Overall I personally enjoyed this book. I would recommend to readers that enjoy fantasy and romance in a more modern setting. I don't want to give any spoilers because the plot twist was done well. I had suspicions, but was never predictably certain.
There is insta-love, betrayal, personal growth, and so much more.
The only action I thought took over a bit was *kissing*. It did not take away from the book as a whole, but once it started it almost never stopped.
The story ends on a good note. I am interested to see more growth from Emelia and learn more of the character at the end. I'd like to see what she learns about herself as a human heir to a vampire world. I'm curious what she'll take from choices she makes in the end and how she'll apply it to the future of Raven.

Did someone say BETRAYAL??? This book hurt, it was slightly predictable, but this doesnt take away from the story.

I found our FMC to be naive, but this is intentional due to how she’s grown up and the protective stance of her parents. She was however, compassionate and fierce in her opinions once she had the knowledge to form them. We get to see her grow during the story and who she might become if given the chance.

The story has heartbreak, betrayal, vampires and some mild spice. There are some political tones due to who her family is and the ongoing situation between humans and vampires.

All in all I enjoyed this, I think book 2 will bring us more information on why Emilia is the way she is and also, how her plans to make things better might actually take action.

2.5⭐️

No soy el público meta. Este libro es para adolescentes.

La escritura, la historia y la protagonista se me hicieron muy inmaduros,. Por más que intenté que me gustara no lo logré. Estoy segura que mi yo adolescente lo habría disfrutado.

Gracias NetGalley por el Arc.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC. While I understand where this book was going, it was not the read for me. The characters are ones I could have related to when I was younger. A younger audience I think will appreciate this story.

Thank you NetGalley and One More Chapter for this e-arc of The Last Raven!

3.75⭐️ (rounded up)
1🌶️

I was intrigued by the blurb of this book. It fit right up my alley of fantasy romance books that I enjoy.

Emelia is heir and to be the next Raven of her family, a powerful family of vampires that rule the world over humans. One problem…she’s human. A rare occurrence of vampires producing human children. Kept hidden away her whole life, she longs for freedom without really realizing what the realities are of the world outside her castle walls. When the vampire Kyle is stationed as her new personal guard, she quickly leans to him for affection, happy when he returns it. Set with a plan to escape the confines of her home, they set off working against not only vampires but the human rebellion that has taken root. Emelia must discover not only things about herself, but also how as the human heir to a vampire kingdom, that she can truly create possible change for everyone.

I got back and forth on this story honestly. There were parts that I like and parts that I didn’t. It’s fast-paced and I liked that. There was a little world building, but not a ton. I think the story read a bit young and childish at times, when it’s trying to be a bit more of a new adult type book. And I understand the FMC is only 17, so her feelings and emotions are expected to reflect that. I will say, the story got interesting around the 60% mark, which I then did get intrigued by it. There were parts that were predictable but I feel that is common now a days. I think it ends setting up nicely for another book and would most likely read that next installment.

Thank you Net Galley and One More Chapter for this ARC.

Although the title and premise of this book sounded amazing it was not.

Extreme cliche throughout. The FMC annoyed me throughout as well as many other characters as their actions did not match the personalities.

I need more angst in my books and this was instant love. Very predictable plot twists.

Overall it’s a no from me.

Unfortunately... This just wasn't for me. I guess I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. It just felt so YA, and I was hoping for something more adult. The writing, characters, everything just didn't vibe for me, and I LOVE a fantasy vampire romance. I think if this had been marketing as a YA book it might make more sense, but it just wasn't for me.

2.5/5 fantasy

Unfortunately this book wasn’t for me and I have come to the conclusion that I may not be the intended audience.

After reading the blurb on Netgalley, I was excited to get the e-arc. We are introduced to Emilia who is a human, born to Vampire parents who are rulers of their realm. She is appointed a personal guard named Kyle, who is a very unlikeable character in my eyes.

Insta love occurs, the plot just gets messy and the story itself seems rushed. I just couldn’t connect with the characters or the events that were unfolding.

Perfect for fans of
- Vampires
- Rebellions
- Insta love
- Plot Twists

Thank you Netgalley, Harper Collins UK and One More Chapter for the e-arc.

this one was a very refreshing vampire story and i was delighted to be an arc reader for this book ✨

we follow Emelia the heir of Raven, the vampires who control Europe. she is to be crowned on her 18th birthday so she can take her proper place as the head of the family. there is only one problem, Emelia is a human.

i love reading vampire books. while this one had many familiar vampire things, daylight, super speed, super strength, blood, there was also refreshing new ideas throughout the story. i loved the consept of anti-feed.

this book was very easy to read and i loved following Emelia although she was at points very naive and a bit childish. (which was understandable though, as she had lived a very shielded life) The love story aspect was very ya and a bit insta love but I enjoyed it for the most parts.

the ending was very cool and i totally did not see that coming. all in all, very refreshing take on a vampire story.


4,5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this vampire romance! The characters were well-developed, and the world-building was rich and immersive. The story was engaging from start to finish, with a perfect blend of adventure and romance. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future! Thank you again for this opportunity!

I was invested from cover and description and was so glad I was able to read this. It had that romance element that I was looking for and thought it worked as a realistic tale in this universe. I thought the characters worked with the vampire element going on. I was never bored when reading this and am excited for more from Helen Glynn Jones. Helen Glynn Jones always does a great job in writing this type of book and can’t wait for more.

A good read for any human/vampire fans! The book started a bit slow for me. I had trouble connecting with Emelia at first, I’m not sure if it was the first person point of view (which admittedly I am not a fan of) or just her character and how naive and stubborn she was, but as the story progressed I found myself enjoying it more. Going into this I was excepting the love interest to be a vampire from one of the other dynastic families, but was pleasantly surprised to find out it was Kyle, the bodyguard.

At times the writing felt a bit procedural with the first person tense being used (ie “I run” “I turn” “I sit down” “I flick on the lights/tv”) and I know it’s not this way for everyone but it’s something that takes me straight out of the story.

It ended up being a quick, enjoyable read that I would recommend as a palate cleanser or maybe something to get you out of a slump.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for a review. I did enjoy this and got through it quickly. The book follows a character called Emilia, who was born a human but to a family of elite vampires. She is on the brink on adulthood and is dreading becoming the rule upon her 18th birthday. She struggles with discrimination due to being born human which is extremely rare in this world.

This is an enemies to lovers and had a really compelling ending!

Compared to twilight it is very different but I still enjoyed it for what it was.

*The Last Raven* by Helen Glynn Jones is an exciting and heart-racing vampire romance that’s perfect for fall! Emelia’s journey as a human heir in a world dominated by vampires pulls you in from the start, and the chemistry between her and the mysterious Kyle is irresistible. Their forced proximity only makes the slow-burn romance even more delicious, and the forbidden aspect adds just the right amount of tension. The world-building is rich, and Emelia’s struggles with her destiny make her a relatable and strong heroine.

The plot is engaging, with rebellion simmering in the background and high stakes at every turn. Fans of *Twilight* will love the blend of romance and supernatural intrigue. It's the kind of book that keeps you hooked, rooting for Emelia and Kyle as they navigate a world full of danger and dark secrets. A must-read for those looking to sink their teeth into a forbidden romance!

The Last Raven by Helen Glynn Jones is filled with vampires, angst, and secrets.

Emilia is a human born into the ruling family of vampires. Sounds complicated enough, but then you add a hot guard? You’re in for an adventure. Kyle and Emilia start off disliking each other, but they need each other to get what they want. But is what they want worth it?

A fun, quick read for fans of vampires, forbidden romance, and urban fantasy.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately, this book just wasn't for me. From the blurb, I thought I would love it but it just didn't hit the right spot. I didn't feel invested in the characters and I didn't like the relationship between her and Kyle. Where was the build-up between them?! It just felt very rushed, I also felt like I joined halfway through the book and I was missing the start or something.

The Last Raven is about Emelia, the human daughter of two vampire leaders. She has been isolated for most of her life to keep her safe, but when she is able to venture out into the world with her new bodyguard, she starts to learn that her world isn't what she always thought it was and rebellion is brewing. - I would definitely say this is a YA book (it does have one spicy scene but I don't think it is a a new adult or adult book).

Firstly, thank you to Net Galley and One More Chapter, Harper Collins UK for allowing me to read this as an ARC. This title releases 10/31/24.

This book is a classic story we all know well. Emilia, different than her parents always feels she’s just a disappointment. Looking to carve her own path in the life set before her, she encounters struggle, heartbreak, angst, betrayal and learning that not only are her parents not what she thought they were, but she is so much stronger than she ever thought she was.

I enjoyed this book and look forward to the next in the series.

Amazing! I loved the characters and world building. The tension between the characters was paced well and I loved how the two of them slowly grow together as well as handling all the challenges thrown their way.

This isn't quite the right fit for our little free libraries. It felt incredibly young, despite being New Adult.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the ARC.

I absolutely loved this read, I didn't know what to expect but from the blurb I was eager to read and I was not disappointed.
I loved how strong Emelia's character is, she was determined with what she wanted and she learnt a lot throughout the book, I connected with her and I thought she was a great character.
I actually loved a lot of the characters in this book, Kyle for one was a favourite and I loved the directions the characters took. So were not expected at all!
The writing in this novel is great, vivid in descriptions and engaging, I'm not sure if this is aimed at YA or not but I felt it was on the upper end but not quite over the adult mark. This doesn't take away from the enjoyment of this novel, it didn't feel young at all - which is what I'm trying to get at.
The Last Raven is an unexpected delightful read that kept me captive until the end.