Take all my 5 stars, Elizabeth Hoyt! You definitely deserve it because The Raven Prince is nothing but perfection itself. Oh my goodness, I'm crying now as we speak. Damn. 
 I never thought I would read this book, actually. I'm not particularly fond of its themes; prostitution is a very big turn off for me, and the hero going to a brothel is my biggest pet peeve of all. That's why I'd shied away from this until I was convinced by a friend that it's really worth the time and effort. 
 And it really is. 
 My God, this just flooded me with so many emotions that I laughed, cried and growled with fury althroughout. I loved every second of it. Ms. Hoyt managed to handle those distasteful themes and create such a beautiful tale from them. I found myself filled with awe at how she artfully executed the story. 
 The storytelling was enthralling, and the characters, lovable. Edward and Anna were great leads, and they were supported by likeable secondary characters. I appreciated how they were developed throughout the story. We actually get to see Edward escape his dark and lonely world, and become a man open to love. Anna, once constrained by the double standards of her society, gains the courage to defy it and fight for her right to love, to live. 
 I think it's also worth mentioning how the book tackled the issue of society's double standards when dealing with women. This gave the story further depth. It actually made me realize that while we've long moved on from carriages and corsets, we still have a long way to go to abolish this problem in society. The quest for gender equality is not yet finished, in my opinion. But at the very least, I'm still glad that we've come closer to our goal. 
 Whoa. Did I just discuss about gender equality while talking about a historical romance novel? 
 Yes, and it actually goes to show just how awesome this book is. It has significance. 
 I guess I've fangirled enough. Now it's time for you guys to try this out. I'd have to warn you though: be ready to be amazed because this is one brilliant story.