Moonrise (Wolfson book)

Moonrise is a novel written by Alaya Dawn Johnson, first published in 2009. It is the second book in Johnson's urban fantasy series, following Wicked Lovely. The book continues the story of Eulalie "Lala" Rochon, a biracial (African American and European) teenager living in an alternate early 20th century America where magic and werewolves are real and segregated along racial lines.

The narrative of Moonrise focuses on Lala's journey to understand her own magical abilities and place within the complex sociopolitical landscape of this world. She navigates a web of werewolf packs, power struggles, and racial prejudice. The book deals with themes of identity, family, belonging, and the consequences of historical oppression. Lala is compelled to make difficult choices that challenge her loyalties and force her to confront the darker aspects of both the magical and human worlds she inhabits. The plot also involves an escalating conflict between different werewolf factions, as well as conspiracies and secrets that threaten the stability of the supernatural society. The novel utilizes elements of historical fiction, urban fantasy, and coming-of-age stories.