{"product_id":"9781911750185","title":"Rites of the Starling by Perry, Devney","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Perry, Devney\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFantasy romance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 7 April 2026 by Penguin Books Ltd (Red Tower Books) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Shield of Sparrows' series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 592 pages\u003cbr\u003e164 x 243 x 53 | 844g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry's #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🖤 🗡  --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.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eIt's my turn to become the Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\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?What if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love?For too long, I've feared the monsters we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's time to discover the monster within.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Tropes:🗡 Enemies to Lovers🗡 Magic, Myths, and Monsters🗡 Slow-Burn🗡 Hidden Identity🗡 High StakesPraise 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 \u0026amp; 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReader Review˜My favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER' 5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”  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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReader Review˜I freaking LOVED this book' 5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReader Review˜It's my new favorite read this year' 5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReader Review˜This book was F*CKING AMAZING' 5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReader Review˜This book was absolutely perfect in so many ways' 5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReader Review˜The ending of this book truly shook me' 5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”  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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”  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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReader Review  The Shield of Sparrows series is best enjoyed in order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReading Order:Book #1 Shield of SparrowsBook #2 Rites of the Starling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Book Nook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58038956458365,"sku":"9781911750185","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/6525\/8945\/files\/9781911750185.jpg?v=1776170654","url":"https:\/\/www.booknookshop.co.uk\/es\/products\/9781911750185","provider":"The Book Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}