"The Bird King" is a fantasy novel by G. Willow Wilson that follows the journey of Fatima, a young concubine in the Alhambra palace during the late 15th century. As the Spanish Inquisition intensifies, she discovers her ability to communicate with birds, which leads her to seek freedom and safety. Accompanied by Lal, a shape-shifting jinn, Fatima embarks on an adventure filled with magic and danger. Together, they navigate a world where myth and reality intertwine, exploring themes of love, identity, and the struggle for liberation in a time of oppression.