O Dannika Dark... You never cease to impress me. Ravenheart continues the story of Raven and Keystone as they solve mysteries and catch killers... you know, the usual. So if this was just an urban paranormal mystery it would have been a pretty juicy serial killer story. What really makes this series shine are all the amazing characters. This band of misfits has distinct personalities and it's their interpersonal relationships that take an ok story and make it a great one. Also... it's hilarious! It's full of clever laughs that make me actually laugh out loud when I read them. 
 At its core, Ravenheart is a twisty serial killer melodrama. Basically there's a breed serial killer on the loose and the bodies are piling up. Keystone gets called in to help crack the case and put a stop to the murderer. I had my suspicions about the murderer and for a long while I thought maybe it had something to do with Raven's maker. (view spoiler)[ There's dead mage women turning up with "vampire" bites... sound familiar? (hide spoiler)] So when the killer was revealed, I was a bit surprised. The killer was on my list of suspects but the reasoning behind the crimes was so much juicier than I anticipated! So I liked that I didn't immediately guess the killer and I actually loved the overly dramatic serial killer storyline. 
 There was also an emphasis on dating and relationships in Ravenheart. I think this may stem from these characters wanting to have some sense of a normal life outside of all the violence and mayhem of their everyday lives with Keystone. When they have a job where they encounter violence on a daily basis the interpersonal relationships become so much more important to ground the characters. Keystone is comprised of some incredibly unique personalities and I really enjoy their friendships with each other. I still have a huge soft spot for Christian. I'm such a sucker for a scoundrel with a heart of gold! Everything he says is pretty much magic but I laugh out loud every time he exclaims "Jaysus wept!" I wish there were more chapters from his perspective. I want to get inside of that head of his soooooooo bad! (view spoiler)[Also, Christian is completely in love with Raven. I just want to hear him be acerbic about pining away for her. (hide spoiler)] 
 I'm always excited when I hear that a new Dannika Dark novel is coming because she never lets me down with her cleverness, humor, and great characters. The members of the Keystone all have such mysterious back stories and I can't wait until we discover all their secrets! I'm especially dying to learn Raven's origins. We do get a taste of her past in Ravenheart but I feel like it's only the tip of the iceberg. There also may be some romance blooming between some of the members. (view spoiler)[ Obviously, Niko has it bad for Gem. Of course there's Raven and Christian who are yet to really "consummate" anything between them. But maybe could there be a little something between Viktor and Blue? (hide spoiler)]HOLY SEXUAL TENSION BATMAN! I really love this little group of misfit detectives and I can't wait for more of their adventures.