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Apologies if I had accidentally ruffled feathers by the mere suggestion. (Sorry for the pun ^_^)

Such is not my intention, and I'm just honestly curious.

Perhaps it's just a coincidence, but you can't deny that the similarities are there... Like the physical connection with the raven and the seeing of the past and future.

What do you guys think? I'm interested in your opinion!

Both ASOIAF and Apollo's Raven are based (at least partially) from western myth and legend (British, Celtic, Greek, etc). If anything, Martin took the concept from the same traditions that Tanner did. Ravens have been a part of religious iconography and mythology for a very long time, as have the idea of seerers/oracles/mystics seeing into the past and future (see the mythological Norse stories of Odin and his ravens for that same kind of connection).

I definitely see similarities between this novel and game of thrones. Even if it is an homage to game of thrones and the thre eyed raven I think it is unique and very well written

I definitely see similarities between this novel and game of thrones. Even if it is an homage to game of thrones and the thre eyed raven I think it is unique and very well written

I definitely saw similarities but I think the author made the book unique and her storylines were creative and well written.

No, I do not think this is a direct reference. Rather, I think the use of the bird in Apollo's Raven as well as Game of Thrones is to convey images of wisdom and prophecy. It is Ironic however that in both stories a mortal is mentally linked to a bird. I suspect there is some Celtic history behind this choice as well, but I am not certain.

definitely i also see similarities between this novel and game of thrones. Even if it is an homage to game of thrones and the the eyed raven I think it is unique and very well written,I would say

I see similarities, but also differences between the raven in this novel and the three-eyed raven in GOT/ASOIAF.

It took Bran going through an accident and then going on a long journey to meet the Tree-Eyed Raven, before he could become his successor. IE, the next Three-eyed Raven.

With Catrin, she already has that gift at the beginning of the novel; and it is a magic that is forbidden by her father. Yet, she uses her gift to the benefit of her kingdom.

At the same time, when reading how she saw through the Raven's eyes, as it soared above the ships and she saw her exiled brother...it kind of reminded me of when Bran saw the Night King and his army.

I do agree with what others have said, that the Raven is a popular symbol in a lot of mythology. Perhaps GRRM and Linnea Tanner are inspired by the same mythology.

I think there are enough differences in the plots that they are not related.

I love Martin’s series, but I don’t think Tanner was writing the Raven because of Martin. I think the similarities are because both authors took inspiration from the same myths and cultures.

Around the world ravens are revered for their intelligence, and so the stories cloak them in magic and mystery. Humans have long sought answers for their future, so why wouldn’t they connect ravens with foretelling?

Wow so interesting,i read amulets rapture and immediately thought of the three eyed crow. The crow is such a strong part of so many cultures that the connections are endless

I think both are from long standing Norse mythology, though I appreciated the sensory details provided in Apollo’s Raven more than in GOT.

I agree. I definitely feel that the raven is right out of ASOIAF. In fact, when I read the title of the book, I totally imagined the three-eyed raven shown in GOT.

It was only when I read this question that I noticed how much the 'raven magic' is similar. In both cases you have characters who are able to see the past, present and future, and can even take the form of that animal.
But the raven has always been considered a mystic animal in a lot of cultures. So I wouldn't say that this is a homage, but the authors taking inspiration from similar myths.

Considering the mythology, I don't think it was intentional. It is most likely a coincidence. Although, it is a possibility that the idea was brought about when reading/watching GOT. I guess it depends on what each author was hoping to perceive.