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olivialandryxo 's review for:
An Enchantment of Ravens
by Margaret Rogerson
This was a quick read and I really enjoyed it. It’s not my favorite or entirely original, but it was fun. I liked Margaret’s interpretation of fairies, and the idea of human Craft. The writing was pretty without being excessive, and the world-building was very well-done.
I liked the characters too. Isobel was a strong, capable, and passionate protagonist, with a gift for painting and a clever mind. Rook was a fierce fairy prince, but also one of the sweetest, most caring beings ever. Best fairy male award goes to Rook.
Their relationship was definitely insta-love and a driving factor in the story. But, looking past those things, they fit together and I ship them. They’re very ship-able. That’s a word now. Consent was a huge part of their relationship from the beginning, when Isobel made Rook promise not to touch her without permission unless she was in danger. He kept that promise, always making sure she was okay, asking, learning, helping. I know of a couple of other male fairies that could learn from him. 🌚
This was almost a five star read, but there were two things I didn’t really like in this book. One, upon introduction, Rook had the attitude of a petulant child with magical powers. I noticed this specifically when he came to take Isobel to his court for trial. Having read the whole book, I can understand why he acted this way, but I didn’t like it. Two, I really wish there had been more detail in the ending. The epilogue was nice, but I still had questions after reading the last page. And seeing as this is a standalone, I don’t think those questions will be answered.
All in all, this was a fun, better quality fairy story. I recommend it to those in search of a more lighthearted fantasy, and as an alternative to all SJM books. 🤗
“‘Is that so terrible? You say it as though it’s the most awful thing you can imagine. It isn’t as though I’ve done it on purpose. Somehow I’ve even grown fond of your—your irritating questions, and your short legs, and your accidental attempts to kill me.’
‘That’s the worst declaration of love I’ve ever heard!’”
I liked the characters too. Isobel was a strong, capable, and passionate protagonist, with a gift for painting and a clever mind. Rook was a fierce fairy prince, but also one of the sweetest, most caring beings ever. Best fairy male award goes to Rook.
Their relationship was definitely insta-love and a driving factor in the story. But, looking past those things, they fit together and I ship them. They’re very ship-able. That’s a word now. Consent was a huge part of their relationship from the beginning, when Isobel made Rook promise not to touch her without permission unless she was in danger. He kept that promise, always making sure she was okay, asking, learning, helping. I know of a couple of other male fairies that could learn from him. 🌚
This was almost a five star read, but there were two things I didn’t really like in this book. One, upon introduction, Rook had the attitude of a petulant child with magical powers. I noticed this specifically when he came to take Isobel to his court for trial. Having read the whole book, I can understand why he acted this way, but I didn’t like it. Two, I really wish there had been more detail in the ending. The epilogue was nice, but I still had questions after reading the last page. And seeing as this is a standalone, I don’t think those questions will be answered.
All in all, this was a fun, better quality fairy story. I recommend it to those in search of a more lighthearted fantasy, and as an alternative to all SJM books. 🤗
“‘Is that so terrible? You say it as though it’s the most awful thing you can imagine. It isn’t as though I’ve done it on purpose. Somehow I’ve even grown fond of your—your irritating questions, and your short legs, and your accidental attempts to kill me.’
‘That’s the worst declaration of love I’ve ever heard!’”