Rites of the Starling (Shield of Sparrows, 2)

Author: Devney Perry

Rites of the Starling (Shield of Sparrows, 2)

Calandra’s five kingdoms are close to destruction, and Odessa is separated from the man she loves. Hunted, exhausted, and protecting a little girl who depends on her, she must find strength she never knew she had.

The second book in the Shield of Sparrows trilogy deepens the magic, danger, romance, and secrets of the realm as Odessa’s journey becomes even more costly.

💬 Why Readers Love It

  • Readers often praise the emotional intensity, layered reveals, and the way small details connect throughout the story.
  • Many reviews highlight Odessa’s growth, especially her confidence, compassion, and strength under pressure.
  • Readers frequently mention the expanded worldbuilding, multi-POV structure, and slow-burn romance, with many finding the ending especially gripping.

$295.00

Description

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. Love, danger, and magic collide as a princess journeys across a cursed realm to uncover the truth about her family, only to discover that her quest is tied to the fate of a lost warrior.

Calandra’s five kingdoms are on the verge of destruction. The crux migration is coming. After a devastating attack, Odessa has been separated from the man who owns her heart.

She is lost, terrified, homesick, hunted by monsters, driven to exhaustion, and kidnapped by a powerful priest. The only thing keeping her going is the little girl counting on her for protection.

It is Odessa’s turn to become the Guardian.

One night changes everything. A night of death. A night of monsters. A night of truths. In its aftermath, Odessa learns the real meaning of fear and the depth of her own strength.

Everyone wants her to be something she is not: a queen, a spy, a sacrifice. But if she embraces her crown, the secrets she uncovers could save the realm. And her sacrifice may mean salvation for the man she loves.

This is the second book in the Shield of Sparrows trilogy, an epic slow-burn romantasy best enjoyed in order.

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Format

Hardcover Sprayed Edges

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