There are some book series that just… leave a mark.
And if you’ve read Kate Stewart’s Ravenhood trilogy, you know exactly what I mean.

I recently finished it — and I’m still emotionally recovering. (Looking at you, Book 2. No spoilers, but if you know, you know.)
So when the news broke that the Ravenhood series is officially being adapted for film — I felt all the emotions at once: excitement, anxiety, full-body nostalgia, and honestly? A little fear. Because this story isn’t just entertainment. It’s personal.

🕊️ A Story That Feels Like Home

Set in small-town North Carolina, Ravenhood is part suspense, part romance, and part emotional unraveling. It’s about loyalty, freedom, secrecy, and soul-level connection. You think you’re signing up for a spicy love triangle… and then you’re crying on your porch, questioning your trust issues.

What hit even deeper for me?
I live in North Carolina — not far from the mountains where this story takes place. I know these roads. I know the stillness. The mystery. The wildness. When Stewart described the landscape, I could feel it. That rooted, emotional backdrop of the books isn’t just fiction to me — it’s home.

So yeah… seeing that world on screen?
I’m not ready. But I am thrilled.

🎥 What We Know About the Adaptation

Here’s what’s been announced:

• A film adaptation is officially in development
• Kate Stewart is involved (!!)
• There’s no casting yet, but BookTok is already deep into fan theories and dream actors
• The team plans to stay true to the tone and timeline of the books — which honestly? Is essential.

Because Ravenhood isn’t just about what happens. It’s about how it makes you feel.
The chaos. The ache. The recklessness. The grief. The freedom. That’s what makes it unforgettable.

And if they capture even half of that on screen? We’re in for something special.

📚 Why It Hit So Hard

When I say this series emotionally wrecked me, I’m not exaggerating.
It wasn’t just the plot twists (though… oof), it was the way the characters grew — how love wasn’t easy or tidy, but messy and transformative.

That’s why it exploded on BookTok.
People didn’t just read Ravenhood — they processed it. They mourned it. They made playlists, stitched teary-eyed reactions, and spilled their guts to strangers who got it.

And now it’s becoming a film?
No pressure, Hollywood. Just don’t mess it up.

📝 Journal Prompt + Tea Pairing

Journal Prompt:
What’s a book that changed you — and what did it awaken in you?
Think of a story that mirrored something in your own life, something you didn’t expect to feel so deeply. Let it rise up, and write through it.

Tea Pairing:
🫐 Dark berry hibiscus — dramatic, bold, and a little floral. Sweet with a punch. Just like this series.

💭 Let’s Dream-Cast and Spiral Together

Let’s have some fun.
✨ Who would you cast as Tobias, Dom, or Cecelia?
✨ What song must make it into the soundtrack?
✨ What scene do you need to see on screen — or will emotionally unravel if they change?

Comment below or tag me @TeaWithATaurus — let’s spiral in solidarity.

And if you haven’t read this series yet?
Here’s your sign. Just hydrate first. Trust me.