The Bird And The Sword By Amy Harmon -

: The kingdom is threatened by the Volgar , monstrous birdmen, while internal political machinations force Lark and Tiras into an uneasy alliance. Characters

: A powerful and sharp-featured ruler torn between his duty to his kingdom and his fear of losing his humanity to his bird form. The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon

This book is the first in . While it can be read as a standalone with a complete ending, a second book follows different characters in the same world. The Bird and the Sword (2016) : The kingdom is threatened by the Volgar

: Lark’s father, whose primary motivation is self-preservation due to a curse linking his life to hers. Series Order & Reading Experience While it can be read as a standalone

: King Tiras, son of the tyrant who killed Lark’s mother, takes Lark as a political pawn. Tiras harbors his own secret: he is a "Changer" who transforms into an eagle—a gift he struggles to control.

: Lark is a "Teller," someone who can shape reality with her words. To keep her safe, her mother bound her voice, leaving her mute and isolated under her father's neglectful care.