Author: Wendy Halley
Publisher: Three Worlds Press
Released: May 23, 2025
Received: Reedsy
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Book Summary:
Charlie Hanover works very hard to have a normal life. In her defense, she’s been through a lot over the years, including the loss of her mother. So yeah, she’ll look away from the red flags in her life if it means she can have a bit of peace.
However, those flags are stacking up, and other elements of Charlie’s life are forcing her to face a certain truth. Worse, this isn’t just about Charlie, but potentially the fate of all the Realms, should the balance fall into disrepair. Charlie will have to walk into this with her eyes wide open if she wants to make a difference.
My Review:
Whew! I finished Raven’s Daughter: The Story Keeper, but I honestly needed to sit down and digest what I read before I could talk about it. This novel is intricate, dense, and deeply compelling.
Raven’s Daughter: The Story Keeper is an interesting combination of genres and themes. I’m tempted to say it’s a genre-defying novel, which I know is heavy praise. It has fantasy (thanks to the magical realms), drama (Charlie’s backstory and personal relationships), and science fiction ( the AI and virus), but also a touch of apocalyptic storytelling and a few other odds and ends here and there. I’m a huge fan of interwoven genres, so each new layer was a thrilling addition.
While Charlie may be the driving force of Raven’s Daughter: The Story Keeper, the story instantly feels larger than one person. In a way, it feels larger than life. It’s a lot to wrap your head around, but Wendy Halley did a solid job of walking readers through it.
Truthfully, I could have seen Raven’s Daughter: The Story Keeper split into two novels. There’s so much ground to cover, not that I’m complaining about getting a “two for one” deal here!
The pacing keeps the story moving, while Charlie’s narrative easily adds reasons to care for what is happening. Other POV’s help to flesh the tale out or add more emotional stakes, which was a pleasant surprise.
All things said and done, Raven’s Daughter: The Story Keeper was a fascinating read. I can sincerely say that it is unlike anything else I’ve ever read.
Highlights:
- Fantasy Meets Sci-Fi
- Multiple POVs
- Layered Storytelling
Thanks to Three Worlds Press and #Reedsy for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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