Voice of Crow

by Jeri Smith-Ready

Book Overview

In pain, in fear, in longing and surprise--with every death Rhia hears the cries of the departed. This 'gift' from the ancient and mysterious Crow gives Rhia an intimate connection to death. One she's fought to repress as she tries to create a normal life. But those chosen by the spirits can never be normal. Rhia has glimpsed the future of her newborn son--a child who is stolen from her. And if she must deaden her heart to the living and wander the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373802900
• ISBN13: 9780373802906
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Luna Books
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.1" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Fantastic!

Books like this one is the reason I love to read. I wish every book I read left me with the same feelings, but then again, if they all did, this one wouldn't stand out and hold a special place amongst my books. This is the second book in the Aspect of Crow trilogy and it picks up where the first one, Eyes of Crow, left off. Jeri's imagination is amazing! She is a truly talented author and writes with such emotional depth. I loved every scene with the budding romance between Filip and Alanka and a lot of them brought tears as did the scenes with Marek after he was captured. His scenes were so full of sadness and hurt and disgust toward his slave master, Basha. When the time approached for Marek to be rescued she had gripped my emotions so tightly that it was difficult to read through the blur of tears during those chapters, wondering how he would react to Rhia and how she would react to him. She handled it perfectly! Whew, and then rescuing the Kalindons and Asermons when they went after Nilik. So many great and emotion filled scenes at the end. It was amazing. This is a series that will stay with me forever! If you like Fantasy with romance and strong emotions then I highly recommend this trilogy. It's one not to be passed up!

speak up for the crow [no spoilers]

"Voice of Crow" resumes the "Aspect of Crow" trilogy ten days after "Eyes Of Crow" by exploring more character perspectives within masterful writing of beautiful descriptions and excellent action sequences. The tale and the world inside are exceedingly well-developed; the plot flows effectively and provides quality entertainment for both fans of fantasy and romance. Aside from Rhia and Marek, Alanka the Wolf and Filip, an injured Descendant from the Battle of Asermons, offer different points of view and bring additional variation to a clever story about surviving cultural changes. There are a few experiences concerning the Ilion culture which clarifies the reasons behind the atrocious attacks. The bestowed powers from each Aspect along with the different phases are sound; the balance of magic is reasonably fair with nothing akin to army leveling magic. Many more Aspects are explained but sadly only one more novel in the trilogy is expected. A detailed map of the significant terrains and comprehensive appendix would have been useful. I recommend this series to any fan of the romance/fantasy genre. Thank you.

Great Sequil!

This book, the second in her aspect of crow series and really delivered. It could stand alone as a coming into adulthood novel but also compells the reader forward to the next novel. If you have not read the first book-Eyes of Crow, however I strongly recommend that you do. This tale is set in a Post Apocolyptic time period when the Spirits of Animals, similar to Native American Beliefs have come to guide and direct people in their lives both daily and spirtually. Every person gains a magical animal aspect. The heroine of the story has the aspect of Crow. This second novel deals with a group of invaders who have lost magical abilities (or maybe never recieved them) due to living in cities which may have been the fall of mankind in the first place. Exciting, page turning and romantic, this was a great read!

We all like to see ourselves in books!

Smith-Ready's "Aspect of Crow" books take place in cultures permeated by animal spirits which guide and assist us through trials. I'd not have earlier thought myself a fan of genre fiction, but the first book "Eyes of Crow" caught me. I went to www.jerismithready.com and took the survey and found out I'm under the Aspect of Spider, which automatically made the rest of the book more interesing (Yes, I recemmend reading "Eyes" before reading the current "Voice of Crow") The main characters are sufficiently developed as are all of the more minor ones in such a way that the reader really does get to customize their importance a bit. It's alot of action, some romance (something for everyone, mostly!) but mostly plots and twists all too human and familiar to those of us in workaday jungles. You'll absolutely care about the characters, follow the plot with maybe a couple of fingernails at risk, and make no mistake you'll want the next book in the series right away. I suggest geting the first in the series first, but also recommend signing up for news on her website (it's nothing bothersome at all, and you get updates on new books). I'm even going to start her next trilogy! Witt Pratt Winchester, VA

A Worthy Continuation

I received my copy of 'Voice of Crow' this afternoon after its long-awaited release. Just as I predicted, I finished it today as I had done with Jeri Smith-Ready's previous installment, 'Eyes of Crow'. The author has an amazing ability to keep those pages turning, creating an environment that you just can't seem to shake until its through. Magical and filled with wonder, it's hard to tear your eyes and thoughts away for even a moment. For those of you who have not read the first installment in the 'Aspect of Crow' series, I highly recommend you pick it up before reading 'Voice of Crow'. Not only is it a marvelous first effort in a series, it also contains everything you need to know about the world you are about to enter with Rhia, her family, friends and enemies. In the same vein as 'Eyes of Crow', 'Voice of Crow' proceeds with the continuation of our strong, yet troubled heroine, Rhia. Without giving much away about this story, Rhia has reached the second phase of her aspect (Crow, a guardian spirit affiliated with death, and in a strange way, life) in bringing her child into the world with her new husband Marek, a man of the Wolf aspect. Unfortunately all is not well in Rhia's world. The Descendants are hot on the Reawakened's heels with a precise vindication. The Reawakened must come together to face another strain of tragedy and fear. In doing so, they find not only a stronger sense of community but a sense of self. While the focus is often not on Rhia in this second installment, Jeri Smith-Ready introduces a few new faces, presenting the reader with mixed emotions about the outcome of these perceived antagonists. A page-turning experience, indeed. Reuniting with old 'friends' such as Alanka, the Wolf, Arcas, the Spider, Lycas, the Wolverine and even old foes left me with sense of completion when I had finished. We get to have a more fulfilling glimpse into these supporting characters, learning the intricacies of their emotions and connecting them with the past events that still linger fresh in their minds. My final thoughts upon reaching the end of this book were mixed. I was sad to see it 'go', and yet, I felt as though the author had brought things full-circle. It has left me hungry for the final chapter of this trilogy. The doubtful youth of Rhia's past is no more; where she once stood is now a woman with wants, needs and a purpose that must be fulfilled. Another spell-binding environment padded with magical endeavors and emotional triumphs speaks volumes of Jeri Smith-Ready's abilities. Definitely continue this triology and follow this woman's work! You will not be disappointed.