Rites of the Starling: A Slow-Burn Epic Romantasy

About Rites of the Starling: A Slow-Burn Epic Romantasy

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERRITES OF THE STARLING is the epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry’s #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS. A princess journeys across a cursed realm to find the truth about her family, only to discover her quest intertwines with the fate of a lost warrior. Love, danger, and magic collide in a captivating romantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J.

Maas and Rebecca Yarros. ​Calandra’s five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming.

And in the wake of a devastating attack, I’ve been separated from the man who owns my heart. ​I’m lost. Terrified.

Homesick. Hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest, the only thing keeping me going is the little girl counting on me to keep her safe. ​It’s my turn to become the Guardian.

​Our lives change one fateful night. A night of death. A night of monsters.

A night of truths. That night, I learn the real meaning of fear—and the depth of my own strength. ​Everyone wants me to be something I’m not—a queen, a spy, a sacrifice.

But what if I embrace my crown? What if the secrets I uncover save our realm? ​What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love?

For too long, I’ve feared the monsters we make. ​It’s time to discover the monster within. ​The Shield of Sparrows trilogy is an epic slow-burn romantasy best enjoyed in order.