The Raven King by Nora Sakavic is a sports romance that’s less about the game and more about broken people building a family while dodging mafia-level threats. Neil Josten, a runaway with a fake identity, is barely holding it together after The Foxhole Court. The Palmetto State Foxes, his Exy team (think lacrosse on steroids), are a mess—reeling from a teammate’s death, down to the minimum roster, and facing a slaughter against the top-ranked Edgar Allan Ravens. Neil’s trying to unite the squad, bridging the gap between Andrew Minyard’s chaotic crew (twin Aaron, cousin Nicky, ex-Raven Kevin) and the upperclassmen (Dan, Matt, Allison). But Andrew, a 5-foot goalie with a knife obsession and a dark past, is a walking red flag who only trusts Neil—barely. Their slow-burn connection (🌶️🌶️, more emotional than spicy) is all tense glances and “I don’t trust you” vibes, with lines like, “Your parents are dead, you are not fine, and nothing is going to be okay.” Riko Moriyama, the Ravens’ sadistic captain, knows Neil’s real identity as the son of a crime lord, the Butcher, and wants to destroy him, making the Foxes collateral damage. A dinner with the Ravens, a brutal match, and a deal to protect Kevin spiral into chaos, ending on a cliffhanger that’ll rip your heart out. The 423-page 2013 indie hit, with a 4.3-star Goodreads rating from 10.6K reviews, thrives on character depth and found-family feels, but some X posts and Goodreads reviews bash the “cartoonish” Riko, uneven pacing, or heavy triggers like torture and sexual assault. BookTok’s feral for the Neil-Andrew dynamic, and Amazon calls it “unputdownable,” but it’s dark. This sequel sets up The King’s Men, perfect for anyone craving raw, messy drama and a team worth fighting for.

Who Should Read It? Perfect for sports romance fans who love found-family romance and slow-burn tension, readers craving True Luna’s angst or A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire’s stakes, or BookTok buffs into The Cruel Prince vibes. If you’re into Birthday Girl for drama or Red, White & Royal Blue for queer feels and can handle triggers like torture, sexual assault, abuse, mental health struggles, or violence (18+, check warnings!), grab this—great for ages 17+ for an intense, emotional read. Second in a trilogy; read The Foxhole Court first. If you hate dark themes, simple prose, or cliffhangers, check reviews first.

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