I am enjoying this series a lot. Selene is showing a lot of growth as a dreamwalker. She and Damian marry and have to navigate that relationship with each other. She was assigned to kill him yet finds herself married to him. Makes for an interesting story. I can not wait for the next in the series! I think teens and adults will enjoy these books!

Considered a traitor to her home and her people, Selene must confront her own inner self in the fight for the Ravenwood history. She alone can choose which path she will follow. The way of her ancestors is a cold and merciless way, while the way of the Light offers redemption and the type of peace Selene yearns to accept.

I love this world Morgan Busse has built and the characters she’s chosen to inhabit this land. Seven houses, with seven separate but equally powerful gifts, strive toward peace, but first, there will be war.

Selene and Damien have a new marriage to navigate, one born of necessity rather than love, and their emotions run the gamut from panic and despair to tentative acceptance. It’s interesting to see Selene grow through these experiences. Having never known the love of her mother, Selene is apprehensive, so I enjoyed seeing her develop into a stronger version of herself.

The dreamscapes are some of my favorite settings throughout Flight of the Raven. It’s here that Selene finds her greatest power and her fiercest enemy. The battle for light circled round this epic tale in glorious detail.

I requested a copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

This was a great follow up to The Mark of the Raven. The amazing world building and the character development continue. I am loving this series, and I can't wait to see what happens next.

I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley for the purpose of review.

I am such a fan of Mark of the Raven (the first book) that I knew I just NEEDED the sequel immediately after that insane and beautiful ending. The sequel picks up right where the first book ends. Morgan is such a phenomenal writer. She pulls me into the story and I feel like I'm in the setting with the characters as they interact. The first 10 chapters bored me because it was a lot of inner thought and descriptions, however once I got past chapter 10 I was HOOKED!

Selene is now Grand Lady Maris. She is traveling home Grand Lord Damien to Nor Esen. These two deal with many internal conflicts and struggle with building a life together.

Selene is still battling with herself, even more so now because she's trying to understand the dreamwalker gift. She is attracted to the Light, but is so used to being pulled by the Dark Lady. In this book she learns much about the Light and begins to seek after him for herself. Selene overcame a lot in the first book and continues to show her strength in the sequel. She never has a easy decision, but she always pushes forward when she wants to really give up. She has heart! I love her and finding out how powerful she was blew my mind!!! I was so happy for her. I can't wait to see how things progress for her as Grand Lady.

Grand Lord Damien is the most amazing man ever! He has his doubts at first, but knowing the Light he continues to be a man of many great things. I love his heart for all people. I love how he helps and honors people. Damien has many things he had to deal with as well, but he overcame them. I love his words of wisdom as well.

The romance was P E R F E C T. My entire book has mainly pink tabs because the romance was just superb. It was a slow burn and when they finally kissed I squealed! They actually loved one another despite how they married. I loved seeing them become true husband and wife and help one another. Learning together, growing together and eventually ruling together. They are just an awesome team.

Lady Ragna is still a twisted woman. I hated her since book one, however, the final chapter I was able to somewhat understand her heart. She's a broken woman that allowed rules, tradition and her gift control her life and make her miserable. She needs help. Unfortunately, I'm still wishing for her demise cause she so damn evil OR I'd like to see the Light change her. Either way is find by me.

The Dark Lady is crazy! All that stalking -- LOL -- she's crazy. She was determined to find and use Selene. She's a crazy one. I can't wait to see how she comes into play in the next book.

Amara is such a broken girl seeking her mother's love. I feel bad for her, but also can't stand how she treats and thinks of Selene. I wish she had more time to work things out. I almost cried when her fall came, but I was glad she was able to understand the Light before it all ended.

As great as this book was I have HIGH hopes for the third book. I am gushing over this trilogy and cannot wait for the release next year. I am loving everything that Damien and Selene stand for.

The faith aspects in this book are just as amazing. I was pulled into every bit of wisdom Damien was giving and how it could be related back to scripture. This Christian fantasy is one that I highly recommend! There's magic, romance, relatable family problems and humor thrown in -- all while still giving some amazing encouraging words about God.

Highly recommend!!!

I've already reread it and it was just as good (maybe even more so) than the first time. The books in this series are true gems and will always be on my favorites shelf. :D

Flight of the Raven immediately impresses the eye with its absolutely stunning cover, and it definitely doesn't disappoint after with its unique well-written characters as well as the author's beautiful writing style. In the first book, we see Selene (the female MC) with a hard shell but as the book continues, we start seeing her soft true character. In Flight of the Raven, we continue seeing that and I absolutely love her true personality. Busse portrays her as a fierce character but extremely kind and thoughtful on the inside. Damien, the male MC, is exactly like a Peeta in my opinion. He's soft, gentle, caring, and sensitive to Selene and how she feels. He's considerate and very loved by his people, and overall one of my favorite male MCs... ever.

Personally, I did feel that the ending was rather anticlimactic for what led up to it, so I was a bit disappointed by that, but in general the plot was done brilliantly and the writing style only enhanced it.

This series is absolutely incredible and I would strongly recommend it. 5 stars.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.

Wow. Book 2 was one heck of a ride. It has a romance, with the developing relationship between Selena and Damien: but also the growing sense of adventure and danger, with the threat of the Dominia Empire.

As this is fantasy, the powers of the different 'Houses' come into the story, and Selene is learning to come to grips with her own power as a dream-walker. Like all good fantasy stories, there is a struggle between good and evil.
In this case, it is largely Selena's as she struggles to let go of what she was taught and wants to use her power to help people, while struggling to be accepted in a new land.

The fantasy world-building continues, only in this one I think it was stronger and a little more credible. There was more background to the different families and Houses, and the source of their power.
Selena learns alongside the reader, which is a great way of developing the story and the plot.

Alongside the spiritual and fantasy elements, there is political drama, with the growth of an Imperial Conquering power that threatens all the people in the fictional world, as well as friction between and within the different families.
There a couple of fantasy tropes: i.e people fighting with swords but without shields (which were kind of vital in pre-modern warfare), wearing leather and able to endure combat for a longer period than someone would be able to in real life. But a lot of those are to be expected.

Honestly, when it comes to fantasy I am picky. I did not think I would like this series, but I liked the first novel, and this one is even better. The Ravenwood Saga is a Fantasy series I can recommend for all those who like the genre.

Thanks to Netgalley and Anne Rogers for allowing me to read the Epub of this title. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions expressed are my own.

Wow! This intense series picks up right where Mark of the Raven left off. Selene left her family home to save Damien and finds herself still in the middle of intrigue, murder, and secrets.

I love this series. It is a war between the light and the dark. The House of Ravenwood has operated in the dark for centuries. They are all about power and gain. Selene learns the difference between light and dark and the warmth found in the light. She learns of the good in people and that a ruler does not need to rule with "an iron fist."

Flight of the Raven was hard to put down. Selene and Damien's story kept me turning the pages. They are strong and better together. I would suggest that you read Mark of the Raven first. They do need to be read in order. I'm so glad that I found this series and I am anxiously anticipating the next!

This book contains non-graphic violence and Christian themes.

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own

She made her choice... Now she must pay for it...

Flight Of The Raven. Where to start? I was a bit dubious when I started the first book in The Ravenwood Saga, I mean, my opinion on YA fantasy can easily go either way. But I LOVED it! And as soon as I turned the last page I found myself highly anticipating the next book. A few months later, enter author Morgan L. Busse's brand new release Flight Of The Raven. Was it as good as the first book? It was a little different as much of the plot figures around Selene and Damien having to adjust to life together and learning to trust each other. But the answer to the question is an unequivocal YES! And now that I've finished it I keep thinking that I just can't wait months for the next release! But, I do have to wait....very impatiently...wait.

As I've said, YA fantasy fiction is not always my first choice but I absolutely do not regret giving Morgan L. Busse's The Ravenwood Saga a chance. The author's writing style is very immersive, conjuring up vivid mental pictures with simple black ink on white paper.

So, prepare for adventure in both the waking and night realms. Prepare for danger and death. Prepare for the epic battle between Light and darkness over a young woman's soul. And mostly, prepare to be unable to put the book down and to soar within the pages of Flight Of The Raven...

(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)

There seems to be a touch of destiny in Lady Selene”

Ain’t that the truth!

And Damien knows more than ever since they got married and they’re secrets were shared. But as they work in getting to know each other, he finds her secrets are darker than he imagine. But can Selene’s curiosity to get to know more of the Light be a sign that there’s another purpose for er gift?

I’ve been eagerly anticipating this one since I devoured the first book! Needless to say, this is a series to be read in order. Not just because the story develops through the books but because I’ve felt each one has a purpose. The first is so important for world building and this second one for relationship building.

I’ve obviously been excited to see Damien and Selene grow as a couple. Morgan L Busse delivered this perfectly, with all the awkwardness of a new relationship but also the surety of what’s meant to be. And here’s another reason why it’s important to read in order. Selene’s ideology stars to change in the past book, so the decisions she makes in this one are not out of the blue because of what we’ve seen in the first.

Selene’s life in Nor Esen is going to be more different than she ever expected from the whirlwind that turned her life upside down. Nevertheless, it might be just where she needs to be to ask her questions and find the true answers for them. And as she come to know the people and, especially Damien’s heart, she’ll find a desire more potent but less intimidating than she’s ever known.

Can’t wait what Morgan brings next as the war is only beginning!

I fell in love last year with Morgan’s book through the first book in the series, Mark of the Raven. Wonderful worldbuilding, emotional writing, and endearing characters. I was eagerly anticipating the second book in the series and it did not disappoint.

I love this first line because “dark” is the perfect word to describe Selene’s life literally and spiritually until now. But, as she arrived at her new home, new color penetrate her life. Most importantly, light takes hold of her heart. I think the covers of the series show perfectly this transition from darkness to light!

I’m left anxiously awaiting the third one now ❤

Ever since reading the first book, Mark of the Raven, I have eagerly been anticipating this next installment. I had to know how Selene and Damien's story continued. There was not as much action in this book, which was a bit disappointing, but Morgan L. Busse made up for it with wonderful character development. I thought the growth of Selene and Damien's relationship was handled well. It wasn't insta-love. It took the time necessary for them to come to grips with parts of themselves and each other. And I am once again eagerly anticipating the continuation of their story.

I knew going in that this book was going to be fantastic from the way book one ended. I mean wowza. And it didn't disappoint.
I love character driven stories and this is certainly one. I adore Selene and Damien. They were like family and I didn’t want anybody to be mean to them. And I didn’t want any disrespect on Taegis either, counselor, guardian, and matchmaker.
Like in the first book, I really enjoyed the world building and details of the political families and their houses.
Where the first book was much more fantasy, this was much more romance. I do wish that there was some more action, and the ending was a bit anticlimactic. Still I was never bored and the next book looks like it will more than make up in the action department.
Content:
Not much, a fade to black scene between a married couple as well as insinuations of their relationship. Mild violence and some slightly creepy demonic stuff (as showed in contrast to the Light- it never bothered me but it might make more sensitive readers uncomfortable).
This was a solid second installment in this series. I am invested in this world and these characters' happiness. I can't wait for book three!
I received a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

Excellent book! Just like the first in the trilogy The Ravenwood Saga, I couldn't put it down. I would definitely recommend reading the first one as you'd be a little lost with the storyline. It starts right where book one finished. I enjoyed the character development in this book of not just the main characters but also other supporting characters. There were surprising twists that I didn't expect. Also enjoyed seeing the relationship between Selene and Damien. Can't wait for the final book to come out!

Sometimes I enjoy reading something different, and Morgan L. Busse caught my attention last year with her Ravenwood Saga fantasy series. In the first book, Mark of the Raven, we learned Lady Selene comes from a family of dreamwalkers, meaning she can enter and influence the dreams of others. She's shocked to find out that for generations her family has used this to actually become dreamkillers, and she must decide whether or not to carry on in their footsteps.

I don't want to say too much about this book because the first one ended with such a surprise, but Selene is taking refuge in Nor Esen and desires to learn about the mysterious Light that the people there follow. Lord Damien believes all gifts come from the Light, and Selene desires nothing more than to search this out and find the true purpose of her own gift, not the perverted reasoning of her ancestors.

Just like the first book, the best part of this one was the way the Light drew Selene. Damien explains it so well: "We were given the gift of the waters... it's how I worship the Light. What he gave me I give back to him." Yes! That's how I feel when I use my own God-given gifts. He also has this encouragement: "Following the Light does not mean there is no darkness. Rather, it means there is light in the darkness, even if it is only a single flame. I've never been alone. The one who made me and gave me my power has always been with me."

Overall, this was an excellent sequel - I actually felt it was better than the first book! - with strong character journeys, and I cant wait for the third story to wrap things up next February. I'd recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy or wants to check out something outside their normal reading comfort zone.

I received my copy of the book from the publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.

The tension definitely ratchets up a notch in the second book in Morgan L. Busse’s Ravenwood Saga. I can safely say that if you enjoyed the first book in this series, you will want to get your hands on the second. In fact, you’ll probably want to get your hands on the third, too, but unfortunately we have to wait six months for that!

This book starts right where the first left off: With Selene having fled Ravenwood, leaving her younger sister Amara to step in and try to fill Selene’s shoes both as a dreamwalker and, potentially, as the future head of House Ravenwood. The story also continues to follow Selene and Damien, who are trying to adjust to their new circumstances as well as prepare for the war they know is coming.

I love the mix of personal and political tensions in this story. Fantasy isn’t a genre I dive into often, but when I do, I love to get a feel for the political tensions in the world that’s been created, and that’s done really well here. The tension between Selene and Damien had the potential to become angsty and riddled with mistrust and misunderstandings, but these potholes were completely avoided in favour of a much more nuanced tension that befitted the complexity of these two characters and their situation.

But of all the elements in this story, I think I’m enjoying Selene’s personal journey the most. She has only been trained to use the dreamwalking gift for ill, but as she becomes more and more intrigued by the Light, she needs to find a new purpose, and I can’t wait to continue that journey with her into the final book in the series.

Flight of the Raven is a very good sequel to Mark of the Raven. I enjoyed how the relationship between Damien and Selene developed. The middle of the book was a little slow. In my opinion, it took Selene too long to figure out what she wanted and who she was. The last part of the book was excellent though. I look forward to the next book.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

Wow, what a ride!

Flight of the Raven is book two in Morgan L. Busse's Ravenwood Saga, picking up exactly where the previous book, Mark of the Raven, left off. Selene Ravenwood, now newly married to Grand Lord Damien of House Maris under very abnormal circumstances, is fleeing to the northern shores of Maris to escape the threat of her mother's wrath. In Flight of the Raven, we see Selene grow and develop as she learns more about the Light that Damien follows, and we see Damien gradually grow to trust the mysterious woman that is now his wife.

Again, as with its prequel, the plot of this book grabs you immediately and sucks you in until finally releasing you at another cliffhanger-of-sorts. I enjoyed letting the flow of the story carry me along as I read about these fascinating characters and their fascinating world.

Busse's worldbuilding is truly outstanding. I really really REALLY love the system of the great houses and their gifts! I would definitely have preferred to see more of the other houses though-- Damien is supposed to be such close friends with the members of House Luceras, and yet Selene has very little interaction with them. Anyway, did anyone else notice the clever little thing she did with the House Ravenwood dreamwalking gift and the nature of Ravenclaws? Hmm?

As aforementioned, I wish there was a bit more interaction with the other houses. I'd love to see their personalities expounded on. Not to mention, Selene is still pretty friendless despite her relationship with Damien... she has, like, no female friends except for maybe her maidservant, and it would be really interesting to see a friendship work out between her and, say, Lady Adalyn Luceras or Lady Ayaka Rafel. Or even Lady Bryren.

That said, I did enjoy this book. Read it in just a couple of sittings. Four stars from me!

Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley.

I didn’t read the first in this series, so had to pick up the storyline as I went. It wasn’t difficult, and in some ways, I think it created more tension, it really kept me thinking as I explored this exciting, new world where some of the inhabitants have spectacular talents.

I thoroughly enjoyed the range of characters and the storyline. “The Light” versus ‘the dark’ were woven together throughout keeping me attentive and creating a desire to stay on top of the action. The story moves along at quite the pace, with many unexpected twists and turns. I loved that.!

I was surprised at the rather abrupt ending compared to other series of books I have read in the same genre, where there was more of a wrap-up within the book whilst still plenty of story to encourage the reader to commit to the next. I enjoyed the story and style very much indeed.

I was anxious to read this second book. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to see what happens next.

Mark of the Raven was one of my favorites and this second book did not disappoint. I would suggest reading Mark of The Raven first to know about the different characters, but it is not necessary as this book can stand alone. The settings and character interaction were so vivid and full of life. The author brought life to the words written. There were plenty of good twists and page turning moments. I loved this book. It's probably the best Christian Fiction Fantasy I've read in years.  How the author brought God into the book was unique. The LIGHT was the presence of the Almighty One. Of course, there was the good versus evil aspect........  I was given a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and I am happy to leave my review.