Raven Wakes the Dawn
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Raven Wakes the Dawn AD 1099 Alba (Scotland): Marsaili is given the charge by the Goddess of the Moon to "save" her isolated Druid family from extinction. But how can a sixteen-year-old girl, who is trained as a healer and midwife by the Druids who raised her, accomplish such a task? Christianity is on the rise. Determined to prove she is ready to attend patients without supervision, Marsaili makes a mistake that results in her being accused of an unspeakable crime. In order to keep her loved ones safe, Marsaili must leave the only family she has ever known and make a challenging journey to the northern tip of Alba, and into the heart of the Clan MacAoidh stronghold. There, she discovers magical powers she never knew she possessed. Together, with a feisty twin sister she knew nothing about, and a brooding warrior who bears a heavy burden of guilt, she is determined to protect those around her against dangerous new enemies that threaten their lives. But will it be enough to save them all in an ever-changing world?
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In Raven Wakes the Dawn, Stambaugh creates a uniquely mystical yet realistic world that intrigued me consistently. The characters feel as though they were pulled from an actual fairytale, with magical qualities that kept me on my toes. The storyline itself was overall a wonderful reading experience: during the slower plot moments, I found myself pretty invested in ideas of what I'd hoped would happen, and I just as often found myself enthralled with the scenes that were driven momentously to ends that I didn't at all expect. Some elements became slightly repetitive (such as the main character stating to herself what she must do repeatedly), but in the end everything tied together and was certainly enjoyable!
3.5 stars
I received a free advanced reader copy via The Niche Reader.
