So instead of haters-to-lovers, we’ve got haters-to-friends, and that was a surprising subversion of expectations. Strength was Kivas willingness to give up everything shed ever known to protect someone she loved. ⚠️ SLIGHT SPOILERS AHEAD ⚠️ But the thing that was refreshing here was how the heroine did not, in fact, end up falling in love with her betrothed. Kalyn Josephson, The Storm Crow 7 likes Like Strength was Caliza taking on the weight of a kingdom without a single complaint. She is training to be a crow rider, a warrior of the sky, when the Illucian empire invades and kills all of the crows and Thia’s mother and mentor.

I’m a complete sucker for the arranged marriage trope. The Storm Crow by Kalyn Josephson is a brilliant, beautifully written story with fantastical elements, strong characters, and a captivating plot.

There were some particularly witty banter scenes, and the author did a good job creating engaging dialogue.

The Storm Crow has a solid writing style with beautiful, well-crafted imagery.

Also, the way his character embodies cycles of violence and the learned need for revenge offers an important narrative. Ericen is a multifaceted character who has a lot of potential, and I desperately wish we got to learn a bit more about him.I’ve often wondered why mental illness is not talked about more in the fantasy genre, and it meant so much to me to see it realistically portrayed in this book. Jewish magic and mythology take center stage in this spellbinding sequel to Ravenfall, in which two kids with supernatural powers must venture beyond the veil to protect the Tree of Life from. The depression representation was EVERYTHING. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Crow Rider by Kalyn Josephson (Paperback, 2021) at the best online prices at eBay Free delivery for many products.