{"product_id":"9781250791979","title":"The Faithless Hawk","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Faithless Hawk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Margaret Owen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKings become outcasts and lovers become foes in \u003ci\u003eThe Faithless Hawk\u003c\/i\u003e, the thrilling sequel to Margaret Owen's \u003ci\u003eThe Merciful Crow\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the new chieftain of the Crows, Fie knows better than to expect a royal to keep his word. Still she’s hopeful that Prince Jasimir will fulfill his oath to protect her fellow Crows. But then black smoke fills the sky, signaling the death of King Surimir and the beginning of Queen Rhusana's merciless bid for the throne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the witch queen using the deadly plague to unite the nation of Sabor against Crows—and add numbers to her monstrous army—Fie and her band are forced to go into hiding, leaving the country to be ravaged by the plague. However, they’re all running out of time before the Crows starve in exile and Sabor is lost forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA desperate Fie calls on old allies to help take Rhusana down from within her own walls. But inside the royal palace, the only difference between a conqueror and a thief is an army. To survive, Fie must unravel not only Rhusana’s plot, but ancient secrets of the Crows—secrets that could save her people, or set the world ablaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A richly textured story of rage, romance, and rebellion.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Owen’s fledgling chief and her Crow family stay on the move in this action-oriented sequel [and] the tension only escalates as the story advances... swift and unexpected turns propel it forward breathlessly.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Merciful Crow series will appeal to fans of Leigh Bardugo, Kristin Cashore, Sabaa Tahir and Christelle Dabos (the Mirror Visitor Quartet).\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Merciful Crow:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eTor.com \u003c\/i\u003eBest of 2019 Pick    \u003cbr\u003eA 2020 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eFuryborn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Packed to the teeth with fresh worldbuilding and righteous fury . . . It's a ride that is wildly fun.\" —Emily A. Duncan, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e–bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWicked Saints\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Merciful Crow\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Queens of Innis Lear\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A passionate blend of adventure and intrigue wrapped around strong worldbuilding . . . Memorable and filled with diverse characters with fluid sexualities and identities.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich, harrowing, and unafraid to tackle discrimination—perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tomi Adeyemi.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Elevated by a fresh dialect-tinged voice and creative world-building that calls to mind issues of today.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An excellent next read for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Kristin Cashore, and Moira Young.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year (2020)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250791979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40820509049038,"sku":"9781250791979","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_a4193209-3755-48ca-8f3e-635451125c6c.jpg?v=1643008854","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250791979","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}