The Raven God: The Legends of Orkney Series

Legends of Orkney #3

by Alane Adams

After defeating the Volgrim witches, life in Orkney is quiet. Too quiet. Before Sam Baron can catch his breath, an army of fire giants led by Surt gather in the Eighth Realm of Musspell, determined to destroy Orkney, and it's all Sam's fault. After all, he took Odin's life with an ancient cursed dagger, and now, mankind has lost its protector. To make matters worse, the God of Mischief, Loki, is on the loose and determined to reunite with his evil wife, Angerboda, and their three children: Fenrir the wolf, Jormungand the sea serpent, and Helva, Goddess of Death.

Orkney's only hope lies with Sam and his stalwart friends. As Surt prepares to launch his forces against Orkney, Sam and two of his fellow witches, Perrin and Mavery, set out on a journey to rescue Odin, aided by Skidbladnir, a magical ship of the gods that can fly over land and sea, and Geela, a Valkyrie who can transform into a battle-ready goose. Meanwhile, Leo and Keely travel north to stop Loki from starting a war between the Eifalians and the Vanir, while Howie is left to watch over Skara Brae. With time running out, our heroes try frantically to prove once again that they can find the courage to do what's needed when the odds are stacked against them?even when the sacrifice asked is greater than any of them could imagine.

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Middle Grade

345 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 12, 2017

About the author

"Dear Readers: I wrote the Legends of Orkney series for my twelve-year-old son who challenged me to write something he would enjoy reading. The Red Sun is filled with exciting characters who struggle to find their true path. Sam learns so much about his past and how to overcome his anger, but will he continue to use his power for good or will he be drawn to the dark side? I hope you enjoy reading the Legends of Orkney series as much as I enjoyed writing them for you. The picture book series are dedicated to my father, the original Coal Thief! Keep reading!" - Alane Adams


Alane Adams grew up in an old Quaker town called Whittier in Southern California. Adams attended Whittier High School and was active in every possible sport including basketball (proudly claiming the nickname Breakaway Adams!) and swimming and diving. For college, Alane attended the University of Southern California where she wanted to be an English major, but family convinced her to become an accountant to help run a family business. After spending the next few decades helping to build one of the largest recycling companies on the West Coast, Alane left the family business behind to pursue her writing career. Before launching into writing full-time, Alane began teaching full-time at a local university. Finally, the Legends of Orkney series was born when her then 12-year-old son challenged Alane to write a book he could read. She hasn't stopped writing since that day.

Alane's favorite books include any story involving folklore, fantasy and fairytales. When Alane is not writing or teaching, she is hanging out with her three boys, each who have grown up having adventures to rival those of her characters.

Find out more at: www.AlaneAdams.com

Reviews

[Trina Dutta · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read the forst 2 books from the Legend of Orkney series and loved them. Thanks to the author for sending me an arc of her 3rd book.
Like the previous 2 books, this book is also fast paced. Readers who loved Percy Jackson or love middle grade fantasy will enjoy this book.
Sam who was taken by the witches and was forced to kill Odin against his will is now on a mission to bring Odin back. Frigga who is Odin's wife has requested Sam to make everything right by bringing him back. On the other hand now that Odin is gone, the giants are plotting to attack the nineth realm. On his new mission, Sam had to let some evils out that were caged by Odin to protect the realm. But Sam has to let this bad happen in order to keep Figga's promise.
I enjoyed this book a lot. It was full of adventure, action and magic. The author's writing style is what keeps the whole story exciting. I loved the way she told both the past and presnt stories simultaneously. There was some really good plot twists and Ivwoupd totally recommend this series to anyone who loves reading fantasy and wants to imagine it happening.

[Mandy Lai · Rating 5 out of 5]

An astonishing end to Legends of Orkney trilogy! This book is action-packed and humorous. Besides, the lively characters are keys of this book! I love the way Norse mythology is written in this book. You'll find Odin, Loki, and so many others in here, feels like home haha. this series is no less than Percy Jackson series! if you need some fantasy with myths, grab your copy!

[Deama]

Had to shelf this even though I wanted to read it as I discovered it's the third book in the series and I haven't read the previous 2. Hopefully I'll get my hands on the trilogy at some point from the library or otherwise. That way I can come back to this and give it a proper review.

[Nica · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Author sent me a free ARC in exchange of an honest review.*

I must say that this a wonderful ending to an amazing series.

Sam and his squad have another mission to accomplish to save Orkney- bring back Odin and to defeat a new villain. The story was action-packed. It's also full of adventure and magic. No doubt about it. It is also fast paced.

There were times wherein, some characters actually annoyed me and I wanted to yell at them and throw the book away from me. But there were times where I found myself holding my breath and waiting for what's gonna happen next.

This is definitely a page turner. The characters set off to different missions/adventures and each one unique in its own way. It made the story more interesting and entertaining.

When there were only 10 chapters left, I slowed down in reading this because I thought, "I don't want this to end just yet." I've been enjoying it so much that I didn't want it to come to an end so soon!

I can say that it was a perfect ending. The characters got to proved themselves and they get what they truly deserve.

If you're a fan of fantasy or Norse mythology, or you want to read something from that genre, then you might want to give Legends of Orkney a try! You're in for an epic adventure! :)

[Rachella Tirazona · Rating 5 out of 5]

I woud love to thank Alane Adams (@alaneadamsbooks ) for sending me her book which is the third and the last book in her Legends of Orkney series, The Raven God.


I can't put my emotions into words because this novel gave me a wonderful ending. As the story goes near the end, emotions get me crazy, it keeps me hyped.

This book make me read it for months because I was busy with school stuffs but I was thankful it took me a long time so I won't get depressed. The end made me cry. Tears came out eventually and it surprised me also.

I love authors like Alane Adams. She has a wonderful imagination and her novel satisfied me.
If this, the series rather, became a movie, I'll watch it right away.

Rating this 5/5 stars!

[Hanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I receive a copy of this book from the Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my review in anyway.

The Raven God is the third and last book in the Legends of Orkney Series written by the amazing author, Alane Adams. Eventhough they defeated Catriona and her swarm of Volgrim witches, Orkney now faces a more difficult enemy, the Surts. Not only that, Loki, God of mischief was on the loose and does anything to be reunited with his family. Without Orkney’s protection, Sam and the gang is their only hope. Will they succeed in bringing back Odin and save Orkney?

The Raven God is a very well written and amazing conclusion in the Legends of Orkney Series. I truly love how this book was intense and more adventurous compare to the first two books in the series. Alane Adams seems to get better every time she releases a new book. I truly adore her unique writing style which definitely suits middle grade books because it is understandable yet very magical and bold.

I love how character development was very evident in this whole series especially on this book alone. Each time they face danger, they were able to learn something from it and I like how even I, the reader, was able to learn a few good morals while reading.

Another thing that I like is that eventhough there were many characters in this series, I was able to say which is which. It is not just how the author describes them but because even the side characters plays a huge part in the whole story. Everyone stands out to me and I was amazed on how I got attached to some characters especially Howie, Sam’s bestfriend. He is actually my favorite character. I love how he had changed throughout the whole series and he just makes me smile and laugh whenever I read about him.

I will surely miss the gang and the world of Orkney but most especially, their journeys and adventures.

I highly recommend this book. No matter what your age is as long as you love fantasy and mythology, you’ll surely enjoy this one.

Final Rating: 4.5/5

[Amber J (Thereadingwitch) · Rating 2 out of 5]

So there are good and bad about this book. So starting with what I liked about the book and series. It was certainly fast paced, action packed, and full of adventure. It kept entertained for the most part and was a real page turner. The character were unique and sweet and easily loveable.

The not so great is also the pace while fast paced, it feel very forced. Forcing the book to move forward. But for me the worst part was the lack of norse mythology. Although its a main center of the book. It focused more on danger, magic, and adventure of the mythology than on the story of the mythology which for me was disappointing. For anyone not familiar already with the myths it would be easy to get lost. Also I found the ending to be less than satisfying.

All in all I think its a cute series and a great intro for children into the realm of fantasy genre but not really worth ever having to re-read. If it had not been for the fact that I read the first two I never would have read this book. I just couldn't leave the series unread.

[Becky Armstrong · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Raven God is the third book in the Legends of Orkney series. The God of Mischief, Loki, is on the loose and determined to reunite with his evil wife, Angerboda, and their three children. Sam is on a mission to the underworld to find Odin and bring him back to life. While the rest of Orkney clambers to get their armies together to defeat the evil Red Army that Loki has set upon them. 

I keep accidentally reading random books in a series? Fortunately, Adam's middle-grade fantasy, Legends of Orkney, has books that can stand alone. The Raven God was a wonderful installment that focuses a lot on the God of Mischief, Loki. 

The pace is fast throughout the book with little downtime in between. It was a struggle to put this book down unless I hit an end of the chapter due to how busy the plot was. As there's an ensemble cast of heroes, there is always a POV for some action. 

Each of the different heroes had their own quests within this book which were unique to one another. The heroes had their own obstacles to avoid and conquer. This allowed me understand who each of the characters were without being properly introduced to them.

There's a vague Percy Jackson vibe due to the use of Norse mythology. But the myths have been altered a lot to fit the story arc that Adams wanted. I enjoyed the setting of Orkney rather than another book set on Earth. The main 4 heroes are from Earth so we're exploring a new land with people who are very relateable. 

The Raven God is super easy to read. Unlike some books, it wasn't hard to keep up with the different factions and characters. The storyline was well thought out and Adams seems to have covered all plot points by the end. I didn't need to focus too much on hints throughout as it was very straight forward. So perfect for a before bed read.

I received The Raven God* by Alane Adams as an e-book from the publisher via Netgalley. This is an unbiased and honest review.

[Duchess Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a great lover of fantasy novels for as long as I can remember. The concept intrigued me since book one. And because I'm so much hooked up, I can finish it in just one sitting. I really love the book to the point I'm having a hard time to put it down. The designs in the book is amazing as always. I want to point out that the cover art is spectacular, a nice addition to my bookcase. I believe that the book was refreshing and a success to Adams because she reached the goal in presenting a simplified and entertaining version of exactly what the title exclaims. It is really good and fantastic and I'm sure it will be appealing to the younger readers obviously. But of course, it's all the same enjoyable to older audiences especially if you're into middle-grade and fantasy like I am. If you already read the Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, you will understand and catch up in some of the events where the author mentioned how Odin lost his eye and the creation of Yggdrassil.

Legends of Orkney is definitely one of the best and greatest series of all time and certainly the measuring stick to which all subsequent fantasy-style writing is compared. It's a realism, the characters and the beasts, the storyline and the epic battles are all written with incredible care. It was a lovely and a satisfying narration that really took me in the world of Orkney. Never have I been enthralled by a telling as such ever since I entered adulthood.

For the past few weeks, instead of jogging, hang out with friends, and shopping, I was escaping into the Orkney and having a fist hand encounter of the God of Mischief. I laughed out loud at many of the scenes. It was a clever mixture of myths that just grabbed your attention. There was a lot of humor between Loki ( love you Loki) and his wife Angerboda.
To me, it was just miles ahead of everything else I have read this year. I am honestly in awe of Adams and her beautiful books. I am officially obsessed with it. So you probably tell that I'm already gushing to form a coherent sentences and that is because it is so rare that I come across a book such as this one that makes me, " Oh my gosh, this is my new favorite series," and it happened with legends of Orkney.

The only question that left hanging in my head is.. who is the father of Perrin? I am so curious about Endera's love life 😂. Well, never mind that. It doesn't matter anymore.
The last page was painful. I feel like I've been stabbed. Right in the feels. There are some of tear stains over the last page.
If you've never read the books before, I highly recommend this series because the author does a fantastic job. I love getting lost in the world of Orkney and I want more.

[Anwesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

**I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.This doesn’t affect my opinion on the book** And this has spoilers from the second book of the series, Kalifus Rising.

The God of Mischief is up to his tricks, and that’s what the book begins with. How Loki killed Baldur, the son of Odin and Frigga. And how that led to the imprisonment of Loki, his wife, Angerboda; and his children, Fenrir, Jormungand and Helva, and I’m sure I got some names wrong, but I’m lazy to go verify them. That is what the prologue is about.

And then we go straight to the more recent developments, which also involves Loki released from his underworld prison by Leo, and Odin’s death in the previous book and its consequences. Loki spreads the word to the fire giants and their leader (?) Surt about Odin’s death and now they are out to destroy Orkney. And it’s not just Surt, Frigga is about to destroy Orkney too if Sam fails to get back Odin in the given time. That is what this book revolves around.

That is what this book revolves around. Sam’s journey to bring back Odin, and oh, the ‘bad’ decisions he makes on the way. Keely and Leo’s journey to the frost giants to get allies and save the people from senseless war. And Howie, being the protector with this ridiculously amazing ideas.

Out of all the three books in the series, this one is my favourite. It was enjoyable and adventurous and it felt so good, seeing the characters grow and develop and find out who they really are.

This review is going to be short because I there isn’t a lot to talk about, I already talked about the world building and writing style in my reviews on the previous two books. I just wanted to tell you about the plot and how you should read this series if you are into Middle-Grade books and Mythology, especially Norse mythology.

And I especially love the ending, the ending to the series. It was sweet and did actually bring me to tears and I can’t stress enough about how you guys should read the series.

and the cover, it’s beautiful.Yes, I earlier though the cover of Kalifus Rising was the best, but now I’m having second thoughts cause I love the cover of this too.

This might have turned out more of not-really-concise lines than a review, but I just completed the book yesterday and I just want to talk about the plot and the characters, but I don’t want to spoil you guys either.So, I’ll leave this here.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is endless. It has adventures, values, amazing characters and so many other great things!

It's just that at times, too many characters could be overwhelming but because it is a series, hence it's understandable.

I also love the pacing of the plot and the whole story and I'm very excited for the fourth book, coming out this month 😉

[Nannette Demmler · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been enjoying this series based on Norse mythology. It differs from other similar books out there in that it takes place in Orkney part of the nine realms, not in our world. Our four main heroes come from Earth, but except for the beginning of the first book, they are in Orkney. This book was a continuation of their stories, but felt a little disjointed as they all had their own adventures and were separated from each other for most of the book.

Sam is the most interesting character, he is a son of Odin but also the son of a very powerful witch. He has trouble getting these two sides of himself to work together, but when they do he is a force to be reckoned with. I enjoy the fact that he often makes mistakes and is unsure of his decisions, but goes with it and always makes the best of the situations. I also like his relationship with the other two witches he journeys with Perrin and Mavery. Their dynamic together is very heartwarming and fun to watch, especially when they get stuck in the Sea God Aegir’s Kingdom. Mavery lets Sam make a fool of himself, but when he gets in over his head she does come to his rescue. His journey to rescue Odin and bring him back from Helm was the most interesting of the quests.

Leo and Keely are also good characters with their own strengths and weaknesses, Their journey was not as interesting, but it did involve Loki the most. Loki is rarely depicted in Norse myth as a likable character, but I sort of felt sorry for him in this story. Although he reminds me of a preschooler having a tantrum most of the time, I understood him and why he did what he did most of the time. I think the other gods treat him unkindly and make him what he is, but it was good to see how things worked out for him in the end.

Although the action drags at times this was a pretty exciting and fast paced story. It has some good twists and turns in it that kept you on your toes. I did worry about some of the characters and wether or not they would get out of some of the situations they found themselves in. The adventure into Helm was well done and how they find Odin was interesting. The author weaves some of the actual myths into her story with additions of her own making that work well together. I like the ice giants and Skidblaner, the magical boat, was a fantastic addition to the story.

I’m not sure if this book is the end of the series, I certainly hope not, but if it is this book has a very satisfying ending. I hope to see more of Sam and his friends and their adventures in the future.

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[KarenJo Custodio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect Ending to a wonderful series!! Full review to come

5 Stars- Fantastic, Epic and Unforgettable!

What a fantastic ending!!! Alane Adams wonderfully concludes this amazing series with edge of your seat suspense, out of this world adventures, and lots of laugh out loud moments.

The Raven God picks up right after the awful Volgrim witches have been defeated and life in Orkney seems better than ever. The quiet doesn’t last very long though. Soon enough, Sam and his friends once again find themselves in impossible situations fighting to save everyone in Orkney. Mischief and mayhem in every which way. Awesome twists and turns abound. Thrills and humor are plenty. And kick ass battle scenes had me totally glued to the pages. This book is so insanely awesome and I’m just so in love with this magical world that I never want to leave.

The writing, as with the previous books, is astonishing. So beautiful, riveting, and easy to read. The world building is mind-bogglingly creative. I don’t know too much about Norse mythology, but I definitely love Adams’ interpretation. The plot is fast-paced, action-packed and suspenseful. If you’ve read the first two, then you know how Adams just loves to keep you on your toes. One minute you’ll be laughing and having fun and crazy anxious the next. Totally love that about this series!

The characters… they’re just so awesome and adorable and I love them oh so much.. I’ve watched them at their worst, cheered for them on their best, been inspired by their bravery and perseverance, and reveled whenever they succeeded. So immensely proud of all of them. I will definitely miss Sam, Keely, Howie, Leo, Mavery, and Perrin. Oh and all the side characters, magical or not, they’re so quirky and hilarious so yeah… I’m going to miss them too.

Adams’s imagination left me wanting more and took me on one of the most marvelous journeys I’ve ever taken! The Raven God is a such wonderful conclusion. It’s intense and absolutely thrilling. It’s filled with humor, magic, and awesome adventures that had me enthralled the entire time. This book.. this series.. is just so incredibly epic and I will surely miss Orkney. If you’re in the mood for some fun and fantasy, then definitely add this series on your TBR.

So grateful to Alane Adams for sending me all three books and signing them too. I'm going to treasure them forever and visit Orkney over and over again!

To read more of my reviews, visit Sincerely Karen Jo

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an intense but wonderful finale. We found out what happened after the events of the second book and solidify the trilogy. If you're a person wanting to learn more Norse mythology and a fun adventure you should definitely pick up this series. The characters are really relatable and can be reckless but that's why we keep reading. It was also wonderful how Alane Adams used the famous Norse stories and implemented them in her books. If you also feel that Rick Riordan as far as Magnus bane and the Gods of Asgard series is too old for your child this series would be a great replacement because it was easy to read and great if you want something to read in one sitting. This last book comes out on the 12th of September so if you enjoyed Red Sun and Kalifus Rising you will absolutely love this book. I am sad that that the series is over but from what I read and that I told the author it is only an end of an era. There is more that she could write in this world and it will be even better than this series I just know it. Thank you so much again Alane for the opportunity to read and review this book and the rest of the series I look forward to seeing what you come up with next:) 4.5 out of 5 stars!!!

[cookiemonger · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this conclusion to Alane Adams's Legends of Orkney trilogy, Sam is given the opportunity to make up for killing Odin. Unfortunately, the method of his redemption results in his freeing Fenrir and Jormungand. Loki is also free, and seeks his revenge by setting Surt on Valhalla.

There are a lot of factions and characters, and they all have a lot to do. Nothing really falls through the cracks, which is impressive. It’s rare to find good Middle Grade fantasy that has a plot this complex with a sense of urgency and lots of branches. This is definitely gateway High Fantasy for younger readers who wonder if they’ll be into stuff like Lord of the Rings.

In a similar vein, the language is also part of that gateway. There’s a rather good mix of easy, even casual language and more difficult vocabulary. The gods in particular lean more towards formality and less common turns of phrase. That makes this a good pick for more precocious readers who get tired of simple language in their books.

The pacing is lightning fast, which can be both good and bad. On the good side, there is always something happening. Exciting action is always on hand. But on the bad side, that means there isn’t much in the way of downtime. A better sense of rhythm would have been nice, with downs as well as ups, slow as well as swift.

The only problem, and for me as a reader it was an inescapable one, is that one of the billed selling points, the Norse mythology, was not well done. Perhaps the intention was to use only the most basic elements of Norse mythology to then spin off into something new. But without that kind of caveat given upfront, I just felt twitchy every time something didn’t scan with my own knowledge. Blame years of studying both Snorri and Saxo. It was weird to see Angrboda called Loki’s wife (what about Sigyn?), and for Loki to be portrayed as a very straightforwardly evil villain. Anyone familiar with Norse mythology who is also picky should probably stick to things like Runemarks.

Obviously, that won’t be a dealbreaker for everyone. Other readers have taken the changed mythology in this series as creative spins. Sam and his friends have their own story and their own difficult choices to make. This story is entirely theirs, and it’s fantastic.

(I received an ARC from NetGalley in return for an honest review.)

[Rob Durant · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Raven God" is the conclusion to Sam's adventures in The Legends of Orkney fantasy series by Alane Adams.
There was plenty to keep you glued to your seat in this edition. As usual, Sam and his friends, Leo, Keily and Howie must protect Orkney. This time they have a two fold adventure. They first must find a way to rescue Odin, the All Father, from Helva, ruler of Death. Secondly, with Odin's disappearance, the Fire Giants have decided that now is the time to destroy the Ninth Realm and take Valhalla for their own, led by their king, Surt. All the while, Loki, the trickster god, is playing everyone for saps. It is sometimes easy to forget that Sam is 13 year old dealing with enormous problems. He reads much older than his actual age. His actions speak from the heart as do all his friends. It is an encouraging tale of forgiveness and love.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Raven God is a middlegrade modern-day mythology re-imagining of the Norse gods and is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan’s books.

Odin has been killed, mischievous Loki has been freed, and the giants are planning to make war — that’s a lot of trouble for a group of talented young teens to take on.

The Raven God is the third novel in this series, and I would recommend that readers begin with the first book in the series, unlike me, jumping in at book three. I understood most of what was going on, but it would have helped to know the main characters well, since there were so many of them.

Speaking of which, there are multiple POV characters. Sam is the main character, and his quest is to raise Odin from the dead. He takes two friends with him, and the other teens disperse to help gain allies for the war with the giants.

It was quite an interesting story, based loosely on Norse mythology though made appropriate for the age-group. As a middlegrade novel, the characters were young and the adults, while present and active, weren’t the ones going on dangerous quests. There was definitely violence, though it was not described in much of detail. And there was magic, very evil villains, and a tiny touch of romance. Also, some of the villains were portrayed as not entirely evil but misunderstood.

As a whole, I enjoyed the story and think it is appropriate for its age group.

I received a complementary copy of this book. All opinions are my own, and I was not obligated to provide a positive review.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a fun, but unmemorable children's book. And I'm honestly not sure what more there is to say about it. I feel like I would have enjoyed this book more if I'd read the first two books and I wish a few things could have been clearer to me, but overall, I really enjoyed this and I was excited to read it and interested while I was reading it. I probably would have enjoyed it much more if I was still ten, but at my age, it's a bit dull and typical for a children's book.
Biggest problem is that this is basically a Percy Jackson series for middle grade readers. There isn't anything too memorable or different from Percy Jackson and the only ways it really differs are that it's slightly more portal fantasy than Percy Jackson.
Overall, this is really fun. Middle grade readers will love this series, but adults will probably be a bit bored.

[Sandra Crane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 3 in the series, so I need to read book 1 and 2 to get the full concept of the books. But I found this book enjoyable and very adventurous. I liked the characters and can't wait to find the other books and read them. Thank you Goodreads Giveaway for a series I want to read.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

The trilogy wraps up the battles and resolves issues for all of the heroes. Orkney is saved and three of them return to earth. Sam remains in Orkney.
Adams keeps the pace moving with plenty of action to draw readers in. She leaves openings at the end for future stories.

[Pamela Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible addition to the story of Sam and his friends who are whisked away to Orkney, this time they all have roles to play in saving the land. These characters actually seem like middle grade kids- they are not perfect, but neither are they completely inept. Well done!

[Tena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this in a GOODREADS giveaway. I really really really want there to be a Legends of Orkney omnibus soon! I would love to have this trilogy in a single tome for whenever I reread it!

[Melleny · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you would like to see all my thoughts on this book, be sure to check out the review on my blog:

www.abooktropolis01.blogspot.co.za

But here is a snippet and overview of what I thought:


Overall, this was a really great conclusion to a series. It was fun and interesting. The writing remained consistent and I liked how we were able to read from the perspective of more characters. The plot was slow but was still interesting. The story connected quite well at the end. I felt as though the characters suffered a bit in this book. I feel as though we have just scratched the surface but I was really happy to read more about other characters.

[The Book Girl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review to come

[Nicole Bohr · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘Tis is the end for Sam, Howie, Keely, and Leo and it was an enjoyable many adventures.

I really enjoyed this novel out of the trilogy. Loki is my favorite Norse God and I was excited to finally see him and his mischievous actions.

I absolutely loved Keely (she’s definitely a female character that girls can aspire to).

Alane definitely has talented gift of writing norse mythology and creating a wonderful world.

[Sammm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review WIP

Probably a 5 for 4.25.


(I requested this book before knowing it's the 3rd book in its series... Hopefully I'd either get hold of the first 2 books before reading it, or that it wouldn't be too hard to follow without reading the previous book.)

A digitized ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[S.M. Boren · Rating 5 out of 5]

@kidlitexchange #partner 🕸Thanks to #kidlitexchange for sharing the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟The Raven God by Alane Adams. Sam Baron and his friends are sent on a mission to save Orkney. They are the only hope. This story is packed with action and adventure and was a fast paced read for me. There were moments I held my breath waiting for the next page, the next mishap. Packed with magical middle grade adventures that move quickly from character to character. At first I thought I was lost and it turns out this is the third book in the series. Without having read the other two I did not know what to expect and while I am sure there are details I missed in the first two I did not realize it once I was trapped in the story. This book could stand alone in my opinion. Review also posted on Instagram @borenbooks, Library Thing, Go Read, Amazon, Twitter @jason_stacie, and my blog at readsbystacie.com

[Nicole(Newbookcats) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! Fast paced. Action-packed. Mythology. I want more! I cannot wait to read more of this series.

P.S. I have not read the first two books; however, I still really enjoyed it. Also, once I read the first two, I will have a full review.