Flock

The Ravenhood, Book 1

By: Kate Stewart

Narrated by: Maxine Mitchell, Joe Arden

Can you keep a secret?

I grew up sick.⁣ Let me clarify: I grew up believing that real love stories include a martyr or demand great sacrifice to be worthy.⁣ Because of that, I believed it, because I made myself believe it, and I bred the most masochistic of romantic hearts, which resulted in my illness.⁣ When I lived this story, my own twisted fairy tale, it was unbeknownst to me at the time because I was young and naïve. I gave into temptation and fed the beating beast, which grew thirstier with every slash, every strike, every blow.⁣

Triple Falls wasn’t at all what it seemed, nor were the men that swept me under their wing. But in order to keep them, I had to be in on their secrets.⁣ Secrets that cost us everything to keep.⁣ That’s the novelty of fiction versus reality. You can’t re-live your own love story, because by the time you’ve realized you’re living it, it’s over. At least that was the case for me and the men I trusted my foolish heart to.⁣ Looking back, I’m convinced I willed my story into existence, due to my illness, and all were punished.

The Ravenhood trilogy is a gritty, modern-day take on Robin Hood filled with suspense, thrills, and all the feels.

©2021 Kate Stewart (P)2021 Podium Audio

Unique, twisty, and insanely sexy

Mind. Blown. Kate Stewart brought a totally different kind of read with Flock and I loved it! This review is going to be short and vague because this is a book you want to go into blind.

Cecelia meets Sean at her first day at work. She’s working at a place her father owns to earn her spot there. She and her father are estranged, but she’s living with him and working for him for reasons bigger than herself. She’s expecting to just survive this year of working for her dad, but with Sean and his group of friends, everything changes.

I love books that make me think, make me feel, and keep me guessing. This one did all three. I’m so glad I had no idea what this was about. I’m glad I went in blind and was surprised with each twist and turn. No one crafts a story quite like Kate Stewart, and I was blown away by this one. It was on my mind for days. I couldn’t stop thinking about what happened, what’s happening, and what will happen next. I have so many theories!

This story is unique, it’s twisty, and it’s insanely sexy. After finishing book one, all I have to say is to buckle up, ya’ll. You’re in for a ride! I’m so glad these books are releasing so close together because you’re not going to want to wait long for the next one! If you’re looking for an epic romantic suspense, pick up Flock!

Joe and Maxine at their very best!

Storywise it felt slow and it was hard for me to connect with the characters. The motivation and action of what keeps the pace moving felt a bit disjointed at times. Cecilia as a character has very little for me to hold on to and want to keep going. I think that if I were just reading I might have not finished, but by listening to the audio I felt Joe and Maxine were giving me an audio play of epic proportions. They feed off of each other magnificently and like the talented performers that they are they knew how to play to their strengths and keep up the interest where otherwise the action would have stalled. Maxine is a complete and utter rock star carrying much of the narrative but giving this 19yr old girl some grit and nuances that made her more interesting. Cecilia is on this journey to self discovery and Maxine gave her the voice of strength that I needed to hear so she didn't seem whiney or a complete hot mess. Joe Arden, I can only imagine, was having a ball playing a wide variety of male characters and giving each one depth, personality and interesting quirks. His character voice choices were spot on and he played each one with conviction and outstanding dominance. I am a huge fan of these narrators and having them perform duet style is a real treat. If the story fell a bit short, it was their narration what made me want to continue and finish. Bravo!

Wow! Just Wow

Can’t wait to start the second book. I can only imagine what’s in store. I have so many questions. The dual narration on this book really brings it to life. And I can’t say enough about the two narrators. This isn’t an audio book. It is a movie where the scenes play out in your mind fueled by their telling of the story.

HOT HOT HOT!

5/5, HOT, yummy goodness! This was a twisty adventure and I'm not hesitating to start book 2 as soon as I finish writing this review. Absolutely amazing ride from start to finish.

A MUST READ!!

WOW. WOW. WOW.

I don't even think I can write a normal review for this one. Because I’m simply at a loss for words. I went into this book completely blind. And I’m so glad that I did. This is my second book by this author and it reminded me why I love her writing. It’s absolutely impeccable. Everything about this book was amazing. The relationship between Cecelia, Sean and Dominic was great and they had such a great dynamic. The emotions and feels this book gave me are just too much to describe. I also had the pleasure of listening to this on audio, Maxine Mitchell and Joe Arden did such a great job with this book. I don't want to, but I’ll be waiting very impatiently for the audio for book two.

This is a must read/listen!!

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I received a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.