Veronica Roth

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth, When Among Crows is a contemporary fantasy set in Chicago, where creatures from Slavic lore are real and among us, and is a story about the families we build—and the ones we destroy.

When Among Crows

“Might not want to watch,” he says to Niko and Ala. 

“If you have to feel it, the least I can do is see it,” Niko replies, sharp.

This is my first proper read at Veronica Roth since the Divergent books and I'm so glad to see experience how original this book was. The atmosphere on display in this little book is so delicious. I loved diving right in to this world and its little complexities, and I appreciate that Roth knows that just because this is a fantasy book, she doesn't need to over-explain or overstay her welcome. I've seen criticism of this book's length and subsequent pacing but honestly none of it bothered me at all. I feel that if this narrative was significantly longer I might have actually been brought out of the magic. 

I do think that some of the characters and their relationships were slightly underdeveloped, but the concepts of them alone are so strong that I really just want MORE of them. 

A very strong little standalone - though I wouldn't complain about a sequel!

swan

I really dig this. 

This is my first proper read at Veronica Roth since the Divergent books and I'm so glad to see experience how original this book was. The atmosphere on display in this little book is so delicious. I loved diving right in to this world and its little complexities, and I appreciate that Roth knows that just because this is a fantasy book, she doesn't need to over-explain or overstay her welcome. I've seen criticism of this book's length and subsequent pacing but honestly none of it bothered me at all. I feel that if this narrative was significantly longer I might have actually been brought out of the magic. 

I do think that some of the characters and their relationships were slightly underdeveloped, but the concepts of them alone are so strong that I really just want MORE of them. 

A very strong little standalone - though I wouldn't complain about a sequel!

For only 165 pages, this novella was executed brilliantly. Such an interesting concept, steeped in folklore which I love, found family, and even a teeny bit of romance! My only qualm is there are a few points I wish I got more clarity on, and I wish it were a longer book, because I was already so invested in these three characters. Such a great short story though, would definitely recommend! 

Katie Allard

Cici Pearson

I feel like this book needed more Slavic mythology or just more to it in general. I really hope there's a sequel so that my questions can be answered. 

It was still a very beautifully written book. The way the creatures and their otherness were described makes it very easy to picture each species. And the rituals that are practiced for different spells are also well written into excruciating detail. Made me wince a few times reading them.

Cassidy Webb

I feel like this book needed more Slavic mythology or just more to it in general. I really hope there's a sequel so that my questions can be answered. 

It was still a very beautifully written book. The way the creatures and their otherness were described makes it very easy to picture each species. And the rituals that are practiced for different spells are also well written into excruciating detail. Made me wince a few times reading them.



I really loved this! It’s short, but it packs a punch. The found family trope is well crafted, the world of the book is phenomenal, and the writing itself is beautiful. With how short it is, there wasn’t much time for the romance to really blossom and that’s what falls short for me. 

I’m desperately hoping that there will be more books that center on these characters, I could read an 800 page book about them and still want more.

Floofyflower

I really loved this! It’s short, but it packs a punch. The found family trope is well crafted, the world of the book is phenomenal, and the writing itself is beautiful. With how short it is, there wasn’t much time for the romance to really blossom and that’s what falls short for me. 

I’m desperately hoping that there will be more books that center on these characters, I could read an 800 page book about them and still want more.

When Among Crows

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