A review by murphyslaw
The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen

adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A fanciful world houses a very direct Jim Crow allegory in this book. Reminiscent of NK Jemisin’s worldbuilding and understanding of social dynamics.
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