An Enchantment of Ravens is a fairy-lover novel, a love story between a mortal woman and a fairy prince, in this instance the Autumn Prince, Rook. It is by the same author as Sorcery of Thorns, so if you enjoyed that book you might like this one too. The fairy-lover trope is a popular one. It beguiles readers with the notion of a man who is different, Otherworldly and powerful, with magic at his fingertips. Fairy-lovers are also beautifully handsome, with a magnetism that can draw mortals in, against their better judgement.
This is exactly what happens to Isobel, the protagonist of the story. She is a talented artist and she is commissioned to paint the portraits of the royal Fey Court, in particular Rook, the Autumn Prince. He is a shapeshifter, often taking on the form of a raven. He is arrogant and conceited on the surface, but he holds onto a secret sorrow. It is this sorrow that Isobel notices with her artistic eye and paints into his portrait, thus angering the Prince, who spirits her away, taking her through the seasonal Courts of the Fey, to stand trial for her crime of making him look weak.
As they progress on their journey, they make the mistake of falling in love. Relationships between mortals and the Fey are forbidden, and falling in love is punishable by death. Pursued by both the Wild Hunt and the Alder King, Isobel and Rook have to find a way to be together, no matter what.
Featuring enchanted nanny goats and hares, fairy balls and banquets, this is a lovely fairytale romance that will leave you longing for a fairy-lover of your own. Full of falling leaves and misty rides through the forest, it is the perfect book to read now that the nights begin to draw in and the first breath of autumn stirs in the air. It's a short book, but one that will draw you into the romantic world of the Fey from the very first chapter. Enjoy!
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