Review: Great sequel
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 6, 2012
Raven in the Grave is the third installment in Rae Hachton's Pretty in Black Series.  We didn't get to see as much of Marcus in book 2, but he is back in full force in book 3.  As a matter of fact, we get to know him really well.  Marcus Marble is an Evermore.  Of course Ellie is still present and very much a part of this novel also.  Marcus and Ellie are never too far apart, and they begin to explore their relationship in a deeper, sensual way.  Marcus plans to turn her into an Evermore, as Ellie wishes, but after she graduates from high school.  They still face obstacle after obstacle in their relationship, from every side.  Many want them dead, so they are constantly on their guard.  They also find out a lot about their history in this book, and the history of their ancestors.  Walter is still present n the book, though we don't see him quite as much, as well as many of the other characters we met in the previous books.  There are also some new characters.  Marcus is determined to do whatever is necessary to protect Ellie and to keep them together, even if it means killing those who oppose him.  On to of that, he has to deal with his ever increasing desire to drink Ellie's blood.  The action picks up in the last half of the book as Marcus, Walter, Ellie, and several others enter into a great battle against an evil King living in a realm few knew even existed, and this evil King wants to see Marcus and Ellie dead more than anyone.In this dark Gothic romance, Rae Hachton continues to amaze with her creativity and imagination.  The world of Nevermore, The Land of Naught, and all the mythical creatures that inhabit it are remarkable.  I love the romance aspect of the novel.  This series has been my first experience reading Gothic romance, and I really have enjoyed Marcus and Ellie's story.  There are some really hot romantic scenes, as well as some intense action/fighting scenes.  Rae Hachton's writing style is unique and compliments this novel beautifully.  This installment brought many answers, but there are even more questions that remain to be answered, and I am looking forward to the fourth book in the series, Evermore.  If you are a lover of Gothic romance, fairy tales, and dark fantasy, then this is a series you should check out.  If you have never read anything in this genre, then this is a excellent series to try out to see if it appeals to you.  Raven in the Grave is another wonderful installment in this enchanting series