Feathers So Vicious: Court of Ravens, Book 1

Stacey Foss

Dark and twisted

"I buddy read this book with my friend and wow did this book surprise us. I was sucked in with this intense, gritty,dark and twisted story that you will not be able to put down once you pick it up. Check your trigger warnings there are some hard topics. This is a new to me author and I will definitely be checking out her other books. This fast paced story will keep you pulled in and keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat. The characters are intense and well written, you get amazing world development with the story wrapped around as you go. I loved that you got so much right from the start it didn't lack in plot or story development. Galentia has been trying to win her fathers praise, but being born a woman keeps him at a distance from her until the day he decided to arrange a marriage to form an alliance he has had not other need for her. The war between the Ravens and the humans was brutal and vicious. What the humans did to the Ravens was horrible and the Galentias father was one of the most brutal of them all. When Sebian captures Galentia and brings her to Malyr his hatred for her is palpable you can feel it coming off the pages Both these men have been through so much loss and it hurts your heart for them. Sebian is kind and i feel he truly cares for her, he tries to protect and keep her safe. just when you think things are looking up for Galentia and that Malyr is redeemable your hit with that twist and your heart breaks for her. She has been through so much and this was just devastating but also freeing. I am jumping into the next book ASAP ["

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March 22, 2026 Verified Purchase

Honey Badger

Not for the faint of heart!

"4⭐️ 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 1st person multi POV This book is not for the faint of heart! Check TW and there is 🍇. Feathers So Vicious was so dark, brutal, and way more twisted than I expected! This book delivers an unsettling dark fantasy atmosphere with a unique raven shifter (yep, ravens not wolf shifters) magic system that immediately pulled me in. I loved how raven shifters was written instead of your typical wolf shifter. Galantia’s (FMC) journey was one of my favorite parts. She grows throughout the story (started off a bit annoying but I can see why based on her upbringing), and I loved watching her dynamic with both Malyr and Sebian unfold. The tension between all three characters is messy, complicated, and a bit addictive. That said, this is a VERY dark romance, and readers should absolutely check TW beforehand because this book does not hold back. Some scenes were difficult to read, but the darkness felt intentional to the plot and character development rather than there purely for shock value (or at least in my opinion). The multi POV was done so well and added so much depth to the story, especially in how it slowly reveals the layers behind each character. Overall, this was dark, atmospheric, hella spicy, and wildly addictive. If you love morally grey/black characters, heavy gothic vibes, raven shifters, and romance that walks the line between toxic and irresistible… then this will probably be for you. ["

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April 27, 2026 Verified Purchase

Tony Pallares

The darkness is delicious…

"Feathers So Vicious absolutely devours you whole. This story is dark and unapologetically intense—but beneath the violence and twisted power dynamics is a story about survival, trauma, and the fragile possibility of trust. What makes this book stand out in dark fantasy is how fearless it is. Liv Zander doesn’t soften the world or the characters. The emotional stakes are raw, the relationships are complicated, and the darkness feels real and savage. This isn’t a comfortable read, but for readers who love dark fantasy that pushes boundaries and refuses to play it safe, this book is unforgettable. This book is dark romantasy perfection for me. I can’t stop recommending to all my bookish friends and groups. ["

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March 15, 2026 Verified Purchase

YoRoxyGrl

Broody, sexy raven shifters and an ending that will leave you begging for more!

"I loved this! It was dark, angsty, sexy, and fantastical. All the things I want in a solid dark fantasy romance. I had the absolute pleasure of reading an early copy of this. The author did not disappoint with this one y'all! I cannot wait for book 2! This new world is so fascinating and mysterious and we are just scratching the surface with book 1. Galantia, Malyr, and Sebian are such an interesting trio and I'm looking forward to seeing where things go, because THAT ENDING Y'ALL!!!! I thought the writing style was excellent, everything flowed very well. The dialogue and descriptors used felt appropriate for the "time" of the piece. The pacing was good, never felt like there was a lull spot or dragging. There are jumps of time from present to past in terms of POV, but it wasn't confusing at all. I found the breakups of the story to be appropriately-timed and well-worked throughout. Most of Galantia's POV and all of Sebian's are telling their story in the present time and Malyr is only telling his part of the story in the past. Which I know sounds weird, and I thought so too at first. And for a little while I was like, "What the heck is Malyr thinking right now??? We never get his present POV!" But fear not! It is by design! I don't know how she did it, but the author gave us everything we needed from Malyr through the eyes of Galantia and Sebian in terms of present time story. Once I finished, I realized that it was an incredibly genius way to write his version of events. You're getting his side, but in a way that doesn't spoil things and keeps you guessing every step of the way. Malyr is a broken and slippery raven and he doesn't give a lick about anything other than revenge. He's that villain that stays true to the title all the way through. Sebian is just as broken, but somehow, he's come out on the other side differently than Malyr and he's that villain that you're going to fall in love with instantly. Galantia is the kind of FMC that finds herself in a tough situation, but sure as heck is gonna make the best of it (and enjoy herself along the way), even if she does end up coming off as somewhat naive at times. I guess you would categorize this as a why-choose, however it definitely felt more "love-triangle-ish" towards the end...I don't want to give too much away. But based on the ending (and sneak peak of chp 1 of book 2) the why-choose element may be coming back in...we shall see... The spice in this one was pretty good, although there was surprisingly not as much as I thought there was going to be. That's not a complaint at all, just an observation. But I also think this first book was somewhat of a build-up for the characters and their story, so I can definitely see that ramping up in book 2. I did enjoy Galantia's pursuit of her own desires eventually, and trying to make lemonade out of lemons with her situation, so to speak. I also adored Sebian's sweet-as-heck heart for Galantia, despite him being the "villain". There were moments throughout when I thought, "Nah, he's not gonna do that" or "He's going to change/be different" and I was proven wrong...completely wrong! HAHA! But the twists were so dang good! And then I thought "I wonder if this *one thing* is gonna happen...nah, that's probably not possible, right??" But shoot, it's fantasy...and they do whatever the heck they want! AND THEN IT HAPPENED!!!!! I was yelling so much in excitement and shock at the end! Needless to say, that ending messed me up in the best way...had me with my mouth gaped open for a solid hour afterwards. So basically I'm recommending this book, 1000%. I desperately want to know what happens next and can't wait to read book 2. Please mind your triggers though, there are some darker pieces in here that might be tough for some. But still an excellent story. Happy reading! ["

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September 1, 2023 Verified Purchase

LouOnBooks

Dark, Fast-Paced, and Twisted—with a Jaw-Dropping Ending

"So this one has been around the booktok and bookstagram space for a while and I’m a sucker for a dark romance, so I dove in with zero background. Just vibes. And let me tell you right up front — this one is DARK. Like, capital-D dark. This book contains heavy non-con/SA content. It’s woven into the story in a way that’s central to the plot, but if that’s a hard no for you (totally fair), then skip this one bc I don't think you'll enjoy it. If you can handle that kind of content — then let’s get into it. So in this realm we have two warring groups - humans vs Ravens. So Ravens are humans that have powers and essentially turn into a pack of ravens - called an unkindness of ravens BTW - muy dramatico. I love it. Our FMC is the daughter of a human lord, en route to an arranged marriage when she’s kidnapped by the Ravens. Cue: chaos. Her family’s the worst, so she’s starved for affection, and that definitely gives this story a strong Stockholm syndrome undertone. You’ve been warned. The plot? Fast. This book is short but jam-packed. The political intrigue, the magic system, the world-building — super unique and totally engrossing. It’s the kind of book you blink and suddenly you're 80% through. I read this in one sitting. The ending? I was not prepared. I suspected something was going on beneath the surface, but the twist still hit hard. The smut was smutting this book. The romance? Confusing but intriguing. It’s giving love triangle... enemies to lovers... maybe even a why choose? I genuinely don’t know yet — but I already ordered the sequel, so I guess I’ll find out. So if you like a dark romance - and I mean DARK DARK - and don't mind morally gray everything, you'll love this book! ["

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October 31, 2025 Verified Purchase