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.
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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.
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Tropes:
Enemies to Lovers
Magic, Myths, and Monsters
Slow-Burn
Hidden Identity
High Stakes
The Shield of Sparrows series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Shield of Sparrows
Book #2 Rites of the Starling
| ISBN: | 9781911750185 |
| Publication date: | 7th April 2026 |
| Author: | Devney Perry |
| Publisher: | Red Tower Books an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 656 pages |
| Series: | Shield of Sparrows |
| Primary Genre | Fantasy |
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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.
Rites of the Starling features in the following genres: Fantasy, Fantasy romance, Mythical, legendary and supernatural beings, monsters and creatures, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Dark fantasy, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction
Hardback. £19.80, down from the £22.00 cover price. In Stock.
Rites of the Starling was written by Devney Perry and published by Red Tower Books an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
Rites of the Starling has 656 pages
Yes it is part of Shield of Sparrows series
£19.80, reduced from £22.00. In Stock.
