i like the progression of the relationship between cole and raven. However I found myself loosing inerest and could not finish the book.

Loved Ravens and Coles story! Raven is half other. After killing the Corvid Queen she unknowingly becomes Queen! Between her jobs as a PI, waitressing she must learn how to use her new powers! Who better to teach her then the Dark Fae of shadow assassin’s himself!


I read and reviewed this advanced complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley

Raven gets some much needed answers to questions left from the first book. She also gets a lot more than she has bargained for. Killing Queen Lloth has caused some major repercussions that Raven (ready or not) has to deal with. Unfortunately for Raven, her slimy ex makes a return and his new fiancée is not the biggest fan of the Fae Shifter. While juggling work at the diner, two investigation cases that may or may not be linked and new duties that have been dropped on her, Raven will need all the help she can get. With Cole by her side and a surprising new ally, Nevermore is as action packed and intriguing as the first novel. Ireceived a free advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Raven is back and has trouble following close behind. Raven just can’t seem to keep the problems at bay but while she is facing her adversaries there is tons of witty banter, a hot as heck fae lord and a quirky family all coming into play.

Raven receives a gem as a tip and soon after things start happening. Her ex’s new girl friend comes in to higher her as a PI. And, that is how it all begins…

Fast paced, lots of witty and intelligent dialogue and a fantastic plot.

Following the first installment, there is plenty of character growth, enough left unsaid while more revelations are revealed and a great balance of everything you really enjoy in a read without any aspect overwhelming the other. Can’t wait to grab book 3.

I received this review copy of Nevermore from J.C. McKenzie. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Nevermore (Raven Crawford, Novel #2) – J. C. McKenzie

I was given an advanced copy of this book so I could provide an honest review.
Nevermore is the second book in the Raven Crawford series. I haven’t read anything by this author previously, nor have I read the first book in this series. The first thing about this book that bragged my attention was definitely the cover. I know the old saying “you should never judge a book by its cover”, but I’ll be completely honest here. I totally judged the book by it’s cover! It’s absolutely beautiful and captivating.
Imagine you are a young woman, Raven Crawford, who is a shifter, a person who can shift between animal and human form. Everyone in your family can shift into foxes except you and your twin brother, who shift into a conspiracy of ravens. To make matters interesting you are descended from Odin’s ravens, Huginn and Muninn. The Lord of Shadows, dark fae patron of assassins is your love interest, you don’t want to be tempted by him but when he is around you feel an irresistible pull towards him, a pull towards each other that neither of you can deny. Yet you know he is always hiding something from you.
You are struggling to make ends meet working in a greasy run-down diner and helping out in the family business, Crawford Investigations, a private investigation firm.
You try to keep your supernatural life separate to that from your “normal” life because honestly, even though the world is aware of most supernatural beings, it doesn’t mean you can trust your best friend with your secret, would you even want to risk the potential judgment and loss?
Then Raven’s two worlds come crashing together when her ex’s fiancée, who also appears to be a shifter, hires her to investigate his recent “disappearances” and possible loyalties collide with a case her father recently took on. Raven uncovers a group of mortal people trying to bring an end to all the supernatural beings in the world. But the most painful revelation comes from closer to home, sometimes it is safer to go with your gut and not trust your friends.
Nevermore was a such an enjoyable read that I felt like I literally flew through the story. A captivating YA fantasy novel with a surprise twist at the end.
I am really curious to see where the author takes Raven on her next adventure.

I think I read this book even faster than the last and I think I even liked it better than the last as well. Of course it could have been because we got passed the insta lust at this point to.
We get a lot more into the events of the underworld and the consequences of the events in last book. Raven unknowingly bit of more than she can swallow (lol for those who read the book).
Raven grows a lot and starting to become a lot more confident in her situation but she is also still learning and leery which makes her even more likeable in my eyes. I still love her snark and humor, but also the love for her family and friends. She just wants to to the right thing but is willing to take out a threat if needed no problem.
Cole I liked a bit better as well but, we still don’t get much about him. The most we get is when he is having a brooding standoff with Bane. I also don’t care for the fact that he keeps stuff from her, no matter the reason. Their relationship is one thing I’m so-so about , while all it is fine and good I can’t connect to it, that just seems always the case when a relationship starts with a case of insta lust. I’s hard to see how it forms into healthy trusting relationship, for me anyway… most of the time. I like them together but I also could care less about it. But I’m all for the banter.
Speaking of Bane, I wish we get more of him and I bet he is not all that bad. Maybe we get some books about him someday.
Mike, was still my favorite and I can’t get enough of him. Her twin is back but yet not much in the book and the times he was there it felt of , we should see how that goes.
There were still a few unresolved topics I’m waiting for to be bought up and handled as a family, like their father. I hope that comes up sometime and being discussed. Speaking of her family, I love the whole family and their Sundays dinners are the best.
Overall I loved this book, it was another super-fast but very funny and enjoyable read that brought many shocking surprises to the table, I can’t wait for the next book to release after that cliffhanger we got. Though I should have seen in coming.
I rate this book 4.5★

I didn't read book 1 in the series and while readers will have some catching up to do the story flow well enough. The story is interesting and the twist of Norse mythology and supernatural stories.

The story flows well but focuses on the romance between two characters until the have their moment. IE sex. There are funny moment in the story that will have readers giggling. The series sounds interesting and I will want to go back and read book one to netter understand the dynamics between certain characters. Readers will enjoy that raven is a working as many jobs to deal with living in the real world and dating scum bags.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of J.C. McKenzie Nevermore

Several steamy romantic moments with an interesting plot.

Like the first book, this has a lot of romantic tension and builds on the magic and fae world. There was a new mystery for the PI team to solve, and some unexpected complications.

It was an engaging read, well written, and I swallowed it completely in a few hours. The beginning was a bit slow, but it got more interesting towards the middle and end.

I liked the first book better. I'm not sure why, but this sequel didn't appeal to me as much. Maybe because little happened aside from romantic moments, confrontations with her ex (didn't we have enough of him last time?), and some good plot moments. I also felt that Raven didn't assert herself enough. She let Cole treat her like a delicate toy, which she is, but that doesn't mean he should withhold vital info from her or try to control her life in other ways. There's a delicate balance sometimes between love and control, and he's on the wrong side of it in my eyes.

That aside, I may not have loved the book, but I still like the series and writing. I'll be interested in seeing the continuation.

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the first book in this series and the second does not disappoint!

Some interesting twists on Norse mythology and some excellent magical others make for a story you don't want to put down.

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

This is the second book in the series, and picks up a bit after the end of book one. Raven is still struggling at the diner, not sleeping well and unsure of her place in the new life she has. As a tip, she receives a pretty gem in lieu of a tip, by a man who calls her mo bhanrigh. Immediately after, her ex's new fiancée comes in looking for her professional help as a PI. From this point, everything moves fairly quickly- including finding out what exactly her new job duties are, even if the pay is non existent.

This was an intelligent, fun, fast paced book that didn't fall into the trap some second books in a series seem to. It doesn't just join up to major books as a clean up/set up book- it's a good story in its own right, and although it definitely lets us know what's coming up in her future, it treats this part of her story as important too. Because everything she's learned in this book really will be from this point on. There's a ton of character growth, as well as the relationship side of things, so book three has plenty of room to grow, and a great conspiracy to dig into.

I am just loving this series. Raven is such a perfect character to me, and putting her with Cole just makes it all better. I love how she doesn't jump to conclusions or automatically think the worst of Cole, and I truly love how she knows she doesn't always need a guy to protect or take care of her but will willingly let him when she knows it's better that way. I will say that this book did not have as much excitement as I was expecting considering the end of the last one, but that in no way took away any of my enjoyment. How can it with character like these?

Raven has gone back to her life as normal. Though now she has nightmares of what happened and has moved back in with her parents. Cole has given her the space she wanted, but that doesn't stop her from wanting him back. And when her actions with the now dead queen come calling, he'll be coming back with no intent of leaving. I was pretty giddy that my prediction from the end of the last book was right. Go me! Bane is the one who brings new troubles to her door this time when he requests an audience with her and Raven has no idea why. Time to drop another bomb onto her already stressful life. Cole manages to buy her time, but only a week. And I'd be lying if I say that he actually managed to teach her a whole lot. But to be fair, Raven doesn't have a lot of time on her hands to study. And when she IS with Cole, her mind is definitely not on what he's trying to teach her. Can't blame her there though.

Aside from her lovely waitress job, Raven is juggling new cases with her dad. One just so happens to be from her ex's current fiance. Drama ensues. Oddly enough, the two cases end up linking towards the end and bringing her to the very people Bane wanted to talk to her about. Very bad, very crazy people. Which leads us to a crazy ending as well. But also a good one. Raven bonds to her new scythe officially and Cole tells her exactly what she wants to hear. Making both me and her very happy.

I so cannot wait for the next book.

Raven Crawford has a lot to learn, and time is ever dwindling. Finding out she has inherited the Corvid Queen's throne has been a real bummer. On top of all that drama, she has to hold down her regular day job as well as juggle two P.I. cases.

Raven still owes the cantankerous Lord of War, Bane, a huge favor. And apparently, he needs her help with other matters since she is now the Corvid Queen. Cole is her closest ally at the moment besides her family. Together, they must work together to solve the puzzle that is now Raven's life.

Author J.C. McKenzie's urban fantasy series, RAVEN CRAWFORD, is gripping. It all began in book one, CONSPIRACY OF RAVENS, and continues with NEVERMORE. Raven has no idea her actions would lead to her becoming the next Corvid Queen, Lloth, but her she is. Thank goodness for Cole and all of his knowledge and support. Although, I suspect, he has some ulterior motives, the chemistry between Cole and Raven is explosive. I cannot wait to see where they go and what they accomplish next. I give NEVERMORE 3.5 stars.

I didn't realize this was a sequel, it didn't stop me from enjoying the book quite a lot and I will definitely look for the first book. It was a fun and fast read, I liked the writing and characters very much.

Nevermore by J.C. McKenzie, a quick read in the series that delves into fey, shifters and Lords of the Underworld.

Really great continuation of this unique urban fantasy series. I love the characters, magic and the world. It definitely didn't have the second book blues, it was smashing!

I really enjoyed this book. The story line is unique and full of surprises. You get a part raven shifter, the Lord of Shadows and the Lord of War nicely packaged in a well written fantasy. Gray ending with a big shocker!

This book is also second in the series. Raven has found out she is half fae and now apparently has signed up for a lot more responsibilities than she anticipated. I felt this book was Great- the author picked up where Raven left off. It was fun to see more of the other world. I frankly can’t wait to see how Raven handled her new duties and responsibilities. I don’t want to spoil anything- so definitely read it! It’s worth the buy! I would rate this book a 5 out of 5 stars. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. #NetGalley

I received a copy of this via Netgalley for an honest review.
I started this book knowing it was the second book in a series and willing to risk not know what was going on. Five pages in I realized "oooo this is going to be GOOD" so I went back and read the first book. I am so glad I did because it is absolutely necessary in understanding the characters motivations.
This series is fast paced and also full of building suspense. Looks like a new favorite for me and I cant wait to recommend it to all my Urban Fantasy lovers out there.

Raven returns in the second book of the series with just as much sarcasm as before but a heap-load more trouble. Turns out inheriting a throne is more complicated than expected, especially when your training keeps being interrupted by mortal cases involving your ex and his new fiancee. And while you may have asked that dark fae lord for a little breathing room while you figured things out - is absence making the heart grow fonder or have you lost his interest completely now that you freed his realm from a vicious ruler? And where is that strange magic dampening effect coming from anyway? Raven will have to answer these questions and more as she learns about her new place in the immortal realm.

Nevermore is a fast-paced novel that grabs you and doesn't let go. I look forward to reading more about her. For fans of Darynda Jones.

If you're looking for a quick, easy sort of fast food novel, this might be the one for you. The author is not bad and the story is a relatively typical one. The protagonist accidentally becomes more powerful and has to figure out what to do with the changes that causes, while dealing with a lot of incoming drama.

Personally, I struggled through it, but mostly because there were a couple of things that kept bugging me.. but I kept reading, because the dark fae Lords were absolutely captivating. Particularly, the Lord of Shadows.

Raven is likeable enough, she's on the sassy side, as is the rest of the family. In fact, most of the characters in the book are likeable people. They're just also not very interesting, despite the fact that many of them are either shifters or magic wielders.

At the start of the book, McKenzie actually includes a disclaimer about her use of both Canadian and U.S. spellings, which to be honest.. I didn't even register. I think most of us are so accustomed to reading work from writers all over the world, we don't pay too much attention to things like regional verbiage. With the possible exception of 'whinging.' For some reason, I hate that word.

The problem for me, is McKenzie is a little bit of a gimmicky writer. The main character is grand-sired by Odin.. sort of.. and I'm not even going to get in to the debate about how these mythological figures are not his children, but rather messengers. I will say, at least the idea of her shifter background was creative, and the first time she cussed something to the effect of 'Odin's nutsac'.. it was even funny. By the second, it wasn't.. and as it continued throughout the book.. devolving into things like 'Odin's shriveled stalk,' it was just painful. Like wise, the 'ooo shiny' reaction of her inner ravens was amusing once, maybe even twice.. but then that too was overdone.

Even the main character's name is a gimmicky, considering her shifter type, but she's a mortal at least.. living in our world. The author offers up more intriguing surnames to the fae dark lords.. Camhanaich and Bane, but then douses them with mundane first names like Cole and Luke. It's like she thought they needed to be both otherworldly and humanly relatable at once.. rather than through their natures over time.. through getting to know them.

Structurally, the novel is sound, but the collision between Raven and the main(?) protagonist for this story seems to build as if it's going to be quite the scene, only to result in a few swings and a quick, rather disappointing.. finality. And just to keep things on point, McKenzie even includes everyone's favorite Scooby Doo ending, "I would have got away with it too, if you.."

There ARE some great quotes in the book. Unfortunately, those are quotes from other writers that the author included at the start of her chapters. Give it a chance though.. perhaps you'll disagree.