Rites of the Starling, Hardcover

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.

 

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Critics are RAVING.

 

"The best fantasy romance I ve read in years. This story is unlike anything I ve read before." (Giana Darling, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author)

 

"A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy." (K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the Fate & Flame series)

 

"Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it s that addictive!" (CE Ricci, USA Today bestselling author)

 

"This book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait." (Shanora Williams, New York Times bestselling author)