When Among Crows: A Contemporary Fantasy of Polish Folklore and Sacrifice in Chicago
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Summary
A contemporary fantasy novel set in Chicago, blending Polish folklore with urban fantasy. The story follows Dymitr, a monster hunter from a family that sacrifices their souls to slay monsters, who is tasked with finding the legendary witch Baba Jaga. He must ally with Ala, a fear-eating zmora cursed to die, offering her a cure in exchange for her help. Together they navigate the Chicago underworld while Dymitr's hidden motives threaten to destroy them both. Written by Veronica Roth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledWe bear the sword, and we bear the pain of the sword.
Pain is Dymitr's calling. His family is one in a long line of hunters who sacrifice their souls to slay monsters.
Pain is Ala's inheritance. A fear-eating zmora with little left to lose, Ala awaits death from the curse she carries.
Together they must fight against time and the wrath of the Chicago underworld.
But Dymitr's secrets―and his true motives―may be the thing that actually destroys them.
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