'Raven's Strike' by Patricia Briggs is a fantasy duology that continues the story of Seraph and Tier, who are trying to save the world from dark magic. The plot involves the characters facing challenges, battling villains, and embarking on quests to protect their family and the empire. The writing style is described as engaging, with detailed world-building and character development. delves into themes of magic, family bonds, and the struggle between good and evil.

Characters:

The characters exhibit depth and complexity, focusing on family relationships and personal growth.

Writing/Prose:

The writing features well-crafted dialogue and expansive world-building, although it occasionally becomes bogged down by excessive exposition.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative centers around a family striving to overcome a powerful evil, with personal stakes that intertwine with broader world-saving missions.

Setting:

The setting is a detailed and immersive fantasy world, filled with its own unique rules and histories.

Pacing:

Pacing varies, with a slow buildup that transitions to a more action-heavy conclusion.

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Notes:

Raven's Strike is a sequel to Raven's Shadow, following characters Tier and Seraph.

The story focuses on a family rather than traditional heroes, showcasing older characters in a fantasy setting.

The book is filled with adventures, magic, and battles against dark creatures.

Many characters from the first book return, creating a sense of continuity.

Themes include family relationships, the impact of past actions, and the significance of libraries.

The plot threads lots of loose ends while still leaving some open for potential future stories.

The duology combines sword and sorcery elements with deeper worldbuilding and character development.

Characters are engaging, with intricate dynamics, especially between family members.

Some reviewers found the pacing slow at first, but felt the payoff in the second half was worth it.

There are mixed opinions on the magic system; some enjoyed the details while others found it slowed the story down.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings are moderate, primarily relating to themes of dark magic and potentially intense scenes.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance present in the story, focusing on familial relationships and supportive partnerships.

implied steam level

From The Publisher:

Seraph must use all her skills as a Raven mage to stop the force of destruction known as the Shadowed in the second novel in this thrilling fantasy series.

Seraph is among the last of the Travelers, those who strive to destroy the dark magic released by their ancestors' mistakes. Seraph tried to escape her people's duty and live a quiet life, until evil found her…and her family.

A cunning new force for darkness called the Shadowed stalks the land, feeding on death, destruction, and the sleeping Stalker's power. He plans to wake the Stalker, wreaking untold havoc, but he needs those who bear the Travelers' magic to release the dark god…and he has his sights set on Seraph and her family.

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katyana

Incredible

1 month

I loved it so, so much that I actually slowed down a bit at the end because I didn't want it to end.

The family was amazing. The magic and mythology was wonderful and fascinating. I adored all the characters. I so wish there was more.

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Patricia Briggs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson urban fantasy series and the Alpha and Omega novels.

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Raven's Strike

Patricia Briggs

Book 2 in the series:Raven