Mark
of the Raven (The Ravenwood Saga Book 1)
by Morgan L. Busse
Lady
Selene, oldest daughter of House Ravenwood, lives in a world where the seven
major houses are blessed with magical gifts bestowed by the gods. Originally
intended to be used together for the overall benefit of the people, the houses
have isolated their gifts, instead, and shrouded them in magically-bound
mystery. When Selene’s family power of dreamwalkng awakens within her, she
discovers dark truths about her parents that force her to reconsider who she
thought she was and who she wants to be. Her decision may save her world, but
it could also tear her away from the family she loves.
There
is so much about this story that I enjoyed. The setting was vividly drawn, the
magic system was uniquely developed, and the characters were relatable and
complex. What I appreciated the most, however, was the dark feel Busse gave the
story without depriving the characters of goodness or hope. I thoroughly enjoyed Selene, and I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series.
I want to tell you more about this story, but it's so tightly woven that I can't elaborate more without giving spoilers. So you'll have to trust me on this one: you NEED to read this book. The sooner the better,
