"Wonderful, mythical story! I think it can be on the same shelve as Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings - just as good!" - Goodreads reader Elsbeth
"Nicholas Kotar's writing has the elegance, lyricism, and attention to detail that all fantasy readers eagerly hope for." - Goodreads reader Alexandra Wolkow
"For those who enjoy fantasy and the richness of Russian fable, this is a well-written gem. Three cheers for a brilliant debut novel." -Goodreads reader John Campbell
"Compelling characters. Lovely lyrical style. A story that draws you in page by page, chapter by chapter." -Amazon reader Ayesha Harben
"The Raven series combines the best of fantasy, epic stories and fairy tales, hero characters, and the battle between good and evil. You will feel the hero journey is your own! Read "Song of the Sirin," then hurry to read this novella. Highly recommended." -Goodreads reader Else
"What a great story! With new characters adding even more layers to the grand city of Vasyllia The Curse of the Raven is as gripping as its prequel, The Song of the Sirin. I especially appreciated the depiction of the artisan's struggle to create beauty over commodity, even when it could cost his life!" -Goodreads reader Daniel Watkins
"Nicholas Kotar has written a gem. The Raven Son series has a depth that is rare and refreshing. This is the kind of story you can escape into and come out desiring to be a more virtuous person. Lewis and Tolkien would be proud." - SamC
"I also appreciated the author's originality. It can be easy for fantasy to become formulaic in its attempt to be mythic; the Raven Son books do not make this error. There were plot twists that surprised and delighted me, two of which have stayed with me since I finished the book, making me think. No spoilers here though, you'll have to read it for yourself. :-) Now, who's got the countdown until Book 4????" - Tess"
ï»"I am LOVING this series. Thriling characters combined with fantasy and the supernatural and magic. Beliefs are shattered and battles fought to reclaim Vasyllia and defeat the Raven. Kotars writing is simply enchanting and the imagery rich and just beautifully written. I wish him much success with this series and believe it would make a fantastic tv series" - Vasiliki Mazis