The Merciful Crow
The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen is a captivating tale published by Square Fish on August 18, 2020. This 400-page reprint presents a narrative centered around themes of vengeance, survival, and sacrifice, set in a richly imagined world. The story follows Fie, a member of the Crow caste, who navigates the complexities of her role as an undertaker and mercy-killer while entangled with a fugitive prince and a cunning bodyguard.
Readers will find a blend of dark fantasy and action as Fie confronts challenges that test her loyalty and resolve. The plot unfolds with her decision to protect Crown Prince Jasimir from a ruthless queen in exchange for his promise to safeguard her people. The narrative explores the dynamics of power, identity, and the struggles faced by marginalized groups, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of young adult fiction and fantasy.
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“[A] ferocious, exhilarating narrative!” – The New York Times Book Review
A Tor.com Best of 2019 Pick
A 2020 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick
Debut author Margaret Owen crafts a powerful saga of vengeance, survival, and sacrifice—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Kendare Blake—in The Merciful Crow.
“Packed to the teeth with fresh worldbuilding and righteous fury…It’s a ride that is wildly fun.”—Emily A. Duncan, New York Times-bestselling author of Wicked Saints
“Rich, harrowing, and unafraid to tackle discrimination—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tomi Adeyemi.”—Kirkus, Starred Review
One way or another, we always feed the crows.
A future chieftain
Fie abides by one rule: look after your own. Her Crow caste of undertakers and mercy-killers takes more abuse than coin, but when they’re called to collect royal dead, she’s hoping they’ll find the payout of a lifetime.
A fugitive prince
When Crown Prince Jasimir turns out to have faked his death, Fie’s ready to cut her losses—and perhaps his throat. But he offers a wager that she can’t refuse: protect him from a ruthless queen, and he’ll protect the Crows when he reigns.
A too-cunning bodyguard
Hawk warrior Tavin has always put Jas’s life before his, magically assuming the prince’s appearance and shadowing his every step. But what happens when Tavin begins to want something to call his own?
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