[Blog Tour] THE RAVEN AND THE DOVE - Book Review

Happy Sunday Bookdragons! Today is my leg of the The Raven and the Dove Blog Tour...

The Raven and the Dove
The Raven and the Dove Book 1
Kaitlyn Davis
Published by Amazon Digital Services, LLC. 
Release Date: March 9, 2020
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Retellings


BLURB:
Four fates collide in this avian-inspired, epic fantasy retelling of  Tristan and Isolde perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Sabaa Tahir, and Leigh Bardugo!

A princess longing to be free...

On the dawn of her courtship trials, Princess Lyana Aethionus knows she should be focused on winning her perfect mate, yet her thoughts wander to the open sky at the edge of her floating kingdom. One final adventure calls. Upon fleeing the palace, the last thing she expects to find is a raven prince locked in a death match with a dragon.

A bastard aching to belong...

Reviled son of a dead king, Rafe would do anything for his beloved half-brother, Prince Lysander Taetanus, including posing as him in the upcoming courtship trials. When a dragon interrupts their secret exchange, he orders his studious sibling to run. After suffering a fatal blow, Rafe is saved by a beautiful dove who possesses forbidden magic, just like him.

Fate brought them together, now destiny will tear them apart...

Unknown to the world above, on the foggy sea ten thousand feet below, a young king fights a forgotten war. He believes Lyana is the queen prophesied to save the world, and with the help of his favored spy, hidden deep in the highest ranks of the dove royal house, he will stop at nothing to have her.

Three shocking betrayals. Two star-crossed lovers. One unforgettable journey. If you like fierce heroines, brooding heroes, forbidden romance, and action-packed magical adventures with twists you'll never see coming, don't miss The Raven and the Dove!
My Review:I was drawn to this book initially for two reasons: the stunning cover (I’m really loving illustrated covers lately!) and that it’s a Tristan and Isolde retelling but this book is everything the blurb promises and more.
I couldn’t put it down when I started reading. I love the avian magic Rafe and Lyana possess, the characters, and the worldbuilding. I know there were a couple books out in 2019 that had avian ties (in different ways of course) but as a comparable I liked this book so much more.
There were a few things I didn’t like but with three more books to come the author has given herself plenty of time to allow the characters to grow and plot holes to be filled. 
Pros to this book: a seemingly solid friendship cast over with dark secrets ready to come out, brooding boys, and captivating worldbuilding.
Cons: not a great disability rep, brothers bound to become enemies over something stupid, and insta love (which can be a love or hate for me). 
Overall this book is a thrilling adventure that although not a 5-star for me, lays the groundwork and potential for the coming 3 books. 

My Rating:

4 of 5 Stars

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About the Author: 

Bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis writes young adult fantasy novels under the name Kaitlyn Davis and contemporary romance novels under the name Kay Marie. Publishers Weekly has said, "Davis writes with confidence and poise," while USA Today has recommended her work as "must-read romance."

Always blessed with an overactive imagination, Kaitlyn has been writing ever since she picked up her first crayon and is overjoyed to share her work with the world. When she's not daydreaming, typing stories, or getting lost in fictional worlds, Kaitlyn can be found playing fetch with her puppy, watching a little too much television, or spending time with her family. If you have any questions for her--about her books, about scheduling an event, or just in general--you may contact her at: KaitlynDavisBooks@gmail.com

For her contemporary romances written as Kay Marie, visit Kay's Amazon author page: amazon.com/author/kay_marie


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