The Bird And The Sword By Amy Harmon -

: Tiras’s fiercely loyal half-brother and Captain of the King’s Guard, who is initially skeptical of Lark.

: 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.

(2017) – Focuses on Kjell’s journey. Purchasing Options The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon

by Amy Harmon is a lyrical adult fantasy romance set in the kingdom of Jeru, where magic is outlawed and those with "Gifts" are hunted . The novel follows Lark , a young woman who was silenced by her mother’s dying curse to protect her from the king who killed her. Plot & World-Building Highlights

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) : Tiras’s fiercely loyal half-brother and Captain of

: Power is inherited from the Creator’s four original children: Tellers (words), Changers (shifters), Healers , and Spinners .

: The kingdom is threatened by the Volgar , monstrous birdmen, while internal political machinations force Lark and Tiras into an uneasy alliance. Characters (2017) – Focuses on Kjell’s journey

: 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.