"A richly textured story of rage, romance, and rebellion." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Owen's fledgling chief and her Crow family stay on the move in this action-oriented sequel [and] the tension only escalates as the story advances. swift and unexpected turns propel it forward breathlessly." -- Booklist "The Merciful Crow series will appeal to fans of Leigh Bardugo, Kristin Cashore, Sabaa Tahir and Christelle Dabos (the Mirror Visitor Quartet)." -- Publishers Weekly Praise for The Merciful Crow: A Tor.com Best of 2019 Pick A 2020 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick "One of the most exciting, exceptionally crafted fantasy debuts I've ever read. I did not want to leave this world! Absolutely breathtaking." --Claire Legrand, New York Times -bestselling author of Furyborn "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 " The Merciful Crow is an intense, romantic adventure with unforgettable magic and a ferocious heroine I'd gladly follow down a long, dark road." --Tessa Gratton, author of The Queens of Innis Lear "A passionate blend of adventure and intrigue wrapped around strong worldbuilding . Memorable and filled with diverse characters with fluid sexualities and identities." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Rich, harrowing, and unafraid to tackle discrimination--perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tomi Adeyemi." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "Elevated by a fresh dialect-tinged voice and creative world-building that calls to mind issues of today." -- Booklist "An excellent next read for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Kristin Cashore, and Moira Young.

" -- School Library Journal.