When Among Crows
The USA Today bestselling When Among Crows is a story of witches, knights, and monsters set in modern day Chicago and pulling from Slavic folklore from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth.
We bear the sword, and we bear the pain of the sword.
On Kupala Night, Dymitr arrives in Chicago’s monstrous, magical underworld with a perilous mission: pick the mythical fern flower and offer it to a cursed creature in exchange for help finding the legendary witch Baba Jaga.
Ala is a fear-eating zmora afflicted with a bloodline curse that’s slowly killing her. She's just desperate enough to say yes to Dymitr, even if she doesn’t know his motives.
Over the course of one night, Ala and Dymitr risk life and limb in search of Baba Jaga, and begin to build a tentative friendship. . . but when Ala finds out what Dymitr is hiding, it could destroy them both.
"Lovely, lush, and full of otherworldly longing, this modern fairytale about righteousness and the weight we bear for love is Roth at her most imaginative and ethereal."―Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six
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Veronica Roth
Veronica Roth, the mind behind the Divergent series, has carved out her place as one of the leading voices in young adult dystopian fiction. Born in 1988 in Chicago, Illinois, Roth’s early life was filled with a love for storytelling, which she nurtured through writing short stories, novels, and more. Her path to success wasn’t instantaneous; it was a journey of honing her craft and embracing her unique voice.
Roth’s breakout moment came in 2011 with the publication of Divergent, the first book in a trilogy set in a future society divided into factions based on virtues. This high-stakes world, with its exploration of identity, fear, and rebellion, resonated deeply with readers, launching Roth into the spotlight. But Divergent wasn’t just a story about a girl caught in a conflict, it was a reflection of the complexities of choice and control, and how the decisions we make shape not just ourselves, but the world around us.
Curse Bearer
In a city where shadows twist with secrets and the ordinary is never quite safe, a young woman bears a curse that marks her for both power and peril. The Curse Bearer series follows her journey through streets thick with legend, forests that hum with unseen life, and hidden corners where myth and reality collide. Each step draws her deeper into a world shaped by ancient magic, complicated loyalties, and choices that carry consequences far beyond what she can see. Along the way, she encounters allies whose intentions are never entirely clear, adversaries who wield charm as easily as a weapon, and a web of intrigue that tests her courage, intelligence, and resolve.
Curse Bearer consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
