The Scratch Daughters is the witty and dauntless sequel to The Scapegracers. Sideways Pike has found her coven- while also discovering a dangerous world of witch hunters. Since the last girl she crushed on stole her magic and ran, Sidways has pretty much hit rock bottom. Surely things can’t get much worse, especially with three incredible coven mates and a book demon keeping her alive. But as tensions rise amongst the coven, they must work together to recover Sideways’ magic or risk Sideways never doing magic again…

I love H.A. Clarke’s writing! The writing is hilarious and witty, even when dealing with dark and emotional subjects. The vivid details paint haunting images, while including warm moments of found family and queer romance. Mr. Scratch has to be one of the best characters!! His journey in this book was creepy, yet fulfilling. Clarke writes outstanding LGBTQ+ rep and infuses the pages with queer joy and vengeful witchiness. I can’t wait to see what happens next with the coven and learn how their journey continues. I love The Scapegracers series! If you enjoy contemporary fantasy, diverse found family, and queer witchiness then you need to check out this series. Thank you to H.A. Clarke, Erewhon Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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.