I going to be honest here; I'm not sure where I got my copy of this book. Most likely as an ARC from the author, but I can't find my email to confirm that. Wherever I got it, this is my honest opinion. This story started so VERY well. It is intense, emotional, haunting, with a protagonist who will rip your heart out with sympathy, and an antagonist whose heart you would love to rip out. All of the characters are very well written and for the most part, the dialogue flows easily and naturally. So why only 3 stars? The last third of the book is nowhere near as good as the beginning. I can't explain all my problems with the story without creating spoilers, but it felt like Ms. Fisher got to a certain point and realized that she was getting close to her maximum word count so she began to throw things together to finish up. Think of all the cliches you know of in spousal abuse fiction and you can probably figure out what happened. I was so disappointed. For a while, I was making comparisons to the movie Sleeping With the Enemy, but it fell so flat. I gather that I am definitely in the minority here from all the 5-star ratings, and I don't want to minimize what abuse victims go through, but this was a cliche, wrapped up in too many coincidences. Hopefully, the next book will be more fully developed.

I really felt for Meadow and thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, it really pulls you through and takes you on this journey with Meadow. Overall I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more from the author.

The tile and cover three me off at first, but after reading the story it mad more sense to me. “Ravyn” was well written about a women named Meadow who was being abused physically and mentally by her husband Nate. Her friend finds her near death. Meadow fakes her own death and changes her name to “Ravyn” and leaves everything behind to escape her husband. she is an artist and her art is what helps her survive. i don’t want to give too much away. The story is well written, Nate’s character is a manipulative monster, it’s no wonder Meadow did what she did. The only negative thing is that some things seemed a little too easy at times, but still well written!

The first 40% of the book didn't really "match" the cover, and the gothic tone I would assume the book would have, but after that I thought the cover was perfect! (I know, don't judge a book by it's cover - but I wanted to mention it.)

At one point she gets a kitten - literally one page before that she thinks about getting a pet and then decides against it. I feel like that whole part, where she decides against a pet, should be taken out as apparently it's a moot point!

I felt the ending was rushed, but I did like that it tied up all the loose ends and questions I had in my mind!

Overall a good read, well written, what I would describe as a "page turner"!

I liked this story, but definitely thought it could have been better The premise was really good, but unfortunately I felt like it was rushed and some times not believable. The main character Meadow was hard to relate to for me, the way she did certain things in the story really bothered me. I don't want to give to many details so I don't ruin it. I would recommend but would also say I have read others similar to this and this isn't the best one I have read.

I received this ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book should come with a trigger warning. As someone who has survived an abusive relationship it would have been nice to know that this book accurately portrays the abuse and manipulation.
This book was well written and after I got past the initial abuse part of the book, I really enjoyed it.

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and netgalley for this review copy.

Ravyn is about a young woman named Meadow who is stuck in an abusive relationship with her husband Nate. As his abuse grows worse, Meadow can no longer keep up the facade of a happy family and fears for her life. As Nate pushes Meadow past her breaking point, she finally admits she needs to leave and does so by framing her husband for her murder. And he'll do everything he can to find her.

I like that the book portrayed an abusive relationship very well, with manipulation, denial and fear that the reader can sympathize with. There were also a good amount of suspenseful moments that made it quite a page turner. The reason I rated the book the way I did, despite what I mentioned above is that I didn't relate to Meadow/Ravyn. Her character is rather frustrating in that she had the orders to lay low and yet she does certain things that bring attention to her and her whereabouts, or shares too much. Some minor details of the plot didn't seem well thought out, like being able to move into an apartment before signing anything or proving one's identity. It's too convenient. There were other instances of this, but they would give away too much of the book. Overall, the message is a good one and brings attention to a topic that isn't discussed often enough - abuse.

I have mixed feelings about this title. I enjoyed how accurately the characters were portrayed and the inner dialogue that goes with such relationships. My one complaint is it was too short! I feel things were wrapped up a bit too tidily and too quickly. I'd have like to have seen even more angst, if that makes sense! I enjoyed it and will recommend it and would certainly read a spin-off title if one becomes available.

Meadow is both physically and psychologically abused by her bully husband, Nate. She puts up with this treatment until her friend, Matti, finds Meadow near death on her kitchen floor. It truly is time for Meadow to leave...

It only took 2 weeks of marriage to find out what a mean, money-grabbing bully Meadow had married. Yet, now Meadow is afraid to leave Nate - if he finds her - she is sure that he will kill her. In an unlikely turn of events, Meadow receives a phone call from her mom's lawyer, Mr. Kershaw. Meadow's mom had previously died and she had no idea who/where her father was. She finds out. And... she becomes Ravyn…

Exceptionally engaging plot and excellent character development.

RECOMMEND!

Many Thanks to Till Death Do Us Part , Publishers and NetGalley for a great read!

A person with nothing to lose will do almost anything for a second chance. Meadow Jenkins is married to a violent and controlling man and when she gets the chance to escape, she fakes her own death and heads for the hills. She begins a new life as Rayvn Glover, but her husband is soon out of jail and determined to find the woman he considers his property. This book brings home the frightening reality millions of women face each day, whether to stay with an abuser, or risk escape, statistically the time when most women are killed by their domestic partners