Who is this book for?
- Fans of the original Ravenhood trilogy who want more backstory and depth to the characters.
- Readers who enjoy emotionally intense, angsty romance with complex characters.
- Those who like exploring themes of trauma, healing, and unconventional relationships.
- Fans of Kate Stewart's writing style and character-driven storytelling.
- Readers who don't mind darker themes and are prepared for an emotional rollercoaster.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Those uncomfortable with significant age gaps in romance, especially involving younger characters.
- Readers sensitive to themes of alcoholism, abuse, and other dark topics.
- Those who prefer lighter, less emotionally intense romance novels.
- Readers who dislike very long books or slow-paced storytelling.
- Fans of the original trilogy who don't want their perceptions of the characters altered.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Emotionally powerful and heartbreaking story that resonates deeply with readers
- Beautifully written prose with captivating and poetic language
- Provides deeper insight into Tyler's character and backstory
- Offers a new perspective on Delphine's character and past struggles
- Explores themes of love, loss, trauma, and healing
- Strong character development, especially for Tyler and Delphine
- Compelling and complex relationship between the main characters
- Ties in well with the original Ravenhood trilogy
- Emotional and impactful ending that moved many readers to tears
- Touching portrayal of Tyler's relationship with Zach
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Slow pacing and lengthy first half that some readers found difficult to get through
- Controversial age gap between Tyler and Delphine that made some readers uncomfortable
- Repetitive use of 'Soldier' and 'General' nicknames that annoyed some readers
- Portrayal of Delphine's past actions towards Dom and Tobias still bothered some readers
- Some found the relationship dynamics problematic or bordering on grooming
- Overlap with events from previous books felt repetitive to some
- Changed some readers' perceptions of characters from the original trilogy in a negative way
- Very long length (over 700 pages) that some found unnecessary
- Dark and heavy themes that may be triggering for some readers
- Lack of focus on other characters like Sean that some readers were hoping for
