Isobel’s quick thinking saved her and Rook many times in Enchantment, especially at the end. She was cautious, as shown by the deals she made with the fairies in the book. She was loyal to her family and proved time and time again that she would do anything to keep them safe. Isobel wasn’t just a painting prodigy, though.

The way she discussed what painting did to her is what writing feels like to me, and many other authors as well I’m sure. I especially enjoyed how she talked about her craft. The ones she worked in really fit in her story. There are many ways to write the fae and so many kinds of fairy lore to choose from. I also enjoyed the way she created her fairies. Her magic was not only fantastical but also believable and it came with a cost.

Rogerson did a wonderful job creating the world in her story. It had everything in it I used to love about fairy tales – and still do. This is a story pre-teen Robyn would have loved. But love cannot save them and it’s up to Isobel’s wit and talent to save her world – and Rook’s. Forced to depend on each other for survival, their alliance turns into trust and then love. But along the way, dangerous, magical creatures waylay them. When Isobel accidentally paints mortal sorrow in Rook’s eyes, he flies into a rage and spirits her away to his court to stand trial. Margaret Rogerson’s An Enchantment of Ravens takes us on a journey with Isobel, a prodigy portrait artist who gets tangled up in an adventure with fairy prince Rook, ruler of the Autumn Court.

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