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The Raven and the Rush (The Book of All Things, #1)
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From the moment I saw this stunning cover and read the synopsis, I was super curious about The Raven and the Rush, which is the first book in The Book of All Things series. Needless to say, I was beyond excited to receive an advanced copy of the book. The story follows Rhosynora Ravenwood, a young woman about to become the High Priestess of her kingdom, and Evrathedyn Blackrook, a second son forced to return home and fulfill a destiny he never wanted.
Rhosyn’s story is complicated, disturbing, and a bit heartbreaking. Bound by duty to her family and kingdom, Rhosyn feels helpless in escaping her future. Rhosyn doesn’t have much autonomy in her life, and her future as High Priestess is bleak. She knows that her life is in jeopardy, and she realizes how horrific it will be when she gains this role.
Evra’s journey is also pretty amazing. A young man who wants to be a scholar, Evra is unwillingly thrust into the role of leader. Not prepared to rule his kingdom, which is plagued and in upheaval, Evra travels to find a Raven to aid him. Evra makes a couple of really big, seemingly unforgivable mistakes, but everything he does is out of love and a desperate need to help and protect. I like how Evra realizes that sometimes strength lies in allowing others to make their own decisions, and sometimes it is important to fight beside someone and not for someone.
Evra and Rhosyn have a complicated romance filled with so many obstacles. Obligations to their kingdoms, personal choices, lies, betrayal, malicious antagonists, and more get in the way of their blossoming relationship, but their feelings for each other are not fleeting. Both characters go on a personal journey and have to figure out who they are, what they stand for, and who they want standing with them.
Overall, I thought this was a strong start to the series, and I’m pretty sure each book in the series is a standalone. I’m curious to read the next book and find out more about this unique, fantastical world and the beings who inhabit it.
Rhosyn’s story is complicated, disturbing, and a bit heartbreaking. Bound by duty to her family and kingdom, Rhosyn feels helpless in escaping her future. Rhosyn doesn’t have much autonomy in her life, and her future as High Priestess is bleak. She knows that her life is in jeopardy, and she realizes how horrific it will be when she gains this role.
Evra’s journey is also pretty amazing. A young man who wants to be a scholar, Evra is unwillingly thrust into the role of leader. Not prepared to rule his kingdom, which is plagued and in upheaval, Evra travels to find a Raven to aid him. Evra makes a couple of really big, seemingly unforgivable mistakes, but everything he does is out of love and a desperate need to help and protect. I like how Evra realizes that sometimes strength lies in allowing others to make their own decisions, and sometimes it is important to fight beside someone and not for someone.
Evra and Rhosyn have a complicated romance filled with so many obstacles. Obligations to their kingdoms, personal choices, lies, betrayal, malicious antagonists, and more get in the way of their blossoming relationship, but their feelings for each other are not fleeting. Both characters go on a personal journey and have to figure out who they are, what they stand for, and who they want standing with them.
Overall, I thought this was a strong start to the series, and I’m pretty sure each book in the series is a standalone. I’m curious to read the next book and find out more about this unique, fantastical world and the beings who inhabit it.
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