Robin's Review

Iron Crow: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Crawling Girl Book 1)  

From the Bowels of Seattle’s Ruins to the Depths of a Dark Secret.

Rayna knew the rules…

And everybody was supposed to follow them.

Would she?

Within the sprawling ruins of Seattle, the Nest looms high above as a stronghold of the aristocratic Crow class, ruled with an iron fist by Lord Corvus. Rayna and her resilient Hydrans have long toiled at the depths of Lake Union, crawling for valuable scrap metal to trade with the Crows. Everything changes when a mysterious boy shows up, burdening Rayna with a haunting secret that leaves her with the perilous choice between standing up for the truth, even if it means sacrificing everything or succumbing to a world on the brink of chaos. Will Rayna become the catalyst for a rebellion that redefines their destinies? Or will the Iron Crow prevail?

Discover a world on the brink, where the truth is the ultimate weapon, and one woman’s courage could alter the course of destiny. From USA Today Bestselling Author Kim Petersen comes Iron Crow, the first book in The Crawling Girl series, a dystopian thriller featuring complex characters and high-powered action adventure. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Road.

Robin’s Review

The book is easy to read and would be suitable for young adults and above. The story is set in a dystopian world where dictators known as Crows rule. There are no graphic or gory scenes or descriptions. The characters are interesting and relatable, particularly the main character, Rayna, who is deeply conflicted about whether to continue following the established norms or risk uncovering the truth about her community, even if it means rebellion and death. This sets the scene for the next book, which I am eagerly anticipating. I love this storyline and would even stay up late to get the chance to read the release of the next book, Battle Crow. Ms. Petersen has now become a favorite author (meaning I must read everything she ever wrote) for me, so I highly recommend this book and her as an author.

Book Series:

Battle Crow: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Crawling Girl Book 2)

Available February 6, 2024

War Crow: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (The Crawling Girl Book 3)

Available March 5, 2024