A review by mdevlin923
The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen

4.0

In a world divided into castes, Fie lives and travels with the Merciful Crows. The Crows are mistreated by all of the other castes...but they have a vital role in the community. Crows are immune to the Sinner's Plague, an incredibly deadly virus. When someone succumbs to the Sinner's Plague, the Crows are duty-bound to respond and take care of it. After responding to a call from the King's palace, Fie and her group are surprised that the prince and his body double are the bodies...and are actually alive. Fie is tasked with delivering the prince to his allies, a difficult and potentially deadly journey.

Owen has created an amazing world that tackles the difficult topic of discrimination. The characters were diverse and real, and the plot moved well.