Member Reviews
This was so good, as I expected it would be. Kate Stewart is a fantastic storyteller.
I’m in so much pain. So much pain I can’t even begin to describe. Reading the ravenhood series about did me in and this one is right up there with them. My eyes are bloodshot from all the tears I’ve shed. I will never emotionally recover.
Dom was so much more than we ever knew and this story proves it. And as ridiculous as this is gonna sound, reading this story in his POV and that last POV….was like losing a piece of my soul all over AGAIN. Like losing one of my own…gosh…im a mess.
I can't wait to carry on this series. Kate Stewart is one of my favourite authors!
As expected, this was every bit as brutal as I expected it to be, and the last 15% was spent in tears! Hearing the story from Dom and the other boys side was even more heartbreaking, and I really loved being back with these guys again. Very painful, but a great read. Kate Stewart can do no wrong!
I'm not crying you are!! Which is a lie as I am in fact crying and have done so for the last 30 minutes... What can I say.. I knew this book was going to break my heart and it succeeded... Reading the story from Doms point of view from when he first met Cecilia and the story of how he tried to fight his feelings but eventually succumbed to them... The love that he felt and didn't portray and the guilt of what he was doing.. It shattered me in ways I can't even put into words.. What a beautifully written insight into the man we all cried over and now here to cry over again.
This book is everything I needed to heal my heart. Dom is my favorite character from the Ravenhood series and after what happened in Exodus I was completely heartbroken. I loved how in this book we get to know more about Dominic and who he was. He was always mysterious and with a lot of secrets but in this book you can know his heart and it made me love him even more. I love Kate's writing, she has an amazing way to get deep into your emotions. I literally feel like these characters are real, like they exist and this story had me in a roller coaster of emotions. To me this is a 5 stars reading and I can't wait for the other books in this series.
This was the book I needed The Finish Line to be. I’ve heard that these books destroyed the readers and when I read the first trilogy of books, I was waiting for the tears and they didn’t come. But Jesus, did they with this one.
Dom was the one I always wanted Cecelia to end up with and in a way I still do. I wanted the man to have the redemption he sought for. I just loved this so much and seeing the way his mind worked when you questioned his actions and intentions throughout Flock.
It was a great book that kept me from wanting to speed through it. I loved that we got to see behind the scenes of the birds actions and the ending…. Chefs kiss.
This is my favourite Ravenhood book. Hands down.
Kate Stewart is the only author to make me cry. And if you knew me personally you would know that’s near impossible to do. I cried the first time I read Dominic’s story and I cried reading it from his point of view in this book.
She makes it so easy to fall in love with characters you thought you would hate but end up so invested in them.
I love the Ravenhood series - I can say with absolute confidence that no book has ever evoked such a huge reaction in me like Exodus did. I was so excited to see that there would be a spin-off series, and ONE LAST RAINY DAY is book 1 in the Ravenhood Legacy. Getting inside Dominic's head has been high on my to-do list, and this book gives me everything I had hoped for! If you think you know everything about this man, you don't. You go right back to the timeline of FLOCK and relive all those emotions again. It was pure perfection.
I thought I was ready for this book, I wasn't!! It has broken me all over again. I'm such a Dom girl.
Kate Stewart has managed to mend my heart and rip it apart all at the same time. I love that we got to hear more of Dom's story. Exodus broke me to the point these books are forever etched in my soul, but this book brings them all together in ways I didn't know I needed.
Beautifully written, heart wrenching and heart warming all the same time. Kate has done it again.
Just when I think I can't love these characters anymore this comes in and just further cements these characters into my soul. Kate Stewart can always make me cry and want to thank her for it! Seeing this side of Cecelia and Dom's relationship was really a treat even if it broke me all over again after Exodus. If you are looking for a book that will become a part of your heart and soul then this is definitely the one!
I thought I was mentally prepared going into this, but wow...I was not. What an emotional journey. You absolutely need to have read the previous books in the series before getting to this (and I would also recommend re-reading them if it's been a while as it will have most impact if the story is fresh in your mind). For me, this book hit me the hardest out of all of them.
Excuse me while I take a moment to function like a normal human being again!
Thank you so much to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for this ARC and for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts on this book.
I expected to cry reading this and boy did I, this was everything ! wanted and more and I wish I had read it sooner! I fell in love with them all the characters again and sobbed as much for them all too
"My rainy days are yours, Dominic. If you want them."I’m
This book will sucker punch you in the feels soooo hard. An absolute must read if you’ve read the other books. So sad. So beautiful. So good.
In TEARS. This series took me out! Hard-hitting emotional rollercoaster meshed well with beautiful writing a sordid mystery and a heart-tugging romance. And hey, at least Kate was thoughtful enough to allow us to hide the tear stains- your tears will most definitely blend well with the water droplets on the cover! 😂 But seriously, this was a beautiful send-off for this series and while it’s not a cap- cause a next-generation is to follow- it was still an emotional farewell. Thank you for the early copy!
I loved how Cecelia serves as a light in Dominic’s life, reminding him of the goodness still left in the world despite the chaos surrounding them. Their relationship is beautifully layered, filled with tension and yearning that felt palpable.
What struck me the most was the emotional depth woven throughout the action. Dominic’s character is richly developed, and his battles with loyalty, desire, and redemption resonate deeply. The way Stewart portrays his struggle to balance his responsibilities with his feelings for Cecelia adds a poignant layer to the narrative. It’s a gripping exploration of love and sacrifice that left me breathless.