Kate Stewart (4)

This truly exceeded my expectations. Being an avid follower of The Ravenhood Series, I eagerly delved into Dominic's perspective. While some segments felt reminiscent of previous books, the fresh insights into his emotions and thoughts proved immensely rewarding. Though slightly repetitive, the initial half offered a richer comprehension of his character and affection for Cecelia. The latter part, however, took an unexpected turn, delivering poignant twists that left me emotionally undone show more yet strangely content. Kate Stewart skillfully layered new dimensions onto the narrative, unveiling moments when Cecelia was absent. The novel's newly introduced scenes between them were utterly heartwarming. This spinoff serves as an emotional rollercoaster, evoking laughter, tears, and renewing my adoration for Dominic. I'm eagerly anticipating the path she's paving for the upcoming books in the series. show less

don’t read this book if you have any emotions at all

Omg this book has E V E R Y T H I N G!!!
Love, hate, spite, lust, greed, life, death, redemption, grief - at one point I had to physically walk away from book - the complete and utter devastation and loss I felt reading it, just trying to breathe again. The author does a phenomenal job ripping your guts out. 7/5 stars I read a quote from someone else that this is there favorite series, but they’ll never re-read it because they were show more gutted after reading it. I agree 1000%. show less

I went into this not really knowing what to expect, and it completely pulled me in. It has this mysterious, almost secret society feel that makes you question everything from the start. The romance is intense (and yeah, a little messy in the best way), and the emotional build-up had me flipping pages to figure out what was really going on.

The characters are layered and complicated—especially Sean and Dom—and even when I wasn’t sure I liked what was happening, I was totally invested. show more There’s a lot of tension, both romantic and emotional, and the writing keeps you just on the edge of understanding. It’s one of those books where you know something big is coming, but you’re not quite sure what or who to trust.

It ended in a way that makes me so excited to dive into the second book. I have a feeling things are only going to get crazier, and I’m here for it. Definitely a unique and gripping start to the series! show less

"We love rainy days, don't we baby?"
It's a ghost town, this place that haunts me, the one that made me. It's clear to me that I'll never outgrow Triple Falls or outlive the time I spent here. I can still feel them all, my boys of summer. Even when I'd sensed the danger, I gave in. I didn't heed a single warning. I let my sickness, my love, both rule and ruin me. I played my part, eyes wide open, tempting fate until it delivered. There was never going to be an escape. All of us are to blame show more for what happened. All of us serving our own sentences. We were careless and reckless, thinking our youth made us indestructible, exempt from our sins, and it cost us all. I'm done pretending I didn't leave the largest part of me between these hills and valleys, between the sea of trees that hold my secrets. It's the reason I'm back. To make peace with my fate. And if I can't grieve enough to cure myself in my time here, I'll remain sick. That will be my curse. But it's time to confess, to myself more so than any other, that I'd hindered my chances because of the way I was built and because of the men who built me. At this point, I just want to make peace with who I am, no matter what ending I get. Because I can no longer live a lie.
The ending of Flock left me with so many questions that I needed answers too so I dove into this book; even knowing that emotional devastation was sure to happen. I mean the way Flock was written made it clear this book was going to have some moment that changed everything. What I didn't expect was the number of moments that changed everything. I didn't expect the way this book drew me in, made me love characters and then broke my heart over and over again. I didn't anticipate that I would stay up until 4 AM just to finish. I didn't anticipate a moment so intense and unexpected, until it was happening, that I would have to set the book down and mourn before I could keep going.
Yet, that's what this book did. It emotionally wrecked me and I honestly don't think I will ever recover. Like ever. I enjoyed all the highs and despised all the lows. Yet, like the glutton for punishment that I am... I couldn't stop reading... even when I saw the writing on the wall... and things took a dramatic shift... even when everything changed... I had to keep going. I needed to know what became of Cecelia and her boys of summer. I'm honestly still not okay; but like in the best way. show less