Flight of the Raven!
Lady Selene was born with two things, a large mark on her back in the shape of a raven, and a home in a castle. Living in this castle is not bright and beautiful. Just the opposite, in fact, all is not well in the House of Ravenwood. Ancient treachery by the other houses towards Ravenwood has caused her mother, Lady Ragna, a cold unfeeling woman, to be bitter. She justifies things Selene doesn’t feel good about. According to her mother, the raven shaped mark means Selene has a secret power. One the rest of the houses believe died out long ago—because of their past betrayal. Only recently has Selene discovered what a life-changing effect that power will have on her. Despite her mother’s claims of good for the people of Ravenwood, the power along with the changes she has had to make in her 
life does not feel right. Reluctantly, however, Selene has been obeying her mother.
Now a common enemy has caused representatives of all the Houses to meet. In fact, their discussions will be held in Selene’s castle. Her mother, Lady Ragna, will be the representative for Ravenwood. The young Lord Damien desperately wants all the houses to unite. Damien believes the strength of a united bond could not be broken by the threat coming their way.
Secretly, Lady Ragna is doing all she can to sabotage the uniting of the houses. Selene finds herself with the dilemma of either following her mother’s instructions, or going against them. Can she be bold enough to refuse what her mother wants? Or should she continue doing her mother’s will despite the toll it is taking on her life? Is it true that Selene’s power is the only thing that is helping the people of her land survive?
Intrigue, violence, and possible expulsion or death will follow. The future might even hold love for Selene. This book is part of the Ravenwood Saga, and the story stands alone. However, this tale will leave you wanting more adventures, and I look forward to a future installment.
I am not a reader of fantasy books. Other than the famous works by J. R. R. Tolkien, I never pick up a book in that genre…until now. Once I started reading this tale, though, I couldn’t put it down. This book is clean, and done from a Christian point of view. God is mentioned throughout this story, but He goes by another name in this tale of fantasy. I highly recommend this 5-star book to readers of fantasy and well-written fiction.
Bethany House Publishing has provided bookreadingtic with a complimentary copy of Mark of the Raven, for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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