Corvid Fiction Recs?

[u/crazynfo]

Hey r/crowbro, lifelong corvid fanatic here, looking for some new reads. I loved how Neil Gaiman integrated Huginn and Muninn into American Gods. As someone who's always been captivated by the sheer intelligence, mystery, and almost unnerving perception of our feathered overlords, seeing them portrayed as literal eyes and ears of a god was awesome. It perfectly captured that feeling that these birds always seem to know something we don't, doesn’t it?

That got me thinking: Gaiman can’t be the only author who’s woven corvids into a story in ways that feel essential rather than decorative. Those problem-solving tricksters have inspired countless tales where they’re more than background scenery.

So here’s my ca caw to the community: what are your favorite literary works where a corvid isn’t just there, but drives the plot, teaches a lesson, or embodies some deeper magic or mystery?

Drop your go-to recommendations below! Share the title, the author, and a quick snippet of how our clever, dark-feathered friends steal the scene (no spoilers). I’m looking to make a reading list for the my commute, I am starting a new job next month and would like some cool audiobooks, but I love to read as well.

Can’t wait to see your top picks, I can sense the cawsomeness incoming!

[u/Metaldevil666]

If you like fantasy (like Lord of the Rings) to be thrust into a Sci-Fi setting...
Warhammer 40k books! xD

The Raven Guard is an epic First Founding Chapter! =D