Reviews

The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen

hckilgour's review against another edition

slow-paced

1.0

This book was just not for me. I didn’t fall head over heels for any of the characters nor did I even connect with them. The word building is there yet I still found it kind of lacking.

The romance between Fie and Tavin was so out of the blue it felt ridiculous. The entire plot is them on the run. And it just got so monotonous that it was pulling teeth to finish.

I didn’t particularly find Fie to be likable. Or any character for that matter.

The only good thing about this book was how institutional racism is depicted and why it’s such a bad thing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

jenhurst's review against another edition

4.0

I was really surprised by this one. This is another YA book with castes but it had a unique enough spin. The crows are the lowest caste and deal with the dead. The world was unique and I was engaged the whole way through.

suddan1's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

lenaoknihach's review against another edition

2.0

Zemi sužuje mor. Jakmile se někdo nakazí, dá se znamení, Vrány přijdou a nakaženého zabíjí. Magii čerpají ze zubů (mohou se například skrýt před zraky ostatních nebo rozdělat oheň).

cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition

1.0

I can't even bothered to write revie just this boring, romance happens way to quickly and I'm glad that is over.

annalise's review against another edition

adventurous dark 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

5.0

gus_reads's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

froginahat_'s review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

sampauwels's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective slow-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

drymming's review against another edition

4.0

This is the first book I’ve loved enough to want to own in so long!!!!
Quick review:
-found family trio
-lgbtq rep
-slow burn romance
-realistic likeable female lead
-likeable funny love interest who actually communicates
-lost/bastard prince story