The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson

Calling all Fantasy lovers! Ready to pick your new house? Are you a Raven, Fox, Monkey, Ox, Bear, Tiger, Hound, or Dragon? This epic high fantasy novel is well-written, intricately plotted, and delightfully funny. It's full of twists and turns that you wont see coming.

Y’all, there is a MAP at the beginning of this book. That is an immediate green flag for me. Don’t be intimidated by its size. At no point did I want the story to end. Give me book two please!

The reign of Bersun the Brusque has come to an end. Seven exceptional warriors, thinkers, strategists now compete to replace him. When one of them is murdered, Neema Kraa is ordered to find the killer. But she isn’t alone; she has a secret helper. If she succeeds, she will win an empire. If she fails, she will die. We are Raven, and we are magnificent!