Rites of the Starling by Perry, Devney;

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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. 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

Praise for the series:

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

Readers are OBSESSED

---Shield of Sparrows is a must read!--- 5 --- Reader Review

---My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER--- 5 --- Reader Review

---My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I---ve been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!--- 5 --- Reader Review

---I freaking LOVED this book--- 5 --- Reader Review

---It---s my new favorite read this year--- 5 --- Reader Review

---This book was F*CKING AMAZING--- 5 --- Reader Review

---This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways--- 5 --- Reader Review

---The ending of this book truly shook me--- 5 --- Reader Review

---Devney Perry---s foray into the fantasy genre was a FABULOUS FIVE STARS filled with unique world-building, action-packed plot, and my new favorite characters!--- 5 --- Reader Review

---If I could bottle the feeling this book gave me and carry it around forever, I would. From page one, I was hooked and I devoured this story like my life depended on it--- 5 --- Reader Review

The Shield of Sparrows series is best enjoyed in order.

Reading Order:
Book #1 Shield of Sparrows
Book #2 Rites of the Starling