Thia’s best friend, Kiva, becomes Thia’s confidant and the two have a sister-like bond, with the two always fiercely protecting each other and supporting one another no matter what. Her sister, Caliza, becomes queen after their mother’s death, and yet she still tries to help free her sister from depression. Thia’s friends and family relations are also an integral part of the story. The storm crows also add a great touch of fantasy and magic to the story, and I liked how Josephson portrayed how important they were to Rhodaire. I loved the countries and how you could see they were all different, each with their own customs and culture.
The depression, though, is not written as something that is slowly killing Thia-on the contrary, the depression carves out her character and paves the way for the spark of rebellion that will ignite in her. Thia’s emotional battle is written so well, it feels like you are experiencing her depression along with her as she does. Thia becomes severely depressed after the death of her mother and mentor, and she keeps mourning the loss of the crows. Josephson tackles the issue of mental health openly, which is another reason why this is one of the best fantasy books I’ve ever read. Thia is thrown into a deep depression and she struggles to navigate her emotions and save her kingdom from Illucia at the same time. She is training to be a crow rider, a warrior of the sky, when the Illucian empire invades and kills all of the crows and Thia’s mother and mentor. The Storm Crow by Kalyn Josephson is a brilliant, beautifully written story with fantastical elements, strong characters, and a captivating plot.
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