If you close your eyes and listen to the pages, you'll begin to feel the inevitable pull of fate and freedom that calls you skyward.
Wings brush lightly against your cheek as they whisper to you a story of forbidden love, the pureness of a dove, and the fierceness of a raven who together, form a connection that will change their worlds as they know it.
If they can rival the opposing tides of their destiny.
Told through the perspective of an enchanting imagination, author Kaitlyn Davis takes to to a world above the clouds that is layered with a rich history that I loved voyaging through. I also commend Davis's themes that empowered those with disabilities and encouraged character to revel in their independent. I thoroughly anticipate the sequel to The Raven and the Dove with the hopes of being able to read more about Xander and his feelings of unworthiness because of his missing arm and emotional past. He has a truly royal heart of gold in my book.
The main protagonists, Lyana (the dove of the House of Peace) and Rafe (the bastard son of the House of Whispers) beautifully contrast through Lyana's sense of freedom and innocence and Rafe's dark warrior heart. They had an insta-love in The Raven and the Dove that gave off the vibe of old souls meeting again in another life like Tristan and Isolde. That being said, I also look forward to seeing their relationship develop with a sparkling form of affection towards each other.
I was certainly not anticipating the ending that sends you towards a spiraling plummet from the sky to to the ground. All in all, The Raven and the Dove by Kaitlyn Davis was such a touching book for readers who wish to read about a love that resonates through time.
Favorite Quotes
"The king had never known the warm kiss of the sun....Those golden rays were the stuff of songs."
"She stared at the stars until they became so bright, so all-encompassing, that she could see nothing else."
"But fate was fickle, and the gods were cruel just as they were kind."
"Love is when you find a piece of yourself in someone else, a piece you never know was missing, but without which you'd be broken."
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BOOK INFORMATION
The Raven and the Dove (The Raven and the Dove #1)
by Kaitlyn Davis Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC Release Date: March 9th 2020
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Retellings
Synopsis:
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 waiting 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!
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AUTHOR INFORMATION
Kaitlyn Davis, a bestselling author with over a quarter of a million books sold, writes young adult fantasy novels under the name Kaitlyn Davis and contemporary romance novels under the name Kay Marie. Publisher's Weekly has said, "Davis writes with confidence and poise," while USA Today has recommended her work as "must-read romance."
To learn more about her contemporary romance novels, visit her Goodreads author page for Kay Marie here: https://www.goodreads.com/Kay_Marie
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
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