Raven Wakes the Dawn

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.