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An instant New York Times bestseller!
An Indie Next Top 10 Pick
A Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Winner
“A funny, action-packed, and sweet romance.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“A phenomenal read.” —RT Book Reviews
A skilled painter must stand up to the ancient power of the faerie courts—even as she falls in love with a faerie prince—in this gorgeous bestseller that’s “an ideal pick for fans of Holly Black, Maggie Stiefvater, and Laini Taylor” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Isobel is an artistic prodigy with a dangerous set of clients: the sinister fair folk, immortal creatures who cannot bake bread or put a pen to paper without crumbling to dust. They crave human Craft with a terrible thirst, and Isobel’s paintings are highly prized. But when she receives her first royal patron—Rook, the autumn prince—she makes a terrible mistake. She paints mortal sorrow in his eyes—a weakness that could cost him his life.
Furious, Rook spirits her away to his kingdom to stand trial for her crime. But something is seriously wrong in his world, and they are attacked from every side. With Isobel and Rook depending on each other for survival, their alliance blossoms into trust, then love—and that love violates the fair folks’ ruthless laws. Now both of their lives are forfeit, unless Isobel can use her skill as an artist to fight the fairy courts. Because secretly, her Craft represents a threat the fair folk have never faced in all the millennia of their unchanging lives: for the first time, her portraits have the power to make them feel.
An Indie Next Top 10 Pick
A Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Winner
“A funny, action-packed, and sweet romance.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“A phenomenal read.” —RT Book Reviews
A skilled painter must stand up to the ancient power of the faerie courts—even as she falls in love with a faerie prince—in this gorgeous bestseller that’s “an ideal pick for fans of Holly Black, Maggie Stiefvater, and Laini Taylor” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Isobel is an artistic prodigy with a dangerous set of clients: the sinister fair folk, immortal creatures who cannot bake bread or put a pen to paper without crumbling to dust. They crave human Craft with a terrible thirst, and Isobel’s paintings are highly prized. But when she receives her first royal patron—Rook, the autumn prince—she makes a terrible mistake. She paints mortal sorrow in his eyes—a weakness that could cost him his life.
Furious, Rook spirits her away to his kingdom to stand trial for her crime. But something is seriously wrong in his world, and they are attacked from every side. With Isobel and Rook depending on each other for survival, their alliance blossoms into trust, then love—and that love violates the fair folks’ ruthless laws. Now both of their lives are forfeit, unless Isobel can use her skill as an artist to fight the fairy courts. Because secretly, her Craft represents a threat the fair folk have never faced in all the millennia of their unchanging lives: for the first time, her portraits have the power to make them feel.
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An Enchantment of Ravens
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An instant New York Times bestseller!
An Indie Next Top 10 Pick
A Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Winner
“A funny, action-packed, and sweet romance.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“A phenomenal read.” —RT Book Reviews
A skilled painter must stand up to the ancient power of the faerie courts—even as she falls in love with a faerie prince—in this gorgeous bestseller that’s “an ideal pick for fans of Holly Black, Maggie Stiefvater, and Laini Taylor” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Isobel is an artistic prodigy with a dangerous set of clients: the sinister fair folk, immortal creatures who cannot bake bread or put a pen to paper without crumbling to dust. They crave human Craft with a terrible thirst, and Isobel’s paintings are highly prized. But when she receives her first royal patron—Rook, the autumn prince—she makes a terrible mistake. She paints mortal sorrow in his eyes—a weakness that could cost him his life.
Furious, Rook spirits her away to his kingdom to stand trial for her crime. But something is seriously wrong in his world, and they are attacked from every side. With Isobel and Rook depending on each other for survival, their alliance blossoms into trust, then love—and that love violates the fair folks’ ruthless laws. Now both of their lives are forfeit, unless Isobel can use her skill as an artist to fight the fairy courts. Because secretly, her Craft represents a threat the fair folk have never faced in all the millennia of their unchanging lives: for the first time, her portraits have the power to make them feel.
An Indie Next Top 10 Pick
A Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Winner
“A funny, action-packed, and sweet romance.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“A phenomenal read.” —RT Book Reviews
A skilled painter must stand up to the ancient power of the faerie courts—even as she falls in love with a faerie prince—in this gorgeous bestseller that’s “an ideal pick for fans of Holly Black, Maggie Stiefvater, and Laini Taylor” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Isobel is an artistic prodigy with a dangerous set of clients: the sinister fair folk, immortal creatures who cannot bake bread or put a pen to paper without crumbling to dust. They crave human Craft with a terrible thirst, and Isobel’s paintings are highly prized. But when she receives her first royal patron—Rook, the autumn prince—she makes a terrible mistake. She paints mortal sorrow in his eyes—a weakness that could cost him his life.
Furious, Rook spirits her away to his kingdom to stand trial for her crime. But something is seriously wrong in his world, and they are attacked from every side. With Isobel and Rook depending on each other for survival, their alliance blossoms into trust, then love—and that love violates the fair folks’ ruthless laws. Now both of their lives are forfeit, unless Isobel can use her skill as an artist to fight the fairy courts. Because secretly, her Craft represents a threat the fair folk have never faced in all the millennia of their unchanging lives: for the first time, her portraits have the power to make them feel.
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3.5 I totally see why some people absolutely loved this and others hated it. It's well written and a beautiful world, but felt very rushed since the book is so short.
Isobel lives in Whimsey and earns her living by the Craft of portrait painting the fair folk who live nearby. The fair folk crave the Craft of humans and pay for what the humans can give them with sometimes devious enchantments. When Rook, prince of the Autumn court, comes for a sitting, Isobel makes a mistake and paints his portrait with human sorrow showing in his eyes. Feelings are anathema to the fair folk, and Rook is furious. He kidnaps Isobel to bring her to trial before his court.This is such a charming story. It reminds me of books by Charles de Lint or Patricia McKillip. The writing is superb, perfect for the genre. It's YA, but readers of any age will enjoy this story.The worldbuilding depends to some extent on the traditional fairy courts with the different seasons. But the writing is so lyrical and descriptive that the reader is instantly enthralled: "We were in the autumnlands.Dim as it was, the forest glowed. The golden leaves flashing by blazed like sparks caught in the updraft of a fire. A scarlet carpet unrolled before us, rich and flawless as velvet. Rising from the forest floor, the black, tangled roots breathed a bluish mist that reduced the farthest trees' trunks to ghostly silhouettes, yet left their foliage's luminous hues untouched. Vivid moss speckled the branches like tarnished copper. The crisp spice of pine sap infused the cool air over a musty perfume of dry leaves."Ms. Rogerson is equally as descriptive when the scene is a fairy ball or a dress for a masquerade. But it is the small bits, when Isobel has a pimple or needs to eat, when Rook doesn't understand her need for privacy when she goes to relieve herself, that add extra sparkle to the magic of this book. It is just delightful.
Yup...that's exactly what I wanted to read. Satisfying to me from beginning to end. Nicely done.
I really enjoyed this book. It had a different feel to it, compared to other faerie inspired books. If you liked "A Court of Thorns and Roses" or "The Cruel Prince" , you'll probably also enjoy this book.
So so so so so good! I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was a strange but intriguing little book. I'd read it again.
This book was a short, simple and easy read. I liked the main character, Isobel because she does not give in easily to lust or love- she follows her moral compass and beliefs even when she is in a tough situation. However, where Isobel’s character is brought to life, Rook’s character lacks a bit and you don’t really get to know him well. The author’s writing style is beautiful and flows nicely.
I was a bit disappointed in some parts of the book where my questions were not answered or you expected some epic battle to happen that never does. The story makes a point to tell you that by giving your true name, the fair folk can use it to enscorcel you and Isobel never uses her true name knowing this. However, you never get to find out what it is and there is a part of the story where you really feel it was important to know. I was confused by the ending and had questions on how it would all work out. It seems such a big deal that Rook is the prince of the autumn court and that is the purpose of stealing Isobel away to prove he is not weak, and then we never get to the autumn court or see it. That was really strange to have no involvement of Rook’s world in the story.
This story had the potential to be so much more and I wish the author had dived deeper to make it.
I was a bit disappointed in some parts of the book where my questions were not answered or you expected some epic battle to happen that never does. The story makes a point to tell you that by giving your true name, the fair folk can use it to enscorcel you and Isobel never uses her true name knowing this. However, you never get to find out what it is and there is a part of the story where you really feel it was important to know. I was confused by the ending and had questions on how it would all work out. It seems such a big deal that Rook is the prince of the autumn court and that is the purpose of stealing Isobel away to prove he is not weak, and then we never get to the autumn court or see it. That was really strange to have no involvement of Rook’s world in the story.
This story had the potential to be so much more and I wish the author had dived deeper to make it.
Though I'm usually not one for romance, this one was lovely, and Rook was a pleasant break from broody and abusive bad boys usually found in YA relationships. The worldbuilding was great, and though I felt the end could have been longer and some threads could have been better tied up, it was still a wonderful read.
Isobel has spent years painting portraits of the fair folk. She knows to speak courteously, make bargains carefully, and avoid jeopardising her family’s safety. And then she meets the prince of the autumn court.I have some mixed feelings about this book, which I think is due to my personal tastes rather than an objective assessment of quality. I really liked Isobel, with her practical streak and her passion for painting, and liked the way she describes her experiences. The people she’s closest to were quickly established as interesting, complex and individual. Rook can turn into a raven, always a quality I find intriguing in fictional characters, and I enjoyed the dynamic between him and Isobel. They develop a deeper understanding in spite, or perhaps because, of the way they sometimes baffle and annoy each other.However, a lot of time is spent in the fair folk’s realm and this story leans heavily into a portrayal of the fair folk which I don’t find very appealing. I wanted to see more of Whimsey, the human town of perpetual summer on the edges of the fair folk’s world -- and I don’t know if I wanted that because of the way this story introduced but didn’t really explore this setting, or just because it would have interested more.So, this book wasn’t everything I wanted it to be, but I would definitely recommend it if you want standalone romantic fantasy involving fair folk/faeries/fae.And because I like Rogerson's prose, characterisation and tone, I'm going to check out whatever else she writes.“What are you smiling about?” I asked, bending over in another futile attempt to wipe the stickiness from the apples we’d found for lunch off my fingers, and watching him suspiciously.“I just recalled the spring court holds a ball this time of year. If we haven’t missed it, we might be able to attend.”“Yes, that seems like the perfect thing to do while fleeing for our lives,” I said.“Then we shall go,” he concluded, pleased.I snorted, completely unsurprised. “Fair folk are impossible.”“That’s irregular, coming from a human who can’t even eat a raw hare.”
3.50
This is the Fey I wish SJM had written- dark and conceited. This book was superbly written and I was very much drawn into the world and the amazing characters in it. It should have been, it COULD have been a four star read. But, it suffered from one fatal flaw...there just wasn’t enough of it. The world was very interesting, but it needed a bit more world building. The relationship between Rook and Isobel was lackluster because that was not properly built either. Normally I love a stand-alone (I am so tired of weak drawn out series), and I love a book that isn’t too meandering or long-winded. In this case, however, the fact that this wrapped up under 300 pages was to the detriment of the book. The plot was rushed, some areas quickly glossed over, and the most important part, the relationship between Rook and Isobel, just wasn’t as developed as it needed to be. I would have loved at least a duo-logy set in Roberson’s world, or maybe at least another 150 pages to draw some marrow from the bones of this story.
This is the Fey I wish SJM had written- dark and conceited. This book was superbly written and I was very much drawn into the world and the amazing characters in it. It should have been, it COULD have been a four star read. But, it suffered from one fatal flaw...there just wasn’t enough of it. The world was very interesting, but it needed a bit more world building. The relationship between Rook and Isobel was lackluster because that was not properly built either. Normally I love a stand-alone (I am so tired of weak drawn out series), and I love a book that isn’t too meandering or long-winded. In this case, however, the fact that this wrapped up under 300 pages was to the detriment of the book. The plot was rushed, some areas quickly glossed over, and the most important part, the relationship between Rook and Isobel, just wasn’t as developed as it needed to be. I would have loved at least a duo-logy set in Roberson’s world, or maybe at least another 150 pages to draw some marrow from the bones of this story.
My god, this was so delightful and I will definitely read more of the author's works.
Wow. This was all over the place. Didn't like it at all.
A super imaginative and lovely book, I absolutely recommend! I don't want to take the time to write more because I'm lazy, so just trust me and read this book!
It was a joyful reading. Magical story about autumn prince and human girl — how they fell in love and survived through it. I liked the characters and the world-building; the style of writing was wow, the kind that drags your deep and does not let out until the end.
Excellent for the lovers of high fantasy, magical stories and those, who knows what a faerie is.
Excellent for the lovers of high fantasy, magical stories and those, who knows what a faerie is.
Isobel is one of the most sought after portrait artists in Whimsy, a city between the human and fae lands. She lives there with her aunt Emma and her sister March and May, twin girls who used to be goats before the fair folk changed their lives. Isobel supports her family with her Craft and is paid in enchantments. Her patron Gadfly, a delightful and frivolous fae, warns her of the arrival of Rook, the prince of the Autumn Court. She becomes infatuated with him during the course of painting his infuriating portrait that always has something off around the eyes. Finally figuring out the detail, she sends along the painting only to find later that she depicted a deep, human sorrow in his eyes. He abducts her from her house and plans to take her to his realm to stand trial for the transgression, only to be taken way off course by fairy beasts, creeping rot, the Wild Hunt, and other assorted chaos. Will Isobel ever make it back home to her family? Will Rook ever gain back his people's respect?An Enchantment of Ravens is my favorite read of this year. The writing is poetic, the worldbuilding dazzles, plus the characters and romance are well developed. Right from the beginning of the novel. I was sucked into the story right from the beginning because of Margaret Rogerson's unique world. Her take on the fair folk and the rules of her world are like nothing I've ever seen. Humans create Crafts like cooking, art, and music that the fair folk covet above all things. Fairies will die if they attempt to create anything of the sort, but surround themselves with these things anyway. The age of the Craft doesn't matter as fairies can glamour it to look as it did when it was new. The fae pay humans in enchantments that need to be carefully worded or they could ruin lives with their trickster ways. On the other hand, enchantments can provide food, protection, and other necessities for human life. Humans need to be cautious living in Whimsy because of fairy whims and all carry iron somewhere on them for protection.The fair folk live for centuries and have no concept of time, but feel very little emotion. Human emotion is frowned upon and seen as weakness, opening up opportunites for other fae to take what they have. Despite this, the veneer of manners and composure are paramount to their kind. They have to respond to niceties like bowing, responding in kind to thank yous, and so on. The fair folk are beautiful, but alien, selfish, and cruel underneath their glamour. Each fae has one flaw in their glamour that sets them apart from humans whether it's fingers that are too long, emaciation, or height. The Spring Court is the only fairy court we see and it seems beautiful and fantastic at first until the horrific, cruel elements are revealed over time. The power of true names works both ways in this world where knowing it gives the person absolute power over another no matter if they are human or fey. Rogerson takes well known rules of fairies, gives them a twist, and adds her own unique ones to create a singular, detailed fantastical world.The characters and their relationships are incredibly well drawn. Isobel is a practical, serious person forced to grow up early in life. She has been making portraits for the fair folk most of her life, so she has a healthy caution about them. Every time one comes in for a portrait, she's careful to be polite and as inoffensive as possible. The enchantments she earns are carefully worded because she knows their mischief could be disastrous to her and her family. Although her sisters are magicked goats, she loves them all the same and cares for them unconditionally. Over the course of the story, she demonstrates cleverness, ingenuity, and compassion. I love a heroine with a strong will, realistic familial connections, and good sense. All of her decisions are not always the best, but she has a good head on her shoulders that serves her well throughout the novel.Her romance with Rook starts as a sudden infatuation based on his carefully crafted facade. When he shows who he truly is, Isobel understandably hates him because he's petty, vain, and inhuman. Over the course of their journey, they both reveal what's under their respective protective shells while fighting to protect each other and navigating fae lands infected with rot, fae society, and numerous enemies. Love kind of sneaks up on them when they weren't looking. Their declarations aren't poetic or idealistic and they disagree and see things they don't like in each other, but they grow to love by getting to know each other. I haven't read such a good romance in a while. The Good Law condemns fae and human lovers to death and one solution to this problem is the Green Well, which has the power to turn a human into a fairy. Isobel soundly rejects this because of all she would lose, namely her art. It's not just a interesting detail to flesh her out or be forgotten; it's an intrinsic part of her character that she isn't willing to compromise on, even in the face of the death. Her art is also usedI could write so much more about An Enchantment of Ravens because I loved every bit of it. I wanted to read it super fast to see what happened, but also wanted to savor the world slowly. I've been reading a lot lately and this one amazed me. I had to be left alone to read the last 100 pages so I could find out what happened with tears streaming down my face. I'm disappointed to see it's a stand alone novel, but I hope other stories will take place in that world. Margaret Rogerson has made me a lifelong fan with this one book and I can't recommend it highly enough.
An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson is a well written YA fantasy debut, even if it does follow some familiar patterns. Additionally, I predict that this story will appeal to fans of Holly Black.The fae cannot create themselves, so they love mortals’ crafts. The rising star of mortal craftspeople is Isobel, a wonderfully skilled portrait artist. Working for the fae is a dangerous (if potentially rewarding) game, and Isobel has always been careful. But then she gets a commission from Rook, the Autumn Prince, and makes the mistake of painting human sorrow in his eyes. He believes that Isobel did this deliberately in order to expose his weakness, and he forces Isobel to accompany him through fae lands to stand trial.So, when I first started this one I could tell based on the synopsis that it might fall into the “magical guy/mundane girl” pattern that you see a lot with YA literature (or adult SFF really). I was right. It’s not my favorite trope, and I feel like Isobel was sort of being carried along by the plot instead of driving it for a lot of the book. However, she does ultimately demonstrate agency and importance at the very end. Hooray for agency!Unfortunately, I was still “eh” on the romance. It’s not just that it falls into a pattern that I’m tired of, but I’m also just not invested in the relationship at all. Look, I don’t usually get invested in reading about romantic relationships, so this could be mostly on me. But I also did feel like the relationship ended up moving really fast and was being more told than shown. Also, the romance plot is super relevant to the main plot of the book, if not THE main plot. I’m generally not into romance centered story lines, so An Enchantment of Ravens wasn’t working for me for numerous reasons.I also can’t help wondering what was so special about Rook. Why is he different from the other fae? How is he able to feel human emotion and even fall in love? These questions are never answered or even considered, and the book always presents him as unique, with no other specific examples of romances involving fae.On the bright side, I did think An Enchantment of Ravens had good prose. The descriptions of nature and the realm of the fae were so pretty, and the setting was really atmospheric. I also liked that the heroine was an artist, and I got the feeling that the author had really done her research. The way the character thinks about the world and the mechanics of how she creates her colors and composes her work often touch on things familiar from my own life. Like references to paint made with eggs (egg tempera) and how pigment from blackberries changes color as it dries.Ultimately, my main problem with An Enchantment of Ravens is something very vague and hard to define: the book needed something to make me care and to get me invested in the story. There were glimmers of possibilities with Isobel’s characters or the humorous moments with her younger sisters (who were previously goats!), but An Enchantment of Ravens never quite ended up whisking me away. I suspect this has a lot to do with my personal preferences as a reader, so others may enjoy this story a lot more than I did.On a final note, An Enchantment of Ravens is a stand alone story, but the end leaves room for more books about these characters and world.Originally posted on The Illustrated Page. I received an ARC in exchange for a free and honest review.
I got this book through the Amazon Vine program to review. This book starts out a bit slow but ended up being a very engaging and enchanting read involving fae and a young adult heroine who can paint (perform a Craft). This book is heavy on romance but it is a sweet romance that I enjoyed reading about. It also involves our heroine using her Craft to make these emotionless fae actually feel something, which was thought-provoking.There is a lot of mythology in here as well as some beautiful imagery. I would recommend to those who enjoy fae themed books with some sweet romance.Overall this was a fantastic read that I really found to be magical and enjoyable. I would recommend to those who enjoy fantasy that involves fae and who don’t mind some romance in the story as well. This was a beautiful and creative story.
An Enchantment Of RavensByMargaret RogersonWhat it's all about...Isobel paints portraits of faeries. They come to her house...in the town of Whimsy...where she lives with her Aunt Emma and these adopted twins. Have I mentioned that the twins used to be goats until they were turned into real kids/children by these faeries? Whimsy is an enchanted town...it doesn’t really have seasons and everything seems to stay the same there. So...Isobel just happens to paint the eyes of a very handsome fae prince...Rook...in a way that makes all of the other faeries want to kill him and Isobel. Thus the adventure begins! Why I wanted to read it...I loved the cover and the idea of this story. What made me truly enjoy this book...Rook and Isobel fall in love and this causes their great adventure to begin...they are on the run from tons of really evil faeries. Rook can transform into different creatures...Ravens and a magnificent huge horse being just a few of them. There is humor in this book...which I loved. I loved the adventure. Faeries in their true form can be really scary and ugly looking. That part was a bit unnerving. Why you should read it, too...Readers who love fantasy and adventure should love this book. Isobel was a unique and charming character. My copy of this book came from Amazon Vine.