Review: Well-written book with interesting characters
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 14, 2014
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review."Liam Davis and the Raven," set in a contemporary college setting, is an enjoyable book with a compelling and fascinating narrator. Liam Davis is a young man who is incredibly driven in his pursuit of his goals. While his main focus at the beginning of the book was to be promoted as features editor of his college newspaper and complete his father's ultimatum before he'd be offered an internship with his father's company, Liam's priorities over the course of the book shift. He meets Quinn, Shannon, and Hunter, and he realizes that friendship can change your life and brighten all the corners of your world. Liam's personal journey and growth during the course of the book was fulfilling, and the reader can finish the book believing that he will be happy both in his personal life and his professional life.One of my favorite things about this book was the way that the reader could see some of the layers that Liam missed or wouldn't willingly examine, such as the deeper challenges with his relationship with his father or the effect of his growing relationship with Quinn. This is especially interesting because Liam is very analytical and precise (almost to an overwhelming degree at times). I enjoyed the mystery of the Raven and his/her motivation, and I felt that it was a good source of tension for the characters. I appreciated the time and effort Liam takes to determine his feelings for Quinn because it demonstrated that Liam is the sort of person who thinks everything through carefully and then commits himself fully. I enjoyed the opportunity to get to know Liam's complexities and gain a better understanding for his thought process, and I'd welcome the chance to read more about him in the future.I look forward to reading more by Anyta Sunday and I recommend "Liam Davis and the Raven."