“A labyrinth of a book—vast and intricate, full of fiendish twists and clever traps—with a deeply human heart at its center. It's thrilling, romantic, often tragic, and always funny; I'm obsessed.”
—Alix E. Harrow,
New York Times
bestselling author of
Starling House
The Raven Scholar
is a masterfully woven tale of imperial intrigue from an electrifying new voice in epic fantasy—in a stunning edition featuring French flaps and silver foiled cover effects!
Let us fly now to the empire of Orrun, where after twenty-four years of peace, the reign of Bersun the Brusque has come to an end. In the dizzying heat of midsummer, seven exceptional warriors, thinkers, strategists compete to replace him.
When one of them is murdered, it falls to Neema Kraa, the emperor’s brilliant, idiosyncratic High Scholar, to find the killer and fight for the throne. Neema believes she is alone. But we are here to help; all she has to do is let us in.
If she succeeds, we will win an empire. If she fails, death awaits her. But we won’t let that happen.
We are the Raven, and we are magnificent.
★ "Sharply written and intricately plotted. A masterclass in storytelling!" —
Ann Leckie, Hugo Award-winning author of
Ancillary Justice
★ "Fiendishly charming and clever, this is a book you absolutely must devour." —
Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author of
The Jasmine Throne
★ "
is as clever as its namesake—each beloved character, each twist and each turn, is a shiny new gift. It is magnificent." —
C. L. Clark, author of
The Unbroken
★ "Epic fantasy at its finest—fiendish political intrigue, the ultimate trial for the throne and a shocking crime at the center. Simply glorious!" —
Georgia Summers, author of
The City of Stardust
★ "Engrossing and unputdownable...my favorite read of the year. A conflagration of court intrigue, religious folktale, and characters with deliciously murky motivations,
is a pure delight." —
Bethany Jacobs, Philip K. Dick Award-winning author of
These Burning Stars