery is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to move through it.
Set in a dystopian future where clairvoyants are hunted, Paige Mahoney is captured and sent to a brutal penal colony run by a mysterious race. There, she must learn to navigate a strange new world and fight for her survival.
Paige’s resilience and determination to adapt and fight back reflect the strength and clarity of the First Quarter Moon. When the world pushes you into a corner, this story reminds you to push back, with purpose and power.
Sigourney Rose is the last surviving daughter of a noble family, and she’s determined to seek revenge and reclaim power in an oppressive colonial society. With a rare ability to control minds, she navigates a court filled with deadly ambition.
This book is layered, fierce, and thought-provoking. It embodies the First Quarter Moon’s call to make bold moves and own your place in the world, even when it means breaking the rules and risking everything to rise.
Every other month we choose and read a new book, we have a private discord channel dedicated to the current book for you to share your thoughts and chat to other members and then we will meet on a YouTube live to discuss the overall thoughts of the book.
Until next time, stay magical
Emma xx
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