Rites of the Starling

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Product details

  • ISBN 9781911750185
  • Weight: 848g
  • Dimensions: 164 x 241mm
  • Publication Date: 07 Apr 2026
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
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The epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry’s #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS.


🔥 THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 🔥

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE SERIES

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

Devney Perry is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. Born and raised in Montana, she loves writing books set in her treasured home state. After working in the technology industry for nearly a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to enjoy a slower pace at home with her family. Writing one book, let alone many, was not something she ever expected to do. But now that she's discovered her true passion for writing romance, she has no plans to ever stop.

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