Steel Crow Saga by Paul KruegerMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
A soldier, a thief, a prince, and a detective from different backgrounds must band together against an enemy determined to destroy their world. Unexpected bonds and alliances are formed as the four fight for their lives and their peoples. Tala, Lee, Jimuro, and Xiulan are such well-crafted characters that their stories will resonate well after the last page is turned.
The world Kreuger has built is a magical one where humans can enchant metals and forge soul bonds with animal companions. It is also a deftly held mirror reflecting our world's history of imperialism and oppression. The ability to so seamlessly merge imaginative fantasy and stark reality is what first drew me to Kreuger's writing in his first novel, Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge. Steel Crow Saga proves that the bright spark of talent shown in his debut has grown into a shining star.
For fans of R.F. Kuang's The Poppy War and Roshani Chockshi's The Gilded Wolves.
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