In a world where vampires are the ones making the rules how can the human daughter of two powerful vampires expect to survive let alone lead them. Emelia is poised to take over the realm and lead the vampires. But Emelia isn't a vampire she's breakable and in danger at every turn. Forced to wear things like a spray to deter and mask her human smell.

The humans live in service to the vampires in small communitys called "safe zones" Emelia dreams of visiting and living out the life she has idealized. But the problem is the safe zones really aren't safe for anyone let alone the humans it's supposed to protect.

Emelia seeks connection with her guard and the two of them plan to run away together.

Fantasy
Vampires
Found family

I started off really liking this but then to be honest the insta love started to bother me. I then suspected what the plot twist was gonna be and ended up being right, it was a good book dont get me wrong but I dont think i would be continuing the series

Emelia is on the brink of inheriting the esteemed vampire crown of Raven, a position that is as thrilling as it is challenging. As the child of the reigning vampire rulers, her completely human nature makes her a fascinating anomaly in a world dominated by the supernatural. While some may view her uniqueness as a monstrosity, she is truly a rare gem that adds depth to her lineage. Her parents take every measure to protect her from the outside world, keeping her safe from potential threats and prying eyes.

In contrast, we have Kyle, whose vibrant energy leaps off the page and instantly captivates readers. His character is wonderfully developed, and he quickly becomes a fan favourite, bringing humour and joy that brilliantly lightens the story’s mood. His presence balances the novel’s more serious themes, making the experience even more enjoyable.

This novel is a delightful read, effortlessly drawing you into its charming universe with a fluid narrative that keeps you engaged from the first page to the last. While the depiction of vampires may remind readers of the "Twilight" series, it skillfully weaves its own unique twists and turns. This connection only enhances its originality, crafting a mesmerizing tale full of mystery and emotion that will enchant anyone who takes the plunge into its captivating pages.

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What I liked about this book was that vampires rule and humans are seen as the lesser beings, maybe this has been done before but it wasn't a take that I had read and I enjoyed that.

The story is a very fast paced, quick read. I wouldn't say it was a favourite but it was enjoyable enough that I'll probably pick up the sequel.

I did see the twists coming from the beginning, but that didn't put me off. The characters were a little surface level and things maybe happened a little too quickly, but on the plus side, it meant there was no unnecessary filler. I didn't really buy the chemistry between the love interests, but I'm wondering if this was the author's aim now that I've finished reading.

I'm interested to see where the plot goes, how will Emelia go about trying to bring changes to their world? I'll be reading on to see how this develops.

Thank you to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and the author for the review copy, provided in exchange for an honest opinion.

The Last Raven is the first book in The Ravens duology. It was the first title to be ever featured in the Forbidden Wing book box. This romantasy is said to be a vampire romance, but what will this first book in the duology bring?

The story starts of really nice. I enjoyed the storyline and liked the characters. Emilia doesn't want her heritage. As human, she doesn't feel like she is fit to lead a vampire coven but she will come of age soon. Can she escape her future with her new bodyguard Kyle or will she be forced to live a life she doesn't want?

What did I just read? That was my initial thought after finishing The Last Raven. The storyline is okay, but not romantasy at all. Yes, it has fantasy elements but I wouldn't say there really is a romance. And that plottwist in the end? No way. It just doesn't make any sense at all. I wished I liked the ending, but it just left me stunned and I just couldn't cope with it. I really hope part two comes soon, since we need answers!

Helen Glynn Jones has a nice writing style which kept me hooked. I am really looking forward to the next part in this duology, since I feel like too much was happening in the end of this book. I enjoyed reading The Last Raven and give it a 4 star rating.

“The Last Raven,” by Helen Glynn Jones

This was a really good book. It is everything I look for in a YA vampire royalty book. I love how the princess is human despite her parents being vampires, I loved how she was torn between the two worlds of vampires and humans. The morality of their world and how humans are treated was the main focus of the entire book. The main character is such a sheltered princess, her knowledge and thoughts about it was so naïve and innocent. I liked seeing her grow into the person she became at the end. Above all, I adored the forbidden love romance aspect. Those two characters were so good together and I loved every scene. 4 out of 5 stars.

-Vampires
-Forbidden Love
-Royalty

Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley.

I’ll be forced to take the crown, simply because of who my parent are. Never mind that my skin, my eyes and the way I move will give me away for what I am. Human. In a world ruled by vampires. As sole heir to the House of Raven, there is nothing Emelia can’t have. The only problem is, she doesn’t want it. As rebellion and dark forces swirl around her, Emelia has a choice to make: leave everyone she loves behind, or stay and accept her destiny.

An engrossing vampire romance indeed that deftly blends elements of forced proximity and forbidden love for readers to sink their teeth into, pun intended. It’s been a while since there has been a narrative that takes on a new angle on vampire lore which includes elements of political intrigue, royal bloodlines and intriguing romance.

A plot that will leave you up a night, characters that are vividly brought to life and a world that will leave you wishing you were the next in line for the throne. Even if it may cost you your life. A hauntingly beautiful tale for fans of vampires, romance and fantasy elements within a narrative.


𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐊 | 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐲𝐧𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬

Review:

I read the entire book in order to leave an honest review, but normally, I would have DNF a book like this. Books with Insta Love are not my thing, but I was definitely intrigued by the story!

pretty good but i found that the characters all felt a little flat, as did the plot. still, though, the twist was good. it doesn't feel like it needs a sequel though, more like it just works well as a stand-alone. 3.5 stars, rounded up. tysm for the arc.

I have mixed feelings on this one because I loved so much of it but a few things didn’t sit right with me too.

So I really loved the concept of the story with vampires being the leaders of the world and humans as cattle, the politics and twist on the vampire stories. I enjoyed watching the story unfold, and I’m excited to read the sequel if there is one.

My issues were with the fact that it sometimes felt rushed and could have done with more development and that also relates to the insta love part of the story <spoiler> the reveal wasn’t as surprising as I thought, as Kyle gave off bad vibes from the beginning </spoiler>

I think the book was a little confused whether it was YA or adult, because some of the content was adult but it felt like a YA book. I read both so I am not too fussed but I felt like the spicy scene was just not needed.

Overall I enjoyed the politics and world of the story but the book could have done with more development and deciding whether it was YA or adult fantasy.

The premise of this book sounded promising but it fell a little flat for me. It felt a little misleading by the front text “her blood is all he craves,” you expect exactly that. Which is the farthest thing that happens in this story. Along with it being advertised as extremely “spicy” when there’s only 1 scene. And to add it’s extremely disturbing to read about a 17 year old with an open door scene. Without that scene, this would make a great YA book.
I did read it quickly to see how it ends, Emelia’s biggest redeeming factor is her bold revenge move at the end and seeing her move on to do better.

I think this would be a great intro book for new readers to fantasy romance.

The story follows Emilia, the hesitant heir to the Raven throne, as she prepares for her upcoming coronation on her 18th birthday while contemplating her escape to the human world. Her decision becomes more complex with the arrival of her new bodyguard, Kyle, amidst rising tensions between vampires and humans. The book is fast-paced and engaging, though it may not fully captivate; the world-building raises intriguing questions, particularly regarding the rarity of a human daughter in a 500-year-old vampire lineage. The connection between Emilia and Kyle feels immediate, but the brief enemies-to-lovers trope lacks depth, resolving too quickly to leave a lasting impact. The final chapters rush through key plot developments, making the betrayal somewhat predictable, yet they do leave readers curious about Emilia's next steps.

When I saw that this book was aimed at Twilight fans, I knew I had to read it, especially since I’m a millennial who grew up with those stories!

The Last Raven follows the story of Emelia, the heir of the Raven House, one of the vampire-ruling houses on Earth. However, she has been sheltered from her world because she is human.

In a society where humans are farmed to fulfill the needs of vampires, and with a new revolution brewing, Emelia must familiarize herself with the reality outside her golden cage if she wants to survive.

I liked the premise of this book, but the execution fell short for me. The world-building is underdeveloped, the main character is spoiled and oblivious, and the insta-love plot didn’t resonate with me. However, I did enjoy the plot twist at the end.

Thank you, Helen Glynn Jones and HarperCollins UK, for the opportunity to read this ARC through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

My hopes were so high for THE LAST RAVEN - it's summary and PR team hit all of my favorite romantasy buzzwords. However, I feel like this book was written for the intention of making a splash on the "booktok" community and lacked a level of genuineness and effort. It felt quickly thrown together, and could have used some more edits. Knowing how much time authors devote to their projects, I don't say that lightly.

Unfortunate this wasn’t a book I really connected with. I can see the potential, and another reader would likely really like this one. But I got stuck at the first hurdle where we learnt that an 1 year old has to rule in a world of vampires.

The intersections between the FMC and MMC were fun! Again, I see the potential. Just not for me.

From the blurb of this book I really thought that this book would be perfect for me, however I didn't love it.

While the plot weas intriguing and kept me reading there were many things that I didn't enjoy. I felt that the FMC was overly naive and kind of annoying, while her love interest was pretty bland. While he clearly had some secrets which added an air of mystery, the development of the characters was lacking and the relationship between the pair felt forced and slightly unnatural.

The pacing of this book was a bit off, with certain elements moving slowly while others quickly, making the plot a little confusing and the realisations the characters come to less impactful.

I do think that the idea for the story was fun and interesting and I am intrigued to see how the story would develop in further books, but I'm not desperate to jump back in.

In The Last Raven by Helen Glynn Jones, I see a lot of untapped potential. The author had me hooked within the first few pages and going back for more, although I was not left satisfied and had a lot of questions overall. If you enjoy YA Fantasy or are perhaps new to the genre, this is a good start.

Emelia Raven is the sole heir to the House of Raven in a world of vampires and humans. She is a rare human born of vampires, and with that comes a slew of problems. In order to get her prepared for her coronation, her parents assign her a hot bodyguard and well, you can guess what happens (this is all good, by the way). Kyle shows her bit by bit what is truly going on in their world, with the biggest threat to her family's existence being a human rebellion. The more she learns about her family's role in how the kingdom is run, she has a decision to make on whether or not she accepts her fated role.

The world building is not too complicated, but I wanted a lot more. I was able to find some plot holes and I was frustrated by the limited knowledge we are given, but I do understand that Emelia is beyond sheltered and as we are reading from her POV, it makes sense why we don't completely get what/where/why/when. The chemistry between Emelia and Kyle was forced, but again - sheltered heroine not having any experience ... it makes sense. I did not connect with either main, but I did grow to love a secondary character named Bertrand. More Bertrand in book two please!

Overall, I give this one three stars out of five. I liked it and I look forward to book two - I want MORE!

Thank you to the team at HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review The Last Raven with my honest thoughts and opinions.

Anytime there is vampires and enemies to lover’s, you can count me in! Helen Glynn Jones did a great job at keeping me entertained with the pacing and unexpected twists in this book. I wish there had been some more world building with the vampire society. But other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this, and look forward to the next one!

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins UK for the ARC!

This book was a very quick and easy read for me but I felt it lacking something, it was just OK.
I think the fact it was quick and easy to read was it needed a bit more depth and worldbuilding to really immerse you into the fantasy/vampiric read of the world. I felt you were somewhat thrown in the deep end and it lacked that extra layer of explanation .
I liked the general concept of the plot however, and that is what kept me reading through, even if it kind of predictable it was still an enjoyable concept.
The characters individually I didnt mind, but I didn’t vibe with their relationship. That being said I think a lot of romantasy readers would like it and would enjoy reading this, but for me they just didn’t click sadly, Which made the spicy scene a bit out of place for me.

The ending though, very very good and makes me want to continue reading the series and it was as powerful and iconic as you wanted.

The Last Raven by Helen Glynn Jones
4 stars

I think we can all agree, we grabbed this based on the cover alone because it is absolutely gorgeous.

I absolutely love the dystopian theme happening in this book, but with some vampires thrown in as well. There were elements to this book that were completely obvious and you could see what's coming, BUT if you hold out, after the halfway point you are left absolutely mind blown. After the halfway point, the story really picked up and that’s why I rated 4 stars.

If the beginning was a little less obvious, then I definitely would of gone 4.5/5 stars.