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A review by i_love_big_books
Ravensong by TJ Klune
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? No
5.0
I fell in love with the Bennett family of werewolves, and everyone in Green Creek, in the first book of this series that gave us the wonderful Ox who will always remain a favourite character.This is a beautiful follow up that tells the story of Gordo Livingstone, the powerful witch of the Bennett pack and his complicated relationship with them, especially his bond with Mark Bennett.
Many of the events in the first book are seen through the perspective of Gordo and the reason for the obvious tension between him and the werewolf pack is made clear. Gordo struggles with his feelings of hurt and betrayal after being left behind at 15 by the Bennetts. He wants nothing to do with them when they return but his magic and the bonds that draw him to Mark keep him from turning away when they need his help. The origin of his magic tattoos and how he came into his power, as well as his painful memories of his estranged father are also explored here as is the continuing threat to the pack that Gordo has to guard against.
Just like with Ox and Joe's story, the emotions in this one are so beautifully written that you feel them just like the characters do. There is friendship, humour, banter and also grief and heartbreak that's so poignantly expressed. There is just so much togetherness and so many touching moments in this wonderful tale that I can't wait to read more in this series.
Many of the events in the first book are seen through the perspective of Gordo and the reason for the obvious tension between him and the werewolf pack is made clear. Gordo struggles with his feelings of hurt and betrayal after being left behind at 15 by the Bennetts. He wants nothing to do with them when they return but his magic and the bonds that draw him to Mark keep him from turning away when they need his help. The origin of his magic tattoos and how he came into his power, as well as his painful memories of his estranged father are also explored here as is the continuing threat to the pack that Gordo has to guard against.
Just like with Ox and Joe's story, the emotions in this one are so beautifully written that you feel them just like the characters do. There is friendship, humour, banter and also grief and heartbreak that's so poignantly expressed. There is just so much togetherness and so many touching moments in this wonderful tale that I can't wait to read more in this series.