When Among Crows

By: Veronica Roth

Narrated by: Helen Laser, James Fouhey, Tim Campbell

This program features multicast narration.

When Among Crows is swift and striking, drawing from the deep well of Slavic folklore and asking if redemption and atonement can be found in embracing what we most fear.

We bear the sword, and we bear the pain of the sword.

Pain is Dymitr’s calling. His family is one in a long line of hunters who sacrifice their souls to slay monsters. Now he’s tasked with a deadly mission: find the legendary witch Baba Jaga. To reach her, Dymitr must ally with the ones he’s sworn to kill.

Pain is Ala’s inheritance. A fear-eating zmora with little left to lose, Ala awaits death from the curse she carries. When Dymitr offers her a cure in exchange for her help, she has no choice but to agree.

Together they must fight against time and the wrath of the Chicago underworld. But Dymitr’s secrets—and his true motives—may be the thing that actually destroys them.

"Lovely, lush, and full of otherworldly longing, this modern fairytale about righteousness and the weight we bear for love is Roth at her most imaginative and ethereal."—Olivie Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.

Fun Novella Focused Around Eastern Folklore

If you’re looking for a fun and interesting fast paced novella with Witcher vibes then look no further than When Among Crows. The three person narration worked wonderfully and while the story is short you get a bit of depth and development to the characters. While I wish it was a bit longer so some story points could be touched on in further detail it is a fun journey! Well worth the listen!

Intriguing mix of urban fantasy and Slavic folklore

The narrators gave and engaging performance. The mix of folklore, modern culture, and dark humor were enjoyable.

Beautiful

The narration was wonderful and the story itself was so great. I savored and loved this book. I was reluctant to finish it because it was such a wonderful story I didn’t want it to end. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I hope others pick this up and enjoy it as much as I have. If it sounds interesting to you, don’t hesitate to pick it up.

Kind of like a fairytale

This was an interesting story of a few people. Even though the story was short, there was a really nice conclusion.

Modern Slavic Folklore

If you enjoy Slavic Folklore and Urban Fantasy, then this story is for you. A nice and quick story rich with Slavic mythology and set in Modern day Chicago, the story follows a young man named Dymitr, who carries a secret that can help a young zmory, Ala, erase her curse. Only Baba Jaga can help them both, but will Dymitr's secret put Ala in more jeopardy?

Note for tandem audio/physical readers: Chapter 12 has a glitch between 1:17-3:48. Be prepared to skip that section and read the small section separately.