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This book is such an I tense and emotional experience and I hope everyone can experience the masterpiece that this one is as a follow up to Wolfsong…

The way the relationships, found family, birth family, and so many aspects are all pulled together to create a deeply emotional read is so well done!

Thank you a million times over to the publisher for my ARC in i for my review!

I am a huge fan of TJ Klune. That being said, while I really enjoyed 'Wolfsong' there were some aspects I didn't enjoy. The characters/pack were NOT those aspects. THEY MADE THE STORY.

Thus, book two hit even harder! I loved Gordo in book one, so was really excited for his story.
FOUND FAMILY FOR THE WIN <3

Make SURE to read book one first. It wont hit nearly as hard if you have not.

The few detractors I found in "Wolfsong," the first of Klune's Green Creek series, are blessedly gone in this second installment: the beautifully-drawn and compelling characters are the focus, and the plot drives forward at the kind of breakneck pace that the situation demands. It is a relentless march towards the climactic war, and Klune hits every emotional point along the way: there is humor, there is heartbreak, there is romance, there is violence, and I found myself unable to look away. (While reading at work, I may or may not have literally growled at someone who interrupted me, full disclosure.) There are a few love scenes, but unlike the ones in "Wolfsong," they don't feel gratuitous - they function as integral plot advancements, deliberate choices on the parts of the characters to forestall what seems like an inevitable conclusion. With a cliffhanger ending that left me howling (pun intended) for more, I'm so ready for more adventures with the Bennett pack, even though this has, until now, never really been a genre I've considered a must-read. But Klune's way with words when it comes to blending magic with glaringly real life has made a fan of me.

"There were days before, long days, where the very thought of this wolf standing before me filled me with rage. I would have given anything to never hear the Bennett name again. To leave the world of wolves behind and try to forget that they had done the same to me. But now I was only filled with anguish. With remorse. I had wasted time. So much time."

Oh my heart. I started this immediately after finishing Wolfsong and I didn’t think another character could pull at my heart like Ox. But Klune does it again. Gordo’s story continues where Wolfsong left off with many flashbacks to Gordo’s childhood and relationship with Mark. This story is all about second chances and regret and of course love and family.

And of course I need to read Heartsong, the next book, right away.

Ravensong by TJ Klune will be re-released August 1, 2023.
Pages: 512
Genre: sci fi / fantasy / PNR

Thanks to the Tor and NetGalley for the eARC. All opinions and thoughts in this review are my own.

Tropes and themes: fated mates, found family, loss, grief, werewolf/witch MMCs, slow burn

Rounded up from 2.75 stars. I thought I would like Ravensong more than Wolfsong, and I’m sad to say I don’t think that’s true. It again featured the fated mates and found family (packpackpack) tropes. Klune writes found family well. While the age gap here is only three years, it made me uncomfortable like in Wolfsong. I get it, fated mates and all, but when one character is still a minor, I don’t care that they’re fated.

Aside from that, the book was too long. It rehashed Gordo and Mark’s history too many times, and for characters in their forties, the fact that these two couldn’t try to work through their pain and communicate in a more mature way was surprising.

I appreciated how Klune explained why Gordo was so distraught over the pack leaving Green Creek, and how he showed just how Gordo came to have his tattoos. I also liked the twists and political intrigue of this book, and learning more about Gordo’s magic. The last 25-30% of the book were the best part. I just wish that part had come sooner.

It also was nice again to see Elizabeth (the queen and still my favorite character). The humans, and newcomer Bambi, were also shining stars of the book.

I don’t think this series is for me, but a lot of people really seem to like it, so consider checking it out if you liked Wolfsong and more political intrigue.

This one was not for me at all. I didn't enjoy the first in this series either. I've liked T.J. Klunes stuff before but I'm not a fan of his backlist revamp at all.

4.5 stars rounded up!

As a pre-note here, I think this book shouldn't be read as a stand-alone. You should read Wolfsong first. I did a fresh read right before and I'm so glad I did otherwise I don't think I would have remember a lot of crucial things necessary to get the full picture of this story.

Speaking of the story, wow oh wow what a story it is! This is about families (blood, found, and made), not mattering where they came from but how they come together and what ties them. We feel pack, pack, pack through the whole thing.

I felt like I was on the edge of a cliff the entire time needing to know what happened next.

Something about our MCs having been separated for years really added to this story and it gave it that element of feeling that sits in your chest and hurts while you're reading the book. There were scenes that absolutely shredded me in the moment and I wanted to scream at the MCs to stop.

“Here, in the dark, hearing him laugh reminded me of the way things once had been. And the way things could be…”

The half star down for me is only because of my personal frustration with how much I wanted to scream at the characters here, but that makes a good story right? So many it really should be five, but I definitely shouted into my empty bedroom once or twice. All in good spirit though, eventually.

One of my absolute favorite things about this book is the way TJ Klune writes so lyrically and how the writing style is unique in a way that makes even such a long book flow and streamline along in such a seamless way.

I can't wait to read the next one and see what happens next! I highly, highly, recommend.

With the new hardcover editions coming out, I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

This series. HOW have I never read this series until now? I’m so thankful to Tor for publishing these titles with new covers and to NetGalley for the ARC, because I don’t know that I ever would have picked them up otherwise. And I would have been missing out. The love I have for the characters in these books is real. Ravensong is Gordo’s story, and I’m so glad I read it.

Green Creek is being threatened yet again in a continuation of the battles fought in the first book. Gordo has spent much of his adult life rejecting the pack mentality and trying to put his history as the pack’s witch behind him, but he finds himself entangled with the Bennett clan once again. As the book progresses, you do see him really struggle to choose what kind of role, if any, he wants to play. He has so many conflicting emotions and traumatizing experiences that stand in the way of his happiness.

I do think this book could have been edited to be just a bit shorter. I felt like some of the memories got a bit too repetitive, and I feel like I know so many scenes by heart after reading them over and over throughout the book. While they were watershed moments in Gordo’s life, I think their significance could have been conveyed more powerfully than just continually referring to those events. Several times I just wanted to skip pages and get to the action, but forcing myself to read slowly did give me an appreciation for all that Gordo has been through - and how freaking amazing his friends are. Rico, I love you!

Gordo was one of my favorite characters in the first book, but getting to hear his story told from his POV just made me love him so much more. He’s a self-proclaimed redneck asshole, but underneath he’s just a softie. His banter with the “garage guys” is top-notch, and the tension with Mark had me getting all the feelings! It was also really interesting to read about what Gordo’s magic is like and how it differs from the wolves. Klune really has developed such an incredible world through these stories, and I can’t wait to dive back in!

🔥ARC Review🔥
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ravensong is the second book in the Green Creek series by TJ Klune. It is set from the perspective of Gordo, the witch to the Bennett family of werewolves. Gordo has a tumultuous relationship with the Bennetts, who abandoned him when they moved away without him as a child. This includes his love interest and would-be mate, Mark, who broke Gordo's heart with his departure.
As Mark and Gordo face new dangers and uncertainties, they break through feelings of resentment and attempt to rekindle their relationship. The slow-burn romance between Mark and Gordo was a highlight of the book, but I wish it wouldn't have taken until the 11th hour for it to come together.
Overall, Ravensong is a great sequel and a great read. I am totally invested in this series and cannot wait to see what happens next. ❤️

Here are some of the things I loved about the book:
💫 The non-stop action and danger
💫The supporting characters (I love them all!)
💫 The grumpy MMC
💫 The banter and comedic relief
💫 The chosen family theme
💫 The pacing

Here are some things that could have been improved:
💫 The beginning of the book is set in the same time frame as Wolfsong and told the same story from Gordo's perspective. This left me feeling a bit bored at times.
💫 I wanted more romance.

Overall, I highly recommend Ravensong to fans of paranormal romance 🐺, fantasy, and slow-burn romance 💝 .

This would be my 2nd TJ Klune read and I am convinced now with 100% certainty that I will absolutely love any product of his creative writing.

A pack of Werewolves hidden in plain sight in the community. Packs with respectable Alfas, Betas and their Witch. (Loved the concept of the Witch and how magic is passed down). Tethers are formed with others creating a safety person, thing or place to keep humanity alive specially during shifts.
The wolves are presented mostly sexually fluid and I personally LOVED this, making the dialogue very honest within the characters when it came down to banters.

The one thing that I found hard to understand is at the beginning there were time jumps that I kept getting lost in. And then later in the book almost at the beginning, something similar happens where there are references to scenes and it's unclear when the present transitions to this memory and when it ends.

All in all this is a full 5 star read for me. Beautiful character development and impressive storyline.

Another excellent story in the Green Creek series, which I am now obsessed with. This picks up shortly after the first book, and follows Gordo and Mark, from the narrative viewpoint of Gordo. I found this book to be a little more repetitive, as I thought that Gordo and Mark had very similar conversations throughout the entire thing. I also wished we could've seen more of them after getting together, but I'll just check out the next book to see more! I'm very curious on how the new plot developments surrounding the Omegas will shake out.

Doing the right thing in every given situation is never easy and rarely possible. Abel tried, Thomas tried, Joe tried, Ox tried, and Gordo tried, but that's just not how the world works, no matter what "mystical moon magic" you're aware of. It's just life. It's brutal, painful, and bound to make you regret every step you ever took, but you'll never want to go back and live it again. Sometimes things happen for a reason, and sometimes they don't, but hopefully, they work out in your favor. That's what Mark hoped for and what Gordo secretly wished for, to be with the one they loved again, to have a pack again, and to find some peace.

There were so many beautiful lines in this book that just rubbed my brain the right way. Overall, I was excited to jump back into Green Creek. I truly love the setting, the writing, the characters, and almost everything. Although this didn't hit me like Wolfsong, it was still enjoyable as hell. Gordo and Mark, like all of the characters, have a place in my brain.

Thank you to Netgalley and Tor for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wolfsong was a strong start to this series, but things just continue to build with Ravensong. I was completely interested in the relationship between Gordo and Mark and I couldn't stop reading this to figure out what happened in their past and what was going to happen in their present. We also get to know about what the Bennett pack has been up to and TJ Klune delivers hit after hit with this one. While I had the ebook, I also listened to the book and the narrator for this series is fantastic.

I remember my one big take away for this was: YOU LEAVE ROBBIE ALONE YOU MONSTERS and honestly... gunna stand by that. Let me hold all my precious Green Creek babies and protect them because this series is just starting to pick up its angsty steam.

Ravensong (Green Creek Series Book #2) was an excellent continuation of Wolfsong. This book brings you back to the Bennett pack with a focus on the Bennett witch, Gordo, & Mark Bennett (Joe’s uncle). I liked this book more than the previous mostly because the weird age gap thing wasn’t a problem. I also liked learning more/being more centered around the magic aspect instead of just the werewolves. Can’t wait to read the next one!! TJ Klune writes it and I’ll read it. LOL.

This one will stay with me for a long time. You can't explain this book in a review, it's something you have to experience. And it was quite the ride - from feelings of anger towards those that are supposed to have your back, to feelings of new found love, innocence lost to new found meaning and connection. It's was beautiful from beginning to end. Can;t wait for a re-read.

Ravensong is a sequel to Wolfsong by TJ Klune which I adored. This book follows Gordo, the pack's witch and Mark one of the pack's wolves. As in the first book, we have a character who was poisoned by the words of a parent and has doubt in everything or practically everything others do or say. Gordo was left by the Pack when he was young and was left behind (practically) by his mate. Then years later He is the one to leave the people he called family behind. There is a lot of push and pull, a lot of miscommunication and anger and hurt and bitterness. Miscommunication is not my favourite trope and sometimes I wanted to lock them in one room and force them to talk but overall it was good to read about them and learn more about the relationship between Mark and Gordo and learn what went downhill in their youths.

Ravensong by T.J. Klune
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

So. My hot take on this is pretty simple. I have limited patience for a lot of self-hate and love/hate and non-communication anti-romances.

I CAN handle it for a relatively long time, normally, and can handle it even longer if the novel remains full of other goodies that keep it hopping, but if the majority just a bunch of weak-brooding territory, I start to lose patience. The Omega werewolf storyline was also rather depressing and overall, the whole novel remained depressing until the end. Or rather, it is still depressive at the end and I never shipped the two lovebirds.

To make it worse, the whole novel felt overlong to me. I may not have minded anything at all if it came to a relatively satisfactory end earlier than it had, but it was NOT as heartwarming and satisfactory as the first Green Creek book.

Did it accomplish what it set out to accomplish?

Yes. Probably. But Gordo was definitely a better side-character than a main character. I didn't really connect with this at all despite getting an inside-track to a magician to werewolves. Alas.

I'm truly starting to believe TJ Klune can do no wrong. I've loved everything I've read of his thus far and Ravensong was definitely no exception. Beautiful world building, excellent pacing, characters you can't help but fall in love with, and writing with an emotional depth that breaks you apart but leaves you feeling whole and glowing at the end. I can't wait to see what TJ Klune does for us next.

Ravensong by TJ Klune is a powerful and emotionally charged sequel to the beloved Wolfsong, continuing the complex journey of Gordo Livingstone and the Green Creek pack. Klune's masterful storytelling once again shines through as he delves deeper into the lives of these lovable characters, delivering a gripping tale of redemption, loyalty, and the enduring bonds of family.

In Ravensong, Gordo Livingstone, still scarred by the betrayal of his former pack, tries to find solace in his quiet mountain town and the refuge of his garage. He has vowed to stay away from the affairs of wolves, seeking a life of solitude. However, when the wolves resurface in his life, bringing with them the enigmatic Mark Bennett, Gordo is reluctantly drawn back into their world. Together, they face formidable challenges and fight against a common enemy.

Klune's storytelling prowess is once again evident in this sequel. The narrative is rife with raw emotions, capturing the depth of Gordo's pain and the turmoil he faces as he struggles with his past and confronts his fears. The author's ability to weave together heart-wrenching and triumphant moments creates a truly compelling reading experience that kept me engaged throughout.

The characters in Ravensong are layered and compelling, each with their own distinct voice and struggles. Gordo's journey of self-discovery and healing takes center stage, and his character growth is beautifully depicted. Klune delves into the depths of his characters' emotions, exploring themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the power of chosen family - a favorite trope of mine. The bonds between the Green Creek pack members are palpable, and their unwavering support for one another is both heartwarming and inspiring.

The world-building in the Green Creek series continues to be a standout element. Klune effortlessly immerses readers in the atmospheric setting of the mountain town, painting vivid scenes that bring the story to life. The supernatural elements of the werewolf mythology are seamlessly integrated into the narrative, adding an extra layer of intrigue and depth to the plot.

This second installment of the series beautifully expands on the world established in Wolfsong. Fans of the Green Creek series won't be disappointed, except maybe at some of Mark's behavior. I know I sure was.

Thank you to Tor Books and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this republished book for a review. This edition of Ravensong will be available August 1, 2023.

Wow, what a fantastic follow-up to Wolfsong. WhereI found Wolfsong to be about new and budding romance between two young men who were learning about themselves and finding each other along the way; I found Ravensong to be a bit more mature and not so much about romance as true, deeply felt love. It is a more mature connection between these characters though we do get some flashbacks to when they were young and not mature enough to follow their “song”. The main bulk of the story focuses on when they are older and time has passed and their feelings for each other are different but not gone. That’s why I think this story is more about love and the emotions that come with it.
When you’re young, you want to believe everything lasts forever, this book shows us that sometimes time has to pass in order for things to make sense. I love that this story seems to be more about the families we choose and deciding it’s the people we pick who are our pack and not just the family we are born into.
I think my only critique was the length of this book. I felt as though some parts were a bit slow, as with the first, and we could have made a few cuts to keep momentum and still keep content. Otherwise, I eagerly look forward to the next installment of this series and hope we get them before too long.