The Storm Crow
The Storm Crow by Kalyn Josephson is a young adult fantasy novel published by Sourcebooks Fire in 2019. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Princess Thia, who is destined to be a crow rider in her kingdom of Rhodaire, where magical elemental crows play a crucial role. After a devastating invasion by the Illucian empire results in the loss of her mother and the kingdom’s crows, Thia faces an uncertain future as her sister, Caliza, becomes queen and arranges a marriage between Thia and the Illucian heir, Prince Ericen.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure as Thia navigates her new reality and the challenges of her impending marriage. The plot centers on her discovery of a crow egg amidst the ruins, which sets her on a path to hatch the last crow and spark a rebellion against her oppressors. Themes of resilience and identity are woven throughout the story, appealing to those interested in young adult fiction that includes elements of royalty and mythical creatures. This book is the first in the Storm Crow duology, promising an engaging journey for fans of epic fantasy.
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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
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