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thecrazyreader's review against another edition
3.0
3 stelle!
Il libro è iniziato in modo interessante, ma poi si è un po' perso. Dalla seconda metà devo ammettere che la storia ha smesso di accattivarmi.
Il romanzo parla di temi importanti come il trauma post traumatico e la depressione, se nella prima parte la scrittrice ha dato agli argomenti il giusto spazio, nella seconda sono stati messi da parte e quasi dimenticati.
Per quanto riguarda il romance c'è un triangolo d'amore e se come concetto non mi disturba, qui non è stato concepito nel modo corretto. Una delle due storie è troppo vicina all'instalove per il mio gusto personale e non si capisce mai bene cosa piaccia alla protagonista di lui. Comunque entrambi i personaggi maschili sono interessanti.
Anche se è partito bene, il libro si è perso strada andando e per questo non credo che leggerò il seguito.
Il libro è iniziato in modo interessante, ma poi si è un po' perso. Dalla seconda metà devo ammettere che la storia ha smesso di accattivarmi.
Il romanzo parla di temi importanti come il trauma post traumatico e la depressione, se nella prima parte la scrittrice ha dato agli argomenti il giusto spazio, nella seconda sono stati messi da parte e quasi dimenticati.
Per quanto riguarda il romance c'è un triangolo d'amore e se come concetto non mi disturba, qui non è stato concepito nel modo corretto. Una delle due storie è troppo vicina all'instalove per il mio gusto personale e non si capisce mai bene cosa piaccia alla protagonista di lui. Comunque entrambi i personaggi maschili sono interessanti.
Anche se è partito bene, il libro si è perso strada andando e per questo non credo che leggerò il seguito.
worldsunlikeourown's review
4.0
Find this review and more on my blog at Worlds Unlike Our Own.
A huge thank you to Edelweiss and Sourcebooks Fire for providing me with an ARC of this book!
Elemental Crows are a key part of life in the kingdom of Rhodaire. When Illucian empire invades, they specifically target the Crows, burning down the rookeries and leaving the Queen and many others dead. As nearly all industries were dependent on the Crows' powers, the invasion, though Illucia failed to takeover, leaves Rhodaire not only vulnerable but also facing poverty, food shortages and unemployment. With the threat of a second attack by Illucia, Caliza, the new queen, is forced to agree to wed her younger sister Anthia to Ericen, the crown prince of Illucia. It is this that finally snaps Thia out of her depression and as she stumbles upon one solitary Crow egg, hidden in the rubble of a rookery, she knows that hatching the egg is the only way to reclaim what they lost and for Rhodaire to prosper once more.
The magic of this world is really unique, and while I was a little skeptical at first, the world-building was well done, and I particularly liked how though the main aspects were explained pretty quickly, there was very little confusion later on from the magic aspect of things. When it comes to the characters, while, in my opinion, they needed a little more depth, The Storm Crow did a very good job of introducing us to the key players and giving us an idea of their personalities. Ericen in particular is very intriguing and I'm looking forward to learning more about his history in the next books. I also really loved the bond between Thia and Kiva and it was great to see such a strong friendship. Thia herself, on the other hand, was really naive to think that she was being given this level of freedom in Illucia to move around, whether or not Razel was effectively holding her friend captive as surety for her to return daily. It wasn't really a surprise to find out that (spoiler) Razel knew exactly what she was up to the whole time.
I also found it both interesting and praiseworthy that the author chose to discuss mental illness, a subject mostly addressed in contemporary novels, into a fantasy storyline, and how well it was portrayed and incorporated into the story. In my experience with fantasy novels, the side effects of all the magic, fighting and war is largely ignored in the effort of furthering the story and it was a refreshing change to see one such novel take this route instead.
I did however come across a few things that I did not like, first among which was that the romance between Thia and Caylus, though sweet, felt like it was there simply for the purpose of needing romance in the story. All signs point to this turning into a love triangle, which I always find very annoying. The other thing was that though this book was over 300 pages, surprisingly little happens. It's not that that time is being used up for world-building or such, it's simply that nothing happens. The fun portion of the story starts only when Anthia figures out how to hatch the egg, and just as things started to get interesting, the book ended.
Despite all of this though, I did enjoy this book quite a lot. The Storm Crow has a lot of potential to be a great series, and now that the story has finally picked up, I'm hoping for more action in the sequel. This is a unique fantasy novel and a very easy read. I would definitely recommend this, and this would be a great pick for people just starting the fantasy genre.
A huge thank you to Edelweiss and Sourcebooks Fire for providing me with an ARC of this book!
Elemental Crows are a key part of life in the kingdom of Rhodaire. When Illucian empire invades, they specifically target the Crows, burning down the rookeries and leaving the Queen and many others dead. As nearly all industries were dependent on the Crows' powers, the invasion, though Illucia failed to takeover, leaves Rhodaire not only vulnerable but also facing poverty, food shortages and unemployment. With the threat of a second attack by Illucia, Caliza, the new queen, is forced to agree to wed her younger sister Anthia to Ericen, the crown prince of Illucia. It is this that finally snaps Thia out of her depression and as she stumbles upon one solitary Crow egg, hidden in the rubble of a rookery, she knows that hatching the egg is the only way to reclaim what they lost and for Rhodaire to prosper once more.
The magic of this world is really unique, and while I was a little skeptical at first, the world-building was well done, and I particularly liked how though the main aspects were explained pretty quickly, there was very little confusion later on from the magic aspect of things. When it comes to the characters, while, in my opinion, they needed a little more depth, The Storm Crow did a very good job of introducing us to the key players and giving us an idea of their personalities. Ericen in particular is very intriguing and I'm looking forward to learning more about his history in the next books. I also really loved the bond between Thia and Kiva and it was great to see such a strong friendship. Thia herself, on the other hand, was really naive to think that she was being given this level of freedom in Illucia to move around, whether or not Razel was effectively holding her friend captive as surety for her to return daily. It wasn't really a surprise to find out that (spoiler) Razel knew exactly what she was up to the whole time.
I also found it both interesting and praiseworthy that the author chose to discuss mental illness, a subject mostly addressed in contemporary novels, into a fantasy storyline, and how well it was portrayed and incorporated into the story. In my experience with fantasy novels, the side effects of all the magic, fighting and war is largely ignored in the effort of furthering the story and it was a refreshing change to see one such novel take this route instead.
I did however come across a few things that I did not like, first among which was that the romance between Thia and Caylus, though sweet, felt like it was there simply for the purpose of needing romance in the story. All signs point to this turning into a love triangle, which I always find very annoying. The other thing was that though this book was over 300 pages, surprisingly little happens. It's not that that time is being used up for world-building or such, it's simply that nothing happens. The fun portion of the story starts only when Anthia figures out how to hatch the egg, and just as things started to get interesting, the book ended.
Despite all of this though, I did enjoy this book quite a lot. The Storm Crow has a lot of potential to be a great series, and now that the story has finally picked up, I'm hoping for more action in the sequel. This is a unique fantasy novel and a very easy read. I would definitely recommend this, and this would be a great pick for people just starting the fantasy genre.
akacya's review
4.0
2024 reads: 228/250
in rhodaire, elemental crows keep the city running: they help with farming, fighting, the weather, and more. but when the illucian empire invades, they kill all crows, crow eggs, and many of the rhodairian warriors—including princess thia’s mom and mentor. months later, thia is forced into an engagement with the prince of the very kingdom who took everything from her. to marry him, in thia’s opinion, is to give up on her kingdom. shortly before leaving, though, she finds an unhatched, but still living, crow egg, which becomes her beacon of hope…if she figures out how to hatch it and keep it, and herself, safe from illucia’s vicious queen.
the world building in this is something i really enjoyed. at first, i wished we had gotten more time with the crows before they became “extinct,” since they died in the prologue. however, we still got a lot of exposure to the way things worked before the massacre through thia’s memories and what she learns throughout the book.
i’m so glad i finally got around to reading this book! i’ve been eyeing it for so long, and honestly, have no good reason as to why i haven’t picked it up before now. better late than never, though! this left me with so many questions, and i really can’t wait for them to be answered in book two!
in rhodaire, elemental crows keep the city running: they help with farming, fighting, the weather, and more. but when the illucian empire invades, they kill all crows, crow eggs, and many of the rhodairian warriors—including princess thia’s mom and mentor. months later, thia is forced into an engagement with the prince of the very kingdom who took everything from her. to marry him, in thia’s opinion, is to give up on her kingdom. shortly before leaving, though, she finds an unhatched, but still living, crow egg, which becomes her beacon of hope…if she figures out how to hatch it and keep it, and herself, safe from illucia’s vicious queen.
the world building in this is something i really enjoyed. at first, i wished we had gotten more time with the crows before they became “extinct,” since they died in the prologue. however, we still got a lot of exposure to the way things worked before the massacre through thia’s memories and what she learns throughout the book.
i’m so glad i finally got around to reading this book! i’ve been eyeing it for so long, and honestly, have no good reason as to why i haven’t picked it up before now. better late than never, though! this left me with so many questions, and i really can’t wait for them to be answered in book two!
bookin_with_court's review against another edition
4.0
I loved reading this! At first I was kinda Scared. But I grew attached to this egg and had to keep reading!! I wasn’t going to bed until I found what happens. Which had me up way late. Warning book does end in a cliff hanger!!
dannywithaygreenlikethecolor's review
5.0
"Don't let her silence the storm inside you."
"I am more than my emotions, more than my depression and fear."
"I am more than my emotions, more than my depression and fear."
repha's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book with my whole heart. The premise already sounded good to me, and the author did it justice.
I must admit that I found it a little slow at the beginning, which is also an advantage, since it shows the difficulty Anthia - the main character - has to deal with (aka her situation and depression). But when the story really starts to take flight, it becomes incredibly powerful and interesting, with plot twists that leave us praying for the next book to come out as soon as possible.
The characters are so interesting too! Anthia has a sharp tongue, and a lot of willpower, which gives her the strength to go on even when she feels like the whole world tries to hold her down and tear her apart. The side characters are well developed, flawed and lovable at the same time (though some of them are less lovable...). Oh, and the friendship between Anthia and Kiva is goal! I just love their dynamic.
I must admit that I found it a little slow at the beginning, which is also an advantage, since it shows the difficulty Anthia - the main character - has to deal with (aka her situation and depression). But when the story really starts to take flight, it becomes incredibly powerful and interesting, with plot twists that leave us praying for the next book to come out as soon as possible.
The characters are so interesting too! Anthia has a sharp tongue, and a lot of willpower, which gives her the strength to go on even when she feels like the whole world tries to hold her down and tear her apart. The side characters are well developed, flawed and lovable at the same time (though some of them are less lovable...). Oh, and the friendship between Anthia and Kiva is goal! I just love their dynamic.
hundevtom's review
3.0
This was a really good debut novel. The story concept was really interesting. I mean giant crows with magic… that’s pretty cool. The author did a great job with world building. But the book is mostly world building so I just wish there was some more of everything else. I feel like she needed jus 200 more pages to this book. Building more on the enemies to lovers, love triangle, just more overal. I will probably read the second book because not much happened till the end and I really high hope for this series
michelereadss's review
4.0
I really liked this book!! The magic system is very well written and not to complicated. In the first book of the series the writer tells a lot about the world, so the first chapters can get boring. But I hadn’t had that with this book!!
4/5 stars for me
4/5 stars for me
_blank_blank2_'s review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0