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Inheritance #3
Lord of Ravens
Lover. Predator. Killer.
Laurence Riley’s inheritance comes with a price - one he's not at all sure he can pay. When his urge to hunt grows out of control, he sends a desperate prayer to his ancestor for guidance. But he never expected that Herne the Hunter would answer.
Scion. Target. Victim.
There are horrors lurking in Quentin d’Arcy’s past, but they won’t hide there forever. Something ancient is coming to take him home: a creature of nightmare who feasts on the flesh of children. When the choice is between his own life and the lives of innocents, there is no choice at all.
Honesty is the worst policy.
A legendary horror comes to San Diego, but it’s merely an emissary. Laurence has seen the real monster, and it’s a darkness which will destroy everything he loves – especially if Quentin ever finds out what it did to him as a child.
It’s down to Laurence to prepare for war against a force which far outmatches him. The enemy has the most powerful weapon of all at his disposal, and if they’re to stand a chance, Laurence must master the same power.
He must learn magic.
Lord of Ravens is the third book in the Rainbow Award winning Inheritance series and contains mature themes and events which may be distressing to some readers. It has a moderate heat rating and an HFN ending.
Laurence Riley’s inheritance comes with a price - one he's not at all sure he can pay. When his urge to hunt grows out of control, he sends a desperate prayer to his ancestor for guidance. But he never expected that Herne the Hunter would answer.
Scion. Target. Victim.
There are horrors lurking in Quentin d’Arcy’s past, but they won’t hide there forever. Something ancient is coming to take him home: a creature of nightmare who feasts on the flesh of children. When the choice is between his own life and the lives of innocents, there is no choice at all.
Honesty is the worst policy.
A legendary horror comes to San Diego, but it’s merely an emissary. Laurence has seen the real monster, and it’s a darkness which will destroy everything he loves – especially if Quentin ever finds out what it did to him as a child.
It’s down to Laurence to prepare for war against a force which far outmatches him. The enemy has the most powerful weapon of all at his disposal, and if they’re to stand a chance, Laurence must master the same power.
He must learn magic.
Lord of Ravens is the third book in the Rainbow Award winning Inheritance series and contains mature themes and events which may be distressing to some readers. It has a moderate heat rating and an HFN ending.
406 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 5, 2017
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About the author
Amelia Faulkner
22 books289 followersAmelia Faulkner was born in Thame, Oxfordshire, and sprouted upward in short order. The ground around Thame is reasonably mucky, especially in the winter, and she can’t be blamed for wanting to get away from it.
Raised on a steady diet of Star Trek and Doctor Who, Amelia stood no chance in not becoming a grade-A geek. She has sat on the board of the British Fantasy Society, contributed fiction and fluff to various published roleplaying games, and written non-fiction for SciFiNow and SFX Magazines. For every positive there is an equal and opposite negative, and Amelia is forced to admit that she loves Wild Wild West.
In her spare time she enjoys travel, photography, walking her Corgi, and trying to convince her friends to replay the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game with all the Goblins decks.
Visit her website at http://ameliafaulkner.com!
Raised on a steady diet of Star Trek and Doctor Who, Amelia stood no chance in not becoming a grade-A geek. She has sat on the board of the British Fantasy Society, contributed fiction and fluff to various published roleplaying games, and written non-fiction for SciFiNow and SFX Magazines. For every positive there is an equal and opposite negative, and Amelia is forced to admit that she loves Wild Wild West.
In her spare time she enjoys travel, photography, walking her Corgi, and trying to convince her friends to replay the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game with all the Goblins decks.
Visit her website at http://ameliafaulkner.com!
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August 20, 2022
I've read all three books, Jack of Thorns, Knight of Flames, and this one, back to back and that's the way to read them. I don't advise reading them out of order.
I really came to like both Laurence and Quentin. The story is interesting and each book brings new challenges for these two guys - relationship-wise and regarding their gifts.
During the books, Quentin comes more and more out of his shell and he becomes more 'modern'. I've heard some readers complain about his way of speaking, especially in the first book, but I found it quite charming. He certainly is an odd one but he's trying very hard to adapt to the non-aristocratic world.
Laurence is great! I especially love his protectiveness towards Quentin. See, Quentin was/is very innocent and inexperienced in all things love and sex. There's a reason for this. It's hinted at in the previous books but it's revealed in this one. I guessed correctly but reading it still made me kinda sick to my stomach. Anyway, Laurence never pressures or pushes Quentin but is patient and handles him with care. Their relationship grows and they become closer with each challenge they have to overcome.
This book ends not with a cliffhanger, really, but with a hint of what we can expect in the next one.
The only thing that grated on me after a while was the constant use of epithets. It felt unnatural to see both characters referred to as "the florist", "the Englishman", "the younger man" etc. over and over again.
Still, I'm looking forward to the next book and hope it will come out sooner rather than later!
Please pay attention to the trigger warnings: graphic child abuse and implied rape
Read as part of my EuroPrideCon reading challenge: to read new-to-me-authors before the convention (https://europridecon.jimdo.com/).
I really came to like both Laurence and Quentin. The story is interesting and each book brings new challenges for these two guys - relationship-wise and regarding their gifts.
During the books, Quentin comes more and more out of his shell and he becomes more 'modern'. I've heard some readers complain about his way of speaking, especially in the first book, but I found it quite charming. He certainly is an odd one but he's trying very hard to adapt to the non-aristocratic world.
Laurence is great! I especially love his protectiveness towards Quentin. See, Quentin was/is very innocent and inexperienced in all things love and sex. There's a reason for this. It's hinted at in the previous books but it's revealed in this one. I guessed correctly but reading it still made me kinda sick to my stomach. Anyway, Laurence never pressures or pushes Quentin but is patient and handles him with care. Their relationship grows and they become closer with each challenge they have to overcome.
This book ends not with a cliffhanger, really, but with a hint of what we can expect in the next one.
The only thing that grated on me after a while was the constant use of epithets. It felt unnatural to see both characters referred to as "the florist", "the Englishman", "the younger man" etc. over and over again.
Still, I'm looking forward to the next book and hope it will come out sooner rather than later!
Please pay attention to the trigger warnings: graphic child abuse and implied rape
Read as part of my EuroPrideCon reading challenge: to read new-to-me-authors before the convention (https://europridecon.jimdo.com/).
June 15, 2022
4 Stars
Review:
This was another great book in a series I’m enjoying. To be honest, I don’t have much to say about this book specifically, but it had all the same great things as the previous two books—characters I liked and felt for, a sweet relationship, some emotional moments, some sexy moments, interesting supernatural powers and magic, a story that kept my attention.
This one was a bit lighter on the plot, but I didn’t mind; sometimes series need the occasional slower book to set things up, give background info, delve deeper into characters and their relationships, etc. I’m glad to finally have some answers about Quentin’s past, even though it is quite heavy and disturbing. But, though there was darkness, the struggles it brought really showed how much Laurence and Quentin care about each other. And the author doesn’t just throw things in as backstory and then brush them aside, they continue to affect the characters.
We were also introduced to spellcasting kinda magic. Plus, both Quentin and Laurence learned a bit more about and expanded their supernatural powers. There was also a new character brought in, and Laurence now has a raven familiar!
So all in all, another enjoyable book spent with likeable characters, and I am once again looking forward to continuing their story!
Trigger/Content Warning:
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2022 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1 and 2 in A.K. Faulkner's Inheritance series. Anyone who likes psychic/telekinetic abilities, magic, sweet and strong m/m romance, slow-burn sex, and characters struggling with addiction and abuse trauma.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Review:
This was another great book in a series I’m enjoying. To be honest, I don’t have much to say about this book specifically, but it had all the same great things as the previous two books—characters I liked and felt for, a sweet relationship, some emotional moments, some sexy moments, interesting supernatural powers and magic, a story that kept my attention.
This one was a bit lighter on the plot, but I didn’t mind; sometimes series need the occasional slower book to set things up, give background info, delve deeper into characters and their relationships, etc. I’m glad to finally have some answers about Quentin’s past, even though it is quite heavy and disturbing. But, though there was darkness, the struggles it brought really showed how much Laurence and Quentin care about each other. And the author doesn’t just throw things in as backstory and then brush them aside, they continue to affect the characters.
We were also introduced to spellcasting kinda magic. Plus, both Quentin and Laurence learned a bit more about and expanded their supernatural powers. There was also a new character brought in, and Laurence now has a raven familiar!
So all in all, another enjoyable book spent with likeable characters, and I am once again looking forward to continuing their story!
Trigger/Content Warning:
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2022 // Format: Ebook via TTS*
Recommended For:
Fans of Books 1 and 2 in A.K. Faulkner's Inheritance series. Anyone who likes psychic/telekinetic abilities, magic, sweet and strong m/m romance, slow-burn sex, and characters struggling with addiction and abuse trauma.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
September 2, 2018
3.5 stars
CW: Child abuse, drugs:
Well, this certainly didn't go in the direction I thought it would, at least in regards to Laurence and Quentin's relationship, which is a good thing. They only deepen their relationship here, and grow more intimate with each other, and after the last two books of patience and hard work to get to this point, I was happy for the guys getting some happiness. They deserve it.
We do finally learn what Quentin's father did to him as a child, which is exactly what I thought it was going to be (see CW warning above). The reason for why he did it was more messed up than I thought it'd be though, and I'm dreading when Quentin remembers or finds out. He's getting stronger and more sure of himself all the time, but his father has a way of reducing him to a scared little kid again.
We get to see Neil again, and he's a riot as always, and I love that he just accepts Quentin and clearly understands him as well as Laurence has come to. I wish we'd seen more of Ethan, Aiden and Maryam, but the story didn't allow much time for that, what with the introduction of Amy and Rufus - and we don't even really get a whole lot of time either, but what we do get looks promising.
In a book titled Lord of Ravens, I was expecting ravens to be a little more prominent and important to the central plot but that didn't really happen. Instead, Laurence gets a baby raven that he has to raise, and as with babies everywhere it does nothing but eat and poop the whole story.
I feel like this book was just a little disjointed, or more accurately that it served more as a bridge to the next book. There is a beginning, middle and end, but the main conflict is still ongoing, so nothing really feels resolved. I do like that Laurence and Quentin actually communicate with each other (though there is a brief Big Misunderstanding), and that real life considerations are taken into account when weird mystical things happen.
And lastly, I suppose it had to happen eventually: the geography fail. :P
-No matter what time of the year it is, the sun never sets as early as 4 PM or as late as 9 PM in San Diego. It certainly would never be setting at 4 and fully set after 9. Most people I know wouldn't say the sun is setting until it's within a half-hour of the sundown. (There are websites that'll give you sunset/sunrise times for any location on any date you could wish to know about.)
-Americans don't use meters to measure distance (unless they're scientists). We use feet and yards. Dating a Brit isn't going to change that.
There were also more typos in this one than I recall in the previous installments. The most distracting one was the constant use of "noone" instead of "no one." Hopefully this doesn't remain an issue going forward.
CW: Child abuse, drugs:
Well, this certainly didn't go in the direction I thought it would, at least in regards to Laurence and Quentin's relationship, which is a good thing. They only deepen their relationship here, and grow more intimate with each other, and after the last two books of patience and hard work to get to this point, I was happy for the guys getting some happiness. They deserve it.
We do finally learn what Quentin's father did to him as a child, which is exactly what I thought it was going to be (see CW warning above). The reason for why he did it was more messed up than I thought it'd be though, and I'm dreading when Quentin remembers or finds out. He's getting stronger and more sure of himself all the time, but his father has a way of reducing him to a scared little kid again.
We get to see Neil again, and he's a riot as always, and I love that he just accepts Quentin and clearly understands him as well as Laurence has come to. I wish we'd seen more of Ethan, Aiden and Maryam, but the story didn't allow much time for that, what with the introduction of Amy and Rufus - and we don't even really get a whole lot of time either, but what we do get looks promising.
In a book titled Lord of Ravens, I was expecting ravens to be a little more prominent and important to the central plot but that didn't really happen. Instead, Laurence gets a baby raven that he has to raise, and as with babies everywhere it does nothing but eat and poop the whole story.
I feel like this book was just a little disjointed, or more accurately that it served more as a bridge to the next book. There is a beginning, middle and end, but the main conflict is still ongoing, so nothing really feels resolved. I do like that Laurence and Quentin actually communicate with each other (though there is a brief Big Misunderstanding), and that real life considerations are taken into account when weird mystical things happen.
And lastly, I suppose it had to happen eventually: the geography fail. :P
-No matter what time of the year it is, the sun never sets as early as 4 PM or as late as 9 PM in San Diego. It certainly would never be setting at 4 and fully set after 9. Most people I know wouldn't say the sun is setting until it's within a half-hour of the sundown. (There are websites that'll give you sunset/sunrise times for any location on any date you could wish to know about.)
-Americans don't use meters to measure distance (unless they're scientists). We use feet and yards. Dating a Brit isn't going to change that.
There were also more typos in this one than I recall in the previous installments. The most distracting one was the constant use of "noone" instead of "no one." Hopefully this doesn't remain an issue going forward.
February 9, 2021
Definitely heed the trigger warnings!
I don't think I can say that I enjoyed this as much as I can say I thought it was a good story. It was pretty damn brutal and some things that were hinted at and alluded to were uncovered by Laurence about what happened to Quentin that Quentin has no recollection of. Now Laurence is traumatized and vengeful and has to live with that knowledge and what will happen if and when he tells Quentin.
Not to mention the new threats that are right at their door step and endangering their loved ones.
So, much is happening in this book that it's easy to get whiplash. It will be interesting to see how the author handles the elephant in the room along with all of the other major shit that keeps getting thrown at them.
Although they have grown a great deal in the relationship, it's a damn good thing that this is paranormal fantasy, because it would irk me if this were a contemporary book where they only grow as long as they are together but completely fall apart if they aren't. It's fine to have personal growth when you meet someone and it's great to be better together, but people still need to be ok on their own as well. A person's whole well-being cannot be completely tied to another's in order to be healthy, but that's just my own 2 cents and I have to remind myself it is fiction.
I don't think I can say that I enjoyed this as much as I can say I thought it was a good story. It was pretty damn brutal and some things that were hinted at and alluded to were uncovered by Laurence about what happened to Quentin that Quentin has no recollection of. Now Laurence is traumatized and vengeful and has to live with that knowledge and what will happen if and when he tells Quentin.
Not to mention the new threats that are right at their door step and endangering their loved ones.
So, much is happening in this book that it's easy to get whiplash. It will be interesting to see how the author handles the elephant in the room along with all of the other major shit that keeps getting thrown at them.
Although they have grown a great deal in the relationship, it's a damn good thing that this is paranormal fantasy, because it would irk me if this were a contemporary book where they only grow as long as they are together but completely fall apart if they aren't. It's fine to have personal growth when you meet someone and it's great to be better together, but people still need to be ok on their own as well. A person's whole well-being cannot be completely tied to another's in order to be healthy, but that's just my own 2 cents and I have to remind myself it is fiction.
May 5, 2017
**3.5 stars**
I wish Goodreads would adopt another rating system :)
So this is the 3rd book in the Inheritance series. I didn't find it to be as good as the first two.
On the positive side, Quentin and Laurence get spicier in the sex department. Laurence is making headway (<--- see what I did there) getting Quentin to feel more comfortable. I did enjoy seeing the progression of that.
However, I have two big problems with this book:
1. Readers don't get to see Quentin as his charming, British, awkward self in this book. He doesn't have the charm or snarkiness (yes I made that up) he did in the first two books. Just because he and Laurence are getting closer doesn't mean we need to change what or who Quentin fundamentally is, and I really liked who he was.
2. This book, although introduces us to a few more characters, didn't really advance the story as a whole. I think the series was originally supposed to be a three book series, so I feel that this book was conceived just to get a fourth book out there, imho.
I'm definitely reading book 4, I've come this far. Hope to get a good conclusion.
**update** should have investigated better... book 4 ends on a cliffhanger... smh... I have a bad feeling about this.
I wish Goodreads would adopt another rating system :)
So this is the 3rd book in the Inheritance series. I didn't find it to be as good as the first two.
On the positive side, Quentin and Laurence get spicier in the sex department. Laurence is making headway (<--- see what I did there) getting Quentin to feel more comfortable. I did enjoy seeing the progression of that.
However, I have two big problems with this book:
1. Readers don't get to see Quentin as his charming, British, awkward self in this book. He doesn't have the charm or snarkiness (yes I made that up) he did in the first two books. Just because he and Laurence are getting closer doesn't mean we need to change what or who Quentin fundamentally is, and I really liked who he was.
2. This book, although introduces us to a few more characters, didn't really advance the story as a whole. I think the series was originally supposed to be a three book series, so I feel that this book was conceived just to get a fourth book out there, imho.
I'm definitely reading book 4, I've come this far. Hope to get a good conclusion.
**update** should have investigated better... book 4 ends on a cliffhanger... smh... I have a bad feeling about this.
March 12, 2018
I love this series! No coherent review for now, but this series is highly underrated.
I'll just say...Quentin is such a sweet baby, and I ache for him and everything in his past. Amelia Faulkner, stop ripping my heart apart!
I'll just say...Quentin is such a sweet baby, and I ache for him and everything in his past. Amelia Faulkner, stop ripping my heart apart!
August 27, 2018
3.5 stars
August 12, 2020
“And here he was, seeking to reach an island he couldn’t see, across a sea he could smell, to speak to a king who was dead, hoping that the immortal goddess hidden in the mists wasn’t going to turn him inside-out and wear him as a hat.”
Story: 8
First MC: 9
Second MC: 9
Secondary characters: 6
Mystery: 5
Sexual tension: 6
Humor: 4
Hotness: 5
Product placement: 4
Ridiculousness: ?
Annoying: 4
Audio: 9 (11h)
To re-read: 8
Story: 8
First MC: 9
Second MC: 9
Secondary characters: 6
Mystery: 5
Sexual tension: 6
Humor: 4
Hotness: 5
Product placement: 4
Ridiculousness: ?
Annoying: 4
Audio: 9 (11h)
To re-read: 8
July 11, 2018
3.5 stars actually. I love Quentin and Lawrence and all the craziness that comes with them, but I was kind of disappointed by the amount of typos and grammar and other mistakes in this story. This didn't happen in the previous books. This story also felt, as someone else mentioned here, more like just a bridge to the following books.
March 30, 2017
*I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review through the MMRG Don’t Buy My Love Program.*
Lord of Ravens is the third book in the Inheritance series. If you've happened upon this review and have not read my reviews of the first two books or have not read the first two books, I would strongly encourage you to start with my review of the first book, Jack of Thorns. The novels are connected, following a larger story arc surrounding the main characters, Laurence and Quentin.
If you've read the first two books, forge ahead!
I need to start by saying that this series just keeps getting better and better, but the situations that our main men find themselves in continue to provide more and more anxiety for me as a reader. I think that this just means that I'm getting more attached...
Laurence and Quentin's relationship continues its painful yet strangely satisfying slow progression. Faulkner's descriptions of their sexual exploits continue to ride the line between poetic and lewd, leaning heavily on the sensual. I find reading these scenes to be a deeply rewarding experience.
Lord of Ravens does quite a bit to expand the scope of the supernatural world that our main characters inhabit, introducing a magic system that is distinct from the psychic powers we've dealt with thus far. Faulkner also further explores the concepts of how gods function in the world, how they are born, and how they can be corrupted. These are concepts that I've seen explored in other non-fiction contexts and it is super interesting to see them play out in these novels, lending more credence to my suspicions that the author is either a magical practitioner of some sort of a great researcher (or possibly both).
Strong character development and world building continue to be mainstays of the series, wrought with a more than capable hand as always. Lord of Ravens starts to dig quite deep into both Laurence's and Quentin's pasts. Some dark themes and events are explored that, while hinted at in previous books, are laid bare in this installment. These were hard to grapple with as a reader, especially since I've become so invested in the happiness of the characters involved.
Unfortunately, Lord of Ravens seems to have a lot more editing errors/typos than I am used to. They brought me out of the moment while reading, as these things tend to do for me. What can I say? They offend my delicate sensibilities. They weren't so egregious as to warrant a demerit in my rating, but I do sincerely hope they are addressed in future editions and in future books. I'd hate to see things go down hill after such a strong start.
Having finished all of the books available at this time, I await the next installment of the Inheritance series with bated breath. I am both excited and terrified to see how things will progress...
Trigger warning: This book contains depictions of and discussions about drug and alcohol abuse and addiction as well as sexual abuse of children.
Lord of Ravens is the third book in the Inheritance series. If you've happened upon this review and have not read my reviews of the first two books or have not read the first two books, I would strongly encourage you to start with my review of the first book, Jack of Thorns. The novels are connected, following a larger story arc surrounding the main characters, Laurence and Quentin.
If you've read the first two books, forge ahead!
I need to start by saying that this series just keeps getting better and better, but the situations that our main men find themselves in continue to provide more and more anxiety for me as a reader. I think that this just means that I'm getting more attached...
Laurence and Quentin's relationship continues its painful yet strangely satisfying slow progression. Faulkner's descriptions of their sexual exploits continue to ride the line between poetic and lewd, leaning heavily on the sensual. I find reading these scenes to be a deeply rewarding experience.
Lord of Ravens does quite a bit to expand the scope of the supernatural world that our main characters inhabit, introducing a magic system that is distinct from the psychic powers we've dealt with thus far. Faulkner also further explores the concepts of how gods function in the world, how they are born, and how they can be corrupted. These are concepts that I've seen explored in other non-fiction contexts and it is super interesting to see them play out in these novels, lending more credence to my suspicions that the author is either a magical practitioner of some sort of a great researcher (or possibly both).
Strong character development and world building continue to be mainstays of the series, wrought with a more than capable hand as always. Lord of Ravens starts to dig quite deep into both Laurence's and Quentin's pasts. Some dark themes and events are explored that, while hinted at in previous books, are laid bare in this installment. These were hard to grapple with as a reader, especially since I've become so invested in the happiness of the characters involved.
Unfortunately, Lord of Ravens seems to have a lot more editing errors/typos than I am used to. They brought me out of the moment while reading, as these things tend to do for me. What can I say? They offend my delicate sensibilities. They weren't so egregious as to warrant a demerit in my rating, but I do sincerely hope they are addressed in future editions and in future books. I'd hate to see things go down hill after such a strong start.
Having finished all of the books available at this time, I await the next installment of the Inheritance series with bated breath. I am both excited and terrified to see how things will progress...
Trigger warning: This book contains depictions of and discussions about drug and alcohol abuse and addiction as well as sexual abuse of children.
March 26, 2018
I'm going to rant here but my inner grammar teacher is screaming in agony right now. I know is a minor thing and it's not even too important but if you are basing your magic system on language, and you're talking about another language you don't know very well... research! For God sake! That's not how things are done in Spanish... but coming back to the book... Everything is starting to make sense here... I can't say it was unexpected, I've been suspecting that from book one, but it wasn't any less hard reading about it. In fact I wish I'd skip that part... but what's done is done, and it isn't the same suspecting, as knowing. Now I can't help but see that character in a different way. And I'm really pissed at Laurence! Dude, not everything is about you... I don't get his reaction, nor his "recover" from the situation. I think I'm not making any sense right now, but I don't want to spoil anything.
May 19, 2020
4.5
In the third installment of the Inheritance series, Laurence and Quentin face pure evil in the form of Quentin’s father. Laurence decides to use is ability to uncover what trauma Quentin’s blackouts are hiding. As anyone who enjoys this series can attest, the disclosure of Quentin’s past has been much anticipated; however, the saying “be careful what you wish for” applies here in spades.
Along with dealing with this knowledge and his decision to not tell Quentin, he has learned from Herne the Hunter that not only does he possess more abilities than he thought, but that he can perform magic as well. Meanwhile, Quentin is trying to navigate his new responsibilities as mentor and protector to the children who remained with him after they were released from Kane’s mind control in the previous book. A task that becomes even harder when his father sends a child eating daemon to attack Quentin’s charges in an attempt to force him to return to England.
Regarding the major plot line, both men’s abilities have grown substantially since the first book, as well as how quickly they learn to control them, so it was an interesting choice to On a more personal level, the storyline forces each man to confront and fully acknowledge their personal demons, how they are affected by them and how easy it is to succumb to them. The progression of Laurence and Quentin’s relationship remains true to the dynamic established in the first two books; thus, the new physical intimacies they share simply highlight the love and care they both use to overcome their natural inclinations (impatience for Laurence and fear/panic for Quentin) in order to be better for the other person.
This book does an excellent job of further developing the MCs personal growth, paranormal aspects and relationships, especially their relationships with secondary characters. Up to this point, Quentin has been a very solitary figure, keeping even Neil, Quentin’s only friend, at a distance. Now not only does Quentin, bring Neil into his confidence, he forms closer and stronger bonds to the children in his care as well as to Mia and Sebastian. I can’t wait to see the next step in Quentin and Laurence’s journey.
In the third installment of the Inheritance series, Laurence and Quentin face pure evil in the form of Quentin’s father. Laurence decides to use is ability to uncover what trauma Quentin’s blackouts are hiding. As anyone who enjoys this series can attest, the disclosure of Quentin’s past has been much anticipated; however, the saying “be careful what you wish for” applies here in spades.
Along with dealing with this knowledge and his decision to not tell Quentin, he has learned from Herne the Hunter that not only does he possess more abilities than he thought, but that he can perform magic as well. Meanwhile, Quentin is trying to navigate his new responsibilities as mentor and protector to the children who remained with him after they were released from Kane’s mind control in the previous book. A task that becomes even harder when his father sends a child eating daemon to attack Quentin’s charges in an attempt to force him to return to England.
Regarding the major plot line, both men’s abilities have grown substantially since the first book, as well as how quickly they learn to control them, so it was an interesting choice to On a more personal level, the storyline forces each man to confront and fully acknowledge their personal demons, how they are affected by them and how easy it is to succumb to them. The progression of Laurence and Quentin’s relationship remains true to the dynamic established in the first two books; thus, the new physical intimacies they share simply highlight the love and care they both use to overcome their natural inclinations (impatience for Laurence and fear/panic for Quentin) in order to be better for the other person.
This book does an excellent job of further developing the MCs personal growth, paranormal aspects and relationships, especially their relationships with secondary characters. Up to this point, Quentin has been a very solitary figure, keeping even Neil, Quentin’s only friend, at a distance. Now not only does Quentin, bring Neil into his confidence, he forms closer and stronger bonds to the children in his care as well as to Mia and Sebastian. I can’t wait to see the next step in Quentin and Laurence’s journey.
March 29, 2017
“We might not be perfect, but we’re perfect together.”
When it comes to books, especially in the romance genre, I have recently developed a form of anxiety. Even though I like the premise of the book I stare at it with fear, unable to start reading it because of what I might find inside and usually what I find is not good at all. Over the top drama, immature characters, miscommunication and cheating, all these elements have taken away the excitement I felt when I was about to start a new book.
Luckily, the Inheritance series has brought back that excitement, every time I read a book with Laurence and Quentin I know that I will enjoy the story because it contains mature characters who might have issues but they are both faithful and devoted to each other.
“Quen, sometimes you’re all I can see.” Fingers sifted lightly through his hair. “When everything else is dark, there you are, shining bright. Guiding me home.”
In each book, Laurence and Quentin have to face an enemy and even though the same thing applies here, i had the feeling that the story wasn’t as focused on the enemy as it was on the other books. This story was more centered around character growth, Laurence tries to learn more about magic and his abilities and Quentin is determined to keep his promise to Laurence and try to become stronger when it comes to fighting other people. It seemed to me that everyone was preparing for the battle to come against Quentin’s family who as we learn in this book is the root of Quentin’s problems.
Of course I can’t write a review about this book without talking about my favorite part: Laurence’s and Quentin’s relationship. Laurence had to face alone Quentin’s past and I am guessing very soon they both will have to deal with it, but for now I liked the way Laurence faced those difficulties, his relationship with Quentin’s has made him a lot stronger and wiser when it comes to dealing with his struggles.
Quentin’s transformation was also very important, it is amazing how much Laurence's patience and guidance has helped Quentin overcome his trauma and reveal his true self. There was nothing more erotic than seeing Quentin gain confidence and take charge during his intimate moments with Laurence.
“I want you to know what you do to me, how you make me feel, what it’s like to be completely, madly out of your mind.”
I am so excited for the next book, from what I read, I am guessing that we are going to read more about Freddy.
I voluntarily reviewed the free copy that I received.
February 7, 2017
3.75 stars
Well. Lord of Ravens certainly give a major twist in Inheritance tale. Daemon. Warlock. Witch. Otherworld. One stepped further into Bambi Laurence Riley and Quentin d'Arcy background; a rather dark past for Quentin's case.
Following the event on Knight of Flames, Laurence and Quentin were living at Quentin's twin's mansion, and with them a bunch of kids with abilities. Everything seemed going well then Quentin's past came back to hunt him and threaten all that Quentin hold dear.
I grew to love both of the MCs with each entry of the series. Both were damaged characters who committed to each other to be a better person while being anchor to one another. I had suspected what trauma Quentin kept early in the series. Still, the revelation on this book were no less heartbreaking; as proven by Laurence's violent reaction upon learning. Concurrently, Laurence too learned more about his line, that he had more ability he needed to master.
Having seen both men wield quite some powers, it miffed me that they didn't amount to much here. In a way, battle-wise, it felt they were back to square one (or more appropriately, book 1) and grappling to defeat their enemies. Moreover, after all the hassle they had gone through, the ultimate battle was really tame. Of the three books, I say this one's the tamest one yet.
Each books of the Inheritance series need to be read in consecutive order, not randomly. That said, I'm intrigued what await to the boys on next installments, after the ending in this book. I wouldn't consider it a cliffhanger, just a peep of the big bad wolf laid in wait. I'm giddy with anticipation.
Copy of this book is kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Well. Lord of Ravens certainly give a major twist in Inheritance tale. Daemon. Warlock. Witch. Otherworld. One stepped further into Bambi Laurence Riley and Quentin d'Arcy background; a rather dark past for Quentin's case.
Following the event on Knight of Flames, Laurence and Quentin were living at Quentin's twin's mansion, and with them a bunch of kids with abilities. Everything seemed going well then Quentin's past came back to hunt him and threaten all that Quentin hold dear.
I grew to love both of the MCs with each entry of the series. Both were damaged characters who committed to each other to be a better person while being anchor to one another. I had suspected what trauma Quentin kept early in the series. Still, the revelation on this book were no less heartbreaking; as proven by Laurence's violent reaction upon learning. Concurrently, Laurence too learned more about his line, that he had more ability he needed to master.
Having seen both men wield quite some powers, it miffed me that they didn't amount to much here. In a way, battle-wise, it felt they were back to square one (or more appropriately, book 1) and grappling to defeat their enemies. Moreover, after all the hassle they had gone through, the ultimate battle was really tame. Of the three books, I say this one's the tamest one yet.
Each books of the Inheritance series need to be read in consecutive order, not randomly. That said, I'm intrigued what await to the boys on next installments, after the ending in this book. I wouldn't consider it a cliffhanger, just a peep of the big bad wolf laid in wait. I'm giddy with anticipation.
Copy of this book is kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
February 19, 2017
I love this series so much I intentionally rationed my reading of Lord of Ravens to make the final 20% last a week. Now I've finished, and I'm jonesing, but I know there's more, so it's not all bad.
Anyway, if you're reading this (so far) less than informative review and it's the first you've seen of Amelia Faulkner's Inheritance series, start from book one Jack of Thorns (free on Amazon at time of review). Lord of Ravens is book three. Note: there are some triggering themes in these stories (child abuse, drug addiction, alcoholism, for instance), and some graphic scenes, but the author tackles them with a great deal of sensitivity and they are necessary to the story.
This series is magical, literally and figuratively, and the author's style borders on literary. The characters are richly drawn, the story is compelling, and there is so much of every emotion in these pages, including humour (I realise that's not apparent from what I've said).
I'd honestly be happy to read this series forever.
Anyway, if you're reading this (so far) less than informative review and it's the first you've seen of Amelia Faulkner's Inheritance series, start from book one Jack of Thorns (free on Amazon at time of review). Lord of Ravens is book three. Note: there are some triggering themes in these stories (child abuse, drug addiction, alcoholism, for instance), and some graphic scenes, but the author tackles them with a great deal of sensitivity and they are necessary to the story.
This series is magical, literally and figuratively, and the author's style borders on literary. The characters are richly drawn, the story is compelling, and there is so much of every emotion in these pages, including humour (I realise that's not apparent from what I've said).
I'd honestly be happy to read this series forever.
May 28, 2017
Well, the plot certainly thickens! Even if we get more knowledge of Quentin's background and history - not surprising, but still horrid - we also open up so many new and exciting possibilities and directions for both Quentin and Lawrence to move in.
Lawrence and Quentin face new challenges as Lawrence's gifts are evolving and he starts meeting Herne in the Otherworld in his dreams and tries to take the steps to fulfill his true destiny. Quentin is still denying a lot about himself, but he does try to move forward, both in relation to his gifts and as a functional human being. Add to that that they are now dealing with a house full of teenagers and the fact that Quentin's father has found out where he is, there is quite a lot going on!
This book cannot be read as a stand alone, you need to read the series in order, to gain the understanding of the universe and the characters. Where book 1 is mainly a kind of introduction, number 2 was so action packed you could hardly breathe. The third book is different once again, more retrospective, although quite a lot happens.
Quentin is still by far, the more interesting character to me - but the little mean cliffhanger-y sneak peek at the end of the book certainly made me very very interested in Freddy too!
Lawrence and Quentin face new challenges as Lawrence's gifts are evolving and he starts meeting Herne in the Otherworld in his dreams and tries to take the steps to fulfill his true destiny. Quentin is still denying a lot about himself, but he does try to move forward, both in relation to his gifts and as a functional human being. Add to that that they are now dealing with a house full of teenagers and the fact that Quentin's father has found out where he is, there is quite a lot going on!
This book cannot be read as a stand alone, you need to read the series in order, to gain the understanding of the universe and the characters. Where book 1 is mainly a kind of introduction, number 2 was so action packed you could hardly breathe. The third book is different once again, more retrospective, although quite a lot happens.
Quentin is still by far, the more interesting character to me - but the little mean cliffhanger-y sneak peek at the end of the book certainly made me very very interested in Freddy too!
March 21, 2021
Wow! This just keeps getting better!! Laurence is coming into his own, and Quentin is starting to come out of his shell a little bit more. The story is very intense, but so intriguing. I am totally loving the closeness that Laurence and Quentin have finally been able to enjoy, and I am looking forward to watching the two of them kick some major booty.
November 13, 2022
Lord of Ravens is the third installment in AK Faulkner’s urban fantasy series Inheritance. We (and Laurence) finally find out the traumatic past Quentin has shielded even from himself just as his father finally tracks him down. To arm himself against Quen’s father, Laurence has to learn magic and not just rely on his psychic powers.
Once you have reached this third book, you are pretty much totally invested in Laurence and Quentin’s relationship which continues to bloom and grow more intimate. This installment has the most spice so far and was definitely worth the wait (and it’s not even all the way yet). But be forewarned that since Quentin’s past has come to light, the hinted at child abuse is revealed in all it’s ugliness with the physical abuse described but the sexual abuse thankfully off-screen.
This book does end up feeling like a middle book as we now know who the big bad of the entire series is, but the primary antagonist here is only a minion of his. This was just another obstacle on the way to the final confrontation as both Laurence and Quentin prepare. But Quentin’s continued ignorance to the threat and his defensive dissociative state whenever confronted may forewarn of more problems ahead. I don’t agree with how Laurence is dealing with it, but I do understand where he is coming from.
Lord of Ravens is gearing up its dark fantasy story while also progressing forward its central romance. I am looking forward to how it will finally play out.
Once you have reached this third book, you are pretty much totally invested in Laurence and Quentin’s relationship which continues to bloom and grow more intimate. This installment has the most spice so far and was definitely worth the wait (and it’s not even all the way yet). But be forewarned that since Quentin’s past has come to light, the hinted at child abuse is revealed in all it’s ugliness with the physical abuse described but the sexual abuse thankfully off-screen.
This book does end up feeling like a middle book as we now know who the big bad of the entire series is, but the primary antagonist here is only a minion of his. This was just another obstacle on the way to the final confrontation as both Laurence and Quentin prepare. But Quentin’s continued ignorance to the threat and his defensive dissociative state whenever confronted may forewarn of more problems ahead. I don’t agree with how Laurence is dealing with it, but I do understand where he is coming from.
Lord of Ravens is gearing up its dark fantasy story while also progressing forward its central romance. I am looking forward to how it will finally play out.
May 13, 2017
Wow this one was the hardest one to read as it tore my heart up. I knew going into this story that Chapter 13 was going to be bad, very bad so I held off reading it but couldn't wait any longer. Well the bad, was beyond bad that I had to stop and breath before going back. What hurt the most is that Laurence saw it happen & then decide not to tell Quentin that he knows, which I'm still sure Quentin doesn't remember all of the truth of. There is a lot that went on with this one. Laurence finds out that he has more abilities then he initially suspected and learns to start using them from an unlikely place. Plus there was issues with the safety of the children. There was just so much that went on in this book that I'm still trying to wrap my head around it all.
February 5, 2017
This series just pulls you in deeper and deeper. Laurence and Quentin’s relationship grows and continues to develop as Quentin’s trust expands, they both continue to develop their own inherent gifts and discover more of what they are capable, and the threat against them continues to develop and become even more terrifyingly real. So in addition to the storyline itself ensnaring me with its intricately woven mythology and the characters that continue to endear themselves to me with their willingness to sacrifice themselves for those they love, all of it is progressing and flourishing into what is quickly becoming an addictive saga that has completely captured my imagination.
Laurence and Quentin…their continually evolving relationship—which grows more intimately intense as the series progresses—has them becoming thoroughly entwined with and dedicated to each other. Even when doubt creeps in due to a bit of a lack of communication, they keep unconditionally supporting each other even if that might be to their own detriment. They both continue to get a better grasp on their individual abilities, and both men’s characters keep on growing and developing at a steady pace.
We get to see some new characters in the Big Bad for this story-Black Annis-as well as Morgan…who I haven’t decided yet whether she’s good or bad, and also Rufus who is meant to help Laurence learn. There is also the introduction of the King Arthur mythology into this book which provides some more twists and possibilities as the story becomes even more complex. Questions are answered, but more are raised, and the stakes continue to climb as we start to find out more behind Quentin’s past. But the evil is even deeper and more insidious than we’ve seen so far, and the continued drama, tension and suspense are ratcheted up even higher in this story.
There are darker themes present in this book than we’ve seen so far in the series, and one chapter in particular that contains a scene that will likely be distressing for many who read it, and may be a trigger for some, so please be sure to pay attention to publisher’s note at the front of the book. As disturbing as those parts are, they do give you a better understanding of Quentin and why he acts and reacts as he does to certain situations, and left me feeling quite protective of him.
Lord of Ravens was a 5-star read for me, and I’m practically bouncing off the walls over here needing the next story in the series. I think you can safely say I’m firmly entrapped, and I can’t wait to see where things head next. I strongly recommend this book and series to any M/M urban fantasy/paranormal romance fan, and it is definitely necessary to read the first two books in the series before starting this one (it’s so very worth it—trust me). This book is meant for readers 18+ for adult language, mature content that may be upsetting to some readers, and M/M sexual content.
Laurence and Quentin…their continually evolving relationship—which grows more intimately intense as the series progresses—has them becoming thoroughly entwined with and dedicated to each other. Even when doubt creeps in due to a bit of a lack of communication, they keep unconditionally supporting each other even if that might be to their own detriment. They both continue to get a better grasp on their individual abilities, and both men’s characters keep on growing and developing at a steady pace.
We get to see some new characters in the Big Bad for this story-Black Annis-as well as Morgan…who I haven’t decided yet whether she’s good or bad, and also Rufus who is meant to help Laurence learn. There is also the introduction of the King Arthur mythology into this book which provides some more twists and possibilities as the story becomes even more complex. Questions are answered, but more are raised, and the stakes continue to climb as we start to find out more behind Quentin’s past. But the evil is even deeper and more insidious than we’ve seen so far, and the continued drama, tension and suspense are ratcheted up even higher in this story.
There are darker themes present in this book than we’ve seen so far in the series, and one chapter in particular that contains a scene that will likely be distressing for many who read it, and may be a trigger for some, so please be sure to pay attention to publisher’s note at the front of the book. As disturbing as those parts are, they do give you a better understanding of Quentin and why he acts and reacts as he does to certain situations, and left me feeling quite protective of him.
Lord of Ravens was a 5-star read for me, and I’m practically bouncing off the walls over here needing the next story in the series. I think you can safely say I’m firmly entrapped, and I can’t wait to see where things head next. I strongly recommend this book and series to any M/M urban fantasy/paranormal romance fan, and it is definitely necessary to read the first two books in the series before starting this one (it’s so very worth it—trust me). This book is meant for readers 18+ for adult language, mature content that may be upsetting to some readers, and M/M sexual content.
February 6, 2017
I'm not gonna write a blurby bit, just gonna jump straight in with this one!
You really REALLY should read Jack of Thorns, book one and Knight of Flames before this one. You WILL need it.
I wrote in my review for book two, Knight of Flames that Quentin had much to tell about his upbringing. I quote from that review "I think Quentin has buried it deep, and it will take some time for Faulkner to dig it out of him. When we finally get it all, its gonna be bad, I know it is. Real bad. We have little hints, reactions, comments, here that make you think. But I'm not thinking too hard to put it together, not yet, because I have a feel I'm gonna be so terribly wrong." And by Goddess, it is bad. I strongly suggest you brace yourself for Chapter Thirteen. I'm not going to go into detail, save this. I am certain, absolutely dead CERTAIN that there is more to come, and it will be worse, far worse.
In other news! Quentin and Laurence's relationship continues to grow, in all ways, physically especially. I am thoroughly enjoying watching Quentin come out of himself with Laurence. For all of Quentin's properness, he has a dirty heart!
I must mention AGAIN the profound differences between Quen and Laurence, and how beautifully they are portrayed here. Faulkner tells their story in THEIR words, so the differences are marked; in words, thoughts and actions. And I do so love it!!
Quentin's father turns up, briefly, to try to get Quentin to return to England, and he sends something to hurry him along, causing problems for the children.
Herne plays a greater part here too, in teaching Laurence about his gifts. And that deal Laurence made with Morgan, that three parter?? It's gonna come back to bite him on the ass, I know it is!
There is, again, an epilogue that leave you with questions, questions, questions. But not from Freddy this time. Someone else. Someone who, ordinarily, I wouldn't mind hearing from, but after Chapter Thirteen?? I don't wanna, no ma'am, I really don't!
When you stay up til 2am in the morning just to finish a book, and you have to be at work at 8am, it can only get...
5 stars.
**same worded review will appear on Goodreads, Booklikes, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com**
February 5, 2017
Whoaaaaa.....What to say...what to say...what to say... :0
This series just keeps getting better and better with every addition, Laurence and Quentin are such an amazing couple I love how their relationship isn't rushed but is slowly developing with each book and not only expanding and honing their gifts but their sexual relationship heats up that little bit more as Quentin blows caution to the wind and takes charge.
Over the course of reading these 3 books both Laurence and Quentin's characters have as I'm sure other readers would agree become quite attached to their readers or more so the readers to the characters so when you get to chapters 13 & 14 and the true reason behind Quen's behaviour comes to light there is all kinds of emotions that hit you from complete heartbreak swiftly followed by anger towards the Duke and a possible maiming with a hot poker!
Amelia has done it again and given us another brilliant addition to the Inheritance series and although there wasn't quite the HEA it has left us with questions as to what will happen next, will Quentin go back to the UK, will Bambi kill the Duke and what the hell is up with the cryptic death message from the old hag (that bit kinda reminded me of the German dude from Indian Jones and the last Crusade where he melts and then turns to dust!)
If you haven't started reading this series I would highly recommend that you do they're amazingly written and the storyline keeps you hooked!
Can't wait for the next one Amelia!!
This series just keeps getting better and better with every addition, Laurence and Quentin are such an amazing couple I love how their relationship isn't rushed but is slowly developing with each book and not only expanding and honing their gifts but their sexual relationship heats up that little bit more as Quentin blows caution to the wind and takes charge.
Over the course of reading these 3 books both Laurence and Quentin's characters have as I'm sure other readers would agree become quite attached to their readers or more so the readers to the characters so when you get to chapters 13 & 14 and the true reason behind Quen's behaviour comes to light there is all kinds of emotions that hit you from complete heartbreak swiftly followed by anger towards the Duke and a possible maiming with a hot poker!
Amelia has done it again and given us another brilliant addition to the Inheritance series and although there wasn't quite the HEA it has left us with questions as to what will happen next, will Quentin go back to the UK, will Bambi kill the Duke and what the hell is up with the cryptic death message from the old hag (that bit kinda reminded me of the German dude from Indian Jones and the last Crusade where he melts and then turns to dust!)
If you haven't started reading this series I would highly recommend that you do they're amazingly written and the storyline keeps you hooked!
Can't wait for the next one Amelia!!
November 13, 2017
This review was originally posted on www.rainbowgoldreviews.wordpress.com
RGR received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This review was written by Marc :)
This is the third of five books in the ‘First season’ of the Inheritance Saga and my personal favorite so far. Please, don’t read this series out of order. You will thank me later! I also strongly recommend not reading this review, if you have not read the first tw books in this series, yet. Anything that happened in the firs two boos is fair game to be discussed here and WILL spoiler you, if you have not read them. If you have been following my reviews of this series, you may know that it took me some time to really get into this book and warm up, especially to Quinton. The author used her own knowledge and experience to accurately portray the way a British aristocrat might speak. Still, I was so unused to the way Quinton spoke and he kept himself so stiff and isolated that I couldn’t easily connect to him as a character. In book two, his relationship with Bambi made him more open and relaxed and I saw some of his walls break. This character development continues here to my delight. The changes Quentin has undergone in such a short time are staggering and it is beautiful to watch. He seems to be a part of the world, instead of just observing it. Bambi has lured him out of his shell and he is much more relatable to me. I think it really helped that he is now responsible for all those kids as well. He is working, has a purpose and a home. He has friends and people who look up to him and want to learn from him. He has started to grow roots.
What really made me happy, though, was the way Bambi behaved after he drew Quentin out. He’s certainly not the most patient guy and sexual energy seems to vibrate through his whole being. There is a deep need in him that is very strong. Yet he never pounces on Quentin, never uses the man’s vulnerability. He’s a hunter, but Quentin is not his prey. Quentin is the man he loves, the man he will protect by any means. Their connection is beautiful and stronger than ever. And they get closer and more intimate than ever before, because of this love and patience that Bambi shows to the man he loves.
However, there are secrets we all knew would catch up with Quentin eventually, even if he does not remember them. Bambi, like most readers, always thought something bad must have happened to Quentin. With the way he reacted to even the slightest touch or the mention of anything sexual. The way his body seemed to try protecting him and his mind refused to remember specific things. I really wanted the mystery lifted and to find out more about Quentin’s past. Well, I got my wish. But boy, did I get more than I bargained for. Please make sure to read the trigger warning of this book. Even for me, who has no specific triggers, it was extremely difficult to watch what happened to Quentin. Even worse to watch it through Bambi’s eyes as he is in love with Quentin and his pain was painful to watch as well. Given how Quentin reacts to sexual things, Bambi can’t actually tell him what he saw. At least not in a way that wouldn’t destroy his boyfriend. Believe him, he’s checked.
So we have two men readers have fallen for, finally in a solid and committed relationship. Everything seems good, but then Bambi’s gift allows him to watch something unfathomably perverse and cruel done to the man he loves. And Bambi, the ex-addict, is alone with that horrible vision, which he saw like he was there when it happened. What a gift indeed. All those painful secrets can’t last for long. A time bomb if there ever was one.
Quentin’s not the only one we learn more about, though. We discover a lot about Bambi’s past and his connection to Herne. As the author introduces myth and magic, it opens up a whole other world. Quite literally. This journey to self discovery couldn’t have happened at a better time or to someone who needed it more. Not only does Bambi discover things about Quentin that are hard to bear, he realizes that he himself is changing. Not like a werewolf, at least not exactly. But he certainly has a darker side that readers could see when he killed a (barely) human man in the last book. He’s a hunter. A hunter with no prey. At least none he is ready for.
Thankfully Quentin’s father does not attack directly, but when Quentin refuses to come home, he uses monstrous means to try to get a different answer from him. He puts Quentin’s children, the ones who Quentin has promised to protect, in mortal danger. I wondered if it would be enough to make him run or if Bambi would hunt Quentin’s father down first. One thing is for sure, though. Even with their amazing abilities, this challenge is not an easy one for them and the story is not over yet. At least they both have learned very fast how to control their abilities and they are both amazingly strong. However, they both have weaknesses that are easy to use against them.
My favorite new addition to the world was a small companion, though. Wow. He’s a scene stealer. I haven’t yet met a fan of this series who is not a big fan of him and I think you will love him, too. Damn, I want so badly to talk about him, but I don’t want to take this away from you guys. Poop. Oh, well. Also loved that Quentin got closer to his best friend Neil, again. He needsthe only friend he had before Bambi. Quentin’s brother is a very interesting quaracter. I must say, I rather liked him, here. He seems between a rock and a hard place here, but even though he is betraying his brother, he seems to genuinly care for him.
Anyway, this has gotten quite long and I know you guys have better things to do, like reading this book. Let me just say that I am a very slow reader and these 400 pages felt like a mere 200. It was so fast-paced with so many things happening and such awesome character development that I was fully drawn in and utterly unprepared, when the book was suddenly finished. This book gave me everything I wanted, everything I expected and so much more. It just really, really delivered for me and it deserves the full 10/10 pots of gold!!!
My Rating:
10/10 Points of Gold (100% Recommended) – Compares to 5/5 Stars
RGR received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This review was written by Marc :)
This is the third of five books in the ‘First season’ of the Inheritance Saga and my personal favorite so far. Please, don’t read this series out of order. You will thank me later! I also strongly recommend not reading this review, if you have not read the first tw books in this series, yet. Anything that happened in the firs two boos is fair game to be discussed here and WILL spoiler you, if you have not read them. If you have been following my reviews of this series, you may know that it took me some time to really get into this book and warm up, especially to Quinton. The author used her own knowledge and experience to accurately portray the way a British aristocrat might speak. Still, I was so unused to the way Quinton spoke and he kept himself so stiff and isolated that I couldn’t easily connect to him as a character. In book two, his relationship with Bambi made him more open and relaxed and I saw some of his walls break. This character development continues here to my delight. The changes Quentin has undergone in such a short time are staggering and it is beautiful to watch. He seems to be a part of the world, instead of just observing it. Bambi has lured him out of his shell and he is much more relatable to me. I think it really helped that he is now responsible for all those kids as well. He is working, has a purpose and a home. He has friends and people who look up to him and want to learn from him. He has started to grow roots.
What really made me happy, though, was the way Bambi behaved after he drew Quentin out. He’s certainly not the most patient guy and sexual energy seems to vibrate through his whole being. There is a deep need in him that is very strong. Yet he never pounces on Quentin, never uses the man’s vulnerability. He’s a hunter, but Quentin is not his prey. Quentin is the man he loves, the man he will protect by any means. Their connection is beautiful and stronger than ever. And they get closer and more intimate than ever before, because of this love and patience that Bambi shows to the man he loves.
However, there are secrets we all knew would catch up with Quentin eventually, even if he does not remember them. Bambi, like most readers, always thought something bad must have happened to Quentin. With the way he reacted to even the slightest touch or the mention of anything sexual. The way his body seemed to try protecting him and his mind refused to remember specific things. I really wanted the mystery lifted and to find out more about Quentin’s past. Well, I got my wish. But boy, did I get more than I bargained for. Please make sure to read the trigger warning of this book. Even for me, who has no specific triggers, it was extremely difficult to watch what happened to Quentin. Even worse to watch it through Bambi’s eyes as he is in love with Quentin and his pain was painful to watch as well. Given how Quentin reacts to sexual things, Bambi can’t actually tell him what he saw. At least not in a way that wouldn’t destroy his boyfriend. Believe him, he’s checked.
So we have two men readers have fallen for, finally in a solid and committed relationship. Everything seems good, but then Bambi’s gift allows him to watch something unfathomably perverse and cruel done to the man he loves. And Bambi, the ex-addict, is alone with that horrible vision, which he saw like he was there when it happened. What a gift indeed. All those painful secrets can’t last for long. A time bomb if there ever was one.
Quentin’s not the only one we learn more about, though. We discover a lot about Bambi’s past and his connection to Herne. As the author introduces myth and magic, it opens up a whole other world. Quite literally. This journey to self discovery couldn’t have happened at a better time or to someone who needed it more. Not only does Bambi discover things about Quentin that are hard to bear, he realizes that he himself is changing. Not like a werewolf, at least not exactly. But he certainly has a darker side that readers could see when he killed a (barely) human man in the last book. He’s a hunter. A hunter with no prey. At least none he is ready for.
Thankfully Quentin’s father does not attack directly, but when Quentin refuses to come home, he uses monstrous means to try to get a different answer from him. He puts Quentin’s children, the ones who Quentin has promised to protect, in mortal danger. I wondered if it would be enough to make him run or if Bambi would hunt Quentin’s father down first. One thing is for sure, though. Even with their amazing abilities, this challenge is not an easy one for them and the story is not over yet. At least they both have learned very fast how to control their abilities and they are both amazingly strong. However, they both have weaknesses that are easy to use against them.
My favorite new addition to the world was a small companion, though. Wow. He’s a scene stealer. I haven’t yet met a fan of this series who is not a big fan of him and I think you will love him, too. Damn, I want so badly to talk about him, but I don’t want to take this away from you guys. Poop. Oh, well. Also loved that Quentin got closer to his best friend Neil, again. He needsthe only friend he had before Bambi. Quentin’s brother is a very interesting quaracter. I must say, I rather liked him, here. He seems between a rock and a hard place here, but even though he is betraying his brother, he seems to genuinly care for him.
Anyway, this has gotten quite long and I know you guys have better things to do, like reading this book. Let me just say that I am a very slow reader and these 400 pages felt like a mere 200. It was so fast-paced with so many things happening and such awesome character development that I was fully drawn in and utterly unprepared, when the book was suddenly finished. This book gave me everything I wanted, everything I expected and so much more. It just really, really delivered for me and it deserves the full 10/10 pots of gold!!!
My Rating:
10/10 Points of Gold (100% Recommended) – Compares to 5/5 Stars
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December 23, 2019Laurence and Quentin still battle their own demons but are more successful when they are together.
Laurence in confronted with information that threatens to tear apart his relationship with Quentin and his very sanity. He immediately turns to heroin. You can almost feel your own arm itching as he battles almost uncontrollable cravings and need for the substance. Only through circumstance is his sure downfall avoided.
Quentin is confronted with an awful choice to save the ones he cares about. Laurence once more steps up to take to onus of death and/or murder off of Quentin’s shoulders.
The author pairs this couple up beautifully. One does what the other cannot.
The brief sex scene was hot and showed that the level of trust and acceptance had grown over time.
The HFN is a bit frustrating with this book because I really want to get the next bad guy. I want to see him suffer and beg. Squirm in abject fear and pain. He needs to be peeled off piece by piece and dribbled with alcohol. UGH! Can’t wait for the next book.
I’m voluntarily reviewing the free advance reader copy I received from the author.
Laurence in confronted with information that threatens to tear apart his relationship with Quentin and his very sanity. He immediately turns to heroin. You can almost feel your own arm itching as he battles almost uncontrollable cravings and need for the substance. Only through circumstance is his sure downfall avoided.
Quentin is confronted with an awful choice to save the ones he cares about. Laurence once more steps up to take to onus of death and/or murder off of Quentin’s shoulders.
The author pairs this couple up beautifully. One does what the other cannot.
The brief sex scene was hot and showed that the level of trust and acceptance had grown over time.
The HFN is a bit frustrating with this book because I really want to get the next bad guy. I want to see him suffer and beg. Squirm in abject fear and pain. He needs to be peeled off piece by piece and dribbled with alcohol. UGH! Can’t wait for the next book.
I’m voluntarily reviewing the free advance reader copy I received from the author.
February 5, 2017
This book was a bit darker than the other two and more of why Quentin acts the way he does is revealed. Both Quentin and Laurence are expanding their repertoire and when Q's father starts playing dirty, Laurence is forced to start to learn magic. The bond between Quentin and Laurence is strong and their physical relationship is improving as Quentin's trust grows and he becomes dominant in their sexual exploration. But the Duke is a growing dark cloud on their horizon and will stop at nothing to get Quentin back within his grasp. Can't wait for further installments and hope the Duke gets his due - but is Freddy really innocent?
Please hurry with the next book - I love this series!!
5 stars
Please hurry with the next book - I love this series!!
5 stars
January 6, 2017
Awesome addition to the Inheritance series! I love the mythological aspects and the way the characters continue to develop their abilities.
Quentin and Laurence are an amazing couple but yet they aren't perfect. They have real personalities and real problems and through the series we have seen a lot of changes in them.
There are some tough subjects being dealt with here and I appreciate the authors way of handling them without shying away or trying to avoid things.
Now I just have to sit and wait impatiently for the 4th book in the series... I need some sort of ability to manipulate time because I REALLY want that book!
Quentin and Laurence are an amazing couple but yet they aren't perfect. They have real personalities and real problems and through the series we have seen a lot of changes in them.
There are some tough subjects being dealt with here and I appreciate the authors way of handling them without shying away or trying to avoid things.
Now I just have to sit and wait impatiently for the 4th book in the series... I need some sort of ability to manipulate time because I REALLY want that book!
May 28, 2021
I loved this book more than I can express, and I'm not that good at reviews anyway, so here is a short poem I wrote about Quen.
There once was a young British earl
Who could make wind move in a whirl
But so terribly vicious was his fates mistress
Who made great trauma unfurl.
There once was a young British earl
Who could make wind move in a whirl
But so terribly vicious was his fates mistress
Who made great trauma unfurl.
January 12, 2017
Awesome
This series is just getting better and better. I love all the old lore that is coming through. And Windsor is just so cute! Can't wait for more
This series is just getting better and better. I love all the old lore that is coming through. And Windsor is just so cute! Can't wait for more
March 11, 2017
Hell of a read
All three books kept me riveted and touched me deeply. Can't wait for more. High praise indeed to the author.
All three books kept me riveted and touched me deeply. Can't wait for more. High praise indeed to the author.
September 29, 2020
Oh this is the slowest of slow burns. I’m really digging the story. I highly recommend this series. There are some trigger warnings so be sure to look that up.
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