An Enchantment of Ravens
Margaret Rogerson’s An Enchantment of Ravens takes us on a journey with Isobel, a prodigy portrait artist who gets tangled up in an adventure with fairy prince Rook, ruler of the Autumn Court. When Isobel accidentally paints mortal sorrow in Rook’s eyes, he flies into a rage and spirits her away to his court to stand trial. But along the way, dangerous, magical creatures waylay them. Forced to depend on each other for survival, their alliance turns into trust and then love. But love cannot save them and it’s up to Isobel’s wit and talent to save her world – and Rook’s.
This is a story pre-teen Robyn would have loved. It had everything in it I used to love about fairy tales – and still do. Rogerson did a wonderful job creating the world in her story. Her magic was not only fantastical but also believable and it came with a cost. That was key for me. I also enjoyed the way she created her fairies. There are many ways to write the fae and so many kinds of fairy lore to choose from. The ones she worked in really fit in her story.
Isobel was a great heroine. I especially enjoyed how she talked about her craft. The way she discussed what painting did to her is what writing feels like to me, and many other authors as well I’m sure. Isobel wasn’t just a painting prodigy, though. She was loyal to her family and proved time and time again that she would do anything to keep them safe. She was cautious, as shown by the deals she made with the fairies in the book. Isobel’s quick thinking saved her and Rook many times in Enchantment, especially at the end.
Isobel and Rook’s relationship was sweet and I liked how Rogerson wrote it. She portrayed Isobel’s first experience with love believably, as well as Rook’s hesitation after his heartbreak centuries before. Isobel and Rook worked well together, whether they were running from the Alder King or dancing at a ball at the Spring Court. I’m happy with how the story ended for them.
An Enchantment of Ravens is a gorgeously powerful book. Anyone who likes a good fairy tale jam-packed with adventure and romance will enjoy this.
An Enchantment of Ravens Rating: ★★★★
This is a story pre-teen Robyn would have loved. It had everything in it I used to love about fairy tales – and still do. Rogerson did a wonderful job creating the world in her story. Her magic was not only fantastical but also believable and it came with a cost. That was key for me. I also enjoyed the way she created her fairies. There are many ways to write the fae and so many kinds of fairy lore to choose from. The ones she worked in really fit in her story.
Isobel was a great heroine. I especially enjoyed how she talked about her craft. The way she discussed what painting did to her is what writing feels like to me, and many other authors as well I’m sure. Isobel wasn’t just a painting prodigy, though. She was loyal to her family and proved time and time again that she would do anything to keep them safe. She was cautious, as shown by the deals she made with the fairies in the book. Isobel’s quick thinking saved her and Rook many times in Enchantment, especially at the end.
Isobel and Rook’s relationship was sweet and I liked how Rogerson wrote it. She portrayed Isobel’s first experience with love believably, as well as Rook’s hesitation after his heartbreak centuries before. Isobel and Rook worked well together, whether they were running from the Alder King or dancing at a ball at the Spring Court. I’m happy with how the story ended for them.
An Enchantment of Ravens is a gorgeously powerful book. Anyone who likes a good fairy tale jam-packed with adventure and romance will enjoy this.
An Enchantment of Ravens Rating: ★★★★