Book Summary:
As whispers of winter beckon, Anna Ballinkay and Colin Pierce brace for change. The Ravenfall Inn, a magical nexus between worlds, is bustling with preparations for the Winter Solstice ball, which will bring together a mix of otherworldly guests and festive enchantments.
Amid the festivities, a young boy named Declan arrives and claims his new identity as a Raven, sparking a mission to rebuild the legendary Ravenguard.
While the inn buzzes with excitement, a sinister mystery unfolds: Supernatural beings are found lifeless, drained of their magic. As suspicion mounts, Anna, Colin, and their allies must uncover the cause before Ravenfall is destroyed.
Can the Ravenguard rise in time, or will the magic of Ravenfall be lost forever? Ancient legends stir and loyalties are tested in Kalyn Josephson’s thrilling series conclusion.
Interview with Kalyn Josephson
LJ: Welcome to the Mixed-Up Files, Kalyn! Thanks for joining us today.
KJ: Thank you for having me!
Ravenguard: A Ravenfall Novel
LJ: I am a big fan of the Ravenfall series and can’t wait to hear about this concluding novel. What challenges can we expect Anna and Colin and their friends and families to face in this next and final installment?
LJ: The characters are so well drawn-out, with so much humor. Who is your favorite character in the series, and why?
KJ: Max! I love how mischievous he is, and his rivalry with the inn is my favorite relationship.
LJ: There’s a lot of action in these novels to keep us on the edge of our seats. What was your favorite scene to write in Ravenguard?
KJ: The snowball fight at the beginning. I like how it brings all the characters from the series back together in a fun setting.
LJ: Especially for those readers who have followed along on this Ravenfall journey, what do you want readers to take away from this novel and the series as a whole?
KJ: So much of this series is about accepting yourself, which can be hard to do no matter what age you are, but especially during a time when you’re still trying to figure out who that is. It’s something Anna and Colin struggle with throughout, and that I hope readers can identify with and learn from. Embrace the weird!
On Writing
LJ: What do you like best about being a writer?
KJ: Making up magic systems. It’s where each of my books begin, and my favorite part of fantasy.
LJ: What advice would you give to writers just starting out?
KJ: Find other writers at the same stage you are. Writing can be so solitary, and having friends who understand the process can make all the difference.
What’s Coming Next?
LJ: Is there anything else you would like to share?
KJ: My next middle-grade series kicks off with THE GRIMLORE GAME, out Fall 2026. I like to pitch it as “What if Wednesday Addams and Eeyore had to team up to win the Inheritance Games?” It’s perfect for fans of puzzles, riddles, and hijinks!
Lightning Round Questions:
No MUF interview would be complete without our lightning round, so here we go…
Coffee or tea?
Sunrise or sunset?
Sunset.
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
The ability to fall asleep the moment I get into bed.
Favorite city (other than the one you live in)?
Donegal, Ireland.
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Cookies and cream, though I will accept all ice cream.
Favorite book from childhood?
Thanks so much for sharing with us, Kalyn!
About the Author
Kalyn Josephson is a NYT Bestselling author, sometimes-baker, and full-time consumer of too much tea. She lives on the California coast with two tiny black cats in a house in constant need of repair. She is the author of the Ravenfall series, The Storm Crow duology, and the This Dark Descent duology.
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