
Raven: Part One
Forbidden Desires, Book 8
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Bertram Drake, the most mysterious Drake brother, leads a life shrouded in secrecy. Taken from his brothers at a young age and shaped into a weapon to be used by the dragon council, he has one sole purpose: obey the orders given to him, no matter what they might be.
Once a perfect jewel of the Pedigree, Sorin’s sparkle has been dulled. Taken from his cloister and sold regularly to the highest bidder, he has learned two vital truths.
The first: that dragons are monsters who will stop at nothing to get what they want. And the second, most terrible truth of all: that egg madness is a lie—omegas are not saved from a lifetime of pain even when they are separated from their eggs.
When Sorin’s newest buyer mysteriously dies, Sorin sees it as his chance to escape from the hellish life he’s been forced to lead. The only obstacle? A handsome agent of the council who has been tasked with ending his life.… and who has custody of his eggs.
Raven: Part One is a 100,000 word omegaverse mpreg-ish romance set prior to the events of the Forbidden Desires series. It contains action, adventure, heartbreak, laughter, and more than its fair share of steam. For maximum enjoyment, Raven: Part One is best listened to following the events of Clutch, Bond, Mate, Swallow, Magpie, Finch, and Peregrine.
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On the edge of my seat!
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Amazing Series
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If you enjoy well developed lore, distinct, well fleshed out and lovable characters with very satisfying romance you’ll certainly enjoy it as much as I do.
Given that this is one of the last books (and I want to avoid spoilers) all I’m going to say is that as far as emotional roller coasters go, Sorin and Bertram take the entire damn bakery. I don’t mean that lightly, I mean that you’ll literally get no reprieve from your feelings. Happiness is emphasised but then again so is, well… pain. Lot’s of it. I was also quite frustrated at certain situations but a good book is one that makes you feel in spades, in my opinion.
Sorin and Bertram are by far the most complex characters in the entire series, so no wonder they get two books of their own, with lot’s of grey areas and a few blacks too. Sorin’s anguish is relatable in a way that made me angry for him, but that’s a good character for you. Bertram is good through and through which I didn’t expect but then again, understand.
I found myself going “yeah, this does justice to the title of the series”. lol
Mr. Ferraiuolo’s performance was incredible as usual. There’s this gentleness in which he narrates that makes the book very pleasing to follow, he also has this very theatrical cadence that elevates the work he’s reading and honestly I wish I could describe this better but words fail me.
His narration is smooth as silk and I love his accents and distinct ‘voices’ he used for different characters. Sorin’s ‘voice’ was slightly anguished which fit him to a T and Bertram was quite collected/composed.
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Wonderful book series with a wonderful narrator and I’m honestly so glad he’s back to complete it!
I don't need a heart anyway.
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5 stars for Michael Ferraiuolo. His narration is top tier. He brought each character to life. Plus he brings the emotion with him. One of the best out there and each time I hear him he proves why. Great job!
STORY REVIEW
4.5 stars
Bertram Drake has always been a bit of a mystery. He has made appearances in his brother's books but they were always small and left with many questions. This is his story and let me tell you it was a good one.
Bertram Drake was picked by his father at a young age to work for the council. He was taken away from his siblings to become a weapon for the council. The council claims his job and his missions are for the greater good of the dragon world. For hundreds of years, Bertram believed this that is until one day he meets an Omega who flips his world upside down.
Sorin is an omega who has been used and abused by many dragons. Sorin is also a rarity. He has been able to have multiple clutches. Which is why he has been tossed around from one dragon to the next. The last dragon who has used him to produce a clutch has put him through nothing but torture. Sorin is tired of the treatment. All he wants is to be able to do is keep his clutch as all his previous were taken from him. During the delivery of his last clutch, he tries to escape but is caught. However, something odd happens to the dragon who has kept him captive. This leads to the council sending one of their dragons to investigate and kill the omega. The dragon sent is none other than Bertram Drake.
This was so much better than I expected. If you want to talk about forbidden love this is the ultimate type.
Narration is chef's kiss
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Holy smokes
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🎧📚🎧 Michael Ferraiuolo delivers an outstanding performance, bringing the characters and story to life from the pages to your ears. He has a complete understanding of the characters he is portraying, giving each a voice that is both fitting and believable. His take on the two leads is absolute perfection, grasping every aspect of their personality, and he is just as amazing performing the roles of all the side characters, too. You can hear how much heart he puts into his performance as he captures all the characters’ emotions and has you feeling them all. Ferraiuolo is a versatile voice artist and an entertaining storyteller who elevates this already brilliant story to another level. Thank you for another fantastic listen.
Brilliant & Fascinating! Story, Series & Narration
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Yep!
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Where is part two?! I literally can't wait!!
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Amazing!
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