Author: David Elliott
Genre: retelling/verse novel
Similar books: The Daughters of Ys by MT Anderson
Wicked Girls by Stephanie Hemphill
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Summary (provided by publisher):When Robyn and his brothers are turned into ravens through the work of an unlucky curse, a sister is their only hope to become human again. Though she’s never met her brothers, April will stop at nothing to restore their humanity. But what about Robyn, who always felt a greater affinity to the air than to the earth-bound lives of his family?
My opinion: I don't believe I was familiar with this particular fairy tale, though I've read others that were similar. Maybe I'd find this book more compelling if I were. As a verse novel, it's a pretty quick read but not especially action driven. We have to assume a lot of actions from context. Elliot is doing some interesting things with poetic structure here, applying different structures to different characters based on personality. And there's some messaging about desire, longing, and duty. It's a valiant effort but more of a reflection than a narrative.
More information: The Seventh Raven releases March 16.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley
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