A Tor.com Best of 2019 Pick A 2020 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Pick
"One of the most exciting, exceptionally crafted fantasy debuts I've ever read. I did not want to leave this world! Absolutely breathtaking." -Claire Legrand, New York Times-bestselling author of Furyborn
"Packed to the teeth with fresh worldbuilding and righteous fury . . . It's a ride that is wildly fun." -Emily A. Duncan, New York Times-bestselling author of Wicked Saints
"A passionate blend of adventure and intrigue wrapped around strong worldbuilding . . . Memorable and filled with diverse characters with fluid sexualities and identities." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"Rich, harrowing, and unafraid to tackle discrimination-perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Tomi Adeyemi." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"Elevated by a fresh dialect-tinged voice and creative world-building that calls to mind issues of today." -Booklist
"An excellent next read for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Kristin Cashore, and Moira Young." -School Library Journal
Margaret Owen was born and raised at the end of the Oregon Trail and has worked in everything from thrift stores to presidential campaigns. She is the author of the instant Indie Bestseller Little Thieves, which received five starred reviews and was a Kids' Indie next pick and YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection. Her debut, The Merciful Crow duology, was an NPR Best Book of the Year, a Tor.com Best of the Year, and a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection.
In her free time, she enjoys exploring ill-advised travel destinations, raising money for social justics nonprofits through her illustrated work, and negotiating a hostage situation with her monstrous cats. She lives in Seattle, Washington.
