Rites of the Starling

<p><b>The epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry s #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS.</b></p><p><Br></p><p> <b>THE INSTANT <i>SUNDAY TIMES</i> AND <i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER </b> </p><p><Br></p><p><b>OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE SERIES</b></p><p><b><Br>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. </b> <Br><b><Br>--</b></p><p><Br>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><b>It s my turn to become the Guardian.</b></p><p>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.</p><p>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?</p><p>What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love?</p><p>For too long, I ve feared the monsters we make.</p><p><b>It s time to discover the monster within.</b></p><p><Br></p><p><b>--</b></p><p><Br></p><p><b>Tropes:</b></p><p> Enemies to Lovers</p><p> Magic, Myths, and Monsters<Br> Slow-Burn<Br> Hidden Identity<Br> High Stakes</p><p><b>Praise for the series:<Br></b><Br><b><u>Critics are RAVING</u></b></p><p> <b>The best fantasy romance I ve read in years. This story is unlike anything I ve read before</b> Giana Darling,<i> USA Today </i>and<i> Wall Street Journa</i>l bestselling author</p><p> <b>A riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy</b> K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the<i> Fate & Flame</i> series</p><p> <b>Devney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it s that addictive!</b> CE Ricci, <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author</p><p> <b>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</b> Shanora Williams, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author </p><p><Br></p><p><b><u>Readers are OBSESSED</u></b></p><p><Br></p><p> <b>Shield of Sparrows is a must read!</b> 5 Reader Review</p><p> <b>My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER </b> 5 Reader Review</p><p> <b>My favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I ve been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!! </b> 5 Reader Review</p><p> <b>I freaking LOVED this book </b> 5 Reader Review</p><p> <b>It s my new favorite read this year</b> 5 Reader Review</p><p> <b>This book was F*CKING AMAZING</b> 5 Reader Review</p><p> <b>This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways </b> 5 Reader Review</p><p> <b>The ending of this book truly shook me</b> 5 Reader Review</p><p><b> 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! </b> 5 Reader Review</p><p><b> 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</b> 5 Reader Review </p><p><Br></p><p>The Shield of Sparrows series is best enjoyed in order.</p><p><b><Br>Reading Order:</b><Br>Book #1 Shield of Sparrows<Br>Book #2 Rites of the Starling </p>