Feathers so Vicious

Liv Zander

Book 1 in the series:Court of Ravens

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'Feathers so Vicious' in the series 'Court of Ravens' by Liv Zander is a dark fantasy story set in a world at war between humans and raven shifters. The plot evolves around Galantia, who is kidnapped by two ravens, Serbian and Malyr, on her journey to an allied prince's kingdom. The book is filled with steamy moments, angst, and a love triangle/harem romance dynamic. The writing style is described as beautifully written, with excellent world-building and multi-POV storytelling that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Characters:

The characters are complex, with Galantia depicted as resilient yet naive, while Malyr is portrayed as a morally grey villain, and Sebian combines charm with deeper emotional struggles.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is praised for its excellent flow, appropriate dialogue, and effective use of mixed perspectives, enhancing the reading experience.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a dark and angsty romance filled with twists, focusing on themes of revenge and redemption, culminating in a suspenseful cliffhanger.

Setting:

The setting is a fantastical world characterized by dark themes and a conflict between humans and raven shapeshifters, featuring a richly developed magical backdrop.

Pacing:

The pacing is well-maintained, avoiding any drag, and effectively builds tension, with easy-to-follow time jumps.

Notes:

The book features a dark, angsty, and fantastical romance theme.

It is categorized as a dark fantasy romance with elements of magic and shapeshifting.

The story follows a human female character, Galantia, caught in a complex relationship with two male raven shifters, Malyr and Sebian.

The narrative switches between present and past points of view but remains easy to follow.

Listeners noted that the pacing is good, with no dragging moments throughout the story.

The protagonists experience significant emotional depth and growth, with complex backstories.

Malyr is depicted as a broken villain motivated by revenge, while Sebian is a flawed character who eventually seeks redemption.

The book includes elements of a love triangle or reverse harem, making it a 'why choose' romance.

Smut is a significant aspect of the story, but readers felt it served more as a build-up for future character developments.

Trigger warnings are essential, as the story contains darker themes, including abuse and war.

The finale of the first book ends on a shocking cliffhanger that leaves readers eager for the sequel.

The world building and character arcs have received high praise for their intricacy and engagement.

The book contains unexpected twists and emotional moments that leave readers shocked and emotionally invested.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

This book includes high content warnings due to its dark themes, including non-consensual elements and intense emotional experiences.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance in Feathers so Vicious, characterized by complex relationships that evolve throughout the story.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

More treacherous than war... are the battles within a heart.

Perched between branches and shadows,

We watch, we scheme,

Fighting for a kingdom forgotten and forlorn.

Until we rip her away with our claws,

Our prisoner, our pawn, our plaything.

She's innocent and pure,

Fragile and helpless…

…but oh so guilty by blood.

She calls us beasts,

Wicked and evil,

Vicious and cruel.

We are all that and worse.

One of us offers her shelter beneath his wings,

Whispering promises of pleasure,

Seeking redemption.

The other longs to shatter her into a million pieces,

Whispering promises of pain,

Seeking revenge.

Caught between our feathers,

She endures our deranged desires,

Our secrets, our lies,

Our twisted plans.

Will she surrender to our darkness,

or fight for a destiny growing ever elusive?

Welcome to the Court of Ravens, little white dove.

Feathers so Vicious is a full-length dark fantasy romance novel, and book one in the Court of Ravens duet. The two-part story features two morally gray raven shifters, a young woman at the mercy of their shadows, and a HEA. This world contains dark elements, violence, and themes some may find disturbing. Readers can find more detailed information on www.livzander.com. What this book doesn't contain is a hero - because villains do it better. And two do it better than one…

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1 comment(s)

rh6pal978

Loved It

5 months

Omg not sure where to start… dark and very twisted…

interesting love triangle or is it?! … very emotional storyline especially the female main character’s … shuttering… and the ending was very unexpected for me…not the heartbreak but the cliffhanger… I need to know how the story ends so reading the second one :)

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