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centrifugepolitics's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
cloverminereads95's review
4.0
So..... I started this book on a whim and a really had a good time with it. Like I read it all in one sitting kind of good time.
I love the story of Tristen and Isolde so when I saw this was a rewrite involving beautiful bird people Ink ew this was the book for me and I was right.
While I wouldn't call myself an insta-love kind of gal, I liked that with Rafe and Lyana. I liked that he loved her and that she was meant to be mates to his brother, Xander. Angsty, tension. Love it.
I liked Xander and Lyanas relationship and how it seemed to grow and I think they could have been good friends.
For a book with a really short timespan, at most a month I though the pacing was fine. Would I have liked more Rafe and Ana time? Yes.
I don't know how I feel about it changing perspectives.I Liked that it stayed in the third person. I feel like it was have been five stars if we didn't read from there perspective of Cassi or Xander and stuck to the main two. Kinda takes the mystery out and would have let us have more time with the couple to watch them fall in love.
All in all. Would recommend :)
I love the story of Tristen and Isolde so when I saw this was a rewrite involving beautiful bird people Ink ew this was the book for me and I was right.
While I wouldn't call myself an insta-love kind of gal, I liked that with Rafe and Lyana. I liked that he loved her and that she was meant to be mates to his brother, Xander. Angsty, tension. Love it.
I liked Xander and Lyanas relationship and how it seemed to grow and I think they could have been good friends.
For a book with a really short timespan, at most a month I though the pacing was fine. Would I have liked more Rafe and Ana time? Yes.
I don't know how I feel about it changing perspectives.I Liked that it stayed in the third person. I feel like it was have been five stars if we didn't read from there perspective of Cassi or Xander and stuck to the main two. Kinda takes the mystery out and would have let us have more time with the couple to watch them fall in love.
All in all. Would recommend :)
sdb27's review
5.0
Amazing cliffhanger, and a bold one at that. And ohhhh, I’m pissed at what happened, which means the author did a fantastic job at getting me to care about the characters. On to book 2!
holly1345's review against another edition
4.0
This book was full of surprises and twists and turns , it was beyond amazing and I happy stormed through with vigour it definitely exceeded my expectations.
the characters were amazing and the storyline was perfectly done with beautiful world building and was detailed to perfection.
the characters were amazing and the storyline was perfectly done with beautiful world building and was detailed to perfection.
punsandpaperbacks's review
5.0
Heavens above…
5 stars. Absolutely 5 stars.
The story was captivating, addictive, absolutely thrilling. The characters were complex and though I absolutely HATE Cassi, I can somewhat understand- nope. I hate that girl. I hate that girl, but she wasn’t 2 dimensional. She was developed. We saw her reasons. I loved Lyana! I want for her to get her HEA with Rafe so badly. Shes going to be so heartbroken when she realises what has been done to her in the next book and I shudder to think of how she’ll fall apart. Similar to Rafe, poor Rafe. Someone please find him. Oh Xander, I love you and it’s so unfortunate that Lyana couldn’t be yours, but you can’t force love.
I couldn’t believe the story was 499 pages because I positively gobbled them up and was still hungry for more. The tale had me completely IMMERSED. The world building, the lord of the isles, the mythology behind the gods- all of it had me enraptured.
This might be my favourite book for the year. Definitely a story I wish I could read again for the first time and though I will read it again, I must finish the trilogy (I think) before I can. I must see how it all unfolds.
Also, Malek, you are on my hit list. Absolute monster.
5 stars. Absolutely 5 stars.
The story was captivating, addictive, absolutely thrilling. The characters were complex and though I absolutely HATE Cassi, I can somewhat understand- nope. I hate that girl. I hate that girl, but she wasn’t 2 dimensional. She was developed. We saw her reasons. I loved Lyana! I want for her to get her HEA with Rafe so badly. Shes going to be so heartbroken when she realises what has been done to her in the next book and I shudder to think of how she’ll fall apart. Similar to Rafe, poor Rafe. Someone please find him. Oh Xander, I love you and it’s so unfortunate that Lyana couldn’t be yours, but you can’t force love.
I couldn’t believe the story was 499 pages because I positively gobbled them up and was still hungry for more. The tale had me completely IMMERSED. The world building, the lord of the isles, the mythology behind the gods- all of it had me enraptured.
This might be my favourite book for the year. Definitely a story I wish I could read again for the first time and though I will read it again, I must finish the trilogy (I think) before I can. I must see how it all unfolds.
Also, Malek, you are on my hit list. Absolute monster.
stassi444's review against another edition
4.0
I am very late with writing a review for this book. But I want to say that initially, I was nervous about reading a book by a white author in which the protagonist was a black, a black woman at that. But I must commend Kaitlyn Davis for not having stereotypical tropes attached to the iconic Lyana, which is the only way to describe her. She was not some damsel that needed to be saved. She is beautiful, confident, and caring. Whenever nonblack individuals portray a black female character as being secure, it always has a slightly negative connotation. But with this story, it was what drove the story to be the beauty that it was. Also, each character is beautifully developed. The world-building is phenomenal, as I so desperately would love to see the world of The Raven and The Dove brought to life in an HBOMax television series.
I love this book so much and recommend it to many people because we get a story in which the identity of the black main character is not her blackness and the trauma she has to face due to it. It was a refreshing stray away from stereotypical tropes for black characters.ters
I love this book so much and recommend it to many people because we get a story in which the identity of the black main character is not her blackness and the trauma she has to face due to it. It was a refreshing stray away from stereotypical tropes for black characters.ters
ameserole's review
4.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Raven and the Dove was a pretty cute book. Of course, it had it's danger, betrayal, and romance just to spice things up. I will admit though, I had my boring moments with this book. However, it's all my fault because I just had days where I just didn't want to read it. Or any book really. Then I would randomly get in the mood to find out what was going to happen. The day I did, I devoured this book rather quickly.
In it, you will meet Princess Lyana. She is a dove and is about to pick her mate during the courtship trials. Enter Rafe, the guy pretending to be his brother (the actual Prince), he is a raven. Of course, this is where the fun of betrayal starts to happen. Then we actually get to meet more of the ravens and I feel bad for Lyana.
Not going to lie, I didn't like the raven queen. Plus once Lyana came to their little world she was in constant danger (or at least it seemed that way). Sounds awfully suspicious.. and now I don't know what to think about the ending.
So many things happened, and again.. so much betrayal too, and I'm wondering how the heck Lyana and Rafe are going to handle things. I don't even care about the actual prince, Xander, because he was acting like a dick towards the end. Don't get all butt hurt that she actually ended up falling for your brother when he was pretending to be you.. and just happens to be more likable in my eyes.
Ugh, definitely need the next book!
The Raven and the Dove was a pretty cute book. Of course, it had it's danger, betrayal, and romance just to spice things up. I will admit though, I had my boring moments with this book. However, it's all my fault because I just had days where I just didn't want to read it. Or any book really. Then I would randomly get in the mood to find out what was going to happen. The day I did, I devoured this book rather quickly.
In it, you will meet Princess Lyana. She is a dove and is about to pick her mate during the courtship trials. Enter Rafe, the guy pretending to be his brother (the actual Prince), he is a raven. Of course, this is where the fun of betrayal starts to happen. Then we actually get to meet more of the ravens and I feel bad for Lyana.
Not going to lie, I didn't like the raven queen. Plus once Lyana came to their little world she was in constant danger (or at least it seemed that way). Sounds awfully suspicious.. and now I don't know what to think about the ending.
So many things happened, and again.. so much betrayal too, and I'm wondering how the heck Lyana and Rafe are going to handle things. I don't even care about the actual prince, Xander, because he was acting like a dick towards the end. Don't get all butt hurt that she actually ended up falling for your brother when he was pretending to be you.. and just happens to be more likable in my eyes.
Ugh, definitely need the next book!
kenyangrl's review against another edition
4.0
Do you love fantasy and romance? Do you enjoy stories about star-crossed lovers, forbidden magic, and shocking betrayals? If you answered yes, then you might want to check out The Raven and the Dove, a fantasy romance novel by Kaitlyn Davis. 
The Raven and the Dove is the first book in a four-part series that is inspired by the legend of Tristan and Isolde. It follows the fates of four characters from different avian kingdoms: Lyana, a dove princess who longs for freedom;
Rafe, a raven prince who hides his forbidden magic; 
Lysander, a hawk prince who seeks peace; 
and Cassi, a starling spy who serves a dark king. 
Their lives are intertwined by a ritual called the Courtship Trials, where the princes of the sky compete for the hand of a princess. But nothing is as it seems, and secrets and lies threaten to destroy everything they hold dear.
I have read many fantasy romance books, but this one was especially captivating. The world-building was amazing, with a unique and creative setting that was inspired by birds. The characters were well-developed and complex, each with their own personality, backstory, and motivation. The romance was swoon-worthy and heart-wrenching, with a lot of tension and uncertainty. The plot was fast-paced and engaging, with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. And the writing style was beautiful and lyrical, with vivid descriptions and emotions.
The Raven and the Dove is a perfect book to curl up with during winter. It will make you feel the butterflies of first love, the pain of betrayal, and the hope of redemption.
It is a gem that you don't want to miss, and I can't wait to read the next book in this series. I give this book a 4/5 ✨. 
The Raven and the Dove is the first book in a four-part series that is inspired by the legend of Tristan and Isolde. It follows the fates of four characters from different avian kingdoms: Lyana, a dove princess who longs for freedom;
Rafe, a raven prince who hides his forbidden magic; Lysander, a hawk prince who seeks peace; and Cassi, a starling spy who serves a dark king. Their lives are intertwined by a ritual called the Courtship Trials, where the princes of the sky compete for the hand of a princess. But nothing is as it seems, and secrets and lies threaten to destroy everything they hold dear. I have read many fantasy romance books, but this one was especially captivating. The world-building was amazing, with a unique and creative setting that was inspired by birds. The characters were well-developed and complex, each with their own personality, backstory, and motivation. The romance was swoon-worthy and heart-wrenching, with a lot of tension and uncertainty. The plot was fast-paced and engaging, with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. And the writing style was beautiful and lyrical, with vivid descriptions and emotions.
The Raven and the Dove is a perfect book to curl up with during winter. It will make you feel the butterflies of first love, the pain of betrayal, and the hope of redemption.
It is a gem that you don't want to miss, and I can't wait to read the next book in this series. I give this book a 4/5 ✨.
thecanadianbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Solid 3.5 stars. Fun, but a bit unoriginal. An easy listen and exactly what I was looking for to get over my reading slump.
klouallen's review
3.0
Found it abit all over the place in some parts.
Not with info dumping but just too much going on with the multiple pov.
The relationships in this book were intriguing, the friendships, sibling relationships and the romance.
The writing style is simple without being over flowery or boring.
The world building was nicely done
But something about the book was a little lacklustre for me and I cant put my finger on it.
Interesting enough and a great ending that makes me want to read the next book.
Not with info dumping but just too much going on with the multiple pov.
The relationships in this book were intriguing, the friendships, sibling relationships and the romance.
The writing style is simple without being over flowery or boring.
The world building was nicely done
But something about the book was a little lacklustre for me and I cant put my finger on it.
Interesting enough and a great ending that makes me want to read the next book.