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.

"The beloved fantasy romance sensation by New York Times bestselling author T.J. Klune, about love, loyalty, betrayal, and joy. The Bennett family has a secret: They're not just a family, they're a pack. Ravensong is Gordo Livingstone's story.

Gordo Livingstone never forgot the lessons carved into his skin. Hardened by the betrayal of a pack who left him behind, he sought solace in the garage in his tiny mountain town, vowing never again to involve himself in the affairs of wolves. It should have been enough. And it was, until the wolves came back, and with them, Mark Bennett. In the end, they faced the beast together as a pack...and won.

Now, a year later, Gordo has found himself once again the witch of the Bennett pack. Green Creek has settled after the death of Richard Collins, and Gordo constantly struggles to ignore Mark and the song that howls between them. But time is running out. Something is coming. And this time, it's crawling from within. Some bonds, no matter how strong, were made to be broken."

Please tell me that Gordo is named for Mister Gordo from Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

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Raven𝕤𝕠𝕟𝕘
𝓖𝓻𝓮𝓮𝓷 𝓒𝓻𝓮𝓮𝓴 𝓼𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 𝓑𝓸𝓸𝓴 1
𝐓𝐉 𝐊𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐞
LGBTQ Romantic Fantasy
512 pages


Sʜᴏᴿᴛ Sʏɴᴏᴘsɪs

Ravensong is the continuation of Wolfsong. The wolves are in a fight for themselves and their town. Gordo is once again part of the Bennett wolfpack, and Ravensong tells his story. Will they be able to save their town and their pack?

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I loved the first book in this series, and Ravensong is just as good. It continues showing the emotional side of the clan, emotions that you don’t typically see.

My favorite part of this book is the magic. It grabs you and sucks you straight into the story. People transforming into wolves, moving arm tattoos, and witches are so cool!

Told in the POV of Gordo Livingstone, we learn why he was so angry with the Bennett wolfpack. Any questions about Gordo in Wolfsong are answered in Ravensong.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with this ebook to read and review.

Thanks to Netgalley and Tor Books for the advanced readers copy. Also, I believe this is a reprint so these books have been previously published and now are being reprinted under Tor Books.

This is not a stand alone book, you should read the first in the series, Wolfsong.

Alright Mr. Klune, why do you have true love/ mates starting out so young? I don't know why, but it gives me the ick. While the characters are both minors and grow up together, it just seems weird to me.

This story is told from Gordo's perspective which I really appreciated. Klune fills in some questions from the first book by having Gordo split between the past and present day. I do still have questions about magic. It seems you have to be born into it, but like where does it come from. The tattoos seem to boost Gordo, but he had an inherent spark. I feel like the magic system could have been better explained.

I also felt like even though Gordo and Mark are in their late 30s/early 40s they still spoke like teenagers. Which is definitely something I've seen grown men do, but it took me out of the story a bit. I also didn't really like their love story, it felt like there could have been more dialogue or interaction it all just felt so gruff.

Gordo is like Ox and he has felt abandoned by his family and instead found a new one in the Bennetts. However, the Bennetts abandoned him after a great tragedy and now as an adult he struggles to reconnect. I could feel his anguish and loneliness through the page. It was easy to sympathize and understand how these characters kept missing each other only to finally find their way back.

3.5 stars



This is book 2 to the Green Creek series and this dives into the relationship between Gordo and Mark! We do see them mentioned in book 1 and this book 2 is dedicated for them. The chemistry and tension between Gordo and Mark is built from "enemies" to lover trope but the age gap again bothers me like in the first book.


The writing style is similar to book 1 and the time jump is a sudden jump which kinda got me confused.



Thank you netgalley and Tor Publishing for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The second in the series.. the book picks up where Wolfsong left off. The story is dual timeline. Gordo and Mark’s story, heartbreaking. This book made me laugh and also made me cry, it broke my heart but then also put it together. It also aligned itself up for the next book. I couldn’t put this book down and I recommend this series! TJ Klune has yet to disappoint

Klune has done it again.

Here we follow Gordo and Mark, and finally get them to give it another shot.

My heart broke while reading this and then was sewn back together again. I cried and laugh. The amount of emotions that come out while I read this series is insane.

Can’t wait to continue!

An eArc was provided to me via NetGalley in return for my honest feedback. These opinions are my own. You can tell because they’re incredibly bias. Kidding!

The Greek Creek series had been showing on my social media for a while before I managed to finally get my hands on a copy of Wolfsong. Normally I don’t buy into that kind of hype but the Tumblr “inspiration” behind it had me too curious to pass it up. Despite my (unfair) determination to think it was just okay, I feel in love with the Bennett pack. So much so that immediately after finishing it, I was filled with a desperate and unrelenting need to get my hands on Ravensong. Now that I have, I can say it did not disappoint.

Ravensong tells the story of Gordo and Mark. The complicated past that binds them and what life post-Richard Collins looks like. But like Wolfsong before it, this book is about more than romantic love. It’s also about the platonic relationships that make us strong. The people in our lives who love and support us. The family we choose. None of these characters are perfect and none of them are really a victim. Sure, they suffer because of their situations, but they don’t let it keep them down. At the core of it all this is a book about love, acceptance, growth, and wisdom.

Klune does a great job of giving his characters distinct voices. Allowing them to stand out from each other while also making sense as part of the whole. His female characters are stellar. They are strong and independent but not at the expense of softness, femininity, or (which so many authors are guilty of) the people around them. His male characters - which make up the majority of the cast - are bright, funny, (mostly) well meaning, and incredibly loyal. But I think, what I love most about them, is that they’re also soft at times and insecure. No person is made of stone and I appreciate that Klune allows them all to be human in that way.

The events as told on this book are not chronological. They bounce between past and present, giving context to what is happening and why they are where they are. I especially enjoyed getting to see the early foundation of Thomas’ pack, however heartbreaking it was in the end.

I absolutely adored this book and I’m just as desperate for Heartsong as I was Ravensong. I cannot wait to see where it goes next and I would highly recommend it. This series is beyond deserving of the love it’s been shown and is sure to get once they make their Tor debut in July/August!

At this point I’m beginning to wonder if TJ Klune can do any wrong. His characters and the worlds that he builds grab you by the heart and refuse to let go. Ravensong is no different. While we experienced these characters previously in Wolfsong, viewing the world through present day and flashbacks via Gordo provides a deeper look into his world and ideas, as well as a different side of the “found family” pack. Klune continues to cover a wide range of emotions in this book, just as in others. The ability to do this successfully and consistently will keep me reading Klune for years to come.

My heart was not left in pieces from reading this one but it was pretty darn close. I don't blame Gordo but I also don't blame Mark. God damn you Thomas Bennett!
Anyway this book is everything and pack is everything.
Nevermore.

Ravensong was not my favourite in the series when I read it the first time, but the older I get, the more I appreciate Gordo and characters who are in their 40's, who have lived life a little more than the others and reason a little bit better. I love the storytelling, and this style of continuing the series under a differnet perspective every time. Now the cliffhanger for book three makes a lot more sense than it did the first time I read it, as well. hoping and praying this series does as well for the public as Cerulean!!!

This is the second in the series and the story of Gordo and Mark. Gordo was a witch for the Bennett family. Mark Bennett loved Gordo and knew early on he wanted him as his mate. These two have a rocky relationship where they either hate each other or they love each other. The passion between these two is off the charts.

This has two time lines past and present. It helped getting the back story of Gordo and his family and how he came to live with the Bennetts.

The Bennetts are one close knit family you wish you could be apart of. Can’t wait to see what happens next as you know the battle goes on.

I enjoyed this book better than Wolfsong. I loved learning more about Gordos character and learning about what occurred before. I thought there was a good balance of flashbacks and present day and the plot moved quickly enough to keep me engaged. Overall I enjoyed this book.

The second book in the Green Creek, Ravensong, follows my favorite character in the series, Gordo, a witch whose magical tattoos including one of a raven sometimes seem to move about his body. Gordo uses his magic to help protect the humans and wolves of his pack, but will it be enough when a dark force from his past returns? The second novel is interesting in that it not only builds from the first novel, Wolfsong, but it also has parts that take place during the first novel as well as flash backs. It gives an interesting depth to see incidents from different points of view. Although self-contained the story is definitely more powerful when read as a larger whole. Ravensong deals with issues of consent, destiny, generational trauma, and self-determination while navigating pack dynamics. I look forward to reading the next two in the series Heartsong and Brothersong which continue the adventures. I received advanced reader copies of Wolfsong and Ravensong from NetGalley and the publisher to provide you with honest reviews.