Review: Rogerson’s debut novel is the ultimate magical love story! 

 

“An Enchantment of Ravens” follows Isobel, a painter that creates beautiful portraits for the fair folk in exchange for enchantments.  But when she is commissioned by Rook, the autumn prince, she makes a costly mistake in her depiction of him that results in her being stolen away to stand trial for her crimes.  As soon as they step foot in the lands of the fair folk however, they are attacked and have no but choice to strike up a reluctant alliance, an alliance that could render their lives forfeit if it turns into something more.   

 

Rogerson’s writing made it impossible for me to put this book down! The flow of her words on the page drew me in and kept me engaged. Additionally, her lyrical and immersive prose helped me visualize Whimsy and the fair folk courts. 

 

I also enjoyed Rogerson’s take on fairies! Like other books, the fair folk in “An Enchantment of Ravens” are incapable of lying, being purposefully rude, and are inhumanly beautiful. Rogerson adds her own twist by establishing that each of the fair ones have a flaw in their appearance that cannot be concealed by their glamour—whether that be fingers that are too long or eyes with mortal sorrow. They also have different gifts attributed to them. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what flaws and abilities made each of the fair ones that Isobel encountered unique. 

 

I LOVED Isobel and Rook’s relationship dynamic in this book! Both characters are very strong-willed, so they frequently butt heads, and their playful banter centered around the fact that neither one really understood the other’s customs, resulting in many hilarious moments! Though they start out as enemies, their love blossoms from forced proximity and I couldn’t get enough! 

 

This standalone has it all — fairies, magic, politics, forbidden romance, a masquerade ball, and so much more!