Hello hello book lovers!
How are you doing? I’m doing great! I’ve been making some changes to incorporate more positivity in my day and it’s been doing wonders. It definitely helps that grad school is out for the moment.
Speaking of free time, I finished another book!
This time I read Ravensong (Green Creek #2) by TJ Klune.
I’ve been a big fan of Klune since reading The House in the Cerulean Sea (my book review’s here if you’re interested) and I loved the first book in this series (review link below), so when I had the chance to buddy read this with my pal Misty from Misty’s Book Space, how could I refuse?
On to the book review!
Series Review Links
Book Review: Wolfsong (Green Creek #1)
Blurb
Ravensong is the second book in the Green Creek Series, the beloved fantasy romance sensation by New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, about love, loyalty, betrayal, and family.
“Complex and startling… Green Creek is the perfect setting.” —Charlaine Harris
The Bennett family has a secret: They’re not just a family, they’re a pack. Ravensong is Gordo Livingstone’s story.
Gordo Livingstone never forgot the lessons carved into his skin. Hardened by the betrayal of a pack that left him behind, he sought solace in the garage in his tiny mountain town, vowing never again to involve himself in the affairs of wolves.
It should have been enough.
It was, until the wolves came back, and with them, Mark Bennett. And when his town is caught in the jaws of a beast, Gordo is summoned back into the life that left him.
“Gordo, you must rise. For your pack. For us. I must ask you to become the witch to the wolves.”
Now, a year later, Gordo has once again found himself the witch of the Bennett pack. Green Creek has settled after the death of Richard Collins, and Gordo constantly struggles to ignore Mark and the song that howls between them.
But time is running out. Something is coming. And this time, it’s coming from within.
The Green Creek Series is for adult readers.
Now available from Tor Books.
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The Review
Wow, what a stunning sequel!
This time around we follow Gordo, the Bennett pack’s designated witch. Centered in his tumultuous past and present, he’s come a long way. But his resilience and perseverance will be tested when a new enemy threatens all that he holds dear. Can Gordo lead the pack to victory and bridge the gap between him and his mate Mark?
Like the first novel, I loved the setting. Green Creek is a strange small town. There’s a peculiar magic lying underneath that is still something of a mystery, but we also get some change of scenery throughout the novel as well.
Gordo was a fun character, though I did have some minor issues along the way. He’s stubborn and powerful, yet uniquely flawed in his personal relationships. There’s been some major heartache in his past, and by exploring that in this book gave him a lot of depth. However, if you think you know stubborn, think again! Gordo just cannot let things go, and it takes some very desperate situations to get him to consider budging.
This caused something of a disconnect with me. On one hand, I understand why he felt the way he did, but individuals were offering him olive branches or other opportunities that he just wouldn’t take. It kind of got on my nerves after a while. Maybe this is why I don’t get along with fellow Tauruses sometimes. Too many bulls in one china shop.
That being said, I loved the romance in this one. You just want to root for Mark and Gordo against the odds, and they are indeed very big odds to deal with. There’s also a lot of great werewolf and magic fight scenes for the action junkie. I thought it was pretty well balanced together, though I would have liked shorter chapters overall. Some of them were nearly an hour long, and I felt they could’ve been cut up more effectively for the average reader on their lunch break.
All things said, this was a great continuation of the series and I can’t wait to sink my teeth into the next one!
That’s A Wrap!
Well that’s it for this book review. I hope you enjoyed it!
Have you read this book? Are there other similar books you’ve read that you simply have to gush about? Feel free to leave a comment. I’d love to start a conversation!
Have a great day!
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