Overall rating and opinion of "Apollo's Raven"

[Mairi_07]

Why wasn't Vala part of the prisoner exchange? Wouldn't a loving father make sure she got out safe? Did she even survive being a Roman hostage? I understand this is the first installment of a series, and yet I find these unanswered questions detracted so much from the story, I gave it a lower score. If some of these items were addressed, it would seem a much more professional book. I have read many books from different series, and most of those books could also stand alone. This one could not.

[jhalwix]

I think the book was good overall. The historical references in the story are from one of my favorite time periods and the plot definitely kept you engaged. The characters could have used a little more build up with their relationships. Overall, I give this a 3 out of 4 stars and would recommend to others.

[sanykip]

This book is really awesome. Books dealing with historical fiction are really one of my best.

[Katerina Katapodi]

This Nice and Great book is not a usual ordinary book. Being between Literature and History, the book is challenging to read from many points of view. Thus: it shows the role of history and traditions and how this book treats these subjects, especially when religion also is involved. The prejudice of ''curse'' here, shows, that noone is responsible for the past, however the past affects us in a most determinist way; The break of ''curse'' of princess Katrine, is most common one and treats this subject successfully.
We are not responsible for the past, this is sure, but we inherit it in many ways.
The struggle of princess between her single personality, and tradition-prejudice, shows us that we are not alone in this world, and mainly we cannot almost always be free and independent.There are many taboos in society, that unfortunately, they engage interests in fact, and how compromize and obedience some times can destry our life. We struggle between values and prejudice and love and not love, our personality is opressed, and we cannot feel free to choose, what is worst things of all: We have some times to compromise with others, and actually we most always we do, what others want, in order to serve their interests, and cannot hear the voice of our trueself and voice of our conscience. Yes, society is a whole system of people, and hierarchy, where, our true internal needs, like the love of princess here to a man, and also her folks is shadowed by the other's interests, turned to needs of them, actually a battle where, the ''strongest one'' prevails! A struggle between moral and material values, where materialism seems to triumph many times, and moral values go aside and ignored, as something ''not permitted'' in this world! The prejudice also that Katrine has to solve the spell on her, in a most unusual strage way, (from Ancient ''Druids''), bring her to another big adverture in life,where she may finally not get the solution to her problems, by overshadowing her happiness, for what? Finally, she's not even free to choose her life, her priorities are substituted from will and ''values'' of others, she becomes finally this way, a ''spawn'' of others, just a 'productive unity'', and not a human being like all, to be able to meet her own in hit case, internal'' needs. Even love is forbidden, then how love can be condemned some times!!! Life goes to fast, to have always the luxury not to live it! In this case, she's just a being like all others, but has anyone felt soemtimes, that all people have the same rights because they have ''same needs''?
Which way has Katrine to follow? Just break the spell the way it's suggested to her! What will follow next??!
Yes the book is realistic and nice and interesting to read. Let everyone draw his own conclusions, there are many of them, and one is entiled to finally draw HIS OWN and only ''Own'' conclusion! This can be called freedom os spirit, although Katrine is not yet free in life practically..
I give of course 4 Stars to this book, well written, descriptive, full of adventure and the ''unpredictable'' that fortunately dominates in life, by brining solutions in the right time.. God's Wisdom and Providence? Or laws of history and nature? Or both of them? What is the role finally of free will in life? Does free will exist and to what extent? Or everything is just necessity? Or a combination of both of them?

[Shalomsamuels1]

I felt the book was underdeveloped. The magic system and the characters felt clobbered together rather than harmonious. The writing was pretty good. The love story was well-written but there was no preamble. they saw each other and were madly in love. 3 out of 4.

[Kioko08]

I loved the book. It was a travel in time and I admired the author's detailed descriptions of ancient civilizations. I didn't like the way the romance between Catrin and Marcellus was built, but perhaps I'm too fussy when it comes to romance. Nevertheless, I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars and I recommend it to people who love historical books with a twist of fantasy.

[Kirigwi254]

This is one of my favorite books of 2018, so far. I love the romance, deception, mythology, the description of the ancient civilization, I love every aspect of the book. When incorporated with the prophecies, it gets a Harry Potter feel and who doesn't love Harry Potter? This is why I gave it a 4 out of 4 rating. I would recommend it to virtually anyone since its versatile for many readers.

[CommMayo]

Why wasn't Vala part of the prisoner exchange? Wouldn't a loving father make sure she got out safe? Did she even survive being a Roman hostage? I understand this is the first installment of a series, and yet I find these unanswered questions detracted so much from the story, I gave it a lower score. If some of these items were addressed, it would seem a much more professional book. I have read many books from different series, and most of those books could also stand alone. This one could not.

Good point about Vala...they did seem to forget about her rather quickly. I had wished that this novel could act as a stand alone as well. The ending was way too open ended for me. Even the best series authors have a way to bring up some sort of conclusion for each installment of a series.

[Jillpillbooknerd]

I wasn't really sure going into this book if I was going to like it or not. I'm really glad that I gave it a chance because I ended up really liking it! I'm excited to read the next book in the series to see where the story goes.

[joellas]

I did not Intend to read the book, but my curiosity has been spiked with the conflicting reviews I have read. The book has generated so much controversy am willing to give it a try will come back and post my observations when am through reading it.

[Brahmarashimhdew]

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[stalliongirlke]

Iam yet to read the book so i cant rate it at this point in time. Other people's rating will go along way in onfluencing my decision

[Asavela]

I love how you guys rated the book. Iam very interested in reviewing this book my my score doesn't allow me.

[Echo Haapala]

I liked this book. I think the other did a great job creating the storyline and included a lot of details that made the book flow. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a love story or magical tone.

[Spath]

I haven't read this book as of yet. I do enjoy historical/fiction and after reading some of the comments of people that have read the book; I will keep this book in mind.