The Storm Crow

Author: Josephson, Kalyn

Number Of Pages: 368

Details:

Indigo's best YA books of 2019 * B&N's best YA books of July 2019 * Goodread's most popular 2019 debuts The first book in Kalyn Josephson's "must-read" (Adrienne Young) Storm Crow duology, a YA fantasy series that follows a fallen princess who ignites a rebellion, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo and And I Darken. Princess Thia was born to be a crow rider―a warrior. In her kingdom of Rhodaire, magical elemental crows keep the city running. But when the Illucian empire invades, they kill all the crows in a horrible fire that also robs Thia of her mother and mentor. Then Thia's sister, Caliza, becomes the new queen of Rhodaire, she is forced to agree to a marriage between Thia and the Illucian heir in an effort to save her people. Prince Ericen is rude and cruel and Thia can't imagine traveling into the heart of an enemy city after so much has been taken from her. But before she leaves, she finds a crow egg in the rubble of the rookery. Deep in the heart of Ilucia she must hatch the last crow, hold her own against the crown prince, and ignite a rebellion to take back what is hers. Perfect readers who want: YA mental health stories LGBTQ characters Gifts for teen girls 12-18 Also in this series:The Crow Rider (Book 2) Praise for The Storm Crow:"Clashing kingdoms, thrilling action, and an imperfect heroine make this a must-read."―ADRIENNE YOUNG, New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep and The Girl the Sea Gave Back"[A]mbitious worldbuilding and an engaging premise...; Anthia's battle with depression is portrayed with frank authenticity, and features well-developed LGBTQ in the Deep characters."―Publishers Weekly From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up—Magical crows have established Rhodaire as a beacon of power until a surprise attack by neighboring Illucia renders them broken and defenseless. Princess Anthia has lost her mother, the queen, and her future as a storm crow rider, sending her into a deep depression. Months after the attack, her sister Caliza is now queen and is struggling to maintain order following Illucia's invasion. As a last-ditch effort toward diplomacy, she is forced to agree to a marriage between Thia and Ericen, the Crown Prince of Illucia. Yet after finding a crow's egg hidden away in a derelict rookery, Thia convinces her sister that hatching the egg might give them enough power to thwart Illucia's complete takeover and regain their former glory. Poor pacing results in underdeveloped characterization; however, the book has diversity in race and sexual orientation. The world-building is lacking—many of the settings are boiled down to a few pages and barely remarked upon again. The meat of the story is the elemental crows and the extraordinary powers they offer Thia's people, but the plot structure does not provide an experience intense enough to amplify the loss of the crows. Real-life issues, such as grief and depression, are not examined in a meaningful way. VERDICT This generic premise might find an audience among new readers of YA fiction.—Elise Martinez, Zion-Benton Public Library, IL

Reviews:

"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." - Publishers Weekly

"The Storm Crow is a fantastic debut. Written with both power and charm, it showcases some of my favorite world building ever in a YA fantasy, and has nuanced, wonderful characters and relationships. Dragon fans should get ready for their next favorite creature. I loved this." - Jessica Cluess, author of A Shadow Bright and Burning

"The Storm Crow is everything we love about YA fantasy, with an enchanting world and original magic that keeps the story fresh. Clashing kingdoms, thrilling action, and an imperfect heroine make this book a must-read. This

UPC: 760789274176...

EAN: 9781492672937

Release Date: 09-07-2019

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Hardcover