Cormorant Run by J.C. McKenzie
We received an advanced reader copy of this book.
Published: November 30th 2020
Review
Myth: 4/5
McKenzie created a fascinating world. Genetic experimentation led to bird-human hybrids. The world of the Eyrie seems to include many different bird species, cormorants, eagles, pigeons, etc. It was intricately woven through the story how they maintain attributes of their bird brethren.
The romance was just what you wanted, with plenty of chemistry and teasing moments. The story was action packed. It kicked off with a bang (or arrow shot) and really didn’t stop after that. I’m super impressed by the completeness of story and world building in a single novel. The world created could easily have (a may yet, I’m sure only McKenzie knows) spanned multiple novels. Certainly enjoyed the mysteries and challenges set up and overcome over the course of the story, without any excessive stops for exposition.
Magic: 4/5
Besides being bird-human hybrids and the world and mythos built around that, you can still tell that Cora is different. She’s the only messenger that can make it across the channel, and she does so quite regularly. Her otherness is well built up and unlocked along with the unfolding of the romance.
Overall: 4/5
I really enjoyed it. I find it so refreshing after reading so many series to enjoy an engaging and complete self contained novel. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t love to enjoy more of the world of the eyrie if given the opportunity.
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