The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen

The Faithless Hawk (The Merciful Crow, #2)

by Margaret Owen

As the new chieftain of the Crows, Fie knows better than to expect a royal to keep his word. Still she’s hopeful that Prince Jasimir will fulfill his oath to protect her fellow Crows. But then black smoke fills the sky, signaling the death of King Surimir and the beginning of Queen Rhusana's ruthless bid for the throne.

Queen Rhusana wins popular support by waging a brutal campaign against the Crows, blaming them for the poisonous plague that wracks the nation.

A desperate Fie clings onto a prophecy that a long-forgotten god will return and provide a cure to the plague. Fie must team up with old friends - and an old flame - to track down a dead god and save her people.

Reviewed by Briana @ Pages Unbound on

4.5 of 5 stars

Share

Initial Thoughts: It looks as if I never reviewed the first book in this duology, The Merciful Crow, which is a shame because it.is.amazing! With creative world building, a fast-paced plot, and incredibly high stakes, both books had me turning page after page to see what happens next, while Owen's cinematic sense of storytelling drew me wholly into Fie's world. Insightful questions about caste, destiny, duty, and other heavy topics on top of the stellar storytelling have me convinced Owen is an author to watch--and the book blogosphere has been sleeping on her for too long!

Last modified on

Reading updates

  • 24 September, 2020: Started reading
  • 26 September, 2020: Finished reading
  • 28 September, 2020: Reviewed