Review by McCrimmonal_91 -- Apollo's Raven by Linnea Tanner
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Review by McCrimmonal_91 -- Apollo's Raven by Linnea Tanner
[Following is a volunteer review of "Apollo's Raven" by Linnea Tanner.]
It's been a while since I've read a book that I've liked as much as this one. Apollo's Raven, written by Linnea Tanner, can be described as adventurous, amusing, and incredibly epic. The characters contained are very well-developed. As I read, I could strongly feel the connections between them, especially between main characters, Catrin and Marcellus. There is romance, political intrigue, magic, and so much more! Reading it was such an enjoyable experience.
The setting is in the southeastern portion of Britannia in the year of 24 AD. Catrin, the daughter of King Amren and Queen Rhiannon, is a Celtic warrior princess with the powers of a Druidess and the spirit of a raven. She tries to harness her mystical capabilities to see the past, present, and future through the raven's eyes. When she spies Romans arriving and conspiring with her evil half-brother Marrock, she knows that danger looms ahead. The lives of her family are at stake, and she must alter a curse that is coming to pass.
Marcellus Antonius is the son of Senator Lucius Antonius and a descendent of the infamous Roman politician, Mark Antony. He bravely volunteers to stay behind as a hostage during negotiations between his father and King Amren. Catrin is instructed to act as his escort during this time, and they are both urged to glean valuable information by any means necessary. Despite the growing conflict and treachery that ensues on both sides, they come to love one another. In the end, it is up to Catrin to save Marcellus from the fate that awaits him.
There were situations that contained vulgar and offensive material, though they were essential to the overall storyline. I believe that both male and female audiences would enjoy reading this, but it is definitely not intended for children. There were elements of Paganism and sorcery, that befitted this mysterious time period. Also, there were historical references that gave insight into what conditions may have truly been like. I found myself being drawn into a whole new world.
I'm rating this book 4 out of 4 stars. Every opportunity that I got, I tried to read more of it. What I enjoyed most was the level of unpredictability that it held. It seemed as though there was an unexpected and exciting event at each turn of the page. What I disliked the most was that it ended too abruptly for me. I wasn't ready for it to be over yet. Luckily, it is only the first book in the series. I can't wait to read the next one!
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Apollo's Raven
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It's been a while since I've read a book that I've liked as much as this one. Apollo's Raven, written by Linnea Tanner, can be described as adventurous, amusing, and incredibly epic. The characters contained are very well-developed. As I read, I could strongly feel the connections between them, especially between main characters, Catrin and Marcellus. There is romance, political intrigue, magic, and so much more! Reading it was such an enjoyable experience.
The setting is in the southeastern portion of Britannia in the year of 24 AD. Catrin, the daughter of King Amren and Queen Rhiannon, is a Celtic warrior princess with the powers of a Druidess and the spirit of a raven. She tries to harness her mystical capabilities to see the past, present, and future through the raven's eyes. When she spies Romans arriving and conspiring with her evil half-brother Marrock, she knows that danger looms ahead. The lives of her family are at stake, and she must alter a curse that is coming to pass.
Marcellus Antonius is the son of Senator Lucius Antonius and a descendent of the infamous Roman politician, Mark Antony. He bravely volunteers to stay behind as a hostage during negotiations between his father and King Amren. Catrin is instructed to act as his escort during this time, and they are both urged to glean valuable information by any means necessary. Despite the growing conflict and treachery that ensues on both sides, they come to love one another. In the end, it is up to Catrin to save Marcellus from the fate that awaits him.
There were situations that contained vulgar and offensive material, though they were essential to the overall storyline. I believe that both male and female audiences would enjoy reading this, but it is definitely not intended for children. There were elements of Paganism and sorcery, that befitted this mysterious time period. Also, there were historical references that gave insight into what conditions may have truly been like. I found myself being drawn into a whole new world.
I'm rating this book 4 out of 4 stars. Every opportunity that I got, I tried to read more of it. What I enjoyed most was the level of unpredictability that it held. It seemed as though there was an unexpected and exciting event at each turn of the page. What I disliked the most was that it ended too abruptly for me. I wasn't ready for it to be over yet. Luckily, it is only the first book in the series. I can't wait to read the next one!
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Apollo's Raven
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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