The Storm Crow, by Kalynn Josephson
Recorded Books 2019
Fantasy - YA
Audiobook
Narrated by Robin Miles
Fantasy - YA
Audiobook
Narrated by Robin Miles
10 Hours, 54 Minutes
My Rating (out of 5)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Storm Crow is a thrilling fantasy that is a perfect example of why fantasy targeted as Ya, is worth reading even if you are far from the YA demographic
Anthia is a princess in the kingdom of Rhodaire. As the kingdom prepares for the festival in honor of the magical crows integral to the daily life in Rhodaire, Anthia is looking forward to getting her own crow and training as a crow-rider. But on the day of the festival Rhodaire is attacked by the Illucian empire. The crows are wiped out, and Anthia's mother and her much loved mentor are also killed. The physical scars inflicted on Anthia that night are nothing compared to the pain and internal scars she suffers every day afterward.
Anthia is thrown into a devastating depression. She is further struck when her older sister Caliza - now the queen, tells her that in order to placate the war-hungry Illucian queen, and stave off further attacks, she has been forced to agree to the marriage of Anthia to the Illucian queen's son, the crown prince.
Before Anthia leaves for Illucia, she visits the burned out royal rookery that once housed the beloved magical crows, and finds an egg - still viable and thrumming with magic! With this, Anthia and Caliza find hope to re-take their kingdom and its future from the cruel Illucian queen. But to fight back they need time. To succeed they must pull off a dangerous plan, with Anthia in the heart of enemy territory.
There is a lot to like about this book. A powerful female lead despite the fact she is fighting depression, rich, multi-faceted characters and interpersonal relationships, great world building and an evil queen you just love to hate...I mean this lady could sip tea with Cersei Lannister and hold her own.
Narration was performed by Robin Miles, and I can not imagine anyone else doing a better job. A great voice with the acting skills to portray the many characters and powerful emotions they go through.
Anthia is a princess in the kingdom of Rhodaire. As the kingdom prepares for the festival in honor of the magical crows integral to the daily life in Rhodaire, Anthia is looking forward to getting her own crow and training as a crow-rider. But on the day of the festival Rhodaire is attacked by the Illucian empire. The crows are wiped out, and Anthia's mother and her much loved mentor are also killed. The physical scars inflicted on Anthia that night are nothing compared to the pain and internal scars she suffers every day afterward.
Anthia is thrown into a devastating depression. She is further struck when her older sister Caliza - now the queen, tells her that in order to placate the war-hungry Illucian queen, and stave off further attacks, she has been forced to agree to the marriage of Anthia to the Illucian queen's son, the crown prince.
Before Anthia leaves for Illucia, she visits the burned out royal rookery that once housed the beloved magical crows, and finds an egg - still viable and thrumming with magic! With this, Anthia and Caliza find hope to re-take their kingdom and its future from the cruel Illucian queen. But to fight back they need time. To succeed they must pull off a dangerous plan, with Anthia in the heart of enemy territory.
There is a lot to like about this book. A powerful female lead despite the fact she is fighting depression, rich, multi-faceted characters and interpersonal relationships, great world building and an evil queen you just love to hate...I mean this lady could sip tea with Cersei Lannister and hold her own.
Narration was performed by Robin Miles, and I can not imagine anyone else doing a better job. A great voice with the acting skills to portray the many characters and powerful emotions they go through.
While targeted to and suitable for a YA audience, The Storm Crow is a story that can be enjoyed by all who love a good fantasy.
Book two The Crow Rider, is expected summer 2020. Looking forward to it!
Happy Reading,
Christine
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