Ravensong

“Because it was the only part of you that's ever been mine”

Ravensong follows the story of Gordo, the Benedict's witch. Gordo is one of my favourite characters and I was very curious about what happened between him and Mark and how would they fix everything.

The story is told interspersing the past and the present, picking immediately after Wolfsong events. I loved to read Gordo's back story and to understand how he ended up the way he did. Gordo's past was difficult and my heart was aching for him.

The romance took a less central role in this book which left me disappointed as, for me, T. J. Klune writing shines while building relationships and writing love and angst. Don't get me wrong, this book is full of angst... Gordo and Mark were really stubborn and sometimes I just wanted to scream at them to stop being stupid and be together. However, as the romance felt backstage, and I feel the main plot has too many holes, I couldn't connect as much to the story as I wanted to.

I wished we learned more about the witches, Gordo's tattoos (are they necessary? Are they what makes Gordo special?), is there any function for Abel and Thomas role in tattooing process? Is there blood used in the process?

Overall, I was left with more questions than answers, and uncertain if continuing the series will get me the answers I want.

If you loved Wolfsong, you'll probably love this one too.