Ravenhood Series Review by Kate Stewart
⭐ Rating: 4.75/5
Year Published: 2020-2021
Genre: Dark Romance, New Adult
Narrators: Maxine Mitchell & Joe Arden (Duet Narration)
Quick Summary
The Ravenhood trilogy is not your typical romance series. It’s an emotional, gut-wrenching, and addictively mysterious story that follows Cecelia Horner as she steps into a world of love, loss, and secrets in the small town of Triple Falls. What starts as a summer fling turns into something far more dangerous and life-changing as she gets entangled with a secretive vigilante organization and three enigmatic men—Sean, Dominic, and Tobias.
What I Loved
The Emotional Impact – This series wrecked me. Exodus, in particular, left me absolutely shattered, but somehow The Finish Line put me back together. I sobbed, raged, and swooned, and I still think about these books long after finishing them.
The Mystery & Slow-Building Intrigue – The Ravenhood isn’t just about romance—it’s about secrets, loyalty, and sacrifice. The first book (Flock) keeps things vague, pulling you into its spell, but by Exodus, everything clicks into place. It’s a masterfully slow-burning story that makes the reveals hit even harder.
Complex, Flawed Characters – Cecelia grows so much throughout the series. She starts off young and impulsive, but by The Finish Line, she’s an absolute queen who has been through hell and back. Tobias is frustrating, devastating, and impossible not to think about, and don’t even get me started on Dominic. Dom owns my heart forever—the rainy day tributes in The Finish Line destroyed me.
Phenomenal Audiobook Narration – The duet narration by Maxine Mitchell & Joe Arden made these books even more immersive. I both read and listened to Exodus, and let me tell you, the audio makes Chapter 25 even more devastating.
What Didn’t Quite Work for Me
Tobias as Endgame – I’m still torn on this. I get why the story unfolded the way it did, and The Finish Line helped me understand him better, but I can’t help but feel like Dom deserved better.
Cecelia’s Desperation at Times – There were moments, especially in Exodus, where her emotional flip-flopping between the men got frustrating. The girl needed to breathe before making life-altering declarations of love every other page.
Who Should Read This?
If you love dark, angsty, emotionally gripping romance with morally gray characters, found family, and a touch of mystery, this series is for you. It’s perfect for readers who want a story that will hurt them before it heals them.
Final Thoughts
The Ravenhood series is raw, intense, and unforgettable. It’s not just about romance—it’s about power, loss, redemption, and finding yourself through heartbreak. I read these books a while ago, and I still think about them often. If you haven’t read them yet, just do it—but be prepared for emotional destruction. You’ll never look at rainy days the same way again.
