✍ Scribed by Owen, Margaret
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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? **
"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
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"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 , 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
Margaret Owen was born and raised at the end of the Oregon Trail, and now lives and writes in Seattle while negotiating a long-term hostage situation with her two monstrous cats. In her free time, she enjoys exploring ill-advised travel destinations and raising money for social justice nonprofits through her illustrations. The Merciful Crow is Owen's debut novel. She resides in Seattle, WA. You can find her on Twitter and on her website.
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**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_. ** **** "Rich, harrowing, and unafraid to tackle discrimination--perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tomi Adeyemi."--_Kirkus_
**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_. ** **** "Rich, harrowing, and unafraid to tackle discrimination--perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tomi Adeyemi."--_Kirkus_
**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_. ** **** "Rich, harrowing, and unafraid to tackle discrimination--perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tomi Adeyemi."--_Kirkus_