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A review by caylieratzlaff
Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove by Rati Mehrotra
4.0
Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this novel. 4.5/5 stars
WOWZA. This was SO good. It was the perfect blend of action, adventure, court politics and intrigue, fantasy, and romance. As the plot continued, I was constantly astounded by the different plot twists and actions that had plot altering consequences. I truly couldn't see any of the plot twists coming, and I didn't want to put this book down in the small chunks of time I found to read it.
While Katya is a typically YA protagonist, she is, what I would consider, morally grey. This is compared to the a population of monster banishers/spiritual presence that exist as a faction in the book. The teachings of meditation and spiritual power often contrast with Katya's desire for revenge.
The romance was beautiful, but I also appreciated how it wasn't the focus of the plot. I love how the plot focused on Katya and Daaksh working together and becoming friends before exploring their romance.
The inclusion of South Asian culture and mythology wasn't overdone, with only some select mythological creatures and elements of religion and magic steeping in the world.
This was just...good. It was a good book. I hope there's a chance for more, because the way it ended left me wanting more in this world and to see what happens with Katya, Daaksh, and Revaa.
WOWZA. This was SO good. It was the perfect blend of action, adventure, court politics and intrigue, fantasy, and romance. As the plot continued, I was constantly astounded by the different plot twists and actions that had plot altering consequences. I truly couldn't see any of the plot twists coming, and I didn't want to put this book down in the small chunks of time I found to read it.
While Katya is a typically YA protagonist, she is, what I would consider, morally grey. This is compared to the a population of monster banishers/spiritual presence that exist as a faction in the book. The teachings of meditation and spiritual power often contrast with Katya's desire for revenge.
The romance was beautiful, but I also appreciated how it wasn't the focus of the plot. I love how the plot focused on Katya and Daaksh working together and becoming friends before exploring their romance.
The inclusion of South Asian culture and mythology wasn't overdone, with only some select mythological creatures and elements of religion and magic steeping in the world.
This was just...good. It was a good book. I hope there's a chance for more, because the way it ended left me wanting more in this world and to see what happens with Katya, Daaksh, and Revaa.