{"product_id":"rites-of-the-starling-by-devney-perry-9781682816752","title":"Rites of the Starling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAN INSTANT #1 \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eRites of the Starling\u003c\/i\u003e is the epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry's #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling \u003ci\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalandra'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's my turn to become the Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor too long, I've feared the monsters we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's time to discover the monster within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shield of Sparrows trilogy is an epic slow-burn romantasy best enjoyed in order.\u003cbr\u003e\nReading Order:\u003cbr\u003e\nBook #1 \u003ci\u003eShield of Sparrows\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBook #2 \u003ci\u003eRites of the Starling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBook #3 \u003ci\u003eComing Soon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934201725164,"sku":"9781682816752","price":78.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781682816752-rites-of-the-starling.jpg?v=1783905134","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/rites-of-the-starling-by-devney-perry-9781682816752","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}