Quick Review: An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson

A beautiful 4 - nearly 5! - stars. This book is not only stunningly beautiful, but it is by far one of the most unique fae stories I've ever read. Every single word captures your imagination, painting Isobel's story into your mind with such vivid detail and clarity that you can practically feel the crunch of leaves under your feet. 

Not only is the writing itself bewitching, but the characters all feel complex and strikingly real. This is no small feat. Oftentimes, as I found with Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, character depth is tossed aside in favor of elaborate lyrical descriptions. And sure, in the end, the stage looks exquisite - but the actors are all puppets. This was not the case with An Enchantment of Ravens. Rogerson managed to transport me into an autumnal forest filled with fae, while still giving me fully fleshed out travel companions. You can feel the weight of Rook and Isobel's personal histories, and this rings true even with the side characters (though perhaps to a lesser extent).

Overall, I would recommend this unique and beautiful book to everyone, but especially those who love the fae. An Enchantment of Ravens captures that rare magical feeling we all search for.

Release Date: September 26, 2017
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