Lady Selene Ravenwood has come into her full power as a dreamwalker just as the war with the Dominia Empire begins. Working with the other Great Houses, Selene and Damien use their gifts to secure the borders and save those devastated by the war. But conflict, betrayal, and hatred spread between the Great Houses, destroying their unity as the empire burns a path across their lands. At the same time, Damien starts to lose his ability to raise the waters, leaving the lands vulnerable to the empire's attacks. The only one who can unite the houses and restore her husband's power is Selene Ravenwood. But it will require that she open her heart to those who have hurt her and let go of her past, despite the one who hunts her and will do anything to stop her power.At last! The epic conclusion to the Ravenwood Saga! I really enjoyed this series. Besides unique world-building, it has a fascinating story instilled with redemption and hope.
I loved that we got to see the powers of most of the other houses in action--whether the way Friere uses its connection with fire and earth, or Marek instilling courage in others, or the light-manifested weaponry of Luceras. And they got to ride the wyverns! (I've been hoping for this since book one--what's the point of one of the houses having super cool mounts if the main characters don't get to ride them at some point?)
I would have loved more of just about everything--more of the gifts of the other houses, more of the political complexity and tension between houses (for instance, just who was it in each house that employed the Ravenwoods' assassin skills? And on whom?), more of the Dominia Empire's motives, more Opheliana, more moments between Selene and Damien . . . but that said, it was certainly a swift-moving, engaging plot--hard to put the book down! And the ending with Lady Ragna was spot on, in my opinion.
Thank you Bethany House and NetGalley for the complimentary e-book. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.
Ravenwood Saga
1. Mark of the Raven
2. Flight of the Raven
3. Cry of the Raven
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