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Flock

Book 1 in the series:The Ravenhood

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"Flock" in The Ravenhood series by Kate Stewart is a gripping tale that follows 19-year-old Cecelia as she navigates a year working at her estranged father's company to secure her inheritance. The plot unfolds with Cecelia meeting Sean, her supervisor, and being introduced to a group of friends with a mysterious connection marked by a raven tattoo. As Cecelia delves deeper into this world, secrets, twists, and turns unravel, leading her to confront her feelings for both Sean and Dominic amidst a complex and emotionally charged storyline. The writing style of Kate Stewart is described as finely honed, evoking deep emotions and keeping readers hooked with unexpected surprises and well-developed characters that challenge perceptions and provoke strong reactions.

Characters:

Characters are multifaceted with complex emotions, but some, especially the protagonist, can feel underdeveloped or frustrating.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by elaborate, descriptive prose that conveys deep emotions but may also lead to reader confusion.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features unexpected twists and a cryptic narrative style, with significant focus on romance and secretive character dynamics.

Setting:

The setting is a small, affluent town that juxtaposes external appearances with hidden corruption.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally slow, with much focus on emotional buildup that makes the climax feel delayed.
PULLING UP TO THE MASSIVE iron gates, I punch in the code Roman gave me and gawk as the sprawling estate comes into view when I drive through. Acres and acres of neon grass littered with trees surroun...

Notes:

Flock is the first book in The Ravenhood trilogy by Kate Stewart.
Cecelia, the main character, is returning home after being away for six years, and her feelings about love and relationships are complex.
The book involves themes of mystery, romance, and complex character dynamics.
Readers have mixed opinions about the flowery and descriptive writing style of the book.
Many find the characters, especially Sean and Dominic, interesting but frustrating due to their secretive nature.
Cecelia's relationship with Dominick feels undersold compared to her relationship with Sean, despite them spending a lot of time together.
Cecelia's character is viewed inconsistently; some readers feel she's not fully fleshed out or relatable.
The ending of the book is surprising and leads to strong emotional reactions from readers.
The series includes elements of a reverse harem, which takes many readers by surprise but also intrigues them.
The writing evokes strong emotions, with some readers crying or feeling heartbroken at the conclusion of the series.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Flock include themes of betrayal, mental health issues, and explicit sexual content, along with potential triggers related to secrets and emotional distress.

Has Romance?

The book contains a significant and complex romantic plot, primarily centered around the relationships between Cecelia and Sean, as well as Dominic.

From The Publisher:

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Can you keep a secret?


I grew up sick.⁣


Let me clarify.⁣


I grew up believing that real love stories include a martyr or demand great sacrifice to be worthy.⁣


Because of that, I believed it, because I made myself believe it, and I bred the most masochistic of romantic hearts, which resulted in my illness.⁣


When I lived this story, my own twisted fairy tale, it was unbeknownst to me at the time because I was young and naïve. I gave into temptation and fed the beating beast, which grew thirstier with every slash, every strike, every blow.⁣


Triple Falls wasn't at all what it seemed, nor were the men that swept me under their wing. But in order to keep them, I had to be in on their secrets.⁣


Secrets that cost us everything to keep.⁣


That's the novelty of fiction versus reality. You can't re-live your own love story, because by the time you've realized you're living it, it's over. At least that was the case for me and the men I trusted my foolish heart to.⁣


Looking back, I'm convinced I willed my story into existence due to my illness.⁣


And all were punished.

This trilogy is a gritty, modern day take on Robin Hood. It's an unconventional love story-bad boys/antiheroes-filled with suspense, steam, major twists, a little action, and ALL OF THE FEELS.

The Ravenhood Trilogy Reading Order

Book #1 Flock

Book #2 Exodus

Book #3 The Finish Line

Ratings (78)

Incredible (33)
Loved It (25)
Liked It (11)
It Was OK (2)
Did Not Like (4)
Hated It (3)

Reader Stats (164):

Read It (77)
Currently Reading (2)
Want To Read (65)
Did Not Finish (2)
Not Interested (18)

3 comment(s)

Loved It
6 months

Dominic King.

 
Hated It
6 months

Another DNF-- 82% (8H22M) in. I had no idea what the book was about going in, only that the overall ratings were pretty good and the author is well-liked. I pushed past some questionable treatment of the heroine a couple of times, but I've reached my stopping point, for the spoiler-y reasons that follow.

Cecilia and guy1 have a date. She's bought a fancy dress, got her hair did, and cooked him dinner. He's 6 hours late, and she's the a$$hole because she expected an apology from him rather than guess he had something come up. Mind you, he's not a GD trauma surgeon on call--he's an anti-cellphone thief. He couldn't call because of THE MAN and, in his opinion, she's just too young for him if she can't accept that. I stopped listening when she agreed with him. WTactualF.

I didn't care about the polyamorous relationship. It was kind of weird, but to each her own. My issue was with the dudes. They're generally dicks who seem to be part of a cult. I guess I'll never know the whole 3-book story.

I guess it just wasn't for me. On to the next....

 
Incredible
10 months

Forget about getting any sleep if you’re reading this page turner. Great series

 
 
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