While Gordo has been one of my favorite characters throughout this series, I felt as though the story told in this book wasn’t as strong as it was in Wolfsong. There were more slow parts than I would have expected resulting in me rating it 4 stars rather than 5. I believe that if the chapters about what Gordo’s pack experienced throughout the 3 years they were away had been told in Wolfsong, that it would have made Ravensong a much faster read for me.

ARC received via NetGalley

T.J. Klune does it again! Am I bias? Mayb...NO! I am not. I am spitting facts.

This man is masterful when it comes to building whimsical worlds that I am easily drawn to and forever want to get lost in. The Green Creek series does not miss plus I think Ravensong was better than the first book even though Joe and Ox will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Is it because I love myself a grumpy sunshine romance? Is it because I am easily drawn to angsty and forbidden love? Is it because I love mystical worlds that are riddled with magic and wolves?

To all of the above....absolutely.

I am invested in the Bennett pack. They are my life and soul now.

To give you a special Dani word vomit summary of why you should read this book. If you want a version of Twilight where Jacob was the main character but loves men and rules his pack. You need to check out this series. It is emotion. It will make you feel all the warm fuzzy emotions. You one hundred percent will get the lovely Klune magic that is translated from House on the Cerulean Seam Under the Whispering Door and In the Lives of Puppets. This second book in the Green Creek series brings back all our favorite wolves, witches and humans trying to restore the peace in their small town yet this time we follow the romance and mystery between Mark and Gordo. Holy goodness, my heart was in a vice grip the entire time I was reading this. I could not get over how tragically beautiful their love was. I want to bury myself in its beauty. Ugh. We find out so much more about the Bennett families past. We learn more to the dark magic looming around Green Creek. I stayed for the romance and the bond between all these characters.

After that ending....I am going to need Heartsong RIGHT NOW! GOSH DARN IT!

It's epic and awesome. Those f***ing wolves. *happy sigh*

Thank you Tor Publishing Group for the arc. I will forever bow down to you all for granting me these beautiful T.J. Klune style wishes and letting me squawk to the world the love that I have for his writing.

I enjoyed this book but I preferred Wolfsong. The relationship between Mark and Gordo got too frustrating for me, constantly fighting their bond, attraction and love. The pack as always were great, and the feeling of family and connection. The language used between characters is heartfelt and sweet. Didn’t love the first half of the book overall.

I read a review that said this was the better book than Wolfsong that came before it. I don't believe it, not because I disagree, but because this book is as different to the novel in the series immediately before it as to be chalk and cheese.

If that book was like a gentle hug and the kind of feel good movie that assures you everything was going to all be fine at the end, this book was more like watching Speed, with my heart in my throat the whole time.

And that was freaking hard, because I've done a speed read through these books over the weekend, and I don't want these characters to hurt anymore!

The thing about reading these first two books in the series back to back is that I really, really appreciate just how much work the author put into the background of the characters and the world around them before he even sat down to write the first book. Things that I didn't quite get when reading Wolfsong become woefully apparent now. Not just of the time when Gordo, Joe, Carter and Kelly went off after the Omega wolf who had killed their pack Alpha, but everything (and that as well).

The first third of this novel overlaps the previous one, but it also fills in a lot of the holes of Gordo's childhood that runs along the same tracks as Joe, Carter and Kelly's father before they were all born.

Which... is kinda what I mean when I say that this book had my heart in my throat for the whole of it. Because, if that's how it starts, it then sinks into a year later and the next crisis facing this pack of humans and wolves only a year after the events of the last book.

I think, in the end, I enjoyed the story elements of this one more than I enjoyed the actual romance between Mark and Gordo who were just a bit too crotchety for my liking on both fronts.

I will admit to some definite disappointment that the second book in this series didn’t continue following Ox and Joe. But getting the second chance romance between Gordo and Mark? I’ll take it! Since this is the second book in a series, there will be spoilers for the first book in this review.

The first section of the book alternates between scenes from Gordo and the brothers’ hunt after Richard Collins and Gordo’s childhood. Let’s just say that it makes his initial distrust and outright panic over keeping Ox away from the Bennet’s more understandable. But catching up to the present and the aftermath of Richard Collins isn’t a cakewalk, either. Something’s going on with the Omegas and the temporary Alpha of all isn’t being very forthcoming. But it’s when things get personal for Gordo that he truly has to chose between his anger and the man he lost.

“You could have become the villain, Gordo. And it would have been within your rights. Instead you just chose to be an asshole.”


“Are you … complimenting me? Because if you are, you’re doing a really bad job at it.”
Gordo was an interesting character for me in the first book. Yeah, he’s a jerk (and worse) in so many ways but he’s also there for Ox when he needs him. Once I clocked that he’s a porcupine with a heart of gold, well, of course I liked him. He’s grumpy and snappish – his friends at the garage say he has “murder eyebrows” – but his pack knows that he’s full of hot air. He only truly lashes out at Mark, his mate, who he blames for…. well, a lot of things. Gordo’s anger is well-deserved and very understandable, but it did wear thing after a while.

The part of the book that hit hardest for me was the theme around parents and children, about living up to – or defying – their expectations. It was also a thread through the first book, between Ox’s bio father who told him he was nothing and the slow relationship he builds – and then loses – with Thomas. But where Ox has put his ghosts to rest, Gordo has a lot more wreckage to deal with.

Gordo’s bio dad was established pretty definitively as one of the main villains in the first book. So it may be hard to believe that he comes off even worse in this book. Gordo is who he is – the Bennett pack witch – because of his father’s actions, and whether that’s a positive or negative thing is something that changes throughout the book. And then there’s Thomas who was the bio dad or chosen dad of so many characters. While Gordo’s trained by his father and Thomas’s father, he knows that he’ll be Thomas’s witch. So his betrayal – as he sees it – takes an already hurting child and decimates him. The villain also has to deal with living in the specter of their parent’s shadow – and is a counterexample of the path that Gordo chose not to take.

“You can run from me, Gordo. But I will always find you. I let you go once. I’m not going to make that mistake again.”


And then, of course, there’s the romance. Mark and Gordo grew up together long before Gordo realized that Mark knew he was his mate. So it’s no surprise that Gordo feels just as betrayed by Mark as he does by Thomas. But despite everything everything, Gordo still loves him – even while he wishes he hates him. He does his best to lash out and push Mark away and convince himself it’s not true. Given wolves’ noses and the bond that still exists between them, Mark knows he’s lying but only pushes so far. I was disappointed by the circumstance that led to Gordo finally accepting his feelings – it’s a trope I particularly dislike – but I liked seeing them attempt to rebuild a relationship while still acknowledging both of their pain. The only problem? The main focus of the book was on the events happening in the pack and around Green Creek, not their relationship. I honestly hesitate to even label this romance with how little time they spend together, though what’s there is certainly worth it.

While I enjoyed Gordo’s prickly point of view, there’s no arguing that there’s some intangible quality that’s missing compared to Ox’s POV. He has a pretty unique viewpoint given his knowledge about the wolves while not being one himself so you’d think that it would work. Part of it I think is that despite all the things that happen in the book, Wolfsong can feel like a warm hug. We meet Ox and Joe as children and there’s lots of happy peppermint smells and family dinners and just Ox’s generally positive viewpoint. There’s none of that with the way this book starts and even after that Gordo is generally, well, bitter. It’s an enthralling read but not necessarily a comforting one. In addition, the depictions of the non-White characters felt a bit stereotypical to me, Rico especially. Random Spanish and some stale Latinx stereotypes do not make a character. Not my background, though, so I’ll leave that up to someone else to pick apart.

Overall, while I didn’t like this anywhere near as much as the first one, I’m definitely intrigued enough to keep going with the series.

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

I really enjoyed Wolfsong and was so excited to read Ravensong! TJ Klune has become an auto buy author me, I just love his writing so much and I really enjoy how he tells a story but also the way he writes his characters is unlike anything else.

The success of recent books has brought about a renaisance of TJ Klune books. And I am loving it. The second book in the series has Gordo brought back into the pack. Again. You definitely need to read the first book first. And I recommend that everyone does. TJ Klune writes chracters in a way no one else quite does. It is the reason to read his books. The stories are definitely good. But the characters are what makes a great TJ Klune book.

Wow, what a fantastic follow-up to Wolfsong. WhereI found Wolfsong to be about new and budding romance between two young men who were learning about themselves and finding each other along the way; I found Ravensong to be a bit more mature and not so much about romance as true, deeply felt love. It is a more mature connection between these characters though we do get some flashbacks to when they were young and not mature enough to follow their “song.” The main bulk of the story focuses on when they are older and time has passed and their feelings for each other are different but not gone. That’s why I think this story is more about love and the emotions that come with it.

When you’re young, you want to believe everything lasts forever. This book shows us that sometimes time has to pass in order for things to make sense. I love that this story seems to be more about the families we choose and deciding it’s the people we pick who are our pack and not just the family we are born into.

I think my only critique was the length of this book. I felt as though some parts were a bit slow, as with the first, and we could have made a few cuts to keep momentum and still keep content. Otherwise, I eagerly look forward to the next installment of this series and hope we get them before too long.

My biggest mistake with this was to start the series from the second novel with zero idea of what is going on. But I had to request it as soon as I saw T.J Klune’s name on it as I loved The House on the Cerulean Sea. I love the style and storytelling skills of the author so I jumped without thinking. Do I regret it? Absolutely not but it would have been better if I read the Wolfsong first because there is no recap whatsoever at the beginning. If you are part of Team Jacob, you will love this story filled with cool pack of wolves, alpha dogs, powerful families and bittersweet relationships. The characters are so lovable and adorable that you cannot help root for them despite their flaws. The novel switches back and forth between different time frames and these flashbacks caught me a little of guard but I managed to follow the storyline even without my lack of background knowledge on the series. Overall a lovely fantasy filled with mythical creatures in a magical world and amiable characters that will stay with you for a long time.

It's taken me a few days to be able to get my thoughts in order about this book, and it still feels jumbled in my head. I really liked this story-and I almost wish I hadn't read Wolfsong first! I just feel this is it's own story (which it is) but I went into it with preconceived ideas about some of the characters. I think my preconceived ideas clouded how I viewed some characters. Luckily, TJ is an amazing author who was able to write the story so that I learned new things about each character, and now I love them all so much more! The twist of information at the very end will definitely make me read the next two books in this series, and I can't wait! Thank you Netgalley for gifting me a of Ravensong!

I love all of TJ Klune's books I have read and was not disappointed with this one.

Klune has a magical way of weaving a beautiful tale and his characters come right off the page. This series is a bit darker than his other works but it works well for the story and Klune's signature style still shines through. I love Gordo and the relationship between him and Mark is so interesting to read about and its nice that this book focuses more from their points. I cannot wait to get into the third book!

I highly recommend 'Ravensong' by TJ Klune for fans of the Green Creek series. This emotionally charged novel takes readers on a thrilling journey of supernaturally complicated relationships. The author's gifted storytelling easily guides us through the struggles of the Bennett pack as they navigate issues of loyalty, love, and acceptance. In 'Ravensong', the character of Gordo Livingstone is extensively examined, providing profound insights into his past and present. The book's character development and poignant themes make it a captivating yet belabored read that will keep you engrossed from start to finish.

Can I live in Green Creek? Because I kinda want to live in Green Creek and be Pack. I loved this book just as much as I loved the first book in the series. I loved Gordo and Mark together. I loved how we got to know more of Gordo's background. The plot moved forward at a great pace, and resolved enough of the problems while setting up stuff to continue to drive the rest of the series. I'm definitely left wanting more, more more. Can't wait to get my hands on the next book.

Thank you NetGalley for gifting me a free ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Welcome back to the world of werewolves and witches and the tiny town of Green Creek. Ravensong follows the story of Gordo Livingstone, witch to the infamous Bennett werewolf pack.

Gordo has a long, haunting history with the Bennett family, full of abandonment, anger, and broken hearts. When outside packs move against the Green Creek pack, Gordo has to choose how deeply his loyalties lie and is he capable of forgiveness.

This was the most difficult TJ Klune book for me. Every work I've read of his has immediately drawn me in, and I'm bewitched by the characters almost instantly. That didn't happen for me in this book. It came in waves in this book. I'd start to lose interest, then a conflict would arise, and I'd be drawn in again.

That being said, I am planning on continuing the series. Every author can't be perfect all the time (although TJ, if anyone could be it's you), and I haven't given up hope on the coming books.

Right off the bat I want to sat that, I just love this series so much so far. I seriously flew through this book. Fantastic. Amazing. Lots of laughs and lots of tears.

These books are not stand alones so definitely read “Wolfsong” before reading this one!

I was honestly a bit nervous about this book becausei knew it was going to focus more on Gordo and Mark versus the last book focusing on Ox and Joe. But honestly it did not matter I was hooked right away. I won't lie though Ox and Joe are still my favorite.

Ravensong brings us back to Green Creek with the stronger than ever Bennett Pack. It takes us back through some of the events that happened in Wolfsong but through Gordo’s POV, aka The witch of the Bennett pack. We get to see what the other side was going through. We also get to see alot into Gordo’s past and why he is the way he is.

The story of Gordo and Mark's relationship is a heartbreaking one. They both have been through so much and have hurt eachother so much. a lot of should haves and wasted time. Throughout this story they work on trying to rebuild what has been broken for a long time. Its not road an easy especially with everything else going on. Something spreading throughout the wolves and all of Green Creek under attack.

This book was very tense at times but these characters are all so amazing. They never failed to make me laugh. I wish I could be a part of their pack!

If you loved “Wolfsong”, you will love this one too! And if you haven’t read it yet, DO IT! And that goes for all of TJ Klune’s books honestly.

Thank you Net Galley & TJ Klune for this ARC, it was wonderful.

Thrills, fascinating personalities, humor, romance, well-woven communities, and dazzling authorship fill the pages of TJ Klune’s “Ravensong.” In preparation for this sequel, I re-read Book 1 of the Green Creek series, “Wolfsong,” and was impressed. It’s rare for a book to get better the second, much less the third time around. I suspect the same will be true for “Ravensong.” But fair warning. To be steeped in the exquisite glory of these adventure romances, read then in order.

Mr. Klune has created a unique and enticing wolf-shifter world. where individuals have tethers, who balance their wolf and human natures. And strong packs have witches. When certain witches and wolves go “bad” without their tethers, our heroes are hard hit. This installment features Gordo’s terrifying youth, how he became pack witch and why he broke tether with Mark, the pack’s “enforcer.” Unfortunately Gordo’s father is one of the bad witches. In the midst of a wolf pandemic (written long before COVID,) Gordo and Mark must re-develop trust in their love to save the pack and possibly their species.

“Ravensong” explores factors that create and destroy humanity - how a loving community draws the best from each individual. Appreciation of diversity is central, as humans, wolves and witches either cooperate or collide. I appreciate how Mr. Klune slowly bends the clumsy arc of their universe towards justice. This is a book of true depth.

Mr. Klune ‘s language sings, even in what he doesn’t say, as words set an ever-shifting tone. Here is Gordo’s account of his mother’s death. “He swerved to miss something on a darkened road. Went into a tree. Father said it was an accident. Probably a deer. He didn’t know I’d heard Grandpap and Mother whispering about taking me away just days before.” Way creepier than saying he suspected his dad was involved in his mother’s demise, isn’t it? And wait until you read the dialog. People’s characters enveloped me, merely through how they spoke to one another!

The plot is fast-paced, and might seem action-driven, but it isn’t. Instead, facts are revealed at emotionally appropriate moments, leaving me anxious to learn outcomes. With other authors, the technique feels contrived. Here it bound me to the characters. I was no sooner giggling, than I was terrified or crying for them.

And these are some of the minor joys. Mr. Klune’s brilliance shines through interactions where love leads, binding, sometimes cursing its victims. These super-creatures stumble or become tongue-tied at all the wrong moments, ignore their own wisdom, and generally behave like everyone else I know. Even as my skin crawled at villains’ twisted views, I wanted to hug each pack member.

Simply put, my highest recommendation goes to “Ravensong.”

Book Description:
Ravensong by TJ Klune is book 2 in the Green Creek series. Gordo Livingstone had sworn off wolves and Mark Bennett. Content with throwing himself into work at his garage, he  creates a new family for himself with Chris, Tanner, Rico, and Ox.  But now, despite past warnings from his mother, Gordo has once again found himself aligned with the Bennett pack. When new threats come to Green Creek, everything he believes is tested, and Gordo learns the true meaning of  love and family.

My Thoughts:
Klune makes you FEEL. You feel happiness and grief.  Loyalty and palpable dread. Longing and love. Ravensong was INTENSE! At times, I found myself yelling, "No! No!" It's just so good!
Klune knows how to draw the reader in until you feel like you're part of the Bennett pack yourself. I was completely blown away when I read Wolfsong earlier this year, and now I think Ravensong is even better! If you want a book that gives you all the feels, add this to your TBR now!

Read this if you like:
• Romantic fantasy
• Found family
• LGBTQ+ friendly books

There is some spice, but it's easy to skip over if that's not your thing. I'm more of a closed door kinda girl myself and didn't find it too distracting.

The Green Creek series continues to be a favorite of mine.

I really enjoyed that this book started being in the same timeline of Wolfsong. I loved reading about their journey on the road and the feelings that they were experiencing. I also loved to read more about Joe and Gordo's relationship and how that naturally formed.

I can't wait until the next book in this series, although it's going to hard to top Gordon and Mark.

I recommend this series to everyone!

I love all of TJ Klune's books and was not disappointed with this one. Klune weaves a masterful tale and his characters come right off the page. This series is a bit darker than his other works but it works well for the story and Klune's signature style still shines through. I love Gordo and the relationship between him and Mark is so interesting to read about. I wish we were given a bit more of it in this book. I am looking forward to the 3rd book and cannot wait to read it.

4.5 Stars rounded up!

I love TJ Klune's work anyway, and I really enjoyed Wolfsong. But, I definitely liked this one even more than the first. Gordo was my favorite character in the first novel and I was elated to get his story. I have said it before that if your introduction to TJ Klune was Under the Whispering Door or The House in the Cerulean Sea, this one is a lot darker and more angsty than those standalones. TJ Klune has a very discernable voice in his writing, and I usually associate him with the kind of whimsy as a Wes Anderson film. Artsy and Charming. These novels don't really fit that vibe --but its not a bad thing.

Sometimes I think the characters are all a bit similar with all the same humor, but also, birds of a feather and all that. I really have no complaints about this book and even to find them I am grabbing at straws. I really like the whole atmosphere and the vibe of the Bennett pack, and the PNW setting. There were a few things that I cringed at a little in the first novel, but I ran through this one so quickly. I appreciate the more mature characters and not everyone being a teenager.

I really love this series and I recommend it if you like shifter romance, TJ Klune, and MLM series'. I'll definitely continue to read this series as it (re)releases, and I dig through TJ's backlog of work. Despite my advanced copies I have still ordered physical books for my shelves --I like this series that much.

Thank you so much to Tor Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this novel for review!