Overall rating and opinion of "Apollo's Raven"

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Wow, such a good book! This was such an interesting combination of genres but it worked so well together. The Roman and Celtic people were fascinating & Catrin's mythical powers are an interesting twist. I give it a 4 out of 4 star rating & would highly recommend this to people who like books such as Harry Potter
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I would absolutely recommend it- especially to someone that enjoys reading about romance, magic, mystery and adventure. I read this book to review and loved the characters and the plot. There were many twists that I did not foresee. It was a great read! :D
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CommMayo wrote: 01 Sep 2018, 11:41 Unfortunately, I didn't think that the characters were very believable and had a hard time connecting with this novel. I think the author needed to decide if this was a young adult fantasy novel or one aimed at a larger audience.

I agree with you... That the characters are far much removed from reality and are hard to believe.
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I gave the book a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. The story is surprisingly good the the main character of catrin is well developed. However, the characterization of other characters like Rhan and Marcellus is weak and puts you off the book at times.
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I give the book a rating of 3 out of 4 stars. The elements of magic, shapeshifting added to the charm of the book. But, some of the characters like Marcellus, Rhan could have been better developed.
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Was told by another member that I might enjoy this book because it is Stephen Kingish. Is this correct?
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This book seems like a well-rounded mix of history, fantasy, and romance. I'm not always a fan of just one of these genres on their own, but it sounds like a nice combination. I like a realistic romance, however, and I don't know how much this book illustrates that.
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Apollo’s Raven packs a powerful punch with healthy doses of romance, political intrigue, sorcery, mythology, betrayal and sacrifice. The characters are fully developed and relatable. I recommend it to readers who are looking for a sweeping fantasy. Pretty decent book.
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My overall opinion of Apollo's Raven is that it had potential that it didn't live up to. The main characters were well written, but there were so many problems throughout the book with secondary characters, that it affected it as a whole.
I won't recommend it to others to read.
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I just reviewed this book. I rated it 3 out of 4 stars, mostly because I found the scenes in which Catrin melded her mind with her raven to be confusing. I also was bothered that the chapter names were complete spoilers. Overall, though, I really enjoyed the book and I plan to read the whole series (which is confirmed up to 5 total books now).
There is no frigate like a book
To take us lands away,
Nor any coursers like a page
Of prancing poetry.
This traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of toll;
How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human soul!
-Emily Dickinson
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Whoa! Honestly this book was amazing. The mythical gods, the characters, the themes of love and betrayal. The accuracy of past events. I rate this book 4 out 4 stars.
But the path I’ve chosen has always been the right one, and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. :)
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I loved this book! I thought all the characters were well thought out and I loved how easy it was to get wrapped up in the story. Tanner expertly twisted romance, mythology, and political strategy together to create a one-of-a-kind reading experience that I really enjoyed!
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Apollo's Raven was a nice book. It has the potential to become a great series, I am really looking forward to reading the next books. I would rate it a 4 out of 5.
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I was looking for a new fantasy series to read, and Apollo's Raven piqued my interest because it contained elements of history, magic, drama, tragic love, and political turmoil. At first I found it difficult to immerse myself in the story because Catrin's personality felt somewhat shallow in the beginning, and her interactions with Marcellus early on felt too bold for the time period the book is set in. But about halfway through the book, as the plot progressed and the political intrigue intensified, I started to get really into it and relate to the characters more. I ended up really enjoying the book and craving for more, so I gave the book a 4-star rating.
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Post by victoria crabbe »

I absolutely adored reading Apollo's Raven; it has so much depth and different aspects going on. I spent hours reading a few chapters and fell a sleep mid chapter a couple of times. For the first book ive choosen to read here made me very happy and excited to read even more. she made it so easy to read through. I found that each chapter transitioned into the next and each scene very smoothly. Linnea makes you feel as if you were really there and see what is going on around each character. The amount of attention she put into the supporting characters was outstanding. Honestly I can rant and rave about this book all day. I found myself finding ways to bring it up in conversation. It has excitement, mystery, betrayal and not gonna go there with her plot twist, my jaw literally dropped a few times with shock. What an amazing book. I tip my hat off to you :tiphat: Linnea Tanner.
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