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Corvus and the Broken God
She took a wrong turn in the Tennessee mountains. Then the Maya god of death turned her into a crow.
Freya Rook has one deliver the architectural presentation that could launch her career. Getting lost on a deserted mountain road wasn't part of the plan. Neither was stumbling into a meeting between ancient gods.
And getting transformed into a crow? Definitely not on the itinerary.
Camazotz, the formidable Maya god of death, has spent centuries hiding from the divine world that cast him aside. Exiled for questioning the rules of his own pantheon, he's perfectly content to be left alone.
Until Freya arrives.
Determined to reclaim her human life, Freya refuses to be intimidated by a god—even one with the power to destroy her. But when Camazotz finally changes her back, something goes terribly wrong.
Now Freya is bound to a world she never knew existed, where forgotten gods walk among mortals, ancient grudges threaten to erupt, and the mysterious deity who upended her life may be the only one who can help her survive it.
Camazotz never intended to care for a mortal woman. Freya never imagined falling for a god. Yet as their connection deepens, the forces that once drove him into exile begin closing in.
And loving a fallen god may cost Freya everything—including the future she fought so hard to build.
A mythology-inspired fantasy romance filled with slow-burn attraction, ancient gods, sharp humor, supernatural intrigue, and an unforgettable journey between the mortal and divine worlds.
“Freya, a young architect, gets lost in the Tennessee mountains en route to presenting her first major project. Stumbling into a meeting between two ancient Mayan gods, one of them, Camazotz, transforms her into a crow. After a couple of days of learning how to live as a crow, including eavesdropping on her co-worker, Freya convinces Camazotz to change her back into a human. He agrees, but does it wrong... Between the thoughtful action and the predictable romance, McNair includes pointed commentaries about greed, climate change, and the beauty of nature in this compelling fantasy.” — Frances Moritz, Booklist
Freya Rook has one deliver the architectural presentation that could launch her career. Getting lost on a deserted mountain road wasn't part of the plan. Neither was stumbling into a meeting between ancient gods.
And getting transformed into a crow? Definitely not on the itinerary.
Camazotz, the formidable Maya god of death, has spent centuries hiding from the divine world that cast him aside. Exiled for questioning the rules of his own pantheon, he's perfectly content to be left alone.
Until Freya arrives.
Determined to reclaim her human life, Freya refuses to be intimidated by a god—even one with the power to destroy her. But when Camazotz finally changes her back, something goes terribly wrong.
Now Freya is bound to a world she never knew existed, where forgotten gods walk among mortals, ancient grudges threaten to erupt, and the mysterious deity who upended her life may be the only one who can help her survive it.
Camazotz never intended to care for a mortal woman. Freya never imagined falling for a god. Yet as their connection deepens, the forces that once drove him into exile begin closing in.
And loving a fallen god may cost Freya everything—including the future she fought so hard to build.
A mythology-inspired fantasy romance filled with slow-burn attraction, ancient gods, sharp humor, supernatural intrigue, and an unforgettable journey between the mortal and divine worlds.
“Freya, a young architect, gets lost in the Tennessee mountains en route to presenting her first major project. Stumbling into a meeting between two ancient Mayan gods, one of them, Camazotz, transforms her into a crow. After a couple of days of learning how to live as a crow, including eavesdropping on her co-worker, Freya convinces Camazotz to change her back into a human. He agrees, but does it wrong... Between the thoughtful action and the predictable romance, McNair includes pointed commentaries about greed, climate change, and the beauty of nature in this compelling fantasy.” — Frances Moritz, Booklist
- GenresFantasyFairy Tales
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 29, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for trusting me with this ARC 🫶
Corvus and the Broken God felt like a cross between a fable and a fairy tale, but set in the modern world. It is unique, imaginative, mysterious, and in the end, a story about self discovery.
I found myself genuinely unable to predict anything in this book. I was constantly surprised.
In a genre that sometimes feels like a sea of regurgitated plotlines and characterizations, Corvus and the Broken God truly stands out on its own.
Readers should expect a slow burn with this one. The MMC, Camazotz, aka “The Monster,” is very stoic and very mysterious. Like, actually mysterious. Not broody and intentionally vague, but solid, composed, contemplative, yet emotionally closed-off--he is a God who has lived for ages and he actually feels that way in his characterization. In some ways, the FMC, Freya feels relatable, but in other ways she surprised me with her impulsivity. Bottom line, her pull toward The Monster is inexplicable but ever present and rules her decision-making.
This story is wonderfully strange and creative.
This Fall, fly with Corvus and her monster!
Corvus and the Broken God felt like a cross between a fable and a fairy tale, but set in the modern world. It is unique, imaginative, mysterious, and in the end, a story about self discovery.
I found myself genuinely unable to predict anything in this book. I was constantly surprised.
In a genre that sometimes feels like a sea of regurgitated plotlines and characterizations, Corvus and the Broken God truly stands out on its own.
Readers should expect a slow burn with this one. The MMC, Camazotz, aka “The Monster,” is very stoic and very mysterious. Like, actually mysterious. Not broody and intentionally vague, but solid, composed, contemplative, yet emotionally closed-off--he is a God who has lived for ages and he actually feels that way in his characterization. In some ways, the FMC, Freya feels relatable, but in other ways she surprised me with her impulsivity. Bottom line, her pull toward The Monster is inexplicable but ever present and rules her decision-making.
This story is wonderfully strange and creative.
This Fall, fly with Corvus and her monster!
Review of advance copy
I was sent an advance review copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily. All opinions are my own.
Corvus and the Broken God is one of the most unique books I've picked up in a long time. A Beauty and the Beast retelling blended with Mayan mythology isn't something you come across every day, and I genuinely admire the ambition behind this story. It's clear an enormous amount of research has gone into not only the mythology but also the crows and other wildlife featured throughout the book. I honestly don't think I've ever read anything quite like it, and originality is something I will always appreciate.
That said, I should probably have DNF'd this. Not because it's a bad book, but because it became increasingly obvious as I read that this simply wasn't the book I thought I was picking up, nor was it the book for me. So please take this review with a pinch of salt. My experience is largely a reflection of my personal tastes and expectations rather than the quality of the writing itself.
One thing I can absolutely applaud is how well thought out the story feels. This is clearly a carefully crafted debut with a lot of attention paid to the world, mythology, and the concepts at its core.
Unfortunately, the writing style never quite clicked with me. That's entirely subjective, of course. Writing styles are one of the most personal aspects of reading. What works brilliantly for one reader may completely miss another, and in this case, it just didn't work for me. I never felt hooked or implored to read further and it was a struggle for me to finish this.
The humour was another aspect that didn't land. Though, to be fair, I'm autistic and my sense of humour doesn't always line up with everyone else's, so I'm willing to accept that this is very much a "me" issue rather than a fault of the book. But to me personally, it felt very on the nose and quite juvenile.
I also found myself struggling to become invested in the story itself. There were several moments where I felt like explanations arrived later than I wanted them to, which made it difficult for me to fully settle into the narrative and understand what was happening.
And I will admit, I was absolutely not expecting our FMC to get turned into a crow. Maybe that was clearly stated in the blurb and my brain simply skipped over it. Entirely possible. But when it happened, I sat there blinking at the page wondering how we'd ended up here, and how it happened in the first/ second chapter with no prior context.
The biggest issue, ultimately, is that I spent most of the book waiting for it to become something different than what it was. That's not a fair expectation to place on a story, and it's why I recognise that my rating is more reflective of my personal reading experience than the book's objective merits.
I also didn't realise going in that this was published by Owl City Press. In hindsight, had I known that beforehand, I may not have picked it up at all, simply because I've struggled vibing with several of their other titles.
Overall, this is clearly a thoughtful, original, and well-researched debut that will absolutely find its audience. Unfortunately, I wasn't that audience.
While I can appreciate what the author was trying to achieve, the writing style, humour, pacing, and story itself never fully clicked for me, making this a 2 star read. But if you're looking for something genuinely different, with mythology, wildlife, and concepts you won't find in every fantasy release, this may work far better for you than it did for me!
Corvus and the Broken God is one of the most unique books I've picked up in a long time. A Beauty and the Beast retelling blended with Mayan mythology isn't something you come across every day, and I genuinely admire the ambition behind this story. It's clear an enormous amount of research has gone into not only the mythology but also the crows and other wildlife featured throughout the book. I honestly don't think I've ever read anything quite like it, and originality is something I will always appreciate.
That said, I should probably have DNF'd this. Not because it's a bad book, but because it became increasingly obvious as I read that this simply wasn't the book I thought I was picking up, nor was it the book for me. So please take this review with a pinch of salt. My experience is largely a reflection of my personal tastes and expectations rather than the quality of the writing itself.
One thing I can absolutely applaud is how well thought out the story feels. This is clearly a carefully crafted debut with a lot of attention paid to the world, mythology, and the concepts at its core.
Unfortunately, the writing style never quite clicked with me. That's entirely subjective, of course. Writing styles are one of the most personal aspects of reading. What works brilliantly for one reader may completely miss another, and in this case, it just didn't work for me. I never felt hooked or implored to read further and it was a struggle for me to finish this.
The humour was another aspect that didn't land. Though, to be fair, I'm autistic and my sense of humour doesn't always line up with everyone else's, so I'm willing to accept that this is very much a "me" issue rather than a fault of the book. But to me personally, it felt very on the nose and quite juvenile.
I also found myself struggling to become invested in the story itself. There were several moments where I felt like explanations arrived later than I wanted them to, which made it difficult for me to fully settle into the narrative and understand what was happening.
And I will admit, I was absolutely not expecting our FMC to get turned into a crow. Maybe that was clearly stated in the blurb and my brain simply skipped over it. Entirely possible. But when it happened, I sat there blinking at the page wondering how we'd ended up here, and how it happened in the first/ second chapter with no prior context.
The biggest issue, ultimately, is that I spent most of the book waiting for it to become something different than what it was. That's not a fair expectation to place on a story, and it's why I recognise that my rating is more reflective of my personal reading experience than the book's objective merits.
I also didn't realise going in that this was published by Owl City Press. In hindsight, had I known that beforehand, I may not have picked it up at all, simply because I've struggled vibing with several of their other titles.
Overall, this is clearly a thoughtful, original, and well-researched debut that will absolutely find its audience. Unfortunately, I wasn't that audience.
While I can appreciate what the author was trying to achieve, the writing style, humour, pacing, and story itself never fully clicked for me, making this a 2 star read. But if you're looking for something genuinely different, with mythology, wildlife, and concepts you won't find in every fantasy release, this may work far better for you than it did for me!
November 1, 2026
I really enjoyed the exploration of Mayan gods, it's something I haven't had contact with and the book managed to grab my attention and explain it well. The world building was marvelously done. I loved how the supernatural was infused in the political state of our world. It was so creatively achieved.
I loved Freya and her character growth. Without spoiling, there were a few twists from her that I really enjoyed and didn't see coming. I only wish the relationship between her and Camazots was a bit more explored.
And last but not least, that cover is just stunning ❤️
I loved Freya and her character growth. Without spoiling, there were a few twists from her that I really enjoyed and didn't see coming. I only wish the relationship between her and Camazots was a bit more explored.
And last but not least, that cover is just stunning ❤️
September 3, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
Thank you to Andrea McNair and Nooks and Fable Media for the opportunity to read Corvus and the Broken God
A Beauty and the Beast re-telling.
Freya finds herself lost in the mountains of Tennessee and comes across land belonging to an ancient being who spent years in isolation. Camazotz transforms her into a crow for trespassing his land.
Freya and Camazotz are thrown into ancient magic and politics. Both are misunderstood by others but in each other they truly see each other for who they are.
Freya is strong, persistent, independent and tests the limits regardless of the costs. Camazotz is dangerous but he has a soft spot for her, he needs control of situations, he is learning to love again and trust again.
As Freya and Camazotz get closer, Freya finds herself having to face ancient beings, master skills of shifting and come to terms with her new reality.
The chemistry between them is an instant pull, a sense of familiarity even after they just met. The banter between them is hilarious, it’s sarcastic and easy- when they’re free and flying together in the sky and during serious situations to lighten the mood, they feel safe with each other.
‘My question, dear Corvus, is, do you mind waiting fifty years before we go see the world?’
‘Are you asking me to share your self-imposed prison term with you?’
‘I was going for something more romantic.’
‘Don’t hurt yourself’
Thank you to Andrea McNair and Nooks and Fable Media for the opportunity to read Corvus and the Broken God
A Beauty and the Beast re-telling.
Freya finds herself lost in the mountains of Tennessee and comes across land belonging to an ancient being who spent years in isolation. Camazotz transforms her into a crow for trespassing his land.
Freya and Camazotz are thrown into ancient magic and politics. Both are misunderstood by others but in each other they truly see each other for who they are.
Freya is strong, persistent, independent and tests the limits regardless of the costs. Camazotz is dangerous but he has a soft spot for her, he needs control of situations, he is learning to love again and trust again.
As Freya and Camazotz get closer, Freya finds herself having to face ancient beings, master skills of shifting and come to terms with her new reality.
The chemistry between them is an instant pull, a sense of familiarity even after they just met. The banter between them is hilarious, it’s sarcastic and easy- when they’re free and flying together in the sky and during serious situations to lighten the mood, they feel safe with each other.
‘My question, dear Corvus, is, do you mind waiting fifty years before we go see the world?’
‘Are you asking me to share your self-imposed prison term with you?’
‘I was going for something more romantic.’
‘Don’t hurt yourself’
September 1, 2026
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I really loved this book at first it was slow burn and then it picked up I really loved the character development and the world building of this book and can’t wait to read more from this author if given the chance.
I really loved this book at first it was slow burn and then it picked up I really loved the character development and the world building of this book and can’t wait to read more from this author if given the chance.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Corvus and the Broken God is a Beauty and the Beast-inspired retelling filled with ancient gods and modern problems.
When Freya finds herself stranded alone on a mountain with no cell service in the dark, she decides to climb the driveway of the seemingly abandoned mansion in the hopes that she can find help or at least a few bars. Instead, she encounters a monster that changes her world forever.
I thought this was such an interesting concept, and I liked the mix of fairytale and mythology.
However, I just never connected with the writing or the characters. I don’t know if it was the writing style or the pacing, but I never really understood any of Freya’s whys. In fact, I felt like I understood and sympathized with the villains’ motivations much more.
Things happen and are never explored. After the initial capture, Freya is so desperate to get back to her job (where, for some reason, her bosses were reaching out to her landlord to try and get her lease canceled before she could come back?). It ends up feeling like the purpose of the trip was to relay her situation to her BFF Mindy, who goes along with anything and everything, including traveling back to the Monster’s castle. And don’t get me started on Darryl’s unaddressed accusations.
The book skates along the surface with a dreamlike quality, and we’re supposed to accept things as they happen and keep moving forward. That being said, the book is an interesting concept, and it is worth checking out for yourself.
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I received an advance copy of this book from Books & Bloom PR at no charge. This is my honest, voluntary review.
When Freya finds herself stranded alone on a mountain with no cell service in the dark, she decides to climb the driveway of the seemingly abandoned mansion in the hopes that she can find help or at least a few bars. Instead, she encounters a monster that changes her world forever.
I thought this was such an interesting concept, and I liked the mix of fairytale and mythology.
However, I just never connected with the writing or the characters. I don’t know if it was the writing style or the pacing, but I never really understood any of Freya’s whys. In fact, I felt like I understood and sympathized with the villains’ motivations much more.
Things happen and are never explored. After the initial capture, Freya is so desperate to get back to her job (where, for some reason, her bosses were reaching out to her landlord to try and get her lease canceled before she could come back?). It ends up feeling like the purpose of the trip was to relay her situation to her BFF Mindy, who goes along with anything and everything, including traveling back to the Monster’s castle. And don’t get me started on Darryl’s unaddressed accusations.
The book skates along the surface with a dreamlike quality, and we’re supposed to accept things as they happen and keep moving forward. That being said, the book is an interesting concept, and it is worth checking out for yourself.
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I received an advance copy of this book from Books & Bloom PR at no charge. This is my honest, voluntary review.
October 24, 2026
This was a pretty unique mix of mythology, fairytale retelling, and modern day fantasy. It did feel like it was multiple stories going on at once and kind of gave me whiplash at times but I still enjoyed it.
It did seem more of a monster romance which isn’t exactly what I was expecting when I picked up the book. The blurb seemed more of a god-like mythology type book. Which it was.. but it was also monster romance as well? It just wasn’t exactly what I was expecting but just because it wasn’t for me doesn’t mean it won’t be for someone else.
There were quite a few questions that never got answered. It seemed like there were things hinted at that never got resolved. I think that also goes along with me feeling like there were several different stories going on at once.
I did like the mix of ancient and modern day politics. It was pretty interesting the way it was compared.
I also loved the great detail that went into the descriptions of the animals.
Overall it was a pretty interesting book and has great potential for a series!
I received this copy for free and leaving this review voluntarily
It did seem more of a monster romance which isn’t exactly what I was expecting when I picked up the book. The blurb seemed more of a god-like mythology type book. Which it was.. but it was also monster romance as well? It just wasn’t exactly what I was expecting but just because it wasn’t for me doesn’t mean it won’t be for someone else.
There were quite a few questions that never got answered. It seemed like there were things hinted at that never got resolved. I think that also goes along with me feeling like there were several different stories going on at once.
I did like the mix of ancient and modern day politics. It was pretty interesting the way it was compared.
I also loved the great detail that went into the descriptions of the animals.
Overall it was a pretty interesting book and has great potential for a series!
I received this copy for free and leaving this review voluntarily
Did Not Finish
September 10, 2026𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧
⚠️SPOILERS AHEAD
DNF at 20%
𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵.
I applied for this ARC because the Beauty and the Beast retelling, blurb and tropes genuinely made me think this would be a book for me. I was really excited to be accepted, and I'm grateful I got the opportunity to (partly) read this debut.
Unfortunately, it just wasn't working for me.
My first disconnect was Freya being turned into a crow. There isn't much introduction before this happens, and I felt thrown into the story without really getting to know the characters or the world first. From there, I also found the story moved very quickly through some pretty major events, with Freya seeming to accept them almost immediately.
That became my biggest struggle: I found it difficult to connect with the characters' reactions to what was happening. When Freya explains her situation to Camazotz, he accepts it almost immediately and makes arrangements for her to leave. Then she discovers that her appearance has changed; fewer freckles, smoother skin, thinner, and it barely seems to register.
Also… why? Why does becoming 'prettier' need to be part of this transformation? I'm genuinely curious whether there is more to this that I didn't get to because I stopped reading.
The conversation with her best friend was probably where I realised this wasn't going to be for me. Freya tells Mindy everything that's happened, including being transformed into a crow by a god, and Mindy's response is incredibly calm. When Freya asks what she should do, she's essentially told to bring a picture of how she's supposed to look and ask him to change her back.
I'm happy to suspend disbelief when it comes to gods, magic and transformations. What I struggled with was understanding the characters' emotional responses to everything unfolding around them.
At 20%, I found myself more confused than intrigued, and unfortunately I wasn't connecting with the story enough to continue.
I'm grateful I got the chance to read an early copy, and I sincerely wish Andrea all the best with her debut. I hope it finds the readers who connect with it in ways I couldn't. 🖤
⚠️SPOILERS AHEAD
DNF at 20%
𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘐 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵.
I applied for this ARC because the Beauty and the Beast retelling, blurb and tropes genuinely made me think this would be a book for me. I was really excited to be accepted, and I'm grateful I got the opportunity to (partly) read this debut.
Unfortunately, it just wasn't working for me.
My first disconnect was Freya being turned into a crow. There isn't much introduction before this happens, and I felt thrown into the story without really getting to know the characters or the world first. From there, I also found the story moved very quickly through some pretty major events, with Freya seeming to accept them almost immediately.
That became my biggest struggle: I found it difficult to connect with the characters' reactions to what was happening. When Freya explains her situation to Camazotz, he accepts it almost immediately and makes arrangements for her to leave. Then she discovers that her appearance has changed; fewer freckles, smoother skin, thinner, and it barely seems to register.
Also… why? Why does becoming 'prettier' need to be part of this transformation? I'm genuinely curious whether there is more to this that I didn't get to because I stopped reading.
The conversation with her best friend was probably where I realised this wasn't going to be for me. Freya tells Mindy everything that's happened, including being transformed into a crow by a god, and Mindy's response is incredibly calm. When Freya asks what she should do, she's essentially told to bring a picture of how she's supposed to look and ask him to change her back.
I'm happy to suspend disbelief when it comes to gods, magic and transformations. What I struggled with was understanding the characters' emotional responses to everything unfolding around them.
At 20%, I found myself more confused than intrigued, and unfortunately I wasn't connecting with the story enough to continue.
I'm grateful I got the chance to read an early copy, and I sincerely wish Andrea all the best with her debut. I hope it finds the readers who connect with it in ways I couldn't. 🖤
September 26, 2026
Thank you so so much to Andrea McNair and also books and bloom PR for allowing me to read an advanced reader copy of this book.
Take everything you know about beauty and the beast re-tellings and drop it in a cave in Mexico 😉 because this is different.
Beauty and the beast and James bond having a love child is the vibe for this book.
This book was filled with imagination, drama, mystery, love friendship, and imagination.
You will never look at a crow the same way again and will start referring to them as Corvus.
The book is fast paced, a good size and has been left open to expand on further in the future.
Take everything you know about beauty and the beast re-tellings and drop it in a cave in Mexico 😉 because this is different.
Beauty and the beast and James bond having a love child is the vibe for this book.
This book was filled with imagination, drama, mystery, love friendship, and imagination.
You will never look at a crow the same way again and will start referring to them as Corvus.
The book is fast paced, a good size and has been left open to expand on further in the future.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
If you’re looking for a fantasy adventure like you’ve never read before, please pick this book up. I’m not quite sure if I’d describe it as a retelling of any classic because it’s just so unique. I loved the characters, the writing, the plot…pretty much everything about this book. From the first chapter, you will be entranced and not want to put the book down.
Thank you to Books & Bloom PR for this copy prior to its release
Thank you to Books & Bloom PR for this copy prior to its release
October 5, 2026
This was one of the best fantasy books so far I've read this year. I it was actually blown away by this one. I read through this one really fast I sat down and could not put it down for the life of me. The characters were absolutely phenomenal. The plot was absolutely mind blowing. Just everything about this book was so amazing. This is the first time I've read from this author and let me tell you they did a phenomenal job with this book.
Review of advance copy
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
3.25 stars
Corvus and the Broken God was a unique and interesting story. The concept and plot were engaging and thought provoking. However I didn't really warm to or bond with the characters. It felt like more could have been done to create a connection between them and with the reader. Despite this, the writing was good quality and I enjoyed the idea
3.25 stars
Corvus and the Broken God was a unique and interesting story. The concept and plot were engaging and thought provoking. However I didn't really warm to or bond with the characters. It felt like more could have been done to create a connection between them and with the reader. Despite this, the writing was good quality and I enjoyed the idea
Review of advance copy received from Author
I read a lot of fantasy and romantasy, and lately it takes quite a bit for a book to make me feel like I genuinely have no idea what I just walked into. And Corvus did that. I could not predict where the story was going, what was going to happen next, or even what kind of creature I was going to meet on the next page.
The mythology was my favorite part. We get so much fantasy inspired by the same legends and worlds that stepping into something influenced by Mayan mythology felt incredibly fresh.
I loved how much attention was given to shapeshifting. It wasn’t simply bam! now you’re an animal and moving on. There were little details about experiencing the world through completely different bodies that made the magic feel very different from any other fantasy story.
But underneath all the new weird magic and mythology, there is also a very sweet romance. Very Beauty and the Beast-ish, but considerably mmmm … different. I really enjoyed the banter and the contrast between an ancient, mysterious being and someone who basically refuses to behave the way anyone expects her to.
There were definitely moments where I wanted the story to slow down and give me more explanations.
This was unlike anything I have read recently.
The mythology was my favorite part. We get so much fantasy inspired by the same legends and worlds that stepping into something influenced by Mayan mythology felt incredibly fresh.
I loved how much attention was given to shapeshifting. It wasn’t simply bam! now you’re an animal and moving on. There were little details about experiencing the world through completely different bodies that made the magic feel very different from any other fantasy story.
But underneath all the new weird magic and mythology, there is also a very sweet romance. Very Beauty and the Beast-ish, but considerably mmmm … different. I really enjoyed the banter and the contrast between an ancient, mysterious being and someone who basically refuses to behave the way anyone expects her to.
There were definitely moments where I wanted the story to slow down and give me more explanations.
This was unlike anything I have read recently.
October 6, 2026
I don’t often review books but I really enjoyed this one and it is definitely worth reading…the book will be going on my cherished keep book shelf! Loved it!
September 30, 2026
4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨. A Beauty And The Beast Retelling that'll have you hooked! Freya and Camazotz's story is beautifully written and the world building is immersive and has you teeling like you are part of the world! There's banter, spice, love, monsters, curses and hardship. It's one of those just one more chapter reads that I definitely recommend!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Freya’s story is unique and mysterious. It features Mayan mythology, slowburn romance, detailed and researched world building. This is such a creative story, You can feel it in every sentence. I really enjoyed this beauty and the beast retelling , from the ancient magic to the politics. I was intrigued and I loved the banter and all the wildlife included. This took me on a journey experiencing so many emotions. Add this your TBR today. It’s definitely worth the read.
October 1, 2026
"Little red corvette "
Review of advance copy received from Author
I got the privilege of reading this ARC from the author. I am so glad that I got the chance to read it! In the beginning I was skeptical but I ended up loving it! I loved the dark twist of beauty and the beast along with the dynamic of the MMC and the FMC. I honestly was left wanting more! And I cannot wait for the second book 🥰
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to be able to ARC review this book and I am so happy that I was selected to do so! When I first started reading, I was like I really wonder where this book was going, but then it got into it and I didn't want to stop reading it!
I really hope that there will be a second installment of this series.
I really hope that there will be a second installment of this series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 ⭐️ Amazing unique story!
🌶️ on the spice scale
I received this as an ARC from Andrea McNair - thank you so much for this opportunity!
I really enjoyed this book! This is an urban fantasy romance, with a mythological influence. I can tell that Andrea has put sooo much research and love into this. From the knowledge of mythology to animals - their biology and physiology. I think it is well written, with colloquial language and feels like a cosy read.
Join in on Freya’s adventure to the castle upon the mountain, where she discovers a god, a power and herself.
Recommended for readers who enjoy urban fantasy, adventure and magic.
I am eager for book 2!
🌶️ on the spice scale
I received this as an ARC from Andrea McNair - thank you so much for this opportunity!
I really enjoyed this book! This is an urban fantasy romance, with a mythological influence. I can tell that Andrea has put sooo much research and love into this. From the knowledge of mythology to animals - their biology and physiology. I think it is well written, with colloquial language and feels like a cosy read.
Join in on Freya’s adventure to the castle upon the mountain, where she discovers a god, a power and herself.
Recommended for readers who enjoy urban fantasy, adventure and magic.
I am eager for book 2!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This storyline had me hooked from the beginning. It is hard to create a unique narrative in romantasy, but this author did an incredible job! I didn't want to put it down!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received an early copy from Nook and Fable Media and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I love love love this book. I thought that I would see more of the beauty and the beast aspects in here, but it was its own full-fledged story. I would not go into this book thinking it will be a similar story to what we grew up with. The premise and the world were so unique. I have never read a book with a world and fantastical qualities such as this. The characters were very easy to love and I found myself on the edge of my seat wanting more. And omg the YEARNINGGG. The slowburned really slowburned throughout the book. I can't wait to read more!
I love love love this book. I thought that I would see more of the beauty and the beast aspects in here, but it was its own full-fledged story. I would not go into this book thinking it will be a similar story to what we grew up with. The premise and the world were so unique. I have never read a book with a world and fantastical qualities such as this. The characters were very easy to love and I found myself on the edge of my seat wanting more. And omg the YEARNINGGG. The slowburned really slowburned throughout the book. I can't wait to read more!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received an ARC of this book, and I’m so happy I had the chance to read it.
From the very beginning, the atmosphere pulled me in: strange, mysterious, and full of tension. I loved how the story kept shifting just when I thought I understood where it was going. There were so many unexpected turns, and that made the book very easy to keep reading.
One of my favorite things was the contrast between the modern world and the ancient, supernatural elements. It gave the story a unique feeling. I loved the use of crows, the mythology, and the way the world slowly opened up piece by piece.
The chemistry between the characters was addictive, and I liked how the emotional tension, humor, danger, and mystery worked together. Some scenes were intense, some were funny, and some made me want to pause and think about what was happening beneath the surface.
I’m even more curious knowing this is only the first book in a longer series, because there are clearly many secrets and hidden pieces still waiting to be revealed.
Overall, this was an atmospheric, mysterious, and very engaging read, and I’m excited to see where the series goes next.
From the very beginning, the atmosphere pulled me in: strange, mysterious, and full of tension. I loved how the story kept shifting just when I thought I understood where it was going. There were so many unexpected turns, and that made the book very easy to keep reading.
One of my favorite things was the contrast between the modern world and the ancient, supernatural elements. It gave the story a unique feeling. I loved the use of crows, the mythology, and the way the world slowly opened up piece by piece.
The chemistry between the characters was addictive, and I liked how the emotional tension, humor, danger, and mystery worked together. Some scenes were intense, some were funny, and some made me want to pause and think about what was happening beneath the surface.
I’m even more curious knowing this is only the first book in a longer series, because there are clearly many secrets and hidden pieces still waiting to be revealed.
Overall, this was an atmospheric, mysterious, and very engaging read, and I’m excited to see where the series goes next.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I received a free copy of this book and am leaving a review voluntarily.
This book is incredible! It hooked its claws into me right away and didn’t let go. I loved Freya’s journey...she’s fierce but vulnerable in the face of a Mayan god of death, and she finds the courage to face down ancient beings for the one she loves, risking everything in the process.
It’s full of mystery, humor, friendship, betrayal, and high-stakes adventure. I couldn’t put it down!
This book is incredible! It hooked its claws into me right away and didn’t let go. I loved Freya’s journey...she’s fierce but vulnerable in the face of a Mayan god of death, and she finds the courage to face down ancient beings for the one she loves, risking everything in the process.
It’s full of mystery, humor, friendship, betrayal, and high-stakes adventure. I couldn’t put it down!
October 7, 2026
In the interest of full disclosure, I received an ARC of *Corvus and the Broken God* by Andrea McNair in exchange for an unbiased review.
This is a hard one to rate because there is a genuinely great book hiding somewhere inside *Corvus and the Broken God*. Mayan mythology, ancient gods walking around the modern world, a woman turned into a crow, Beauty and the Beast vibes (which is my favorite fairytale, and I've read almost all the retellings) all make for an incredibly cool premise. But this is also a debut novel, and unfortunately it feels like one. I kept thinking that if McNair came back to this exact story in ten years with a few more books under her belt, I would probably love it.
Things I loved: The mythology and, especially, the transformation aspect. When Freya gets turned into a crow, she doesn't just magically become a crow. She's still a human trapped inside a bird's body and has to actually figure out how to fly, communicate, eat, and generally exist as an entirely different species. That was such a cool idea. I also really liked the larger world of the gods, particularly once we started meeting more of them. There is SO much potential here.
Things I didn't: Mostly, I needed the book to slow down and let its characters react to the insane things happening to them. Camazotz turns Freya into a freaking bird and somehow her response very quickly becomes less "WHAT THE FUCK HAVE YOU DONE TO ME?" and more "but why is this terrifying ancient god kind of hot?" I needed fear! Anger! Existential crisis! Something before the lust.
There are hints that maybe there's an explanation coming. Freya finds things strangely familiar, someone calls her Camazotz's "other half," and her transformed human appearance seems significant. My pet theory is that she's a reincarnated goddess/former partner with no memory of it, which would explain a lot. But that's speculation, and without that payoff, things like Camazotz magically making her thinner, smoother-skinned, and less freckled just come across strangely. If he's restoring her goddess form? Interesting! If he's giving her a magical beauty makeover...why?
Some of the subplots had the same problem. Darryl seemed to be trying to help, things escalated incredibly quickly, and then he's dead and everyone basically moves on. The architecture firm was even stranger: her bosses are cartoonishly evil, apparently trying to get her lease canceled while she's missing (can your boss even do that? Mine can't), and Freya somehow looks enough like herself to be recognized but not enough like herself to convince her own workplace that she isn't an impostor. Pick a lane! I can suspend disbelief for Mayan gods turning people into birds, but apparently my limit is HR violating seventeen employment laws for no discernible reason.
That's really the recurring problem: interesting things happen, but the book moves past them before they've had enough time to actually mean something. The ideas are better than the execution.
I give this 3.25 stars. It's rough around the edges, but it's also an ambitious and genuinely original debut, and I'd much rather read an imperfect fantasy taking big swings than another perfectly competent copy-and-paste romantasy. McNair has some really interesting ideas here, and I'm curious to see what she does as she develops as a writer. I might even continue the series because I'm curious if my goddess theory is right.
Perfect for fans of: Mayan mythology, Beauty and the Beast retellings, ancient gods with modern problems, extremely inconvenient shapeshifting, learning how to crow from scratch, and nature views with a side of homebrewed mead.
This is a hard one to rate because there is a genuinely great book hiding somewhere inside *Corvus and the Broken God*. Mayan mythology, ancient gods walking around the modern world, a woman turned into a crow, Beauty and the Beast vibes (which is my favorite fairytale, and I've read almost all the retellings) all make for an incredibly cool premise. But this is also a debut novel, and unfortunately it feels like one. I kept thinking that if McNair came back to this exact story in ten years with a few more books under her belt, I would probably love it.
Things I loved: The mythology and, especially, the transformation aspect. When Freya gets turned into a crow, she doesn't just magically become a crow. She's still a human trapped inside a bird's body and has to actually figure out how to fly, communicate, eat, and generally exist as an entirely different species. That was such a cool idea. I also really liked the larger world of the gods, particularly once we started meeting more of them. There is SO much potential here.
Things I didn't: Mostly, I needed the book to slow down and let its characters react to the insane things happening to them. Camazotz turns Freya into a freaking bird and somehow her response very quickly becomes less "WHAT THE FUCK HAVE YOU DONE TO ME?" and more "but why is this terrifying ancient god kind of hot?" I needed fear! Anger! Existential crisis! Something before the lust.
There are hints that maybe there's an explanation coming. Freya finds things strangely familiar, someone calls her Camazotz's "other half," and her transformed human appearance seems significant. My pet theory is that she's a reincarnated goddess/former partner with no memory of it, which would explain a lot. But that's speculation, and without that payoff, things like Camazotz magically making her thinner, smoother-skinned, and less freckled just come across strangely. If he's restoring her goddess form? Interesting! If he's giving her a magical beauty makeover...why?
Some of the subplots had the same problem. Darryl seemed to be trying to help, things escalated incredibly quickly, and then he's dead and everyone basically moves on. The architecture firm was even stranger: her bosses are cartoonishly evil, apparently trying to get her lease canceled while she's missing (can your boss even do that? Mine can't), and Freya somehow looks enough like herself to be recognized but not enough like herself to convince her own workplace that she isn't an impostor. Pick a lane! I can suspend disbelief for Mayan gods turning people into birds, but apparently my limit is HR violating seventeen employment laws for no discernible reason.
That's really the recurring problem: interesting things happen, but the book moves past them before they've had enough time to actually mean something. The ideas are better than the execution.
I give this 3.25 stars. It's rough around the edges, but it's also an ambitious and genuinely original debut, and I'd much rather read an imperfect fantasy taking big swings than another perfectly competent copy-and-paste romantasy. McNair has some really interesting ideas here, and I'm curious to see what she does as she develops as a writer. I might even continue the series because I'm curious if my goddess theory is right.
Perfect for fans of: Mayan mythology, Beauty and the Beast retellings, ancient gods with modern problems, extremely inconvenient shapeshifting, learning how to crow from scratch, and nature views with a side of homebrewed mead.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Raven Archives Entry // 007
📜🐦⬛ Corvus and the Broken God by Andrea McNair 🐦⬛📜
⭐⭐⭐⭐
There were a couple of things that left me confused. There is a phrase used by someone else that says that Freya is “his other half,” but that isn't explained later in the book. There are also several moments where she has a feeling that something is familiar—when she goes to the house, sees certain things, even during an intimate moment—and I kept waiting for that to be explained. I'm not sure if these are references to things that will be explored in later stories, but they left me wondering if I'd missed something.
I also struggled a little with the way some of the events unfolded. The story approached some complicated situations with a kind of naïve simplicity. Things would happen that, in the real world, I would expect to lead to questions, investigation, suspicion, or much bigger consequences, but instead they were sometimes handled very matter-of-factly and the story moved on.
She was wonderfully unpredictable, constantly coming up with solutions the old gods didn't expect, and I loved that they never quite knew what to make of her.
I enjoyed seeing her learn the magic that she received from him. I also loved learning about the different animals she transformed into. The little details about crows, eagles, seagulls, parrots, and crocodiles were some of my favorite parts.
I particularly enjoyed the scene where she had to interact with his friend even though neither of them spoke the other's language. I've experienced that myself, and so have my children, and it made that part especially fun for me.
One thing I also didn't quite understand was why she called him a cheat and a liar. From my perspective, he had explained things as they actually were, and it was later confirmed, so that reaction didn't quite make sense to me.
📜 Final verdict: 4 stars
Overall, this was a unique story with some really fun magical elements, unexpected solutions, and interesting mythology. Even though I had some questions about the logic and unexplained pieces, I enjoyed the experience enough to give it 4 stars.
TROPES: Slow Burn, Monster/Human Romance, Grumpy-and-curious dynamic, Mythology-based fantasy
📜🐦⬛ Corvus and the Broken God by Andrea McNair 🐦⬛📜
⭐⭐⭐⭐
There were a couple of things that left me confused. There is a phrase used by someone else that says that Freya is “his other half,” but that isn't explained later in the book. There are also several moments where she has a feeling that something is familiar—when she goes to the house, sees certain things, even during an intimate moment—and I kept waiting for that to be explained. I'm not sure if these are references to things that will be explored in later stories, but they left me wondering if I'd missed something.
I also struggled a little with the way some of the events unfolded. The story approached some complicated situations with a kind of naïve simplicity. Things would happen that, in the real world, I would expect to lead to questions, investigation, suspicion, or much bigger consequences, but instead they were sometimes handled very matter-of-factly and the story moved on.
She was wonderfully unpredictable, constantly coming up with solutions the old gods didn't expect, and I loved that they never quite knew what to make of her.
I enjoyed seeing her learn the magic that she received from him. I also loved learning about the different animals she transformed into. The little details about crows, eagles, seagulls, parrots, and crocodiles were some of my favorite parts.
I particularly enjoyed the scene where she had to interact with his friend even though neither of them spoke the other's language. I've experienced that myself, and so have my children, and it made that part especially fun for me.
One thing I also didn't quite understand was why she called him a cheat and a liar. From my perspective, he had explained things as they actually were, and it was later confirmed, so that reaction didn't quite make sense to me.
📜 Final verdict: 4 stars
Overall, this was a unique story with some really fun magical elements, unexpected solutions, and interesting mythology. Even though I had some questions about the logic and unexplained pieces, I enjoyed the experience enough to give it 4 stars.
TROPES: Slow Burn, Monster/Human Romance, Grumpy-and-curious dynamic, Mythology-based fantasy
Review of advance copy received from Author
The book I didn't know I needed.
I received an advanced copy of Corvus and the Broken God, and sometimes a book finds you at exactly the right time in your life. This was definitely that book for me.
I went into it expecting to enjoy the fantasy, romance and humor (which I absolutely did!) What I was not expecting was to see so much of myself in Freya. She has spent so much of her life measuring her worth through other people. She overthinks, doubts herself and wants to make everyone happy. She has worked so hard to build a life she thinks she wants, yet along the way has lost sight of who SHE is. That really hit home for me.
What started as a wonderfully strange story of a woman stranded on a mountain gradually becomes something far more meaningful. Freya is forced to let go of the identity she has carefully constructed and begins to discover who she is when she is not living for everyone else's approval. I loved seeing her recognize her own strength and begin to trust herself. She learns she can love others without losing herself in them.
Freya's relationship with her Monster made her journey even more interesting. He can see how powerful she is before she can. He does not need her to become smaller for him. As she discovers what she is capable of, their relationship grows with her.
The mythology and fantasy in this book are imaginative, the romance is fun and there were so many moments that made me laugh. Underneath all of that is a story about self-worth, freedom and discovering your own power. And apparently, that was exactly the story I needed right now! Watching Freya begin living for herself instead of constantly seeking approval made me realize how much I want that journey for myself.
That is probably the greatest compliment I can give a book. It made me think of my own life differently. Freya realizes that she gets to decide who she becomes. I hope I can learn a little of that from her.
Funny, strange, romantic, imaginative, and incredibly personal for me, Corvus and the Broken God turned out to be much more than the fantasy romance I thought I was picking up. Sometimes you read a book at exactly the right moment. This was mine.
I received an advanced copy of Corvus and the Broken God, and sometimes a book finds you at exactly the right time in your life. This was definitely that book for me.
I went into it expecting to enjoy the fantasy, romance and humor (which I absolutely did!) What I was not expecting was to see so much of myself in Freya. She has spent so much of her life measuring her worth through other people. She overthinks, doubts herself and wants to make everyone happy. She has worked so hard to build a life she thinks she wants, yet along the way has lost sight of who SHE is. That really hit home for me.
What started as a wonderfully strange story of a woman stranded on a mountain gradually becomes something far more meaningful. Freya is forced to let go of the identity she has carefully constructed and begins to discover who she is when she is not living for everyone else's approval. I loved seeing her recognize her own strength and begin to trust herself. She learns she can love others without losing herself in them.
Freya's relationship with her Monster made her journey even more interesting. He can see how powerful she is before she can. He does not need her to become smaller for him. As she discovers what she is capable of, their relationship grows with her.
The mythology and fantasy in this book are imaginative, the romance is fun and there were so many moments that made me laugh. Underneath all of that is a story about self-worth, freedom and discovering your own power. And apparently, that was exactly the story I needed right now! Watching Freya begin living for herself instead of constantly seeking approval made me realize how much I want that journey for myself.
That is probably the greatest compliment I can give a book. It made me think of my own life differently. Freya realizes that she gets to decide who she becomes. I hope I can learn a little of that from her.
Funny, strange, romantic, imaginative, and incredibly personal for me, Corvus and the Broken God turned out to be much more than the fantasy romance I thought I was picking up. Sometimes you read a book at exactly the right moment. This was mine.
October 1, 2026
The way this book made me question all my predictions was something I never expected. I love guessing what happens next, but with Freya, I kept realizing how wrong my choices could have been for her. The writing was simply captivating and the blend of mythology, romance, imagination, and adventure was so appealing to me. And honestly, I was just waiting for Freya to take a wrong turn, hehe.
Moving to the main characters, Freya was my favorite from the start. I really liked her character a lot, her independence, her stubbornness and the way she always finds a solution. In a few scenes, we see Freya reminding herself to calm down and think strategically when faced with a problem, and that was one of my favorite parts. It felt so human. It showed that even Freya, an independent and intelligent woman, has moments of panic, too. Another thing I loved about her was how adaptable she was. No matter what situation (shape) she found herself in, she knew how to adjust, think on her feet, and consider her next steps instead of letting uncertainty overwhelm her.
Also loved Camazotz character. I loved the portrayal of his flaws and struggles instead of being shown as an invincible God. His loneliness, defiance, and complicated relationship with the divine world added so many layers to his character and made him even more fascinating to read. I adored his calm demeanor and the way he spoke to Freya. Despite being a god, he never felt the need to raise his voice or assert his authority over her. There was a quiet gentleness in the way he treated her that made me appreciate his character even more. And, of course, the slow but steady development of his relationship with Freya made their interactions all the more enjoyable and kept me hooked.
Overall, this was such a fun, imaginative read that had me thinking about it even during class. With ancient gods, gothic fairytale vibes, supernatural danger, and a slow-burn romance, there was so much to love. If that sounds like your kind of read, definitely give this one a try🤎🤎
Moving to the main characters, Freya was my favorite from the start. I really liked her character a lot, her independence, her stubbornness and the way she always finds a solution. In a few scenes, we see Freya reminding herself to calm down and think strategically when faced with a problem, and that was one of my favorite parts. It felt so human. It showed that even Freya, an independent and intelligent woman, has moments of panic, too. Another thing I loved about her was how adaptable she was. No matter what situation (shape) she found herself in, she knew how to adjust, think on her feet, and consider her next steps instead of letting uncertainty overwhelm her.
Also loved Camazotz character. I loved the portrayal of his flaws and struggles instead of being shown as an invincible God. His loneliness, defiance, and complicated relationship with the divine world added so many layers to his character and made him even more fascinating to read. I adored his calm demeanor and the way he spoke to Freya. Despite being a god, he never felt the need to raise his voice or assert his authority over her. There was a quiet gentleness in the way he treated her that made me appreciate his character even more. And, of course, the slow but steady development of his relationship with Freya made their interactions all the more enjoyable and kept me hooked.
Overall, this was such a fun, imaginative read that had me thinking about it even during class. With ancient gods, gothic fairytale vibes, supernatural danger, and a slow-burn romance, there was so much to love. If that sounds like your kind of read, definitely give this one a try🤎🤎
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to Andrea McNair for providing me with an advanced reader copy of Corvus and the Broken God.
I went into this book as someone who primarily reads thrillers and mysteries, so fantasy romance is not my usual genre. That makes it all the more impressive that this story completely won me over.
The characters were incredibly likable, and their interactions were witty, humorous, and genuinely endearing. I especially loved watching the relationship evolve from something that initially felt almost like predator and prey into a heartfelt romance. The chemistry between the characters felt natural, and the emotional development kept me invested from beginning to end.
One of the things that stood out most was the humor. My partner and I have a tradition of reading a book aloud together, and Corvus and the Broken God became our shared read. Every evening one of us would ask, “Corvus?” before picking up where we left off. My partner is a very stoic man, and I honestly don’t think I’ve ever heard him laugh so much while listening to a novel. Camazotz was an absolute standout character, and the dynamic between him and Freya was a delight.
The morphing element was also handled exceptionally well. It never felt awkward or over-the-top, which can be a difficult balance to achieve in fantasy. Instead, it blended seamlessly into the story and worldbuilding.
The highest compliment I can give this book is that I was always eager to pick it back up. Despite not being my typical genre, I found myself fully invested in the characters and excited to see what would happen next. By the time I reached the end, I was already looking forward to the next installment.
If you’re looking for a fantasy romance filled with humor, heart, memorable characters, and an engaging slow-burn relationship, I highly recommend Corvus and the Broken God.
— Katya Noris
I went into this book as someone who primarily reads thrillers and mysteries, so fantasy romance is not my usual genre. That makes it all the more impressive that this story completely won me over.
The characters were incredibly likable, and their interactions were witty, humorous, and genuinely endearing. I especially loved watching the relationship evolve from something that initially felt almost like predator and prey into a heartfelt romance. The chemistry between the characters felt natural, and the emotional development kept me invested from beginning to end.
One of the things that stood out most was the humor. My partner and I have a tradition of reading a book aloud together, and Corvus and the Broken God became our shared read. Every evening one of us would ask, “Corvus?” before picking up where we left off. My partner is a very stoic man, and I honestly don’t think I’ve ever heard him laugh so much while listening to a novel. Camazotz was an absolute standout character, and the dynamic between him and Freya was a delight.
The morphing element was also handled exceptionally well. It never felt awkward or over-the-top, which can be a difficult balance to achieve in fantasy. Instead, it blended seamlessly into the story and worldbuilding.
The highest compliment I can give this book is that I was always eager to pick it back up. Despite not being my typical genre, I found myself fully invested in the characters and excited to see what would happen next. By the time I reached the end, I was already looking forward to the next installment.
If you’re looking for a fantasy romance filled with humor, heart, memorable characters, and an engaging slow-burn relationship, I highly recommend Corvus and the Broken God.
— Katya Noris
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received this as an ARC and I rate it 3.5 STARS. This book and story has so much potential and I hope that this continues to develop and grow as the series continues.
TL:DR: This book brings together great inspiration (Mayan mythology) with modern twists and the WHAT IF question - what if the gods still walked among us. If you like fast-paced then it doesn't get faster than this. With an accessible writing style and simplicity it brings a story to life.
WHAT I LIKED:
This book brings together so many little wishes that we have all had growing up and makes them reality - the ability to fly/have wings, to change into animals and experience the world through their eyes, the ability to change your appearance to one you like but also to find someone who resonates with you. These are all things we've secretly wanted for most of our lives (and some of us still hope for wings!)
The sentences are short and sweet, which makes it beyond easy to read and to understand with language that is not overly complex or flowery. This makes it accessible to a wider audience and also reduces the fatigue that can come with more intricate stories.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
The pacing in this book makes it really hard to feel truly invested in the storyline. Things move so fast and aren't really expanded on until the later parts of the book (if at all) and this can be confusing, feeling contradictory. Characters, events and moments are commented on and moved on from with little to no fanfare. I'd like to see more explanations and descriptions, more moments between characters where they have a good discussion - creating depth.
TL:DR: This book brings together great inspiration (Mayan mythology) with modern twists and the WHAT IF question - what if the gods still walked among us. If you like fast-paced then it doesn't get faster than this. With an accessible writing style and simplicity it brings a story to life.
WHAT I LIKED:
This book brings together so many little wishes that we have all had growing up and makes them reality - the ability to fly/have wings, to change into animals and experience the world through their eyes, the ability to change your appearance to one you like but also to find someone who resonates with you. These are all things we've secretly wanted for most of our lives (and some of us still hope for wings!)
The sentences are short and sweet, which makes it beyond easy to read and to understand with language that is not overly complex or flowery. This makes it accessible to a wider audience and also reduces the fatigue that can come with more intricate stories.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
The pacing in this book makes it really hard to feel truly invested in the storyline. Things move so fast and aren't really expanded on until the later parts of the book (if at all) and this can be confusing, feeling contradictory. Characters, events and moments are commented on and moved on from with little to no fanfare. I'd like to see more explanations and descriptions, more moments between characters where they have a good discussion - creating depth.
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