Court of Ravens and Ruin: A Brides of Mist and Fae Novel (The Shadow Bound Queen Book 1)

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I wasn't interested, so much boring politics, and the main character is just getting more and more annoying. I liked the ravens and skulls and the overall vibe of the Shadow Court. The Yggdrasil setting was unique. The magic system has potential.

It was clear from the beginning that this would be a slowburn enemies-to-lovers. The sexual tension between them is palpable, yet they resist each other due to the many secrets and lies between them.She can usually be found reading fairytale retellings, playing board games or binge-watching Netflix shows. Reyna was born a valuable slave to the Gold Court, imprisoned her whole life in a glittering palace by sadistic, greedy fae. Authors, if you are a member of the Goodreads Author Program, you can edit information about your own books. Find out how in this guide.

Oh sure. You only want me dead after I've helped you with some secret task that you won't tell me about."

Court of Ravens and Ruin

Mazrith is the mysterious dark shadow-fae prince with an unknown mission. He's known to be the worst of the worst, the embodiment of evil, a ruthless and merciless fae who instills fear in the hearts of many. While these rumors may hold some truth, Mazrith also displays acts of kindness, honor, and respect. Granted, he makes some questionable choices, but everyone makes mistakes, right? He's this closed-off, intriguing character and the only reason I'll continue this series.

I don’t think this review will contain any spoilers because, despite having finished this book, I still don’t really know what is going on. My favorite character is obviously Voror. I mean first of all a talking owl? Yes, please. Plus he's just so sassy. I love his confidence and attitude lol. Reyna, our MC, is a little too defiant for someone who is supposed to have been a slave for so long. But other than that she's alright. I want to love the prince. I think all the elements are there, but so far we haven't really gotten to know him much and so it leaves me wanting. I'm hoping the upcoming books with solve some of that. A defiant human woman. A dark fae Prince. Two enemies bound to a marriage that could destroy their world. This book fell short in so many ways. The one saving grace was Voron. That hilarious owl is worth a whole star.I am trying to show you now. Fates help me, if you will not do anything you are told this will take a very long time. Time I do not have.” In addition to that, PTSD was handled very poorly in this. I'll just say that there were two characters who basicially both handled their PTSD by not handling it and abusing the people arround them. But because one of them is a female character she gets praised for it because she is feisty and strong and sharp-tongued and funny (when really all she does is being hurtful to those around her) while the male character is now the new evil everyone hates and whishes dead. What the - ?

The FMC, Reyna, sometimes seemed to have an instinct for self-preservation. Her interior monologue hinted at intelligence and the means for survival. Unfortunately, she almost always ignored that voice. Instead she was petulant and stupid at every opportunity. Otherwise, we didn’t learn much about her other than she had red hair and could sense magic in gold. It feels like it’s barely been started and I can’t think of even one question that was answered by the end of the book. Not a single thing was tied up by the end of it. I’m eagerly waiting for the second book, but I’m inclined to think book one and book two should’ve been one book or at the very least some sort of answers should’ve been given. I understand leaving some questions unanswered obviously to continue the story, but the ending just felt unsatisfying. It was a nice cliffhanger, but there should’ve been some sort of question answered before the end. It just feels kind of unfinished and unsatisfying. Not the end of the world, but a bummer. I look forward to reading book two when it releases. Details About Court of Ravens and Ruin by Eliza Raine As the story unfolds, the tension between them builds as they both struggle to navigate their complicated bond. The narrative turns into a thrilling game of secrets and deception.

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Reyna doesn’t know why the Prince has kidnapped her. But when he announces her as his betrothed, she knows that she must escape before she is eternally bound to the monster behind the mask.