Raven's Kiss

Raven's Queen, Book 1

De: E.S. Brandon

Narrado por: Dani Soleil

In a world where shadow magic corrupts all it touches, Seraphina is the deadliest blade of the Sisterhood—an ancient order sworn to hunt the darkness.

When Lord Rivin Blackthorne’s shadow cult threatens to spill corruption beyond his decaying kingdom, Seraphina is sent with a weapon more intimate than steel. The Raven’s Kiss—a sacred venom that kills only at the height of pleasure and must be delivered by her lips alone.

Posing as Lady Sera Ravencrest, she infiltrates Luridian's elite society, drawing ever closer to her target. But as she weaves through Blackthorne's world of forbidden knowledge and seductive power, she discovers truths that shatter everything she was taught to believe.

Caught between her sacred vows and her treacherous heart, Seraphina must decide where her true loyalty lies. With the Sisterhood that shaped her, or with the gentle handmaiden who sees beyond her deadly facade to the woman beneath.

Some kisses bring death. Others awaken something far more dangerous.

Doubt

©2025 E.S. Brandon (P)2025 E.S. Brandon

compelling romantasy

I loved the narration and the story! I can't wait for the next installment.

This book is meant to be listened to!

No spoilers:

I was BLOWN away by Dani's work! This was my first audiobook of hers and the author's and I genuinely believe she could narrate anything and I'd love it.

When it comes to the story:

If you love Kerri Maniscalco books like Stalking Jack the Ripper then you will love this book. It was very much giving Penny Dreadful and I couldn't get enough. I love that the way this book is written we get two books. Once our FMC takes on her persona the entire book shifts and it was so cool. I love how intentional the author is with the language they use, the pacing of the book, and what the reader experiences through Sera's eyes.

Some things that stood out for me:
-very cool villains, not just the cult but the fight scene with the monsters
-the opening is slow but methodical and I appreciate that it shows the reader how serious the sisterhood is
-the tension. this is for the slow burn girlies but I will say I wish we got to break the tension earlier.
-A bi FMC!

What kept it from being 5 stars was some of the writing was repetitive, especially in the beginning; however it wasn't to the point that it affected my overall experience as a reader. I can't wait to dive into book 2!