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Rites of the Starling
A Slow-Burn Epic Romantic Fantasy
Series: Shield of Sparrows
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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 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...
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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
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 Shield of Sparrows trilogy is an epic slow-burn romantasy best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Shield of Sparrows
Book #2 Rites of the Starling
Book #3 Coming Soon
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781682816752
Publisher: Entangled: Red Tower Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 April 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Entangled: Red Tower Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 41.0mm
Width: 163.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 635g
Pages: 500
About the Author
Devney Perry is a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestselling author of more than forty romance novels. After working in the technology industry for a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to pursue her passion for writing. She was born and raised in Montana and now lives in Washington with her husband and two sons. devneyperry.com
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