{"product_id":"the-faithless-hawk-by-margaret-owen-the-merciful-crow-book-2","title":"The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen (The Merciful Crow Series, Book 2 of 2)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen (The Merciful Crow Series, Book 2 of 2)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen is the second and final book in The Merciful Crow Series. It continues the story of Fie, the brave young Crow who fought to keep her people alive in The Merciful Crow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFie is no longer only learning how to lead. She is now a chieftain. Her people depend on her, and the danger around them is becoming much worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrince Jasimir made a promise to protect the Crows. Fie wants to believe that promise will be kept. But the death of King Surimir changes everything. Queen Rhusana begins a cruel fight for the throne, and the Crows once again become targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe queen uses fear, power, and the deadly plague to turn the people of Sabor against Fie’s caste. The Crows are forced to hide while their food and time begin to run out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFie knows hiding will not save them forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect her people, she must find allies, enter a world filled with royal danger, learn old secrets about the Crows, and face enemies who may be closer than she thinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMacmillan describes The Faithless Hawk as the thrilling sequel to The Merciful Crow and confirms that it completes Margaret Owen's young adult dark fantasy duology. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYou finished Book 1. Now the real fight begins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first book introduced readers to Fie, Prince Jasimir, Tavin, the Crow caste, the strange magic of Sabor, and the hatred faced by the Crows.But winning one battle did not fix the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the problem Fie faces in The Faithless Hawk.She helped a prince because she believed his rise could bring safety to her people. Now she has to find out whether a royal promise is worth anything when the kingdom begins to fall apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new queen is becoming more powerful. The plague is spreading. Old enemies are still dangerous. The Crows have fewer safe places to go.Fie cannot simply wait for someone else to solve the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe has to become the leader her people need.For readers who finished The Merciful Crow and wanted to know what happens next, this book gives the continuation and ending of Fie's main story. It takes the world, characters, promises, and conflicts of Book 1 and pushes them into a bigger and more dangerous fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFie has changed, but her strongest rule remains the same\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best parts of this series is Fie herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe is not a perfect hero. She gets angry. She makes hard choices. She does not trust easily. She has lived in a world where people use the Crows when they need them and hate them when they do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat life has taught her one important rule: protect your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Book 2, that rule becomes harder to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFie is now responsible for more than herself. She has to think like a leader. Every choice can affect her entire group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould she trust an old ally?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould she enter a place controlled by her enemies?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan she believe the people who once made promises to her?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat happens when love, duty, friendship, and survival point in different directions?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese questions make Fie's journey much more than a simple fight between good and evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe must learn what kind of leader she wants to become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQueen Rhusana turns fear into a weapon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kingdom of Sabor is already divided by its caste system. The Crows are treated as the lowest group even though they perform work that protects everyone else from the deadly Sinner's Plague.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen Rhusana understands how to use that hate.According to the official publisher description, she uses the plague to unite Sabor against the Crows while also adding people to her own terrible army. Fie and her band are pushed into hiding as the kingdom moves closer to disaster. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives the story a strong enemy.Rhusana does not only attack with physical power. She uses fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen people are scared, they can be made to blame someone else. The Crows become an easy target because society already sees them as different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the story feel larger than one person fighting one queen. Fie is fighting an unfair system that has existed for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDark magic becomes even more important\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who enjoyed the unusual magic in the first book will find more to explore here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world of Sabor is divided into bird-named castes. Different castes have different powers and places in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crows are different.Their connection to death and plague gives them a special place in the world, even though other groups often refuse to respect them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFie's magic is closely connected with teeth and powers left by dead witches. This strange system helped make the first book stand out, but Book 2 goes deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFie begins to learn that there are old secrets about the Crows that she did not fully understand.Those secrets may help save her people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey may also create new danger.The official Macmillan description says Fie must uncover ancient Crow secrets that could either save her people or bring terrible destruction. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat mystery gives fantasy readers another reason to keep turning the pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA story of rage, romance, rebellion, and survival\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithless Hawk is not built around only one type of story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is dark magic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is political danger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are secrets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is romance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is betrayal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is a fight for survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also questions about power, class, hate, duty, and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKirkus Reviews described the sequel as a story rich in rage, romance, and rebellion and gave it a starred review. Kirkus also identifies it as Volume 2 of the Merciful Crow series and notes that the story continues the plague and power struggle affecting Sabor. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause so many parts work together, the book can appeal to readers who want more than a simple romance or a simple magic story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationships matter, but so does the kingdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe magic matters, but so do Fie's choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe action matters, but so does the way the Crows are treated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe romance becomes more complicated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe emotional side of the story is another reason readers may become deeply involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFie has already formed strong connections during the first book. But war and politics can change relationships very quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrust becomes difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople have duties that may pull them away from the people they care about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA person who once seemed safe may become dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe publisher even introduces the sequel with the idea that kings can become outcasts and lovers can become foes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the romance more tension than a simple love story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFie is trying to protect a whole community while also dealing with her own feelings. Love cannot exist separately from the dangerous world around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who enjoy fantasy where romance supports the main story instead of replacing it may especially enjoy this balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe story moves toward a real ending\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome fantasy readers do not want to start a series with many unfinished books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Merciful Crow Series is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\nIt has only two books, and The Faithless Hawk is the final one. Macmillan officially calls the series a young adult dark fantasy duology. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat means readers can complete the main story without collecting a very long set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook 1 introduces Fie's world and begins her fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook 2 takes that fight to its final stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the series a useful choice for someone who wants a fantasy story with a larger world but does not want to commit to six, eight, or ten books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead The Merciful Crow first for the best experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithless Hawk is not designed as a separate standalone novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt directly continues important characters, relationships, promises, magical rules, and political problems from The Merciful Crow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading Book 1 first will help you understand why Fie distrusts the ruling castes, why Jasimir's promise matters, how Fie's connection with Tavin developed, and why the safety of the Crows is so important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also understand the caste system and magic much more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already own The Merciful Crow, this second book is the natural next step for completing your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are completely new to Margaret Owen's series, starting with Book 1 is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade for readers who enjoy darker fantasy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official publisher places The Faithless Hawk in the Young Adult category and gives it an age range of 14–18 years. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story can also be enjoyed by adult readers who like YA fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is especially suitable for readers who enjoy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong female main characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark fantasy worlds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagic with unusual rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal fights and palace danger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebellion and resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-stakes journeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship and loyalty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomance mixed with fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecrets about the past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacters forced to make difficult choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories about discrimination and unfair social systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFantasy series with a complete ending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book contains death, plague, violence, social hatred, danger, and other serious ideas, so it is better suited to teen and adult fantasy readers than very young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA premium reading copy from Bookish Wonderland\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful fantasy story becomes more enjoyable when the physical book is comfortable to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBookish Wonderland focuses on making its English book collection suitable for regular reading and keeping on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy comes with premium eye-soothing cream paper. The softer page tone helps create a comfortable reading surface, especially during longer reading sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text has crystal-clear printing, helping words stay sharp and easy to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also uses high quality stiched and glue binding\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(253, 253, 253); color: rgb(48, 48, 48); font-size: 0.875rem; --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-fdfdfd, #191b1c); --darkreader-inline-color: var(--darkreader-text-303030, #cac5be);\" data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" data-darkreader-inline-color=\"\"\u003e for better longevity. This gives the pages extra support when the book is opened and read many times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese features make the copy suitable for personal reading, gifting, collecting, or completing your two-book Merciful Crow set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy to order from anywhere in the country\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding the book you want should not become another difficult journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBookish Wonderland provides nationwide delivery, so customers can order from Dhaka as well as other districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCash on Delivery is available across Bangladesh, giving customers the option to pay when the order arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers located in Dhaka who need their book sooner, fast or urgent delivery options may also be available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it easier to buy the final book of the series whether you are reading it yourself or sending it as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen readers search for Book price in Bangladesh, they often want both a fair buying option and a copy that feels comfortable to read. Bookish Wonderland combines convenient local ordering with premium paper, strong binding, and clear printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA good gift for a fantasy reader\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithless Hawk can also make a useful gift for someone who already owns The Merciful Crow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of giving them another unrelated fantasy book, you can help them complete the story they have already started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may work well as a gift for a birthday, exam result, holiday, or simple surprise for someone who enjoys young adult fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore buying it as a gift, check whether the reader already has Book 1. Since this is Book 2, the story will make much more sense after reading the first novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat books are in the Merciful Crow series by Margaret Owen?:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are 2 books in The Merciful Crow Series by Margaret Owen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen (Book 1 of 2 )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen (Book 2 of 2 )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Sellers Rank of This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#963,453 in Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#674 in Teen \u0026amp; Young Adult Dark Fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1,029 in Teen \u0026amp; Young Adult Wizards \u0026amp; Witches Fantasy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#1,210 in Teen \u0026amp; Young Adult Fantasy Action \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this finale deserves a place on your shelf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome final books only try to make everything bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithless Hawk has a stronger job to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has to answer the promises made in Book 1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has to show whether the Crows can finally find safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has to test Fie as a true leader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt has to bring the fight against Queen Rhusana to a breaking point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has to show what happens when friendship, love, duty, and power stop moving in the same direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the story both action and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFie is fighting for people who have spent years being treated as if their lives matter less. She cannot solve that problem simply by winning one fight. She has to understand the hidden history of her own people and find a way to change what comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a fantasy finale built around courage, anger, sacrifice, hope, and the hard work of becoming a leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also received notable recognition. Macmillan lists it as an NPR Best Book of 2020, a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2020, and a YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Fie's journey with Book 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf The Merciful Crow made you care about Fie, the Crows, Jasimir, Tavin, and the future of Sabor, stopping after Book 1 means leaving their biggest fight unfinished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Faithless Hawk is where the promises are tested.It is where Fie must prove that she can lead.It is where old secrets begin to matter.And it is where Margaret Owen brings the two-book story toward its conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shoppers comparing Book price in Bangladesh, Bookish Wonderland offers an easy way to add this final volume to your fantasy shelf with nationwide delivery and Cash on Delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this book if you want dark magic, royal danger, strong characters, rebellion, romance, painful choices, and a completed fantasy story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder The Faithless Hawk by Margaret Owen (The Merciful Crow Series, Book 2 of 2) from Bookish Wonderland and finish Fie's fight for the future of the Crows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you require any customization or have any questions, please inbox us via FB or Insta.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b482b8cf-7fff-edaa-321c-bad7fc2e9b58\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookish Wonderland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43755296522337,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43755296555105,"sku":null,"price":369.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/1788\/8609\/files\/The_Faithless_Hawk_by_Margaret_Owen_The_Merciful_Crow_Series_Book_2_of_2.jpg?v=1787047995","url":"https:\/\/bookishwonderland.com\/products\/the-faithless-hawk-by-margaret-owen-the-merciful-crow-book-2","provider":"Bookish Wonderland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}