Review: Romance and Adventure for Viking Fans of all Ages
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2014
When the Viking King is killed, his widow is called to help determine an appropriate successor to the throne. Seeking help the the gods, she learns the only person to fill the king’s boots is a boy—the youngest of her son’s twins, Hrafn, a boy of only twelve years old. The first part of the book focuses on the historical background of this society, but I thought the Kei really hit her stride by the second half of the story—with the entrance of the character Anna, a witch-in-training. Anna would become Raven’s (Hrafn) soulmate. She’s a wonderful character—independent, beautiful and tough—a terrific character and relatable to female readers. She’s a sort of mystical spirit with the ability to communicate with animals, as well as conjuring potions and spells.Kateryna Kei spins a tale reminiscent of the the boy King Arthur—an unlikely child-hero thrust into the world of men. Kei has a talent for creating vivid descriptions and interesting, likable characters. Her prose is natural and flowing, and suitable for adults as well as younger readers. I understand this is the first book in a series. I’ll be in the lookout for the next installment of the Raven Boy.