“This has turned into my favorite read, maybe ever. Definitely God Tier book for me.

The way Ravenna writes is melodic, lyrical, and forces you to slow down and savor it. You really get to know and understand the world and the characters.

If you're looking for a book you can chew through in a day or two and hits all the usual romantasy points, this is not the book you're looking for. This story is a journey, an epic fantasy.

There aren't enough words to fully describe how much I enjoyed this story. I cannot wait to dive into book 2 to find out what happens. When I say I felt all the feels in this book- I cried, I laughed, I was so giddy I kicked my feet, I was at the edge of my seat, I was screaming.”

- Staphanie C, Goodreads

★★★★★

“The best way for me to describe this book is epic. Epic romance, epic fantasy, epic world-building. While romance is central to the story, there’s still so much development going on outside of it.

I am actually obsessed with Auryn and how lyrical she is when she speaks. She’s literally my new role model as a disability rep! Even as she has the ailment you still go through the story like… is Kail protecting her or is she protecting him. Auryn is wonderful in showing that you can not be strong in the traditional sense and still be something so uplifting to others and show them that physical strength isn’t the only thing that matters.”

- Ashlyn T, Goodreads

★★★★★

“Breath of Starlight is, in my opinion, a perfect ode, tribute and addition to the true fantasy literary world. It is epic fantasy at its core, with a style of world building and tension which is far more reminiscent of the more traditional style of fantasy I grew up reading. Reading Breath of Starlight reminded me of epic fantasies like Lord of the Rings and The Wheel of Time and Mistborn, whilst holding its own and standing strong in its own right, alongside them.

Ravenna Vale has perfectly captured the heart and soul of the fantasy genre of old in Breath of Starlight, whilst masterfully avoiding the enjoyable, but overly played out tropes we see in much of mainstream fantasy these days, and still presenting her audience with a love story for the ages.”

- AimzReads, Goodreads

★★★★★

“From the opening pages, I felt immediately pulled back into Ravenna Vale’s world, but what struck me most was how much larger it had become. The scope expands dramatically, yet never at the expense of intimacy. The world feels older, stranger, and more enchanting than before, as though the reader is moving from the edges of a map into its forgotten heart.

What continues to impress me most about this series is Vale’s commitment to complexity. This is not fantasy interested in easy victories or simplistic morality. The political structures, cultural histories, and personal loyalties are tangled in ways that feel deeply human. Every choice carries consequence. Every victory demands sacrifice.

Auryn and Kailorien remain compelling not because they are extraordinary, but because they are flawed. Their journeys are difficult, frustrating, and profoundly authentic. They make mistakes. They endure. They evolve. In an era where many fantasy protagonists are polished into archetypes, these characters feel startlingly real.

- Katy C.

★★★★★

“There is no stagnation in the way this world is presented. You are simply there, moving along with these characters in this world that feels very much alive.

The writing is elegant, poetic and emotional. You know what these characters are feeling because you KNOW who they are. There’s never a question as to the motivations of the main characters because you are intimately aware of them as emotional beings.

This world is masterfully crafted, somber at times, but achingly beautiful.

I could talk about this book and its predecessor, Breath of Starlight, all day but I’ll sum it up with a 10 star rating and a massive recommendation to read them both. I hope you love them as much as I did.”

- Jennifer A, Goodreads

★★★★★

“This is one of the most beautiful books I have honestly read. I read Breath of Starlight and knew that I absolutely needed to read this one immediately.

Like the first book, this one was so beautifully written that again, I have absolutely nothing to compare this one to. I quite literally have half the book either highlighted or underlined, and the amount of notes I took are insane. The writing is lyrical and enchanting, and I found myself drawn to the book even more.”

- Aly, Goodreads

★★★★★

“This is dark fantasy at its absolute best. The world is cruel simply for the sake of cruelty. Power belongs to the powerful, and they have no interest in protecting anyone except themselves. There is nothing soft or comforting about this world. Everything feels sharp, dangerous, and capable of drawing blood at any moment.

And somehow, despite all of that brutality, watching Auryn and Kailorien try to navigate the political treachery of this world while still attempting to create change was completely captivating. Their journey felt messy, difficult, and painfully realistic. Nothing comes easy in this series, and that is part of what makes it so compelling.

One of my favorite things about Ravenna Vale’s writing is how real her characters feel. They are flawed, complicated, and deeply human even in the middle of this dark fantasy setting. Nobody feels polished or idealized. They make mistakes, bad decisions, and sometimes survive purely through stubbornness and desperation.”

- Yolanda, Goodreads

★★★★★