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Synopsis:
Thia, her allies, and her crow, Res, are planning a rebellion to defeat Queen Razel and Illucia once and for all. Thia must convince the neighboring kingdoms to come to her aid, and Res’ show of strength is the only thing that can help her.
But so many obstacles stand in her way. Res excels at his training, until he loses control of his magic, harming Thia in the process. She is also pursued by Prince Ericen, heir to the Illucian throne and the one person she can’t trust but can’t seem to stay away from.
As the rebel group prepares for war, Res’ magic grows more unstable. Thia has to decide if she can rely on herself and their bond enough to lead the rebellion and become the crow rider she was meant to be.
Review:
I have been dying for this sequel to come out! I kid you not, I had to quickly reread the first book before I dived into this world again with the story vivid in my mind!
The Crow Rider picks up right where the Storm Crow finishes and is still one of the most unique books that I have ever read! Not only is the Crow Rider fast paced, highly descriptive and full of adventure but it also does a fantastic job highlighting mental health. I love how mental health is becoming more apparent in books but half the time I feel as though the importance of the mental health is shoved down your throat rather then tied in with the story. Not only does this book show the importance of mental health but it flowed in nicely with the plot.
Josephson is a creative writer, but also a writer that continues to note about the trauma that the characters have experienced instead of sweeping it under the rug like a lot of authors do. By continuing to write about the trauma that the characters experience, it not only makes them relatable but also builds the characters and shows their grow through the duology.
Overall, I couldn’t fault this. I fell in love with the characters from first introduction and I adore Josephson’s writing. Would highly recommend this book to everyone to read.
Rating: 5/5
Publisher: Sourcefire Books
ISBN: 9781492672975