Ravenblood: Shadows In The Stone
Dark FantasyAdded on January 13, 2026
Description
"Great fantasy that deserves recognition" - Reedsy Discovery.On the edge of war, three soldiers must face what it means to belong and what it costs to survive.Leonard has spent his life training to earn his place in the legendary Ravenblood Pact, desperate to prove his worth to the only family he’s ever known. At his side is Saran, grounded and unyielding, fighting just as hard to protect those who matter. Watching over them both is Darum, a scarred veteran whose quiet discipline hides deeper wounds.When a routine mission on the border turns violent, the trio is thrown into a world of shifting loyalties, dangerous magic, and old scars that refuse to heal. Bonds are tested, trust is hard-won, and every step forward seems to reveal more about what they truly owe to each other, and to themselves.As threats close in from both outside and within, Leonard, Saran, and Darum must decide how far they’re willing to go, and what parts of themselves they’re willing to risk, to protect what matters most.Shadows in the Stone is a story of friendship, burden, legacy and the hard choices that shape us, where courage is forged not by prophecy or destiny, but by the people who fight beside you.While this is the first part of a duology, Ravenblood: Shadows in the Stone delivers a complete, character-driven arc
Reader Reviews
“Sometimes the only way forward is through the things you left behind."I really enjoyed this book! The characters, world building, and plot pulled me in right away. The MMC embarks on a journey of truth alongside his mentor and a loyal friend, forming a found family bond that’s truly unmatched. Fingers crossed we get a friends-to-lovers twist in book two!Though the page count is short, every sentence packs a punch. The story wastes no time, diving straight in from page one. The writing is rich w
This military dark fantasy was an amazing story of devoted friendships, a sort of found family, the hidden history of the realm, and prophecies unknown. I was surprised by how quickly I was drawn into the story by its immersive world building. I enjoyed the camaraderie of the main characters and their resilient, adamant pursuit of the truth. The mystery of the past kept me thoroughly intrigued and wanting to know more.In the midst of war, Ravenbloods Leonard, Saran, and Darum are sent on a criti
RavenbloodShadows in the StoneLukas MaertensThis novel surprised me in a good way. The world building and character development were phenomenal. The way the stories characters were interwoven was masterful. While it took a little longer than I would have preferred I still found it enjoyable to experience. The author does seem to have a distinct writing style that was, at first, hard for me to follow but it did seem to suit the story as I delved further into it. The story in and of itself was fa
