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An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I'm thrilled to announce that I can add another book to my very short list of faerie/fairy novels that I loved!
Over the years, I've become increasingly picky about this particular paranormal creature and the books written about them. An Enchantment of Ravens did an excellent job navigating the intricacies of things like The Wild Hunt, glamours, and how tricky these creatures really are. I loved the way characters like Rook, Gadfly, and Lark were written.
This book is filled with adventure, gorgeous quotes, beautiful descriptions, and tons of fantastic atmosphere. I really felt as though I was experiencing the different courts as Isobel wandered through them. I could see the summerlands, the autumn trees, and the spring colors. It was magnificent to read!
The romance was just the slightest bit strange to me. While it started out in a very sweet, forbidden love manner, it kind of picked up the pace too quickly for me after that. This is 100% a personal preference. I just enjoy a slow-burn rather than an insta-love feeling. Not that it was quite insta-love either, but it really did move along rapidly after the quarter mark in the book.
The ending, while predictable, was quite fun to read. I honestly hope that in the future, Margaret decides to write a sequel for this one, because I'd love to find out what happens to Isobel and Rook later on in life!
Over the years, I've become increasingly picky about this particular paranormal creature and the books written about them. An Enchantment of Ravens did an excellent job navigating the intricacies of things like The Wild Hunt, glamours, and how tricky these creatures really are. I loved the way characters like Rook, Gadfly, and Lark were written.
This book is filled with adventure, gorgeous quotes, beautiful descriptions, and tons of fantastic atmosphere. I really felt as though I was experiencing the different courts as Isobel wandered through them. I could see the summerlands, the autumn trees, and the spring colors. It was magnificent to read!
The romance was just the slightest bit strange to me. While it started out in a very sweet, forbidden love manner, it kind of picked up the pace too quickly for me after that. This is 100% a personal preference. I just enjoy a slow-burn rather than an insta-love feeling. Not that it was quite insta-love either, but it really did move along rapidly after the quarter mark in the book.
The ending, while predictable, was quite fun to read. I honestly hope that in the future, Margaret decides to write a sequel for this one, because I'd love to find out what happens to Isobel and Rook later on in life!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing