River of Crows (The Arcanium) 
Book 1 of 3: The Arcanium
by N.P. Thompson

A cryptic prophecy. A dangerous quest. An explosive family secret. And a crow with a white feather who is more than he appears...

A cryptic prophecy. A dangerous quest. An explosive family secret. And a crow with a white feather who is more than he appears...
Mortal peril is twelve-year-old Ty Baxter's new normal when he teams up with the weird girl from school to help an injured bird and suddenly finds himself trapped in a strange, magical world.
Now the target of a brutal tyrant with unfathomable power, Ty grapples with a life-altering revelation about his past and the implications of an ancient prophecy. As he struggles to control his own emerging magical Talent, Ty embroils himself in a desperate gamble to help his new friends save their missing family before the emperor uses his dark sorcery to transform them into birds, enslaving them forever as soldiers in his enchanted avian army.
And if he survives all of that, he's probably still going to get grounded—if he ever finds a way to get back home.
From debut author N.P. Thompson, River of Crows will appeal to fans of Percy Jackson and the Wings of Fire series.

Robin's Review: River of Crows is a thrilling debut novel from The Arcanium series. It is a well-crafted story that will leave readers craving more. The middle-grade fantasy follows the adventure of 12-year-old Ty, who is at the center of a foreboding prophecy and embarks on a journey to save the fantastical world of Arcania with his friends and a clever crow. This smart and exciting novel is perfect for young readers who love magical things. I highly recommend it.

Next Book in the Series:
Mirror of Wolves (The Arcanium Book 2) 
Book 2 of 3: The Arcanium
Stone of Serpents (The Arcanium Book 3) 
Book 3 of 3: The Arcanium
Available May 2, 2024
It was my pleasure to receive a free copy of this book, but that does not in any way affect my opinions in this review of this entertaining story.

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