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Ravenfall: BLOOD OF THE RAVEN, BOOK 2
"A soaring blend of passion and magic—Elizabeth Schechter weaves romance and fantasy into an unforgettable spell." —Cecilia Tan, bestselling author of Slow Seduction
Born to shadows and power, Lorcan, the only child of the Raven King and grandson of the Morrigan, has always known his the throne. But fate is rarely so simple. An heir already exists—and Lorcan’s cunning cousin will stop at nothing to claim the crown, even if it means destroying a raven shifter with feathers as white as moonlight.
Kidnapped and thrust into the brutal gladiatorial arenas of Rome, Lorcan must navigate a world where blood is currency, betrayal wears a mask, and love is forbidden…or perhaps impossible. Yet, in the heart of this peril, Lorcan discovers that his heart is not his own. For he is destined to bond with only one…yet finds himself drawn irresistibly to the daughter of the man who enslaved him, and the grandson of the Roman Emperor himself.
In a realm where loyalty is tested, passion ignites like wildfire, and destiny claws its way into every choice, Lorcan must fight not only for his life, but for the love that could either save him—or destroy him.
Born to shadows and power, Lorcan, the only child of the Raven King and grandson of the Morrigan, has always known his the throne. But fate is rarely so simple. An heir already exists—and Lorcan’s cunning cousin will stop at nothing to claim the crown, even if it means destroying a raven shifter with feathers as white as moonlight.
Kidnapped and thrust into the brutal gladiatorial arenas of Rome, Lorcan must navigate a world where blood is currency, betrayal wears a mask, and love is forbidden…or perhaps impossible. Yet, in the heart of this peril, Lorcan discovers that his heart is not his own. For he is destined to bond with only one…yet finds himself drawn irresistibly to the daughter of the man who enslaved him, and the grandson of the Roman Emperor himself.
In a realm where loyalty is tested, passion ignites like wildfire, and destiny claws its way into every choice, Lorcan must fight not only for his life, but for the love that could either save him—or destroy him.
315 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2025
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Elizabeth Schechter
58 books99 followersElizabeth Schechter has been called one of the top erotica and alternative sexuality writers in the world. Her writing credits include the award-winning steampunk erotic romance House of Sable Locks, the science fiction BDSM duology Tales from the Arena, and the Celtic fantasy Princes of Air. Her shorter work has appeared in anthologies edited by D.L King (Carnal Machines), Laura Antoniou (No Safewords), and Cecilia Tan (Jingle Balls_; Like a Prince).
Elizabeth lives in Central Florida with her husband and son, and a most accepting circle of friends who are both very amused and very proud of the pervy, fetish writer in their midst.
Elizabeth lives in Central Florida with her husband and son, and a most accepting circle of friends who are both very amused and very proud of the pervy, fetish writer in their midst.
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October 3, 2025
Set years after Ravenborn, the second book of The Blood of the Ravens series follows the children of the sons of the Morrigan.
Lorcan is the son of the Raven King and heir to the Raven kingdom. He doesn't look like the other ravens, and some are more than happy to point that out as a weakness.
Cormac is bitter, spiteful, and resentful of his cousin Lorcan. Cormac lost his place as the heir to the Raven King with Lorcan's birth. No intervention from his family has been able to change that.
With a slower pace than Ravenborn, the story develops after an unthinkable betrayal between Morrigan's grandchildren. The plot takes us from the green grass of Eire to the heated city of Rome.
I will be honest that I struggled to get into this book. There was so much time spent talking about Roman battle types and Roman gladiator terminology that I glossed over at times. The heir of Rome and his wife talk about the main character having sex with her until they produce a baby that can be passed off as the heir to Rome. They just played it off like everyone will be ok with this, despite the main character finding both his true mates and bonding to one of them. The way huge issues like this are just mentioned and not hashed out did not appeal.
A must read for those who love:
Coming into one's own
Finding your own strength
Trials
Fated mates
Polyamorous relationships
Spice
Lorcan is the son of the Raven King and heir to the Raven kingdom. He doesn't look like the other ravens, and some are more than happy to point that out as a weakness.
Cormac is bitter, spiteful, and resentful of his cousin Lorcan. Cormac lost his place as the heir to the Raven King with Lorcan's birth. No intervention from his family has been able to change that.
With a slower pace than Ravenborn, the story develops after an unthinkable betrayal between Morrigan's grandchildren. The plot takes us from the green grass of Eire to the heated city of Rome.
I will be honest that I struggled to get into this book. There was so much time spent talking about Roman battle types and Roman gladiator terminology that I glossed over at times. The heir of Rome and his wife talk about the main character having sex with her until they produce a baby that can be passed off as the heir to Rome. They just played it off like everyone will be ok with this, despite the main character finding both his true mates and bonding to one of them. The way huge issues like this are just mentioned and not hashed out did not appeal.
A must read for those who love:
Coming into one's own
Finding your own strength
Trials
Fated mates
Polyamorous relationships
Spice
October 8, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Elizabeth Schechter for this ARC of Ravenfall: Blood of the Raven.
This was my first book by Elizabeth Schechter, and although I haven’t read the first in the series, Blood of the Raven intrigued me enough to want to go back and explore what came before, and what’s coming next.
The lore and family dynamics are compelling, and I especially enjoyed the shift in mythology from Eire to Rome. The pacing is brisk, making it a great pick for readers looking for a quick, engaging read. I really enjoyed the take on the Morrigan theme in the book and I wish that I had started with the first (also presuming there was more lore on Morrigan in the first book).
A few critiques:
The writing is serviceable but not particularly rich in detail or prose.
Lorcan feels more reactive than proactive, which makes him a less dynamic hero, and he also leans toward being a Gary-Stu, and some character interaction felt flat. That said, several supporting characters bring more depth and intrigue to the story (moreso at the beginning, IMO)
Recommended for readers who:
Prefer mythology/fantasy that doesn’t require a thesaurus or huge compendium
Enjoy gladiator themes and fast-paced storytelling
Enjoy instant attraction/fated mates
Sex positivity for same sex relations (or sex in general)
Enjoy Spins on Arthurian legends of the Morrigan.
This was my first book by Elizabeth Schechter, and although I haven’t read the first in the series, Blood of the Raven intrigued me enough to want to go back and explore what came before, and what’s coming next.
The lore and family dynamics are compelling, and I especially enjoyed the shift in mythology from Eire to Rome. The pacing is brisk, making it a great pick for readers looking for a quick, engaging read. I really enjoyed the take on the Morrigan theme in the book and I wish that I had started with the first (also presuming there was more lore on Morrigan in the first book).
A few critiques:
The writing is serviceable but not particularly rich in detail or prose.
Lorcan feels more reactive than proactive, which makes him a less dynamic hero, and he also leans toward being a Gary-Stu, and some character interaction felt flat. That said, several supporting characters bring more depth and intrigue to the story (moreso at the beginning, IMO)
Recommended for readers who:
Prefer mythology/fantasy that doesn’t require a thesaurus or huge compendium
Enjoy gladiator themes and fast-paced storytelling
Enjoy instant attraction/fated mates
Sex positivity for same sex relations (or sex in general)
Enjoy Spins on Arthurian legends of the Morrigan.
October 10, 2025
The story, set years after the first book in The Blood of the Ravens series, follows the descendants of the Morrigan's sons. It follows Lorcan's struggles as the only son of the Raven King. Kidnapped and thrust into the gladiatorial arena in Rome, he must learn to adapt where blood is currency.
Whilst the book offers some character development, I found, the slow pacing and heavy focus on Roman battles made it difficult for me to engage fully with the story and as such did not enjoy this one as much as the first.
Whilst the book offers some character development, I found, the slow pacing and heavy focus on Roman battles made it difficult for me to engage fully with the story and as such did not enjoy this one as much as the first.
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