Review of Apollo's Raven
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Review of Apollo's Raven
[Following is a volunteer review of "Apollo's Raven" by Linnea Tanner.]
In the ancient time of emperors, sorcerers, and kings, a curse was placed on a king. That he shall sire a daughter who will join forces with a mighty empire and bring him to his doom. Years have passed, and the curse has been set in motion. Will Princess Catrin fulfill this curse? Will she really join forces to overthrow her own father? Read this captivating Celtic tale to find out.
Apollo's Raven by Linnea Tanner is a work of historical fiction. It is the first in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series. Set in 24 AD on the Southeast Coast of Britannia, Apollo's Raven perfectly captures the strong themes of romance, political upheaval, and magic. Princess Catrin was born with the Raven spirit. She has been given the ability to see the past, present, and future. She falls in love with Marcellus, son of the cunning Lucius Antonius. But their love is a forbidden affair as both families turn enemies.
The map provided at the beginning of the novel proved to be very helpful in understanding the topography of Britannia. I should also commend the book cover. It helped to buttress the feel of Celtic mythology. The author has done an excellent job of flawlessly blending fantasy and historical fiction. I am not very acquainted with Celtic or any mythological tales, so I deeply appreciate a book that sheds light on this subject. This thrilling read about ancient magic totally captured my interest. I am very keen on reading the rest of the books in the series.
Queen Rhiannon was initially portrayed as a wise woman, whose thoughts and words the king held in high esteem. It was totally disappointing when she acted unreasonable in some scenes in the book. For instance, she failed to heed the warning from Princess Catrin about Agrona, even when she already had doubts about the druid. One would expect that Catrin's warning would serve as confirmation of what she already suspected. This character flaw made me question the queen's wisdom.
I found only two errors in the entire 346 pages of this book. This shows that it has been professionally edited. I wholeheartedly award this book 5 out of 5 stars. The errors did not truncate my enjoyment of the book. This book would keep any reader captivated, and so it deserves a perfect rating.
Readers who enjoy books with elements of historical fiction, fantasy, magic, love, and adventure will appreciate this book better. It is not suitable for readers who are sensitive to violent and sexual scenes. Also, readers who find series cumbersome should pass on this book.
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Apollo's Raven
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In the ancient time of emperors, sorcerers, and kings, a curse was placed on a king. That he shall sire a daughter who will join forces with a mighty empire and bring him to his doom. Years have passed, and the curse has been set in motion. Will Princess Catrin fulfill this curse? Will she really join forces to overthrow her own father? Read this captivating Celtic tale to find out.
Apollo's Raven by Linnea Tanner is a work of historical fiction. It is the first in the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series. Set in 24 AD on the Southeast Coast of Britannia, Apollo's Raven perfectly captures the strong themes of romance, political upheaval, and magic. Princess Catrin was born with the Raven spirit. She has been given the ability to see the past, present, and future. She falls in love with Marcellus, son of the cunning Lucius Antonius. But their love is a forbidden affair as both families turn enemies.
The map provided at the beginning of the novel proved to be very helpful in understanding the topography of Britannia. I should also commend the book cover. It helped to buttress the feel of Celtic mythology. The author has done an excellent job of flawlessly blending fantasy and historical fiction. I am not very acquainted with Celtic or any mythological tales, so I deeply appreciate a book that sheds light on this subject. This thrilling read about ancient magic totally captured my interest. I am very keen on reading the rest of the books in the series.
Queen Rhiannon was initially portrayed as a wise woman, whose thoughts and words the king held in high esteem. It was totally disappointing when she acted unreasonable in some scenes in the book. For instance, she failed to heed the warning from Princess Catrin about Agrona, even when she already had doubts about the druid. One would expect that Catrin's warning would serve as confirmation of what she already suspected. This character flaw made me question the queen's wisdom.
I found only two errors in the entire 346 pages of this book. This shows that it has been professionally edited. I wholeheartedly award this book 5 out of 5 stars. The errors did not truncate my enjoyment of the book. This book would keep any reader captivated, and so it deserves a perfect rating.
Readers who enjoy books with elements of historical fiction, fantasy, magic, love, and adventure will appreciate this book better. It is not suitable for readers who are sensitive to violent and sexual scenes. Also, readers who find series cumbersome should pass on this book.
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Apollo's Raven
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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