4.5
Corvidae
By Rhonda Parrish & Jane Yolen &Publisher Description
Associated with life and death, disease and luck, corvids have long captured mankind's attention, showing up in mythology as the companions or manifisations of dieties, and starring in stories from Aesop to Poe and beyond.
In Corvidae birds are born of blood and pain, trickster ravens live up tp their names, magpies take human form, bluejays battle evil forces, and choughs become prisoners of war. These stories will take you to the Great War, research facilitie, frozen mountiantops, steam-powered worlds, remote forest homes, and deep into fairy tales. One thing is for certain, after reading this anthology, you'll never look the same way at the corvid outside your window.
Featuring works by Jane Yolen, Mike Allen, C.S.E. Cooney, M.L.D. Curelas, Tim Deal, Megan Engelhardt, Megan Fennell, Adria Laycraft, Kat Otis, Michael S. Pack, Sara Puls, Michael M. Rader, Mark Rapacz, Angela Slatter, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, and Leslie Van Zwol.
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Jord
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Amelia Carr
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“Corvidae is a collection of short stories and poems that are based around crows, ravens, magpies and various other Corvids.
This book has been put together and edited really well as all the stories and poem have the same other worldy, ethereal and magical feel. The stories within are not predictable tales and are almost as poetic as the poems the book contains. These are definitely a group of tales of the unexpected. The stories are very imaginative and are woven together in such a way that you feel like you are reading a magic spell.
If I had to choose my favourites it would be Visiting Hours by Michael S Pack as it is such a tender and heartbreaking tale. I would also choose Raven No More by Adria Laycraft. I enjoyed the darkness and revenge of this one. I felt that both of these stories could have been fleshed out a bit more into great novels.
A Mischief of Seven by Leslie Van Zwol is another stories that I feel could have been a bigger, more detailed novel. It left me wanting to know more details and follow the story. I feel this one has a lot of potential for its own series.
The Valvran by Megan Fennell is also an interesting one. It has a medieval feel to it and a legend within the story that is quite captivating.
Sanctuary by Laura Van Arendonk Baugh has a paranormal element to it and is also quite a tender caring tale that is quite touching and heartfelt.
The Tell Tale Heart of Existence by Michael M Rader is a dark tale of a student and their teacher that I found darkly humourous!
Collections like these are a great way of discovering new authors and talent and there are definitely a few to watch out for in this book. The theme is an interesting one and also provides a bit of education as I did not realise that all the birds mentioned are related.
The styles of writing are quite different considering the similar subject matter and that is what keeps the stories interesting even though you are reading about the same subject. I took a short break between each one as it made it easier to grasp the following stories and its switch in style, tempo and setting. Poetry is not really my thing but the poems contained in this book are writing quite beautifully that I found myself mulling them over before moving on to the next section and, on occasion, re-reading some of them.
If you enjoy dark, fantasy novels, this anthology will appeal to you a lot. And if you want to try reading this genre, this collection is a good place to start.”
Kandis Posey
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“Corvidae
Edited by Rhonda Parrish
**5 Stars**
Corvidae is an Anthropology by multiple authors. It's the second in Rhonda Parrish's Magical Menageries series. I love Reading multiple short stories based off of one single topic! So many of the authors took the subject matter to the next level! Whether the magical birds were allies in a time of need for maddening creatures who drove you crazy the worst possible time I enjoyed them all. These are five of my favorite stories in this anthropology:
Whistles and Trills by Kate Otis
Set an a time of war when humans weren't the only ones to rule the world.
“If humans knew what was good for them, they would be content to fight over earth and leave air to the corvidae, water to the leviathans, and frost to the giants.”
Morgaine find herself in an adventure while navigating during a deadly storm.
The Valravn by Megan Fennell
This is a story told from the point of view of a 14-year-old girl who has an unexpected visitor on a stormy night.
“My eyes were first drawn to his cloak. Even sodden, it was a spectacular thing, bright robin’s egg blue mottled with large silver diamonds.”
Klara will hear the story of a lifetime from this flamboyant traveler!
The Rookery of Sainte – Mere – Eglise by Tim Deal
Birgit expects this Saturday to be like any other Saturday. But the Rooks have left her a present today.
“Birgit saw the rooks chattering on a nearby oak, preening and busy on the branches. She pulled the button from her pocket and held it up.”
She went to meet her friend at their favorite meeting place when her unlikely adventure began.
The Tell-Tale Heart of Existence by Micheal M. Rader
This corvidae tale is base from Poe’s original Tale and while it takes many cues from Poe’s version it has its own spin.
“I was never kinder to the old man than in the following weeks. I matched every smile of his in kind; I laughed at every jest.”
I love Michael’s version of this tale but I won't spoil it for you!
Flying the Coop by MLD Curelas
This short story has a fun steampunk feel to it! Clockworks, Cyborgs and magic packed all into one short story!
“Jenny was mostly black and white, with streaks of blue on her wings and tail—a magpie. One of her legs was artificial, brass, by the look of it, with miniscule gears and cogs serving as joints. One eye was also clockwork.”
We follow a clever smuggler as she tries to get a stolen bird out of the city without getting caught!
It seems Rhonda Parish has an eye for beautifully written stories! Each of these stories set my imagination wild and I began to create more to each story in my head. This anthropology would be a great read for people who need inspiration or a quick retreat from the hectic world! You will find short stories and poems that will take you many different places. I'm giving this beautiful anthropology five stars. Each one of these authors and the editor were worth the follow!”
Maura Harper
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“Corvidae – Rhonda Parrish’s Magical Menageries Book 2 An Anthology
“There are a great number of different corvids in the world, from many species of crows and ravens to chouchs, treepies, several species of jays and magpies – the list is long and varies as are common corvidae traits.” Huh, I thought a corvid was a made up word and had something to do with Greek Mythology or something. I love that books teach me something new every day.
A Murder of Crows by Jane Yolen is a quick and rhythmic poem about crows
Whistles and Trills by Kat Otis – Sometimes those we think are our enemies turn out to be our greatest allies. A derailed train, a fallen plane and some very interesting characters gives this story and unexpected turn.
The Valravn by Megan Fennell – Magic lies within the heart of kings and the children.” Sometimes things are not what we would believe them to be.
A Mischief of Seven by Leslie Van Zwol – A ghost and a detective meet at a murder scene – no it’s not the punchline of a joke, it’s the way this fantastic story begins. “It feels good and I like it”
Visiting Hours by Michael S. Pack – “The Raven Comes for Us All” Sometimes we say things to make the ones we love feel better and not so alone. This story made me sob.
The Rooker of Saint-Mere-Eglise by Tim Deal – I need to be honest on this one, I feel like this story was poetic and symbolic but I did not understand it. I wonder if it part of a larger story. I would be interested in reading it.
What is Owed by C.S.E. Cooney – A lyrical poem that reminded me of a childhood tale.
Raven No More – Adria Laycraft A family Totem, a tattoo, revenge and a gift. This was one of my favorites.
The Tell – Tale Heart of Existence by Michael M Rader – A diary of madness. A new imagining of a classic.
Sanctuary by Laura VanArendonk Baugh – A licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator helps a man and his bird and they in turn help her. There is more to this story in the next anthology – I look forward to it.
Knife Collection, Blood museum, Birds (Scarecrow Remix by Sara Puls) – A story of addiction and someone who cares for the addict.
Flying the Coop – M.L.D. Curelas - A guy nicknamed “Droppings”, a brass legged bird named Jenny and an exodus
Postcards from the Abyss – Jane Yolen A Poem
Basyli Conjures a Blackbird - Mark Rapacz BOOM BOOM BOOM fighting the good fight. Magic, battles and consequences
Seven for a Secret by Megan Engelhardt - Marisole and Zinnia are finders of unique creatures, special creatures. “…memories are often truly as a whisper in the wind to us: fleeting, faint, the briefest of emotions…””.
Flight – Angela Slatter Princesses must follow many rules. “Life moves on the ebb and flow of other’s desires””
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