The Republic of BirdsA land of forbidden magic. A book of ancient maps. And a story of courage and sisterly love. Magic is banned in Stolitsa. Any girl showing signs of being magical is whisked away to Bleak Steppeto a life, so the stories go, of unspeakable horror. So when strange things begin to happen to Olga, she knows she has a dangerous secret, one she must guard with great care. But then the birds take the thing most precious to her, and Olga knows she must summon