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In the Ravenous Dark
by A.M. Strickland
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*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review*
Rovan is a pansexual blood-mage. Since the death of her father when she was 7 years old, she has been hiding her powers from the Crown. When her powers are accidently uncovered, she is captured and brought to the palace to be assigned an undead spirit to keep her powers in line. Wishing to escape her new destiny, Rovan turns to two people she meets in the palace that she must learn to trust. As time goes on, they discover a secret that starts a rebellion between humans and the undead world.
I was initially so excited for this when I first heard about the premise. A book featuring a polyamorous pansexual?! SIGN ME UP! I absolutely loved this story and the representation it brought in such a casual way. Rovan is pansexual, and such a bad ass character. She is fierce and feisty, she cares so deeply about her friends and family. I also adored the side characters as well. Lydea was a lesbian princess, who when you first meet her, aren't sure you can trust. Jafah was also wonderful, they are an asexual, nonbinary prince who stole my heart right from the first time they were on page. The found family in this is so well done. I also think the magic system was really interesting. These blood-mages and their powers fascinate me so much, I thought it was so cool that the bloodlines were passed down, but would kill the original person. I liked the idea of the undead spirits, but I also found them so creepy at the same time. I really liked Ivrilos and learning more about him and his background as the story progressed. I listened to this on audiobook, and I think the narrator did such a wonderful job with this story.
I wish there was a sequel to this... I want more of these characters and I want them NOW.
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review*
Rovan is a pansexual blood-mage. Since the death of her father when she was 7 years old, she has been hiding her powers from the Crown. When her powers are accidently uncovered, she is captured and brought to the palace to be assigned an undead spirit to keep her powers in line. Wishing to escape her new destiny, Rovan turns to two people she meets in the palace that she must learn to trust. As time goes on, they discover a secret that starts a rebellion between humans and the undead world.
I was initially so excited for this when I first heard about the premise. A book featuring a polyamorous pansexual?! SIGN ME UP! I absolutely loved this story and the representation it brought in such a casual way. Rovan is pansexual, and such a bad ass character. She is fierce and feisty, she cares so deeply about her friends and family. I also adored the side characters as well. Lydea was a lesbian princess, who when you first meet her, aren't sure you can trust. Jafah was also wonderful, they are an asexual, nonbinary prince who stole my heart right from the first time they were on page. The found family in this is so well done. I also think the magic system was really interesting. These blood-mages and their powers fascinate me so much, I thought it was so cool that the bloodlines were passed down, but would kill the original person. I liked the idea of the undead spirits, but I also found them so creepy at the same time. I really liked Ivrilos and learning more about him and his background as the story progressed. I listened to this on audiobook, and I think the narrator did such a wonderful job with this story.
I wish there was a sequel to this... I want more of these characters and I want them NOW.