{"product_id":"rites-of-the-starling-by-devney-perry","title":"Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRites of the Starling by Devney Perry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe epic, heart-pounding sequel to Devney Perry’s #1 New York Times bestselling SHIELD OF SPARROWS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🔥 \u003cb\u003eTHE INSTANT \u003ci\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e AND \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES \u003c\/i\u003eBESTSELLER \u003c\/b\u003e🔥  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\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\/b\u003e🖤 🗡  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalandra’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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt’s my turn to become the Guardian.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat if my sacrifice means salvation for the man I love?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor too long, I’ve feared the monsters we make.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt’s time to discover the monster within.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🗡 Enemies to Lovers\u003cbr\u003e🗡 Magic, Myths, and Monsters\u003cbr\u003e🗡 Slow-Burn\u003cbr\u003e🗡 Hidden Identity\u003cbr\u003e🗡 High Stakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for the series:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritics are RAVING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eThe best fantasy romance I’ve read in years. This story is unlike anything I’ve read before\u003c\/b\u003e’ Giana Darling,\u003ci\u003e USA Today \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Wall Street Journa\u003c\/i\u003el bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eA riveting world, a twisty plot, and a smoldering romance. I burned through this epic romantasy\u003c\/b\u003e’ K.A. Tucker, USA Today and international bestselling author of the\u003ci\u003e Fate \u0026amp; Flame\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eDevney Perry made me want to quit my job and reread this book every day until the next one releases, it’s that addictive!\u003c\/b\u003e’ CE Ricci, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eThis book is everything! The world-building and main characters were so refreshing and empowering, and that simmering slow burn was so worth the wait\u003c\/b\u003e’ Shanora Williams, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders are OBSESSED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eShield of Sparrows is a must read!\u003c\/b\u003e’ 5   —   Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eMy favorite book of the year. maybe even my favorite romantasy EVER’\u003c\/b\u003e 5   —  Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eMy favorite book of 2025 so far, the Romantasy I’ve been waiting for to get me out of my fantasy slump!!’\u003c\/b\u003e 5   —   Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eI freaking LOVED this book’\u003c\/b\u003e 5   —   Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eIt’s my new favorite read this year\u003c\/b\u003e’ 5   —   Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eThis book was F*CKING AMAZING\u003c\/b\u003e’ 5   —   Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eThis book was absolutely perfect in so many ways’\u003c\/b\u003e 5   —   Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eThe ending of this book truly shook me\u003c\/b\u003e’ 5   —  Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘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!’\u003c\/b\u003e 5   —  Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘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\u003c\/b\u003e’ 5   —   Reader Review  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Shield of Sparrows series is best enjoyed in order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading Order:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook #1 Shield of Sparrows\u003cbr\u003eBook #2 Rites of the Starling  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePerry Devney\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVery Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBinding Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRed Tower Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYear published\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2026-04-09\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eISBN 13\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9781911750185\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eISBN 10\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1911750186\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCover note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBook picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Red Tower Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65486997029213,"sku":"GOR014934518","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/8911\/0621\/files\/9781911750185_dcdc1152-d1b5-4fe4-9b26-4a6bb66ec45d.jpg?v=1785935872","url":"https:\/\/www.highscorecomics.com\/products\/rites-of-the-starling-by-devney-perry","provider":"High Score Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}