Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove is a beautiful and lyrical adventure. It follows Katyani, a bodyguard and advisor to the royal family. Her fate was bound to the queen through magic when she was only a baby…or so she has always been told. Assassination attempts in the palace force Katyani and the princes to journey to a gurukul, where they will be tested like never before. At the sanctuary, Katyani meets the aloof and mysterious Daksh. Soon, secrets will be revealed that shatter Katyani’s worldview forever and she will be forced to choose who and what she will stand for..

I absolutely loved this book! Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove swept me up into an adventurous tale with gorgeous writing. I especially loved Katyani and her determination to always keep fighting for her family and goals. Her budding romance with Daksh is both swoony and serious. While they find each other in dire circumstances, they can’t manage to keep their distance. The bond magic that Katyani deals with is unique and very well thought-out. Katyani's journey is compelling and filled with growth. 

Night of the Raven, Dawn of the Dove has it all- monsters, betrayal, sacrifice, heroics, and slow-burn romance. I would highly recommend this for readers who enjoy standalone fantasy, beautiful world-building, and a fierce heroine who will burn the world down to get back what was taken from her. Thank you to Rati Mehrotra, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.