An Unkindness of Ravens

"An Unkindness of Ravens is a scintillating gem that stands out in a very crowded genre. Battista has created a one-of-a-kind world, beautifully reminiscent of Italy, with more than a sprinkling of mysterious magic and a vicious culture. Denevah is a wonderful heroine who invokes the sense of aloneness that every teen feels, but with headstrong smarts that drive the narrative. A brilliant retelling that provokes a sense of dread in those who know the more obscure tale, and delicious discovery in those who don't."—Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the Wings seriesA girl whose breath is poison, whose touch can kill...In the half-drowned city of Aerie, grudges between the Great Houses run deeper than the canals that serve as streets. For Denevah, a member of House Aves, the world of House politics is foreign to her. She's been raised in solitude, her only company the magnificent garden her father created especially for her. But now, with the Match Ball—the grand...