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laurenevlyn's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The amount of times I was giggling and blushing throughout this book is actually insane. I thoroughly enjoyed An Enchantment of Ravens and had so much fun reading it. I definitely agree with my favorite booktuber, Caricanread, who says that this book is written like a fairytale. Truer words have never been spoken. The main part I enjoyed about this book was the romance. It was extremely fast-paced yet very believable and well done, which is a hard combination to achieve. Rook is the love of my life and Isobel made a wonderfully clever protagonist (and their chemistry is amazing as I said earlier)! All in all a wonderful book that I very much recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Violence, Blood, Death, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: War, Kidnapping, Alcohol, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Grief, and Animal death
sirkeili's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I enjoyed this book, and it was a nice break after reading a very heavy, in depth duology. It's very reminiscent of a retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream, reminding me of the Iron King and another novel I read as a child (which escapes me at this time).
I found this book improved upon the lore of the world, but suffers from the author's previous problem of not giving me enough to work with, this time it is character-wise. In A Sorcery of Thorns, I found the characters compelling, but the story only picking up in the latter half. This one seems to do the reverse, and leaves me wanting more from our leads.
I do enjoy Isobel and Rook, and think they're quite interesting as both protaganists and as a pair, but I felt they could have grown a lot more. They seemed stunted, in some way, and I didn't find myself connecting to either.
However, the world building was quite lovely, and reminiscent of more recent reinterpretations of the faerie world. I loved the idea of "Craft" and how faeries cannot create, but rather create illusions to maintain their possessions. Their use of contracts and trickery, and the ways Isobel has to carefully word and request payment for her works, is a nice touch and something I'd like to see more of in true faerie-centred novels.
I think this is a nice pallette cleanser for those wanting a cute fae romance, and a solid happy ending for both characters.
I found this book improved upon the lore of the world, but suffers from the author's previous problem of not giving me enough to work with, this time it is character-wise. In A Sorcery of Thorns, I found the characters compelling, but the story only picking up in the latter half. This one seems to do the reverse, and leaves me wanting more from our leads.
I do enjoy Isobel and Rook, and think they're quite interesting as both protaganists and as a pair, but I felt they could have grown a lot more. They seemed stunted, in some way, and I didn't find myself connecting to either.
However, the world building was quite lovely, and reminiscent of more recent reinterpretations of the faerie world. I loved the idea of "Craft" and how faeries cannot create, but rather create illusions to maintain their possessions. Their use of contracts and trickery, and the ways Isobel has to carefully word and request payment for her works, is a nice touch and something I'd like to see more of in true faerie-centred novels.
I think this is a nice pallette cleanser for those wanting a cute fae romance, and a solid happy ending for both characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Terminal illness
solypoly's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Charming and whimsical. Avoids falling into cliches or feeling overly YA-ish. Love the mix of cuteness (ie the goat twins) with the truly bizarre and creepy nature of the faeries. Feels lush and lyrical. One complaint I have is it’s weird that the main character is 17 when Rook feels like a grown adult especially because she feels more like a 20 year old in terms of maturity and I think in some ways if she were 19 or 20 it would actually fit the story slightly better? Any way maybe it seems pedantic but it does always feel a little weird to me when fantasy books pair 16-17year olds with 500 year olds (even tho I know the whole thing is that fairies mature at a different pace).
Content Warnings
Minor: War, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
aidamaria_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If you’re up for a fast read with an interesting enemies-to-lovers plot, including a powerful yet endearing fairy prince, this will be right up your alley. The romance started off a bit clumsy to me and even though I might have enjoyed an elaborate buildup - and solid foundation for feelings to grow on - probably a lot more … sometimes this is simply the way people fall in love. Some love stories don’t take over four books to get to the point. I’ve learnt I can appreciate the ‘shortcuts’ as well as the careful, dwindling paths. 🤍
I can also appreciate both Isobel and Rook’s flaws. Perfect characters make it harder to relate to their struggles. Just like it happened to Isobel, all sides to Rook (even the less charming ones) grew on me and I could certainly understand Isobel’s Craft being the very thing that gives her life, despite not being immortal. Solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating from me!
I can also appreciate both Isobel and Rook’s flaws. Perfect characters make it harder to relate to their struggles. Just like it happened to Isobel, all sides to Rook (even the less charming ones) grew on me and I could certainly understand Isobel’s Craft being the very thing that gives her life, despite not being immortal. Solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating from me!
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Torture, Violence, Vomit, and War
robin_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
1st read review
Rowan who? I’m here for autumn prince Rook
2nd read review
I still like this but I also understand why one might consider this tropey. the characters flat or the pacing odd. I'm a bit tired of 17 year olds finding their loves of their lives in thousands of years old beings.
The audiobook was okay. I didn't like the male voices of the narrator.
Rowan who? I’m here for autumn prince Rook
2nd read review
I still like this but I also understand why one might consider this tropey. the characters flat or the pacing odd. I'm a bit tired of 17 year olds finding their loves of their lives in thousands of years old beings.
The audiobook was okay. I didn't like the male voices of the narrator.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Kidnapping and War
Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent
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