Ravensong continues from the events of Wolfsong but this time it centers on Gordo, the pack’s witch (or is he). It was an alternate to present time Gordo to child Gordo giving us an understanding of what he went through and why he hates the Bennets so much. A lot of trigger warning for this story so make sure to find out the TWs. This was a lot better than the first one in my opinion. I think team human made this bearable than the first book.

Thank you Netgalley and Tor Publishing Group for the advance copy in return of my honest review. ( )

It's entertaining, a bit sentimental, and it has gay werewolves. It was exactly what I needed. ( )

the series is getting better and better.

Emotions all over the place --- check
Crazy things happening to characters you love --- check
More twists and turns than a rollercoaster -- check

Going crazy throughout because you can't keep up --- check ( )

Can you review book 2 of a series without having reviewed book 1?

Was it better, on-par, or a let-down from book 1? I think it was better. It had all the heartwarming, beautiful, and hilarious aspects from book 1 minus the uncomfortable age gaps between the MCs.

This book follows the ever-so-amazing Grodo Livingstone and Mark Bennet, their relationship, and the threat that looms over Green Creek. TBH, the bonds between the family, aka the pack, shines brighter than anything else in the story.

"May our songs always be heard..."

TJ Klune has a way to make you feel like you belong with his writing. I have said this before while reviewing Under the Whispering Door and I felt it with this series as well. The way the love that the pack shares with each other reverberates through you once the book sucks you in is surreal.

The story is very adult in the description of the violence or romance or sex, much like its prequel. It is immersive with extremely lovable, strong, and funny characters. The plot is thick and the comic relief provided is very much needed and appreciated given how dark it is. CASE IN POINT:

“Hey! I’ve been shot. You’re supposed to be nice to me.”
“You were grazed. And then let women carry you back.”
“That’s because I’m a feminist.”

This book talks about love, about the family that you choose, about the family that chooses you, that loves you and fights for you. It is ought to make you feel included.

AM I WRITING A REVIEW OR A BOOK REPORT? All I know is my thoughts about books one and two and mixed up right now as I couldn't pen down the book 1 review and I am trying, okay?

But also MARK and GRODO? They are meant to be but life and choices get in between them. They do find their way back to each other but I was not as invested as I thought I would be in their relationship but I am also shipping them hard.

WHY AM I SIMPING OVER THEM YOU ASK?

“Wherever you are, that’s where my home is.”

“Because if this is the end, he needed to know that I never stopped loving him.”

“We’re here now because we chose each other. In the end, it’s always been about choice.”

Anyways, hoping to get to the next two books in the quartet by the end of this year. That is doable, right? ( )

If you want a good series about werewolves, read this one. ( )