Book Review: Highland Raven

2/2/2015

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Melanie Karsak is by far one of my favorite authors. She crosses genres with ease running the gamut of zombie fiction to steampunk to historical fantasy. Her latest novel Hihgland Raven takes Shakespeare's lovely Lady Macbeth and follows her through her youth. We see the young lady join the coven of her destiny and learn not only about life, but love as well.

With smart characters that invoke the spirit of the forest, the lakes, and the land, Karsak's novel is an exciting start to her promising series!

If you enjoy historical fantasy, and appreciate Shakespeare... even if you don't... this is a great novel that captures realistically a world of witches and fairies, warrior women and barbaric men, and a woman exploring a life she had no idea existed. I'm excited to see Lady Macbeth in a light I'm not sure Shakespeare would have bothered with but that offers a back story to one of literature's most tragic females. Sultry scenes sneak up on you, but don't overwhelm the story itself.

6 Comments

Christina Almond

7/17/2018 03:27:34 pm

That sounds like a really interesting read and a real twist on Lady Macbeth!

Judy Thomas

7/29/2018 07:39:50 pm

It sounds amazing, and very original.I know I am going to love this book!

Sarah Phillips

9/18/2018 08:51:10 pm

This sounds fascinating! I'm a huge fan of historical fantasy, so I'm adding this to my To Read list ASAP. I'll have to check out Melanie Karsak's other books as well!

Angela MacRae

11/4/2018 12:37:53 pm

This looks like an awesome read :)

Wanda Tracey link

11/22/2018 12:48:34 am

I love romance and historical fantasy and this book is right up my ally. Thanks for the great feature on it. I have read a lot of Shakespeare so this would be a great addition.

Jodi Hunter

11/25/2018 07:18:42 pm

Sounds like an incredible book,

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