RITES 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 series
Shield of Sparrows opens a world where kingdoms are fractured, monsters roam the forests and mountains, and every choice carries weight far beyond the self. A princess once sheltered by courtly life is thrust into a journey that tests courage, wit, and heart, forcing her to confront dangers both human and otherworldly. The land she crosses is alive with secrets, from mist shrouded forests to crumbling fortresses, where every shadow could conceal a threat or an unexpected ally.
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Along the way, she encounters a warrior whose reputation rivals the creatures he hunts, a man whose secrets bind him to the princess in ways neither could have foreseen. Together they navigate lands of fragile loyalties, contested power, and relentless peril, discovering that survival often depends on trust forged in the crucible of shared danger. Each challenge pushes them to grow, balancing fear with resolve, instinct with strategy, and desire with duty.
The series thrives on rich, immersive world building, where legends shape politics, monsters strike without warning, and magic or perhaps something darker lurks just beyond sight. Relationships develop slowly, through tension, shared trials, and moments of quiet understanding, blending romance and suspense in a way that feels earned and organic. Emotional depth and thrilling adventure move hand in hand, giving readers both the intimate stakes of the characters’ hearts and the epic sweep of the kingdoms they traverse.
Atmosphere and tension thread through every page, from storm swept ridges to dimly lit halls, where the unknown waits and the characters’ choices carry real consequences. It is a story of courage and transformation, of bonds forged in fire, and of the ways ordinary people can rise to meet extraordinary circumstances. With each turn, readers are drawn into a world that is at once dangerous, beautiful, and hauntingly alive, lingering long after the last page is closed.
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