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The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen
1.0
DNF/5 Stars: ‘The Merciful Crow’ (Book #1 of ‘The Merciful Crow’) by Margaret Owen.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Magic, High Fantasy.
→ Trigger Warnings: Death, Plague, Blood.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★
→ Character Development: ★
→ Setting: ★
→ Entertainment Level: ★
→ Writing: ★
General Comments: A clear, sharp message about the tolls of discrimination; it delineates the transformation of the privileged as they realise how the systems they protect and uphold are actually oppressive to certain groups. Unfortunately, the execution is mediocre and disorganised; the poor writing is, if not the, biggest downfall; full of awkward metaphors and incredibly confusing world-building.
Favourite Quote: ‘To everyone whose mercy is demanded, and who dreams instead of teeth.’
Time Read: One Day (DNF at Page 15).
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Magic, High Fantasy.
→ Trigger Warnings: Death, Plague, Blood.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★
→ Character Development: ★
→ Setting: ★
→ Entertainment Level: ★
→ Writing: ★
General Comments: A clear, sharp message about the tolls of discrimination; it delineates the transformation of the privileged as they realise how the systems they protect and uphold are actually oppressive to certain groups. Unfortunately, the execution is mediocre and disorganised; the poor writing is, if not the, biggest downfall; full of awkward metaphors and incredibly confusing world-building.
Favourite Quote: ‘To everyone whose mercy is demanded, and who dreams instead of teeth.’
Time Read: One Day (DNF at Page 15).
→ Audiobook: No.
→ Audiobook Narrator: -