REVIEWS+

The Queen of Crows

by Myke Cole
Tor.com. (Sacred Throne, Bk. 2). Oct. 2018. 256p. ISBN 9780765395979. $18.99; ebk. ISBN 9780765395962. FANTASY
COPY ISBN
Heloise has defeated the devil in her village at the cost of losing the girl she loved and her own right hand, as well as jeopardizing the safety of the villagers. She takes up the mantle of Palantine in the newly designed war machine she drives to rise up against the Order, the violent religious group that has harangued Heloise and her family. A defeat introduces them to the Traveling People, a clan of matriarchal magical users Heloise tries to convince to become allies. Despite confronting resistance, clashes, and betrayal, Heloise's belief stays strong: overthrow the Order and free her people.
VERDICT Brutal and poignant, this grimdark fantasy follows up The Armored Saint, evoking the growth of a young woman against a bitter world, facing down those who idolize and scorn her. The journey will keep readers enthralled until the end.
Reviewed by Kristi Chadwick, Massachusetts Lib. Syst., Northampton , Sep 15, 2018
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?