A labyrinth of a bookvast and intricate, full of fiendish twists and clever trapswith 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 fantasyin 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 emperors 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 wont 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 ofAncillary Justice

“Fiendishly charming and clever, this is a book you absolutely must devour.”Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author ofThe Jasmine Throne

“The Raven Scholaris as clever as its namesakeeach beloved character, each twist and each turn, is a shiny new gift. It is magnificent.”C. L. Clark, author ofThe Unbroken

“Epic fantasy at its finestfiendish political intrigue, the ultimate trial for the throne and a shocking crime at the center. Simply glorious!” Georgia Summers, author ofThe 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, The Raven Scholar is a pure delight.”Bethany Jacobs, Philip K. Dick Award-winning author ofThese Burning Stars