| The Bird King | |
| Author: | G. Willow Wilson |
| Cover Artist: | Helen Crawford-White |
| Publisher: | Grove Press |
The Bird King is a 2019 fantasy novel by writer G. Willow Wilson.[1] Set in 1491, the novel takes place in the Emirate of Granada during the territory's final days. The story concerns the flight of Fatima and Hassan, a concubine and mapmaker, respectively, from service to the Emirate's last sultan.[2]
According to literary review aggregator Book Marks, the novel received mostly "Rave" reviews.[3] Laura Miller, writing for Slate, praised the novel for its "[...] rare portrayal of a platonic love fiercer than any of its erotic counterparts."[4]