Friends to enemies to lovers, a great easy read. Both main characters are likeable. I wish the author had brought their family backgrounds into the story a little bit more.

Cormorant Run is my first read from this author and I have to say I was impressed. The vivid world building was executed extremely well and I was sucked in early on. After human experiments go awry and meddling with nuclear weapons brings about the apocalypse, those that remain (human and non-human) must learn to coexist or there's no hope for any of them. Sent on a task by the King and her father to ferry the Prince/heir across the channel to barter a peace treaty with the humans is a life threatening task for them both. Given the sordid and estranged past between the heroine and Prince Ronin things are tense for much of the journey. Threats are around every corner and nowhere is safe when they are being hunted for simply existing. While not a fighter at heart Cora more than proves herself on the journey and saves the Prince and herself more times than she could count. Then injuries leave them stranded and not only force them to remain in enemy territory but spend time together in which they can either mend the severed bonds between them and give into the sexual tension or go on as enemies. Very well written & engaging with a well built world that was fascinating and fun to read.

Myth: 4/5

McKenzie created a fascinating world. Genetic experimentation led to bird-human hybrids. The world of the Eyrie seems to include many different bird species, cormorants, eagles, pigeons, etc. It was intricately woven through the story how they maintain attributes of their bird brethren.

The romance was just what you wanted, with plenty of chemistry and teasing moments. The story was action packed. It kicked off with a bang (or arrow shot) and really didn’t stop after that. I’m super impressed by the completeness of story and world building in a single novel. The world created could easily have (a may yet, I’m sure only McKenzie knows) spanned multiple novels. Certainly enjoyed the mysteries and challenges set up and overcome over the course of the story, without any excessive stops for exposition.

Magic: 4/5

Besides being bird-human hybrids and the world and mythos built around that, you can still tell that Cora is different. She’s the only messenger that can make it across the channel, and she does so quite regularly. Her otherness is well built up and unlocked along with the unfolding of the romance.

Overall: 4/5

I really enjoyed it. I find it so refreshing after reading so many series to enjoy an engaging and complete self contained novel. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t love to enjoy more of the world of the eyrie if given the opportunity.

"Cormorant Run" was the first book of the author and I did enjoy the story very much!
It was great to be able to read a standalone where everything just fits: hot, steamy, romance, adventure, and a complete new idea and worldbuilding.

The author did create and write a book with an idea I have not yet read or come across. That scientists experiment with different DNAs - oh my! It did sound very real and scary. But the overall story was written well. The story itself focusses on the main characters, their relationship, their friendship, their love. It was great to accompany them on their journey and see them grow through their adventure.

Perfect for romantasy fans, who do not mind some steamy action!

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"Cormorant" Run ist das erste Buch der Autorin und ich bin froh, dass ich es lesen hab dürfen. Es ist ein Einzelband, aber die Story, der Verlauf, die Protas, alles war perfekt! Hab mich bereits ab Seite 1 wohlgefühlt in dem Buch.

Die Grundidee fand ich auch genial, so kannte ich das bisher noch nicht und es ist beängstigend, wenn man denkt, dass das theoretisch jetzt auch schon passieren kann - echt großartig.
Die Story fokussiert sich auf die zwei Protas - auf deren Geschichte, Freundschaft und Liebe. Es war schön zu beobachten, wie es die beiden schaffen, das Abenteuer zu meistern, gemeinsam wachsen, sich entwickeln.

Perfekt für alle Romantasyfans da draußen, die auch gern die ein oder andere heiße Szene nicht missen wollen :)

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC. I have read other books by this author involving ravens and loved them so I figured I would love this too. I was right. It's fun, fast paced and easy to get into. It has characters you can get behind and root for. Lots of action that sucks you in and there is romance as well. I can't wait for the next book from this author.

Really enjoyed this title! I loved all the detail and world building McKenzie put into this story! While it doesn't appear to be the start of a series, I have to say that I hope that it is, or at the very least there will be more coming out of this "world". Loved the Cora/Ronin dynamic and would love to know more of Daryl's story. He was intriguing to say the least. I sincerely hope there will be more.