Kat's Conundrum

Raven and Hummingbird #3

by Nikki Broadwell

Kat’s life is out of control. Earth is in the clutches of some unseen force, with something even worse around the corner. In the meantime, Bran, the god she loves, has taken off for Otherworld and has yet to return. A drink from the cauldron of wisdom and inspiration should have given her something to work with, but whatever she learned has either left her brain or wasn’t there in the first place. As chaos ensues around her, Kat careens from one place to another, her ability to effect change lost in a sea of doubt. Her destiny lies in the balance, but circumstances keep getting in the way. But it’s when her memories are stolen, that the threads that held her together unravel. The Fae world is ready and willing to claim her, but are they trustworthy? Her life is about to change in ways she can’t imagine, and if she isn’t careful, she’ll lose all touch with who she is.

243 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 11, 2019

About the author

I graduated with a BA in art and English from Sonoma State University in California. I've been an avid reader since I first learned how and a writer from my early teenage years on. I've had several art related businesses, including greeting cards and more recently a silk painting business. When I began to write in earnest I put aside the art, concentrating only on the writing.

I've traveled a lot over the years, finding inspiration wherever I go. Scotland holds a special place in my heart, hence the setting for "The Moonstone". I had to make a 4th trip there to do research as I was putting the book together!

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Stars

Kat’s Conundrum is the third book in the Raven and Hummingbird Series by Nikki Broadwell. After reading Dagda’s Daughter (Book 2), I really couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book and continue the story- and I’m happy to say Ms. Broadwell didn’t let me down- this story is just as captivating as I hoped it would be. With plenty of surprises thrown in to keep me turning the pages.
This is another clever fantasy- with plenty of action, adventure, secrets, Fae, Gods/Goddesses, stolen memories, danger, magic, discovery, emotion, Celtic mythological elements, intrigue, and dramatic developments. As this book continues Katel’s (Kat) story, I would really recommend reading the previous book/s first before starting on this one.
Life has gotten quite complicated for Kat- things seem to be spinning out of control. Powerful forces are at play and she’s caught in the chaos. There is much at stake and she must decide who she can trust. Because, if she thought things were crazy before- life has got a few more surprises in store.
Wonderful!
Bring on Book #4!!!

Thank you, Nikki Broadwell!

[Piper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kat is in trouble. Things have changed yet again for her. The author has a way of drawing you into this world. She makes you feel as if you are there.
Dagda looking for something he's wanting to cause trouble again. There's some powerful forces afoot and Kat needs to know who she can trust. This is a highly recommend series the writing draws you into this fanstany world.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kat's Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3) by Nikki Broadwell
5 of 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this fantasy novel by Nikki Broadwell, it is book three in Broadwell’s, ‘Raven and Hummingbird’ series and it continues Katel’s (Kat) adventures. Kat is Dagda‘s daughter from book two and I would personally recommend reading these books in order to really get to know the characters and their backstory and to fully enjoy the series.
Having read and enjoyed the previous books in this series I was excited to read this one and I found it to be as captivating a story as the previous stories. Kat’s life is out of control, the god she is in love with, Bran has not returned from the Otherworld and Kat is surrounded by chaos with Earth in the clutches of unseen forces. She takes a drink from the cauldron of wisdom and inspiration but even that does not help and Kat finds her ability to effect change is lost. Kat’s memories are then stolen and the Fae world is willing to help her but can she trust them or will she lose touch with who she really is. Kat’s destiny lies in the balance.
I could not turn the pages quick enough whilst reading this story as it was fast paced, full of adventure and had great characters. I liked Kat as a character in the previous book and I fell in love with her even more in this novel as she is a great strong female heroine and I found myself caring about her fate and so felt invested in the story. The storyline really swept me along and I was immersed in Broadwell’s magical world of gods, goddesses and magic. I found this to be a five star read and I thoroughly recommend this book.

[Laura Furuta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kat's Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3)
By Nikki Broadwell
5 out of 5 stars

The story Kat's Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3) by Nikki Broadwell is a wonderful fantasy book. It pulled me in right from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. It has an amazing storyline and wonderful characters. The story includes magic and danger. It is entertaining and addictive to read. In this story Kat finds herself lost and trying to find the path that she should be on. Bran, the god who she loves, has not returned and Kat soon finds that her memories have been stolen. Will she get her memories back? Will she reunite with Bran? What is Kat’s destiny? Read this book to find out what happens to Kat. This is a story that has heartbreaking moments and other moments when you wonder what is going to happen next. I found myself turning pages as well as my emotions taking an emotional ride throughout the book. The story is wonderfully detailed and I found myself feeling like I was right there with Kat. I enjoyed reading about many of the other characters that Kat interacts with. Many of them are helpful to her. Then some are only out for themselves. This is a book and series that I would highly recommend reading.

[Faith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kat’s life is in chaos. Earth is in the clutches of an unknown entity when another ill-fated scenario is being uncovered. Meanwhile, Bran, the deity she loves, has taken off to the Outerworld but hasn’t returned.
A sip from the vessel of intelligence and influence should have given her something to work with, but whatever she’s learned has left her memory or she never tried to take it in.
As anarchy emanates around her, Kat sways from place to place, she becomes lost in her ability to switch from her sea of disbelief. Her inevitability lies in symmetry but balance. Fate takes hold and adjusts it.
As her recollection is snatched, the threads that held them together seem to resolve. The fairy is equipped to help her but are their intentions honorable? Her life is about to adjust but if she isn’t thorough, she’s gonna lose herself in the process.
This book is a beautiful book with great world building as it's unpredictable with great characters. It’s also whimsical and entertaining in the best of ways. Original and easy to read, it’s quite the page-turner!

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kat’s Conundrum is the third book in the Raven and Hummingbird series from Niki Broadwell and I would HIGHLY recommend that you read the books in order in order to really understand the story and what things are going on with the characters. I have and so this book was a must for me to get my hands on. I really wanted to find out where we would find Kat along her adventures. In this one we see Kat struggling with her world right now and with how things are progressing. She is Dagda’s daughter as we found out in the previous books and she is also in love with a god, Bran. Bran has not returned from his trip to the Otherworld and Kat is worried but also dealing with chaos where she is at now. Her memories are also stolen and that becomes a slight issue as well with everything. This is a fast paced story with lots of detail and world building but it isn’t done in an overwhelming way, something I really appreciate about the way that Broadwell writes her novels. I will definitely be back for more just as soon as it gets released!

[Caralee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kat's Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3) by Nikki Broadwell
4 Stars!!!!

I love finding new authors. I also have a bad habit of reading series out of order but that's just me. I really love fantasy based books with Gods and Demigods. This book totally filled that. The author has a very original story base and has a very good style that brings the characters to life. I really felt as though I was part of the story.

Kat really is a character I could relate to. She faces some obstacles in this story and my heart was just ripped in two as she deals with her love's disappearance. I like how the author balances the drama in the story and I like how they come together as a family. I really related to Kat as she had to fight to prove herself and really rediscover herself. When her dad is stripped of his powers
and it affects Kat and also the border being closed makes it worse I like how she continues to prove herself and fight. I really couldn't put this book down and I really cannot wait to read more from this author and the series.

[Tausha Treadway · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kat’s Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3) by Nikki Broadwell. This is the 3rd book in this series and although its short it is great! Its the story of Kat whose life is out of control. Earth is on the verge of collapse from unseen forces and Bran the god she loves has taken off and not returned yet. Kat is trying so hard to find her path in life and when her memories are stolen she feels completely lost and shut off. As chaos takes over her life is unraveling at remarkable speeds and the Fae world is ready and willing to claim her but can she trust them? If she isn't careful she will lose everything that is dear to her. Will she find the path she needs to be on before she completely loses her way. Will Bran return to her? Read Kat's Conundrum to find out. I recommend reading the first 2 books to keep up with this quick, twisty storyline!

[Candida Furbush · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kat's Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3)
by Nikki Broadwell

This story is just as good if not better than thought it would be. This is the third book and it is my suggestion that you read these in order for a better understanding of these characters and how we got to where we are in this amazing journey. Kat goes through a lot in this book and even though she has many different struggles she is still very strong. This story is full of wonderful detail, action, magic, love, heartache and so much more. I cannot wait to get my hands on the book!! The author did an exceptional job making me feel like I was there along in the story and keeping me so entertained that I didn't want to put it down. I highly recommend this book.

[Dawn Daughenbaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Star
Kat’s Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3) by Nikki Broadwell is a wonderfully written book that I truly enjoyed reading. It’s a fantasy book that once I started reading I couldn’t put it down till the end . Kat finds herself not only lost but also trying to figure out what path she should be on. Then there’s Bran, the god who she loves but has not come back yet. She soon finds that someone has stolen her memories.
Can she find Bran? Will they be reunited? Will she get her memory back? I found myself lost in the pages and had to know what happens next. There was times my emotions were slightly all over the place. Find out what happens next in this must rread.I can’t wait to read more from this Author.

[Chad Barrus · Rating 5 out of 5]

True love never runs smooth even if that love is between a god and a demi-goddess. In fact in this
third book in the series the love between Kat and Bran is stretched to the breaking point. It makes one wonder if their love will keep them together or will they finally part forever.

I recommend this series to all readers for there is something in it that will make the readers probably recall instances in their own lives that were similar to what Kat and Bran experience. Parental approval can be wonderful but it can also be devastating if one tries to destroy a relationship that is blooming between two people!

This series is well written and I believe everyone who reads it will see their own lives to a certain extent as lovers encounter roadblocks to their happily ever after!

[Bobbi Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and the adventure it took me on. This author has continued to impress me on her writing skills and her attention to details which make the story engaging. This is a well written story that will take you on an adventure with Gods, humans and unseen forces. I had no problem connecting with the characters and they brought the story to life. Kat’s life has spun out of control and her love has not yet returned. As the world spins out of control around her, her destiny is unsure, on top of all that she could lose perspective on who she is. These are great characters that support each other which made the story easy to read. I highly recommend this book and this author.

[Kerry Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kat’s Conundrum by Nikki Broadwell is the third book in the Raven and Hummingbird series. This is a brilliant addition to an already great series and is a book I have thoroughly enjoyed. I would definitely recommend reading this series in order as it follows the same characters.
It was so easy to fall right back into Kat and her story. This book was just as exciting and fast paced as the other books have been. It is just so engaging. Nikki Broadwell has created a lasting and entertaining series and each time I get my hands on one of these books I have to start it straight away.
If you haven’t done so already I would highly recommend you try this series today.

[Jenni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kat's Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3) by Nikki Broadwell is an engaging fantasy story. Nikki’s writing skills and attention to detail make this story easy to fall into and get lost in. I have been waiting for the next book in the series and I am not disappointed, it has a bit of everything that you would expect to make it an enjoyable read. From Gods and Goddesses, magic and Fae, danger and witches, lies and secrets, hope and despair. It includes mythologies of the gods that we have come to know. It is nonstop action as we journey along with the characters that are looking at the end of the world.

[Madilynn Dale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kat’s Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3) by Nikki Broadwell

5-Stars

Kat’s Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3) by Nikki Broadwell was engaging and exciting. It was full of twists I did not expect. Kat went through a lot in this novel. I was extremely impressed with her strength. I was shocked with the revelations at the end of the book and can’t wait to read book four. Bran also went through a lot in this novel and I am curious to know what his role will end up being in book four. Dagada, despite his power being stripped, was still a selfish jerk at times. He was forced to be more humble but he fought it. Such an excellent read.

[Jonell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have enjoyed the Raven and Hummingbird books. I’m pretty sure Kat’s Conundrum, Raven and Hummingbird book 3 by Nikki Broadwell, is my favorite so far. Kat and Bran are quite interesting characters, and in this third book MS. Broadwell paints even more character into their personalities. Not only theirs but even the supporting players in this little tale. The new characters she introduces are no less interesting. Wonderful, rich worldbuilding, and not just one, the many dimensions that Kat has access to are well described and artfully crafted. I love this book and the ending was so perfect. This is a story you won’t want to miss.

[Kerry carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 3 of the Raven and Hummingbird series and wow what a book.

Kat is a demi-godess who has lost everything thing. From the friends helping her to learn her powers, to the love of her life that hasnt returned. The world is in chaos but things get a whole lot worse.

Kat going on a quest to find her love Bran and to stop the evil that is destroying earth. But things arent simple. She will face many trials and impossible challenges along the way.

Can she succeed in her quest? Will she find Bran and live happily? Or will the path she take rip them apart for good?

It is a gripping and amazing story and i cant wait for the next book.

[Anastasia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The authors writing skills are really good and her attention to detail makes the stories that much better. This story has gods, humans and everything in between. The story was brought to life by the characters and I couldn't get enough of them. There is twists and turns that our main character Kat goes through and her life goes haywire. Unsure of where she is going we join her on her journey and it is an interesting one. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future.
Happy Reading!

[Rachel Moss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kat's Conundrum by Nikki Broadwell was a great third novel in the Raven and Hummingbird series! Very well written, this novel was fast paced at times and slow paced at others. Depending on where Kat was at or what she was doing, time was very fluid in this novel. I enjoyed character development and meeting new characters. I was shocked and surprised at some parts and wanted to cry at others. Great continuation of the series! I highly recommend this novel and can't wait to read the fourth installment of this series!

[Kerry Chalmers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kat's Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3) By Nikki Broadwell. What a brilliant book. I enjoyed this story so much, the Author sure knows what she’s doing. I was hooked throughout. This story follows Kat a Demi Goddess, who’s life is currently out of her control. I started this series on this book so I will have to go back and follow up on previous book, I think it will make a few things fall into place. I think anyone who loves fantasy will love this book. Five starts *****

[Heather Lovelace · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series, to date, has proven to be a must read for all fantasy lovers. This latest installment does not disappoint. I love the juxtaposition of the world of Fae with mythology troves. Broadwell does a fantastic job weaving this story line and further developing Kat and her relationship with Bran. I was spellbound from beginning to end and cannot wait to read this book again. Just wonderful.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I give Kat's Conundrum (Raven and Hummingbird Book 3) by Nikki Broadwell, 4 stars.

This book is a good continuation of the story. Throughout the book, Kat mostly feels lost, not remembering who she is or what her destiny is. However, trying to discover these things is not as easy as you would think. Obstacles of all sorts are constantly thrown in her path, and she must decide on her own what to do. Will she do the right thing?

This is book three in the series and you really have to read the first two to fully follow this book. There are a lot of good characters in here. Some you dislike, some need an attitude adjustment, but others you embrace. There are a few whom I really hope to see quite a bit more of in the future. There are many secondary characters in this book and they really are what make this such a wonderful read. The story itself is quite good and interesting too. There are many places Kat travels to, and many things she encounters. Something new is always happening, there is not a moment of boredom. You quite often wonder just what is going on or what will happen next. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

If you are a fan modern fantasy, this book and series is for you.

[Kari Horstman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third installment in this series and probably my most favorite. The characters are so well developed that it’s like you are right there with them. I love the plot points and the way this story flips between locations. I can’t wait for the next in the series. Fabulous job! 5 stars.