![]() The geopolitical intrigue lacks complexity, though, and the language occasionally feels contemporary for the setting. Josephson’s debut displays ambitious worldbuilding and an engaging premise involving the magical crows, which affect everything from storms to healing Anthia’s battle with depression is portrayed with frank authenticity, and features well-developed LGBTQ characters. Politics and subtlety have never been this headstrong heroine’s strong point, however, and she’s not sure what to make of her mercurial fiancé, who seems as much potential foe as friend. But Anthia has a secret: she has discovered a surviving storm crow egg if she can hatch it, she might be able to rally other countries to stand against Illucia. After she’s betrothed to Prince Ericen of Illucia and sent to live with his people as part of a fragile peace treaty, Anthia finds herself surrounded by enemies. ![]() Six months after the Illucian empire murdered her mother and slaughtered the elemental crows upon which the kingdom of Rhodaire depended, Princess Anthia continues to struggle with depression and grief. ![]()
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