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First of all, let me just say wow. This book wasn't really on my radar until Book Con, where everyone was desperate for one of these ARCs. I'm so glad I was able to get my hands on one! I basically read the entire thing on the plane ride home, and I was not disappointed.

At first, the beginning of this book reminded me a bit of The Boneless Mercies; a group of people going around, giving people mercy killings. So, I was a bit worried. But that's where most of the similarities stop. The Merciful Crow takes on a completely different world of its own; a world where all the castes are based on birds and magics flows through the air. It was a unique world, one that you just kept learning more and more about the further you got into the book.

Not only was the world unique, but the characters were also compelling and believable. For example, Fie and Jasimir teach other things about their separate worlds that they never would have known before, allowing them to grow as characters, and maybe even spark change in their world. Fie is a fierce female lead, taking charge in order to get her family back. This series is only supposed to be a duology at the moment, but I honestly would read anything else the author sets in this world.

All in all, not only is this a unique and diverse world, the author also includes LGBTQ representation and a cast of well-rounded characters. This is one you won't want to miss when it comes out in July!

4.5/5 stars
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