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The Storm Crow

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by Kalyn Josephson
Robin Miles
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Eragon meets And I Darken in this thrilling new fantasy debut that follows a fallen princess as she ignites a rebellion to bring back the magical elemental crows that were taken from her people. In the tropical kingdom of Rhodaire, magical, elemental Crows are part of every aspect of life...until the Illucian empire invades, destroying everything. That terrible night has thrown Princess Anthia into a deep depression. Her sister Caliza is busy running the kingdom after their mother's death, but all Thia can do is think of all she has lost. But when Caliza is forced to agree to a marriage between Thia and the crown prince of Illucia, Thia is finally spurred into action. And after stumbling upon a hidden Crow egg in the rubble of a rookery, she and her sister devise a dangerous plan to hatch the egg in secret and get back what was taken from them.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Storm Crow

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 21, 2019

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781980042969
      • File size: 314305 KB
      • Duration: 10:54:48

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      June 24, 2019
      Six months after the Illucian empire murdered her mother and slaughtered the elemental crows upon which the kingdom of Rhodaire depended, Princess Anthia continues to struggle with depression and grief. After she’s betrothed to Prince Ericen of Illucia and sent to live with his people as part of a fragile peace treaty, Anthia finds herself surrounded by enemies. But Anthia has a secret: she has discovered a surviving storm crow egg; if she can hatch it, she might be able to rally other countries to stand against Illucia. Politics and subtlety have never been this headstrong heroine’s strong point, however, and she’s not sure what to make of her mercurial fiancé, who seems as much potential foe as friend. Josephson’s debut displays ambitious worldbuilding and an engaging premise involving the magical crows, which affect everything from storms to healing; Anthia’s battle with depression is portrayed with frank authenticity, and features well-developed LGBTQ characters. The geopolitical intrigue lacks complexity, though, and the language occasionally feels contemporary for the setting. Nevertheless, this first half of a planned duology should excite readers looking for strong characters and romance-laced adventure. Ages 12–up. Agent: Carrie Pestritto, Laura Dail Literary.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Narrator Robin Miles brings a theatrical performance to a young adult fantasy that focuses on the protagonist's response to depression. The destruction wrought by the Illucian empire has caused Princess Anthia to lose everything--including the crows critical to her kingdom's way of life. Miles delivers a sensitive and authentic performance as Anthia spirals into depression. Her dramatic narration also captures the roller coaster emotions all the characters experience, which tug at the listener's own feelings. Miles uses a variety of pitches, pacing, and accents to accomplish each character's unique voice. Her seamless narration pairs well with the author's flowing descriptions. This is a truly exceptional listen for anyone who has trouble putting words to their own experience with depression. A.K.R. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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  • English

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