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alienistdorah's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Blood, Death, Physical abuse, and War
adancewithbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
After finishing Wolfsong I immediately bought the rest of the series because I was just that invested in this group of people, werewolves, whatever. I knew that each book focuses on a different character and couple and I think that was a good choice. Ox and Joe had their big growth and hurdle and now it is time for the rest.
Oh Gordo, how I feel for him. I wanted to tear a few people to shreds just for him. Namely his father and Thomas Bennett. The trauma those people cost him, not on. Especially Thomas Bennett. I don't care how many excuses people keep coming up with for that man throughout this whole series, you do not leave a 15 year old boy that was just orphaned alone. Yes I might have been feeling rather stabby throughout this entire book. It shows why he so desperately wanted to keep Ox away from them in Wolfsong and I can't blame him for that.
As much as I feel that Mark and Gordo have a lot of chemistry and work, there are also parts where I felt that maybe Mark needed to get his head out of his ass. You can't expect to leave a 15 year old boy behind and have him wait for you when you never show yourself. Like get of your high horse. Though stalker mark was funny. True stalking it was not because that is not cool but the awkwardness surrounding those two was funny.
This was a strong follow up that filled in a lot of the gaps that I had from the first book. It just lacked the same emotional punch (even if I got angry so many times for Gordo).
Oh Gordo, how I feel for him. I wanted to tear a few people to shreds just for him. Namely his father and Thomas Bennett. The trauma those people cost him, not on. Especially Thomas Bennett. I don't care how many excuses people keep coming up with for that man throughout this whole series, you do not leave a 15 year old boy that was just orphaned alone. Yes I might have been feeling rather stabby throughout this entire book. It shows why he so desperately wanted to keep Ox away from them in Wolfsong and I can't blame him for that.
As much as I feel that Mark and Gordo have a lot of chemistry and work, there are also parts where I felt that maybe Mark needed to get his head out of his ass. You can't expect to leave a 15 year old boy behind and have him wait for you when you never show yourself. Like get of your high horse. Though stalker mark was funny. True stalking it was not because that is not cool but the awkwardness surrounding those two was funny.
This was a strong follow up that filled in a lot of the gaps that I had from the first book. It just lacked the same emotional punch (even if I got angry so many times for Gordo).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Ableism
Loss of limbridesthesun's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I LOVE THEM A LOT I CAN'T HANDLE ANYTHING ššš
Gordo is just š„ŗš„ŗ grumpiest bean he deserves so many hugs. I miss Ox's pov and I always will but this next step in the story was a really brilliant journey. The omega stuff is such a fascinating twist and OF COURSE OX IS THE ALPHA TO THE OMEGAS HIS HEART IS THE BIGGEST AND BESTššš
Gordo is just š„ŗš„ŗ grumpiest bean he deserves so many hugs. I miss Ox's pov and I always will but this next step in the story was a really brilliant journey. The omega stuff is such a fascinating twist and OF COURSE OX IS THE ALPHA TO THE OMEGAS HIS HEART IS THE BIGGEST AND BESTššš
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, Blood, Death, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, and Religious bigotry
cluckieduck's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
T.J is quickly becoming one of my favourite authors - the stories he weavesā¦thereās just something special that I canāt articulate with what I think is proper praise. Theyāre just beautiful. And Ravensong is no different.
I found Ravensong followed closer to a plot-based narrative, but still retained the poetic elements of what made Wolfsong unique. Because it is definitely a unique narrative style that I donāt know is for everyone. The use of repetition, jumping between past & present, dialogue among pack bonds, and alternative sentence structure all contribute to such an impactful story of belonging, family, love, heartbreak, and always <i>packpackpack</i>
Ravensong opens the door to Gordoās backstory. We know thereās some traumatic history based on his actions in Wolfsong, and we get the full, horribly heartbreaking scope of things surrounding his relationship with Mark, and the pack as a whole. I loved the focus on an older couple and we get some great scenes of comic relief from the āTeam Humanā shop guys.
In short - absolutely fantastic.
I found Ravensong followed closer to a plot-based narrative, but still retained the poetic elements of what made Wolfsong unique. Because it is definitely a unique narrative style that I donāt know is for everyone. The use of repetition, jumping between past & present, dialogue among pack bonds, and alternative sentence structure all contribute to such an impactful story of belonging, family, love, heartbreak, and always <i>packpackpack</i>
Ravensong opens the door to Gordoās backstory. We know thereās some traumatic history based on his actions in Wolfsong, and we get the full, horribly heartbreaking scope of things surrounding his relationship with Mark, and the pack as a whole. I loved the focus on an older couple and we get some great scenes of comic relief from the āTeam Humanā shop guys.
In short - absolutely fantastic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Animal death, Car accident, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Xenophobia, Violence, and Sexual content
lizacorn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Body horror, Grief, Violence, Gun violence, Abandonment, and Animal death
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Confinement, Child death, and Torture
Minor: Xenophobia, Suicide, and Alcohol
ana24gs's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
4.5
I've been putting this book on hold for a few months. I was honestly afraid to enter this book knowing that it was going to be sad because it is the story of Gordo. But I'm glad I read it. I loved this story, and while Wolfsong is still my favorite, Ravensong was satisfying.
First, I still love Gordo. I consider him a super strong and kind man (in his way). He went through a lot and I understood his annoyance, I understood why he treated Mark like that (although I didn't think he should). He lost so much and he got tired of it. I adore him and I only want the best for him. I must say that his relationship with Thomas surprised me, they really had a strong relationship, and unfortunately, time was not enough for them to reconcile. I add that Gordo and his friends are the best things that could happen to the book, I love them all. And his relationship with Ox is super cute and tender, Ox takes care of Gordo and Gordo takes care of Ox.
Mark was a beautiful man, indeed, whenever he spoke he seemed to be the cutest man alive. There is one thing that bothered me, something that he did, but if I say it is a spoiler, but I did not understand what crossed his mind when he did it (it is a small thing, but it still bothered me). Regardless, I like him. I loved when he was, tender, possessive, kind, protective, I just appreciate him too much. I understood his decisions, just like I understood Gordo's. Both were put in difficult positions and made the decisions they believed they should make.
The relationship between Mark and Gordo seemed too beautiful to me, and it developed during the book. We saw their past together and how they fell in love until we saw how they completely separated, we continue to see how they were in a complicated situation, and then we see how they reconcile and that is beautiful. The two manage to understand each other and although things are not perfect, they are there to help each other.
Regarding relationships, I must say that the relationship between Gordo, Joe, Kelly, and Carter, was beautiful and unexpected.
The plot was fine, nothing extraordinary. I didn't understand what was happening, but I put it more in myself than in the book. I came here for characters more than anything. The little I understood about the plot had me worried about the health of my beloved Bennette pack.
I liked this book, but not as much as I liked the first one.
First, I still love Gordo. I consider him a super strong and kind man (in his way). He went through a lot and I understood his annoyance, I understood why he treated Mark like that (although I didn't think he should). He lost so much and he got tired of it. I adore him and I only want the best for him. I must say that his relationship with Thomas surprised me, they really had a strong relationship, and unfortunately, time was not enough for them to reconcile. I add that Gordo and his friends are the best things that could happen to the book, I love them all. And his relationship with Ox is super cute and tender, Ox takes care of Gordo and Gordo takes care of Ox.
Mark was a beautiful man, indeed, whenever he spoke he seemed to be the cutest man alive. There is one thing that bothered me, something that he did, but if I say it is a spoiler, but I did not understand what crossed his mind when he did it (it is a small thing, but it still bothered me). Regardless, I like him. I loved when he was, tender, possessive, kind, protective, I just appreciate him too much. I understood his decisions, just like I understood Gordo's. Both were put in difficult positions and made the decisions they believed they should make.
The relationship between Mark and Gordo seemed too beautiful to me, and it developed during the book. We saw their past together and how they fell in love until we saw how they completely separated, we continue to see how they were in a complicated situation, and then we see how they reconcile and that is beautiful. The two manage to understand each other and although things are not perfect, they are there to help each other.
Regarding relationships, I must say that the relationship between Gordo, Joe, Kelly, and Carter, was beautiful and unexpected.
The plot was fine, nothing extraordinary. I didn't understand what was happening, but I put it more in myself than in the book. I came here for characters more than anything. The little I understood about the plot had me worried about the health of my beloved Bennette pack.
I liked this book, but not as much as I liked the first one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Violence
maruu_t's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Una patada en la teta duele menos que leer este libro.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Torture, and Violence
kharlan3's review against another edition
(m/m, werewolves, romance). Kirt Graves' narration makes this book. Gordo feels so lived in. (spoilers to follow in thread)
Things I like about Ravensong: a kinda flawed mom (it seems like otherwise, every mom in the series is perfect and every father either SUPER sucks or significantly sucks). I also really like meeting Rico, Tanner, & Chris as children. The characterization of the hunters is compelling, and the set up of Caswell folks working with them does a really good job slowly building the creeping dread. Overall, it's a great setup for the next books.
Things I like less: the word "lowly" as in "growled lowly". IDK why I hate it. Robert Livingstone doesn't seem to have a single redeeming quality. Parts of the sex scene really don't work for me. And I'm not 100% convinced about the WHY of Mark and Gordo. Also- where in the Ravensong narrative does the moment that Ox recounts in Wolfsong happen where he sees Gordo and Mark go to the movies?
Things I like about Ravensong:
Things I like less: the word "lowly" as in "growled lowly". IDK why I hate it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Abandonment, and Child abuse
Minor: War, Drug use, and Pregnancy
nerdynatreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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Best Reading Month Ever?? āJune Wrap Up || 20 books!
Okay, so the relationship in Wolfsong had a bit of angst, but my god, that was nothing compared to Gordo and Mark in Ravensong. Was I mad though?? No, not at all, because this is the kind of drama I want in lovers to enemies to lovers. With that being said, the romance wasn't quite as prevalent as I would have liked, but the emotions still flow through every interaction. The tension between these two dumbasses is undeniable, but man do they try to.
The rest of the plot is very serious and intense, with a good number of scenes making me cry once more, but there's also so much comedy? Even at the most inopportune times, Chris, Tanner, and Rico are cracking jokes and lightening the mood. It feels so true to them as characters, without messing with the pace.
Also, the found family just continues to squeeze my heart. I've fallen in love with every one of these characters, and even though Gordo is a giant idiot, I couldn't not love his rough-tough exterior, his morally grey ethics, but damn, does he have a big heart. He's always the first running into the danger and Mark is chasing after him, trying to keep this moron safe. That might be my new favorite ship trope, honestly.
Not sure how I'm feeling going into the next book. The story itself has me intrigued, particularly with an ending like that, but Robbie has yet to win me over, so I'm not sure how I'll like being in his head.
Best Reading Month Ever?? āJune Wrap Up || 20 books!
Okay, so the relationship in Wolfsong had a bit of angst, but my god, that was nothing compared to Gordo and Mark in Ravensong. Was I mad though?? No, not at all, because this is the kind of drama I want in lovers to enemies to lovers. With that being said, the romance wasn't quite as prevalent as I would have liked, but the emotions still flow through every interaction. The tension between these two dumbasses is undeniable, but man do they try to.
The rest of the plot is very serious and intense, with a good number of scenes making me cry once more, but there's also so much comedy? Even at the most inopportune times, Chris, Tanner, and Rico are cracking jokes and lightening the mood. It feels so true to them as characters, without messing with the pace.
Also, the found family just continues to squeeze my heart. I've fallen in love with every one of these characters, and even though Gordo is a giant idiot, I couldn't not love his rough-tough exterior, his morally grey ethics, but damn, does he have a big heart. He's always the first running into the danger and Mark is chasing after him, trying to keep this moron safe. That might be my new favorite ship trope, honestly.
Not sure how I'm feeling going into the next book. The story itself has me intrigued, particularly with an ending like that, but Robbie has yet to win me over, so I'm not sure how I'll like being in his head.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Self harm
ivegotyourpaperback's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
OH MY GOD!!!!!š²š²š²š²
The āmystical moon magicā adventures continue in this second book of the Green Creek series.
Thereās not a whole lot more I can say about this book. It was just as perfect at the first book. Gordo was one on my favourite characters in Wolfsong so it made me incredibly happy that his and Markās story got told.
Itās a good thing I work in an office by myself most days because I was gasping as the action unfolded, ready to kick anyone who approached me without warning.
And once again, Kirt Graves did a phenomenal job with the voices for our cast of characters. When he went for a distinct souther accent for Gordo in the first book I was unsure whether he was going to keep it up for this 20hr sequel. And he did. Well done, sir!
Well I already purchased the next book before I even finished writing this review. Iām officially a Green Creek crack addict: I NEED MORE!!!
Trigger warnings as follows:
ā ļømurder
ā ļøc-word (said only once, by a female character)
ā ļøviolence
ā ļøgore
The āmystical moon magicā adventures continue in this second book of the Green Creek series.
Thereās not a whole lot more I can say about this book. It was just as perfect at the first book. Gordo was one on my favourite characters in Wolfsong so it made me incredibly happy that his and Markās story got told.
Itās a good thing I work in an office by myself most days because I was gasping as the action unfolded, ready to kick anyone who approached me without warning.
And once again, Kirt Graves did a phenomenal job with the voices for our cast of characters. When he went for a distinct souther accent for Gordo in the first book I was unsure whether he was going to keep it up for this 20hr sequel. And he did. Well done, sir!
Well I already purchased the next book before I even finished writing this review. Iām officially a Green Creek crack addict: I NEED MORE!!!
Trigger warnings as follows:
ā ļømurder
ā ļøc-word (said only once, by a female character)
ā ļøviolence
ā ļøgore
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Gore, and Murder
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