Ravenswood [A Transmigration Medieval High-Fantasy]

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A KING WAS ONE OF THE THINGS JON NEVER EXPECTED TO BECOME.After his sudden death, Jon finds himself in the body of Prince Zephyr, who had been murdered on the day he was to be crowned king of Ravenwing. Now, Jon is stuck with the ruling of a kingdom, and on top of that, a murderer on the loose! Determined not to lose his second chance at life, he decides to track down the murderer before they can get to him, but will he succeed and survive, or will the political decisions he has to make as a king, along with the constant threats and conspiracies brewing within the castle for the throne, rid him of the peace he was hoping to find in this world? And to top it all off… there’s a voice in his head.

What to expect:

Character progression/growth but slow burn

Court/political feuds

World building

Different character goals

Multiple lead characters/POV

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Information

Status: Cancelled
Year: 2023
Author: Five6212

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Rating: 4.0/ 5.0
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What readers say about Ravenswood [A Transmigration Medieval High-Fantasy]

“This is a work unashamedly inspired by Game of Thrones and is none the worse for it. The author manages to not only bring the world to life but populates it with characters George RR Martin himself would be happy to kill off. That said, the author has manag…”
T B CarterRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“The story revolves around Zephyr, who was John but is transported into the body of the now king. there is intrigue, mystery and magic. The author is heavily influenced by GOT but in the best way. Very well written scenes, and the author has a knack for deta…”
T.A.L DeasonRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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T B CarterRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This is a work unashamedly inspired by Game of Thrones and is none the worse for it. The author manages to not only bring the world to life but populates it with characters George RR Martin himself would be happy to kill off. That said, the author has managed to keep the action Royal Road friendly... for the moment.
The intriguing concept of the main character being isekied into a position of true power is an interesting one and his plotting to keep himself alive in a murderous court where he is unable to trust anyone is convincing and the old trope of the unwilling princess being married off against her will is nicely subverted.
I also suspect this novel will be finished before George RR Martin manages to finish writing his series.
T.A.L DeasonRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story revolves around Zephyr, who was John but is transported into the body of the now king. there is intrigue, mystery and magic. The author is heavily influenced by GOT but in the best way. Very well written scenes, and the author has a knack for detail when building out the world. The author also manages to fit in some lighthearted almost comedic moments into a world that is very politically charged and self-motivated. The characters are the strong point, there are some that you will love, and some you will hate. In my opinion the characters alone kept me wanting to read more.
Style - the story is written in a unique way. the MC is immediately cast into a new world, but you get hints that it's something he expected. The Author excels when it comes to exposition and world building, even if heavily influenced by books like GOT.
Grammar - very well written, any mistakes that might exist were not enough to take away from the story. I do not proclaim to be an expert when it comes to grammar, but the Author is no novice.
Story - The author uses multiple POVs to tell the story. Zephyr being the main character, who is transported to a new body and trying to solve a mystery, while also acclimating to a new world. there are several side characters who are well thought out and executed that all seem to drive the story forward in one way or another. The world is well thought out and executed.
Characters - I love the character development. I tend to not focus on negatives, but honestly, I like that the MC wasn't overcome by his circumstances and instead was able to keep moving forward without freaking out. Flynn is a well-built secondary character that kept me guessing as well. Overall, I enjoyed the characters that author has built.
DabossUnberogenRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
This story is not what you would usually see on this site, but it was quite good nonetheless. Sometimes it's nice to catch a break from the endless progression fantasies.
The style was decent, definitely above average, but perhaps a little odd at times, especially with some of the dialogue. I know that the author was going for the authentic medieval vibe with the dialogue, but sometimes it sounded just a little bit stilted. However, it did not really have an impact on the enjoyment of reading the story.
The story was great, and very well constructed. I liked the way that the author took inspiration from Game of Thrones and other such stories, and turned into something of their own. At some times, it was abundantly clear that it was inspired by GOT, for example the fact that sir was spelt ser, but that did not detract from the fiction.
The grammar was well done, with few errors, and no moments in which it was hard to read.
Finally, one of the most important aspects of this story, the characters. As a story that switches between perspectives, character development is very important. This was done well, but, it could seem a little bit scattered at times.
All in all, it is an interesting read, and definitely worth checking out.
ChaotickeagleRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The blue hair is a favorite and the isekai element of course, and even though the chapters are a bit short, it makes sense considering the posting schedule. The mystery surrounding the deaths of the king and guards with the different perspectives being explored gives it a nice touch of who killed the butler – it's like a Game of Thrones vibe with the intriguing. Looking forward to more!
ChiruschkaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
So, before I write the review, I want to disclaim something: I will take novels as they are and not hold them to an absurd standard.
I sometimes read that there are 5 Stars novels, but compared to what? Dickinson and his Christmas story? Not really.
Depending on who the author is, I will review it accordingly. In this case, the author is amateurish and seemingly writes as a hobby, so I decided on 5/5 in all categories.
He tries hard with his story, and it works well sometimes, sometimes not so much, but to a degree where it is fully well formed and very fitting with the tags.
I ignore grammar and Style since I am able to read it and follow the story pretty well. Honestly, I don't understand anyone rating it lower than 4/5. So, for me, it would be a 4.85/5 -> 5/5
Characters are explored through a lot of dialogue and implicity. So, if you want to get a full characterization from the beginning, you will not. It is slowly done, and I quite like it. 4.75/5 -> 5/5
The story is 5/5 because it is consistent and stuff, but I, as a fan of the Kingdom Building genre, screamed at the chapter with the council to be much more explicit. The whole premise, MC, and so on are screaming kingdom building, but there is none. It is, for me, really confusing sometimes. However, as long as the tag is not there, all is fine, and it is just me.
Now let me nitpick a bit with some little things I can't stand in the novel but can't bring into the review.
Names: The Names are terrible. I quote the first chapter a sentence I found hilarious:
"I do not care. I am Ser Everard Whitehome of Winterstone, member of the Winterguards…"
Please don't do this. It is the same as using less distinguishable names (White/Winter) or phonetically similar (W sound).
Even though it changes later on, the names are really hard to remember, even though the characters themselves are interesting.
StarswornAdminRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I came across Ravenswood, and shortly after beginning to read I knew I had to review it. Let me start by saying that reading this story is going to be a marathon, not a sprint. If you're looking for light, action-forward progression fantasy or isekai, this isn't going to scratch those itches. Instead, the author has begun to spin a tale of grand scope, of which we've only scratched the surface.
Style - The writing is clean, direct, and fluffless. The author has a lot to say, the characters each have widely different motivations, and the shifts from perspective to perspective will slowly paint the picture of what's happening in the world. When considering the entirety of what the author is hoping to accomplish, I think that this style fits well.
Story - The plot of Ravenswood is rife with political intrigue, magic, and backstabbing. As a reader, we are given enough to see many different facets of what's occurring, making us even more engaged with Zephyr (Jon), our main protagonist. We are quickly drawn in with a reincarnation story, an assassination plot, and courtly intrigue. The author is clearly planning ahead with their writing, and I expect that we've barely scratched the surface. It's definitely a story that needs time, but watching it blossom has been great.
Grammar - Clean, no real issues.
Character - This is the only area that I couldn't give a full 5/5, for the simple reason that there are so many characters with points of view. Some of them, like Flynn and Zephyr, I feel really good about and connected to. Others, we simply haven't had enough time yet to fully appreciate. As the story continues to progress, I expect that this will remedy itself in short order. As it stands, I just can't give higher until we see it play out.
Overall, I've really enjoyed my time reading Ravenswood. It's a thoughtfully crafted, well-executed story that will likely be continuing for a good, long while. I'm excited to continue seeing Zephyr's story play out, and
jerpatchRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
The prologue starts off great, though the language and sentence structure that the kids use threw me off since they were supposed to be young. Then we get to Jon transmigrating into a noble’s body right before he is crowned king. All good stuff, yet the nobleman had been poisoned and so the story starts off with Jon doesn’t know who to trust or the political structure of anything. Jon gets used to things quickly but doesn’t settle into the world well.
It comes across as a little strange that his focus is immediately to figure out who poisoned him and less on the political structure or how to rule in this world. Both of which would lead him closer to figuring out who might have poisoned him. Reminds me of Game of Thrones, so if you like that type of story this one is for you.
TheGreatGazpachoRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
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Style: I didn't come across any stylistic decisions that took me out of the narrative. I didn't mind the occasional shifts in perspective as we spent enough time within that person's mind to get a strong feel of the scene. It was a straightforward and smooth read.
Grammar: I found no problems when it came to grammatical issues.
Story: There's an interesting amount of intrigue in the mystery that the narrative presents, and Jon/Zephyr wastes no time delving into this mystery. We have our slain prince and a sizeable number of suspects that the story can go through. There are similar story beats to A Song of Ice and Fire, but the author is aware of those connections, and I'm confident that the author will explore these ideas and take them in different directions. I am interested to know how the prologue folds back into the main story as a whole.
Character: Some of the mystery's initial suspects seem a little underdeveloped, but additional chapters can easily remedy that. The larger concern I had was all the characters introduced within the first seven chapters; it's easy for a reader to mix up these individuals if not enough time is given to flesh out all their characters.
EleshisRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
OVERALL: I can tell the author has big plans, but the execution so far is a little clunky.
STYLE: The prose on display here is functional, but clunky. Its things like funky sentence structure and scarce descriptions. The story is told in third person with frequent interjections by our main character, Jon, in the form of italicized thoughts. Jon's thoughts often take a back seat to the action at hand though, which leads me to believe a first-person style may have been a better fit. Otherwise writing is competant but unpolished.
STORY: A guy named Jon dies in some kind of sizzling pit and wakes up in the body of a recently-poisoned king-to-be named Zephyr. He has to acclimate to his new life, navigate Zephyr's difficult situation, and also manage a country as an ignorant ruler. There's a lot of wheels turning at a given time, and the narrative gives each some time to spin, but its one of those stories meant to be told over a long period of time. As a result the currently available chapters don't have a chance to get into the meat of things. I think it'll be a good one once things get rolling though.
GRAMMAR: Like I said before there's some real funky sentences in here. Clauses tacked-on to each other willy nilly are the main issue. Its the kind of stuff that you'll notice, but not something that'll make you take pause.
CHARACTER: Jon, the main character, is a little bland. I'd attribute most of that to his bewilderment at his situation though. Would you be able to get your bearings if you suddenly woke up in someone else's body and got told you were king? Outside of Jon we have a cast of his new relatives, subbordinates, and his new best friend Flynn Claymore. Of the other cast members, Flynn and Damon (one of Jon's new siblings) stand out the most. Flynn because of his suspiciously courteous acquiescence, and Damon because he's just an unapologetic jerk. I'd like to see where these character's futures take them.
mOrphiRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviewed at chapter "Little Flower"
The author borrows unashamedly from Game of Thrones. The premise is reminiscent of someone isekai'd into joffrey's body at the purple wedding. There is great court intrigue as the MC and reader try to figure out who committed the murder, how and why.
Pros -
Strong side character writing in a multi POV style that is pulled off well.
Interesting build up of court intrigue and politics.
Interesting setting similar to Winterfell in my mind. Will be interesting to see how much more of the world of Westeros shows up. Really hope to see this kingdom building potential fleshed out more. It seems to be in the background at this point in the story.
Cons -
Grammar can be tough at the start. Improves greatly as the story continues, will be fine after a round of editing.
Conversations can seem a little short and stilted. Assuming this improves after a round of editing as well. The MC often interjects his thoughts into conversations which can make the flow seem clunky.
Names can be alliterative at times, not necessarily a con just something that sticks our in a jarring way.
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Will continue reading and following along to see how this story progresses. With the world building already involved and characters introduced I can see this story having good staying power. For any fans of GoT and isekai I can reccomend this as a good read.