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A review by little_miss_darkness
The Golden Raven by Nora Sakavic
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Decided to keep my original excited rambling while anticipating the release of the book. I've never been this impatient and excited about a book.
Book just came out yesterday, and I'm already screaming because I have to wait for the next one. Jean, what are you doing to me, baby?
Jean is definitely not made for the life he was given. He's such a sweetheart, and it's so endearing he keeps slipping up with the facts about his life before Trojans, giving them crumbs here and there, more than enough to paint a picture. He tries so hard to be moody and above it all, but he might be more approachable as a character than Neil, Andrew, and even Kevin. I really hope Trojan re-ignite his love for Exy, and make him remember the small joys of life. Which is just perfect with Jaberwocky there (not spoiling anything, you have to get to the end of the book to figure it out).
Jeremy seems more complicated the more we find out about him. At the beginning, he comes across as incredibly positive and maybe like he wouldn't be able to help Jean at all as their lives are so different. Don't get me wrong, no matter how sad his life is, and how controlling his family is, he still might not fully empathise with Jean as that was such a unique situation. HOWEVER, I think him, and Cat and Laila, and all the other Trojans are so good for him. They might be the perfect fit, after all.
The way all the Trojans stood behind Jean united, even as the truth about his family came out- I'm not going to lie, I almost started to cry as I thought there could have been some doubts around the team. But they realised at this point Jean has been so misrepresented in the media he could never be the person they make him out to be. Speaking of which, that interview with Jean and Kevin. Oh my god, I can understand how uncomfortable that was for him and such a surprise they weren't the only French speakers there (awkward situation, at least they didn't mention anything about Moriyamas).
I love how Jean is not so morbid in this book, he's finally allowing himself to heal and is actively taking steps to get better. I know Nora Sakavic seems to thrive on slow-burn romance (we waited so long for Andrew and Neil I was about to hurl my Kindle across the room) but if you were like me and hoped it might go a bit faster this time around, you're in for a disappointment.
Nora, please don't make us wait long for the next one. I thought I might die when the release date kept changing, and if anyone knows how to become a Beta reader for the next book, I'll give you anything you want. Literally anything. I'm not lying when I said I stayed up until five in the morning reading this book, I genuinely couldn't put it down. I was so worked up because PEOPLE KEPT INTERRUPTING ME. I swear I'll take a holiday when the next one gets out (provided I have enough of a warning to book it) and just barricade myself somewhere where no one can bother me.
Edit 2: THE DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR 22. FEB!!! Might still change, but it's something to look forward to, I can't wait!
Edit 1: We're getting another trilogy yay! Originally, this book was supposed to have been released in December of this year but it was pushed a little bit (understandably, though devastatingly) and book 3 is planned for sometime next year (hope this is still feasible so I don't have to wait until 2026). Can you believe I bought the original trilogy as a kindle years ago but forgot about it? I went through my kindle library at the beginning of the year and realised it's there and I need to read it. I have re-read it two times since then (second time just now as I'm sad I won't get to read this one in December). Knowing me, I'll re-read it again before this one comes out. Even for a girl who loves to come back and re-read her favourites, I've become surprisingly obsessed with this series.
Anyone else going to obsessively check the publication date, put it in their calendar and pre-order the book?? Because I will, I need it now!
Book just came out yesterday, and I'm already screaming because I have to wait for the next one. Jean, what are you doing to me, baby?
Jean is definitely not made for the life he was given. He's such a sweetheart, and it's so endearing he keeps slipping up with the facts about his life before Trojans, giving them crumbs here and there, more than enough to paint a picture. He tries so hard to be moody and above it all, but he might be more approachable as a character than Neil, Andrew, and even Kevin. I really hope Trojan re-ignite his love for Exy, and make him remember the small joys of life. Which is just perfect with Jaberwocky there (not spoiling anything, you have to get to the end of the book to figure it out).
Jeremy seems more complicated the more we find out about him. At the beginning, he comes across as incredibly positive and maybe like he wouldn't be able to help Jean at all as their lives are so different. Don't get me wrong, no matter how sad his life is, and how controlling his family is, he still might not fully empathise with Jean as that was such a unique situation. HOWEVER, I think him, and Cat and Laila, and all the other Trojans are so good for him. They might be the perfect fit, after all.
The way all the Trojans stood behind Jean united, even as the truth about his family came out- I'm not going to lie, I almost started to cry as I thought there could have been some doubts around the team. But they realised at this point Jean has been so misrepresented in the media he could never be the person they make him out to be. Speaking of which, that interview with Jean and Kevin. Oh my god, I can understand how uncomfortable that was for him and such a surprise they weren't the only French speakers there (awkward situation, at least they didn't mention anything about Moriyamas).
I love how Jean is not so morbid in this book, he's finally allowing himself to heal and is actively taking steps to get better. I know Nora Sakavic seems to thrive on slow-burn romance (we waited so long for Andrew and Neil I was about to hurl my Kindle across the room) but if you were like me and hoped it might go a bit faster this time around, you're in for a disappointment.
Nora, please don't make us wait long for the next one. I thought I might die when the release date kept changing, and if anyone knows how to become a Beta reader for the next book, I'll give you anything you want. Literally anything. I'm not lying when I said I stayed up until five in the morning reading this book, I genuinely couldn't put it down. I was so worked up because PEOPLE KEPT INTERRUPTING ME. I swear I'll take a holiday when the next one gets out (provided I have enough of a warning to book it) and just barricade myself somewhere where no one can bother me.
Edit 2: THE DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR 22. FEB!!! Might still change, but it's something to look forward to, I can't wait!
Edit 1: We're getting another trilogy yay! Originally, this book was supposed to have been released in December of this year but it was pushed a little bit (understandably, though devastatingly) and book 3 is planned for sometime next year (hope this is still feasible so I don't have to wait until 2026). Can you believe I bought the original trilogy as a kindle years ago but forgot about it? I went through my kindle library at the beginning of the year and realised it's there and I need to read it. I have re-read it two times since then (second time just now as I'm sad I won't get to read this one in December). Knowing me, I'll re-read it again before this one comes out. Even for a girl who loves to come back and re-read her favourites, I've become surprisingly obsessed with this series.
Anyone else going to obsessively check the publication date, put it in their calendar and pre-order the book?? Because I will, I need it now!