The Raven Coven

The Raven Coven

by Emma Miles

5 out of 5

Synopsis
Kesta had left her heart across the sea. They were at peace, her people saved from slavery, and yet… her soul was uneasy.
Chem lies in chaos, its people suffering as a result of the death of the ruling sorcerers. Refugees flee the cursed Borrows, begging for help from those they had made their enemy. A Queen unknowingly makes a dark, deadly pact, and new powers rise to fill the seats left empty by the Dunham necromancers.



Review
After destroying the necromancer from Chem, who threatened to take over the world with his army of the dead; Kesta is back. Her victory is threatening to crumble, and she needs to unite with her Dark Man to bring peace.

 I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

 I loved the first book, and this one picks up where The Raven Tower left off.
Not wanting to be used as a political pawn by the controlling, King Bractius, Kesta has left the man she loves, and moved back to the Fulmer Islands.
Everyone is recovering from the unexpected war against the Necromancer, and the balance of power is fragile. There are new threats, taking advantage of the unrest, and everyone has to do their part.

Kesta and Jorrun reunite, and head back to Chem. Their story follows the fight to establish a new ruler in one of the cities, and to free women from centuries of oppression. Trying to overcome the fear and ingrained prejudice isn't easy; rather than riding in as victorious liberators, there is a long slog of constant battles, to carve their new future.

Meanwhile, Kesta's mother Dia, the ruler of the Fulmer Islands, has her own troubles. Their once-enemies, the Borrow Islanders, are flocking to their shores as refugees; and Dia is seeing signs that the rash King Bractius may threaten everything.

This is a great continuation from The Raven Tower. It still has the magic and the power of the first book, but goes deeper with our characters. It looks at the sacrifices and compromises you have to make, even forgiving those you've previously condemned.

 I really enjoyed this. The Raven Coven neatly ties everything up at the end, but I kinda hope there are more stories to come. I would definitely read more of this author's work.


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