A review by hannahecarey
The Raven Queen by Jules Watson

3.0

I think having read The Tain is a large part of why I enjoyed this particular novel. I’m familiar enough with the story that it was fun to see the original tale weaving in and out with Jules Watson’s re-telling of it. I also liked how she included the tale of Deidre and Naisi, as well as the story from Cuchulainn and Ferdia’s points of view. Seeing more of this particular myth from the women’s point of view was a super interesting take to me and one I enjoyed. Maeve at times was a challenging character, and yet it made her feel all the more real throughout the course of the story. If you’re a fan or Irish mythology and steamy romance, this is a fun blend of both! 

CW: Rape, Violence, Gore, and Assault (If you’ve read the original tale of The Tain, you shouldn’t have any issues with this version)