Member Reviews
Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Publication date: August 1, 2023
This is the second book in the Green Creek Series. This series has already been published and this version was a refresh and release.
RavenSong is the continuation of WolfSong a fantasy romance series. I’m quite fond of the quirky, unique characters of Green Creek and am looking forward to the next instalment.
Gordo Livingstone is the Bennett Wolfpack witch. After Ox and Joe reunite and bring their Wolfpack back together, Gordo is entwined in a life he swore off many years ago.
As a child Gordo was trained by his father to take his place as the next Bennett witch. Learning about pack families and the power is witches tethered to packs was all ver overwhelming for a young child.
When Gordo’s dad is stripped of his magic, he becomes the lead witch at 12 years old. The pack becomes his family and Mark Bennett his protector. As Gordo gets older, he learns there is more than pack family that ties him to Mark. As a young adult, Gordo is ready to tell Mark how he feels, but something happens and the Bennett pack leaves Green Creek and Gordo to protect the territory.
Gordo breaks all ties with the Bennetts and swears off pack life. He’s still a witch but he vows to never serve a pack again until Ox gets involved.
Dragged back into this life to protect Ox, Gordo does his best to keep his distance from Mark. As the newly reunited pack face the very hunters that destroyed them many years ago, Gordo needs to dig deep and search for the forgiveness he never thought he had to make sure the pack survives.
I really enjoyed this second book in the series. While it focused mostly on Gordo and Mark (told from Gordo’s POV), there were deliberate ties ins to the first book and a mixture of story continuation and Gordo’s past. This was a 4 star read for me!!
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Ravensong begins where Wolfsong leaves off and even goes back to cover things that happened in the first book from a different perspective. I enjoyed the added layers of Gordo's history and learning more about how his magic works. While focusing on Gordo and Mark, there are a lot of ensemble characters from the pack and it sometimes felt like a little much to follow at points. Overall, this was a slow burn second chance love story that I was rooting for since the first book. I appreciate the continuity in the Green Creek series between the books. Ravensong builds on the Wolfsong and while it comes to a resolution, I am definitely excited to see what will happen next.
Tj Klunes older series is getting rebranded with new covers, Wolfsong book 1 came out last month and now Ravensongs book 2 is next to be rereleased. I think this was a great idea since Tj Klune has since gotten more popular over the last couple years and his newer books do have a certain style and aesthetic to them so why not wipe the dust off these older books and give them a repaint. This series is not middle grade though these new covers do scream that in my opinion, it’s quite brutal actually following a pack of wolves hiding in plain sight in a community. It's a good quick read.
I didn’t outright bawl while reading this one, unlike its predecessor, but that doesn’t mean my eyes were dry. TJ Klune’s Green Creek series continues to stomp on my poor heart with steel toed boots and I continue to be grateful. The angst in this book was so choice and tasty, in flavors of abandonment and loss of trust, and rubbing out of time to fix it. Oof. I loved Gordo and Mark and I loved reading their story.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was another excellent installment in the Green Creek series, this time continuing the story while focusing on the relationship between Gordo and Mark. I liked that it did go back in time and cover certain areas from Wolfsong from the perspective of Gordo, so we could see what happened in those three years that he and Joe, Carter, and Kelly were gone. I find I still love all these characters as much as, if not more so, as I did before, and honestly, I just want them all to be safe and happy, WHY CAN'T THEY ALL JUST BE SAFE AND HAPPY? I very much look forward to reading the next book (Kelly and Robbie's book! Yay!).
Ravensong is the second in the Green Creek series and I love it just as much as the first book, Wolfsong. I loved seeing the story through Gordo's eyes and seeing the connection between him and Mark, whether good or bad. The pack as a whole is wonderful and I love each and every one of them. TJ Klune is so amazing with his writing and being able to tell a story. I can't wait to read the next in the series. Every book touches my heart. I give this 5 stars and highly recommend you read the series.
The sequel to “Wolfsong” and this GORGEOUS are-release, this story follows Gordo…a character I loved but didn’t really get to know that well in the first book. Having Gordo as a narrator as a men er of the pack but not a wolf brought new eyes to the story. We start the story by revisiting the time Gordo, Joe, Kelly, and Carter all went after Gordon’s father for years. We get to see how the guys handled their separation from the rest of the pack through Gordon’s eyes. As Gordo and Mark work through their past and feelings for each other, the pack as a whole face a new threat: a disease that makes a wolf Omega and feral. This was a great way to add a new element of danger and risk, with Gordo being irreparably injured and memebera if the Bennet pack changed forever. Of course, seeing every member of the Bennet pack was delightful. Honestly? I’m in love with this series and these characters. It’s been a good long time since a series has gripped me like this, with me eagerly awaiting being sent the arc for the next book. 10/10 highly recommend this series
“𝙃𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙢𝙚? 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙪𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙞𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙧𝙪𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙢𝙚, 𝙂𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙤. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙄 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙄 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙤 𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝙄’𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣.”
“Ravensong” is the story of Gordo Livingstone and Mark Bennett. A story that has been in the making since their childhood. This is Book 2 of the series and cannot be read as a standalone.
“Ravensong” takes place roughly a year after “Wolfsong”. Gordo and Mark met as children, and right off the bat there were sparks between them. With Gordo’s father being the witch of the Bennett pack, he also has the same magic flowing through him. At an early age, Gordo began learning how to use his magic, along with the ways of a wolf pack. However, he was only twelve when he lost his parents and was made the witch of the pack. And a few years later, hunters came and tore his pack apart. While the relationship between Mark and Gordo had only just begun, with Mark’s brother being Alpha, he had to follow him and due to unfortunate circumstances meant leaving Gordo behind. Years later, the Bennett’s are officially back in Green Creek. Their pack has been through a lot since their arrival, and still has much to face. No matter how much Gordo tries to fight it, the inevitable is bound to happen. What will it take for Gordo to finally forgive and break those walls? You’ll have to read to find out!
I absolutely love the Green Creek series and every character apart of it. From their strength, humor, and compassion, you will literally fall in love with all of the Bennett pack. Both Mark and Gordo have been through so much to get to where they are now. I wish I could give them both hugs, especially sweet Mark who never gave up on Gordo. What I love about reading these books is that while each book focuses on a new couple, you’re still growing with all the characters. I’ll forever recommend this series and can’t wait to dive into Book 3!
Klune never fails to write an entertaining, heartwarming, whimsical-feeling book. While he has definitely improved in his writing and storytelling mastery since he wrote this series, I still had a lot of fun with this. The characters could be frustrating at times and the plot a bit repetitive, but I swear he puts something in these books because I eat them up anyway.
I read TJ Klune’s last three standalone books and fell in love with his easy, yet deep and emotional writing style. His character development is magical and so are his story lines.
I picked up the Green Creek series upon receiving an ARC for Ravensong. In this series, TJ Klune delivers on all of his classic traits: heartwarming relationships and magical realism.
Ravensong gives reader more of Gordo, but, still features the family feel of the pack from the first book.
I would continue this series if there was less details in the male on male intimacy scenes.
❤️🐺🖤 Ravensong Review 🖤🐺❤️
Thank you so much to TJ Klune, Tor Books @torbooks and netGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!!
Ravensong is a paranormal fantasy romance and book two in the Green Creek series. Gordo is the witch who protects the wolves…he has known this since he was a child. Growing up with the Green Creek wolves, he’s not exactly a normal child, but he slowly discovers himself as he works in the local garage. Mark has always been there to protect him…until one day he’s not, and Gordo is left behind
I loved this book so much! We met Gordo and Mark in Wolfsong and they definitely had lots to work through! I loved the dynamics of their relationship and they had to fight to get there! This whole series has beautiful world building and a super cool magic system, and I loved learning more about it in this book!
Overall this was a five star read for me! I love this series and can’t wait to read the next one!! As the characters had some drama to work through, it was definitely a smidge of a slow burn but once it got there it definitely paid off! Two flames for spice!
If you’re a fan of second chance paranormal romance with possessive werewolves, strong characters and fun banter, then absolutely pick up this book! There is an overarching storyline, so I highly recommend reading Wolfsong first if you’re new to the series! Wolfsong is available now in all formats and Ravensong is available now in ebook and the beautiful hardcover edition releases from Tor Publishing on August 1st!!
Something about T.J Klune's writing is so cozy and comforting. There is some improvement in this writing since wolf-song and I actually really like these covers more so than the original ones. Bisexual representation is phenomenal in this and I had a pretty good time with it.
This book was okay but it did not wow me. I had expected this to be more of a “Gordo/Mark” book but they don’t get together until about 70% in. I adored the first book so much! I was just expecting more from this one. I will continue reading the series though.
His newer stuff is wonderful but…. He’s definitely improved as a writer over time. This is a slow book with a sort of stream of consciousness style that just didn’t work for me. I tried reading Wolfsong too since this is marked as a book two but it didn’t work for me either. I’ll try anything new he writes but I don’t need to go back and read any more of his older books. I’m grateful to have got to to read the ARC of the reprint but meh. I can recommend his newer books but not this one.
I just finished RavenSong By TJ Klune @tjklunebooks and here is my review.
The Bennetts have secrets they keep. The fact they aren’t just a family but they are also a pack.
Ravensong is Gordo Livingstone's story.
Gordo was their witch, a Bennett witch. The one they tethered too but then they left him and didn’t look back. He was just a boy and all alone… left by the love of his life. He vowed never to let the wolves come back to his town again.
After the events of Wolfsong, Gordo finds himself once again their witch, ignoring the ache he feels now his love has returned. Something dangerous is coming and now the pack is split…. No one knows what that means for the town of Green Creek.
I didn’t think it was possible but I liked this book better than the first. Gordo is that grumpy lovable character that you know has a heart of gold under that frosty exterior. You can really see why he was so protective of Ox and why he was so angry at the Bennetts. The whole concept of the witches being needed in a pack and how they enhance the magic was fascinating. I loved all the descriptive night scenes and the beautiful way the characters all meld together as the kind of protective family anyone would dream of.
The timeline weaves from current day and Gordo’s past which really gave Gordo more depth and made him my favorite character in the series. If witches could lead, he would be the leader to me. I am so glad there are two more books and I will get my hands on them as soon as I can.
TJ Klune has fast become one of my favorite authors and this series is in my top 10 series ever!
4.5 stars. Thank you @netgalley and @torbooks for my gifted copy
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There are no words for how much I love this series! I might have loved Ravensong just a teeny bit less than Wolfsong, but it's still wonderful -- full of intense emotions, intricate plotting, danger to the pack, and even humor. This series is amazing.
Thank you NetGalley and Mr. Klune for the opportunity to review Ravensong.
I have to admit that when I requested this book, I did not realize that this is a second book in a series. I was debating on passing on this title since I prefer to read books in order. Also, I am not a big fan of stories about werewolves (I was never team Jacob.) I have read several of Mr.Klune's books and have really enjoyed them so I thought I would give it a shot. Mr. Klune is a great storyteller and I was immediately drawn into the story. I was a bit confused at first,but I believe that is because I read the book out of order The confusion didn't last long and I was fully immersed in the story. The only negative observation was that I felt that the story was too long and it could have been shortened. Never the less I would highly recommend this book. A great read for readers of fantasy.
Ravensong lives up to its predecessor, Wolfsong. Normally, second books lack the same (or at least similar) magic that the first one lights in the reader.
Klune morphs that magic directly into the words of all his novels, and this one is no exception. At first, I was hesitant about Gordo getting his own book. Sure, he had a story I was curious about, but I didn’t know if he held the same main character energy that Ox and Joe did. Boy was I wrong. I dove through Klune’s words looking for the bonds that Mark and Gordo had. I cannot wait to keep reading through this series.
Ravensong had me singing along with the wolves. This was a gripping, magical, tense, and action packed book that left me wanting more wolves, more witches and more pack!
I loved, loved, loved Wolfsong the first book in the Green Creek series and was so excited to get my hands on this book. It did not disappoint. In this book Gordo and Mark's story is laid bare. But it is also about the pack, their relationships, their bonds, their teethers, and battles they must fight.
I loved getting more of Gordo and Mark. Gordo is such a great character who stepped up when Ox needed him as a child. Saying that Gordo has had a complicated life is putting it mildly. He has suffered loss, pain, abandonment, and heartache. It was refreshing to see him grow and change as he grew and matured. It was also sweet to see him get a second chance at romance. Mark has always been a likeable and charming character. I enjoyed reading his backstory and could feel his sense of loss and longing jumping off the pages. I loved that he got a second chance at romance.
Oh, how I love T.J. Klune's writing, his original storylines, his character's and the worlds he builds. This book begins at the events of Wolfsong and I highly recommend reading that book first (it's amazing). I felt so many emotions while reading this book as I adore all the characters in the pack. Klune has excelled at creating characters that I care about.
I can't wait to read the next book in this fabulous series!
Gripping, tense, full of heart, and magic!
A solid read with a little more politics than the previous book, but still with the great found family trope! I also found this book to be too long, but not nearly to the extent of the first book. TJ Klune really shines when writing found family and if that is one of your favorite tropes, I think you will highly enjoy this book and the entire series as that is easily the best part and best written aspect of this book series. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!